Russ Paladino

I grew up in Long Island, New York in a musical household and was exposed me to a wide range of incredible music. Jazz, Classical, Rock-n-Roll, RnB, Latin, Blues, Country and Opera are all part of the soundtrack of my life. Our house was filled with second hand instruments, and I gravitated to the saxophone. I also taught myself to play flute, drums, piano and guitar. The Piano opened the door to the joy of composing, which eventually became my first love. I’ve been a busy player on the New York scene since the early 80’s and have recorded and/or performed with artists such as Ronnie Spector, Brian Setzer, Paul Schaffer, Joan Osborne, Andrew Dice Clay, Debbie Gibson, Jelly Bean Benitez, Emo Leblanc etc.. My sax sounds can be heard on commercials for Sheraton Hotels, Oreo Cookies, and Pfizer Inc. I have composed and recorded music for Johnson and Johnson Inc, Telluride Film Festival, NY Mets, Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Media Right Productions. Bob Giraldi Productions etc