Arthur Russell

Arthur Russell (May 21, 1951 – April 4, 1992) was an American cellist, composer and producer active from the 1970s until his death in 1992. He worked across disco, experimental, minimal and classical forms and is known for albums such as World Of Echo and Another Thought.

Many reviewers and sources note a large archive of recordings discovered after his death and numerous posthumous compilations and reissues collecting his work.

DeBaser reviews present Arthur Russell as an experimental, genre-crossing artist whose work (notably World Of Echo and Another Thought) moves reviewers deeply. Critics praise his minimalism, emotional voice and the blending of classical, disco and avant-garde. Several reviews highlight the posthumous discovery and reissue of his recordings.

For:Fans of experimental, avant-garde, minimal and dance music; listeners seeking emotionally intense, genre-crossing recordings.