Catherine Russell in Bilbao

Catherine Russell is an American jazz and blues singer, born in New York City in 1956. The daughter of bandleader Luis Russell and bassist and singer Carline Ray, she interprets swing, blues and early jazz repertoire. Her solo recordings include Cat, Harlem on My Mind and Alone Together. Catherine Russell sang backing vocals in David Bowie’s touring band on the Heathen Tour and A Reality Tour. After releasing Cat, she began touring under her own name, and her solo concert work has included performances at Newport Jazz Festival and Jazz at Lincoln Center.