| First Name |
Brenda
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| Last Name |
Russell
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| Maiden Name |
Gordon
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| Full Name at Birth |
Brenda Gordon
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| Alternative Name |
Brenda Russell, Brenda Gordon
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| Birthday |
7th April, 1949
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| Birthplace |
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Composer
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
Biggest hit "Piano in the Dark"
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Pop, R&B, Adult Contemporary, Jazz, Soul
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| Music Genre |
R&B
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| Year(s) Active |
1975–present, 1963–present
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| Music Style |
Soul, Pop/Rock, Adult Contemporary, Classical, Disco, Jazz, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Smooth Jazz, Jazz-Pop
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| Music Mood |
Soothing, Intimate, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sensual, Sentimental, Passionate, Romantic
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Record Label |
Horizon (1979), A&M (1979–1981, 1988–1992), Warner Bros. (1983), EMI (1993), Hidden Beach (2000), Dome / Narada Jazz (2003–), A&M (1979–81, 1988–92), Dome/Narada Jazz (2003–)
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| Associated Acts |
Brian Russell, The Tiaras, Donna Summer, Neil Sedaka, Barbra Streisand, Yellowjackets, Diana Ross, Kirk Whalum
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
ICM Bob Zievers Agent, Celebrity Talent International
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| Official Websites |
www.brendarussell.com/, twitter.com/brendatheartist
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| Father |
Gus Gordon (Was on of the "Ink Spots" a popular singing group from the 1930s and 1940s. He later became a member of the Bill Johnson Quartet)
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| Mother |
Cinnamon Sharpe (sang and wrote songs, occasionally calling on young Russell for help singing harmony as she rehearsed)
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Brenda Russell (née Gordon; born April 8, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and keyboardist. Russell has a diverse musical range which encompasses pop, soul, dance, and jazz. She has received five Grammy nominations.
