Russell Welch is a globally recognized jazz guitarist, composer, and educator originally from Jackson, Mississippi, now calling New Orleans home. Celebrated for his deep mastery of the Django Reinhardt style, Welch artfully fuses the soulful roots of Mississippi blues with the vibrant rhythms of New Orleans jazz. With eight albums to his name and more in the works, he performs nearly every night alongside some of the city’s most respected musicians, and regularly tours top festivals and venues around the world.