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Steve F. Russell, PhD, PE
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SELECTED AUDIO AND VIDEO  RECORDINGS OF THE
DUSTY CHORDS JAZZ BAND 2009-2014
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HISTORY: The Dusty Chords Jazz Band was organized as a trio by Steve F. Russell (Trumpet and Leader) in April of 2009. Members were Linda Poore (Piano), John Basart (Drums) and Steve Russell.
      In the fall of 2009, the band was reorganized so a variable number of musicians could be used, as each gig demanded. During that period, we were sometimes joined by Mark Forbis (Piano), Jean Olson (Bass), Sharon Brewer (Reeds, Flute), Steve Hurst (Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukelele), Dave Stephenson (Trumpet), Dick Fawcett (Tenor), and Lisa Merritt (Vocals, Violin).
     The band was reorganized again in March, 2011 to create the quartet of Lisa Merritt, Mark Forbis, Steve Hurst, and Steve F. Russell. The band remained a quartet until it was disbanded in 2014.
SETTING: Jam sessions and practice sessions. There are no studio recordings in this list. Most of the time we were just fooling around. We played from lead sheets, but sometimes from a score. Our drummer, John, and bass, Jean, never used music. We added as much improv as appropriate.

Band Photo Links:  Band-1, Band-2, Band-3, Band-4, Sharon, Steve H., Steve R., Jean, Mark, Lisa
BIOGRAPHIES
Mark Forbis (Piano)
 Mark is an acquisitions specialist at the Iowa State University Library. He  performs for many musical shows around central Iowa, and is the former creative director for the annual Heartland Variety Show in Ames, IA. Mark retired from Iowa State in 2024 and has moved to the great city of Chicago to further his musical progress.
Lisa Merritt (Vocals, Violin)
 Lisa is a small business owner and a classically trained vocalist and stage actress.
Steve Hurst (Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukelele)
 Steve H. is a computer programmer at Data Business Equipment in Des Moines and Iowa State Fair prize winner on guitar and mandolin.
Steve F. Russell (Trumpet, Trombone, Leader)
 Steve R. is a retired ISU faculty member from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and has extensive experience playing New Orleans style traditional jazz.
Sharon Brewer (Reeds, Flute)
 Sharon had her own band called "Brewer Project," but had the time to join us many times.
John Basart (Drums)
 John is a retired ISU faculty member from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and has extensive experience playing New Orleans style traditional jazz.
Jean Olson (Bass)
 Jean is retired from Iowa State University



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