Russell Levia has been active in the Ottawa music scene for over 40 years. He usually performs solo but has also been part of several collaborations including…..” Bec and Rusty ” with Rebecca Campbell ; ” The Lobster Buoys ” with Bill Cameron and Victor Maltby ; and ” The Old Showoffs ” with Jody Benjamin and Michael Ball. He has also worked extensively with the ” Rag And Bone Puppet Theatre ” {? John Nolan and Kathy MacLellan } as their musician for 27 years. Russell has released 4 c.d.’s” Tea For Two ” {? Bec And Rusty }” So Rare ” {? Jazz standards } ” The Wayward Wind ” {? classic country }” Morningtown Ride ” {? songs for children }. At this years’ festival he will be performing his favourite jazz standards, folk songs, country and gospel tunes.
