17 Facts About Russel Walder

Russel Walder was born on February 9,1959 and is an American jazz oboist and the founder of Nomad Soul Records.

Russel Walder is A Grammy Nominee and Multi Platinum Selling artist and widely regarded as one of the top contemporary composers and improvisers for the oboe in the world.

Russel Walder attended The Boston Conservatory of Music and The California Institute of the Arts.

Russel Walder studied privately with teachers at The New England Conservatory of Music.

Russel Walder appeared on the contemporary jazz scene in 1982, at the age of 23, after joining Windham Hill Records and recording Elements with pianist Ira Stein.

Russel Walder signed to Narada, releasing Under the Eye, again with Stein.

Russel Walder continued his solo career, signing with California label Real Music and recording his album Pure Joy, which went on to claim the number one spot on several US radio charts.

In 2006, after moving to New Zealand to appear as lead actor in the award-winning feature film The Lunatics' Ball, Russel Walder launched his own music label, Nomad Soul Records.

Russel Walder released notable side projects and duets, trios, and quartets, with musicians such as Will Ackerman, Suzanne Ciani, Michael Gettel, Balafon Marimba Ensemble, Andrew White, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and many others.

Russel Walder has contributed as a composer and performer to many compilations, including The Windham Hill Sampler 1986, Comfort Music, Meditation, Windham Hill: The First Ten years, Sanctuary, Dreamscape, Sonia Gaia Collection One, Freedom to Love, and A Winter's Solstice.

Russel Walder has been touring for more than 20 years and has composed over 60 pieces.

In 2005, Russel Walder produced and composed Kura Huna with New Zealand singer Whirimako Black.

Russel Walder produced The Day I Met Myself by the Kevin Keller Ensemble.

Russel Walder launched Nomad Soul Records in 2006 from his state-of-the-art recording studios in Auckland, New Zealand.

Russel Walder has scored several soundtracks for the Discovery Channel.

Russel Walder played keyboards, percussion, and piano on Rise, as well as extending his use of mixing and sampling technologies.

Russel Walder is chief executive officer and founder of Connect Giant, a video connection platform that allows a global audience to connect and for things people want need and love through video and chat.