Russ Lossing is a New York pianist and composer whose work moves between free improvisation and the postbop tradition, built on a strong classical foundation. He worked with drummer Paul Motian over a twelve-year period, including as a member of the Paul Motian Quintet, and has recorded alongside Billy Hart, Mark Helias, John Abercrombie, Dave Liebman, Tim Berne and Ralph Alessi. Born in 1960 in Columbus, Ohio, he earned a Bachelor of Music in classical piano performance at Ohio State University and a master of music in jazz studies at the Manhattan School of Music, settling in New York in 1987. He has recorded prolifically as a leader for labels including HatHut, Sunnyside and SteepleChase, as well as his own imprint Aqua Piazza Records, and appears on dozens of other sessions as a sideman. He also leads a trio with bassist Cameron Brown and drummer Billy Mintz.
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