Brenda Russell
| First Name | Brenda |
| Last Name | Russell |
| Full Name at Birth | Brenda Gordon, Russell |
| Age | 62 |
| Date of Birth | April 7, 1949 |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, NY |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Dyed Red |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Conductor |
| Claim to Fame | biggest hit "Piano in the Dark" |
| Music Genre | R&B |
| Music Style | Soul, Pop/Rock, Adult Contemporary, Classical, Disco, Jazz, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Smooth Jazz, Jazz-Pop |
| Music Mood | Soothing, Intimate, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sensual, Sentimental, Passionate, Romantic |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Father | Gus Gordon (Was on of the "Ink Spots" a popular singing group from the 1930s and 1940s. He later became a member of the Bill Johnson Quartet) |
| Mother | Cinnamon Sharpe (sang and wrote songs, occasionally calling on young Russell for help singing harmony as she rehearsed) |
Brenda Russell (born Brenda Gordon, April 8, 1949, Brooklyn, New York) is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter and keyboardist. Known for her eclectic musical style, her recordings have encompassed several different genres, including pop, soul, jazz and adult contemporary. As well as composing and recording her own material, Russell's songwriting and vocal talents are often in demand by many other artists who, over the years, have included Stevie Wonder; Aretha Franklin; Earth, Wind & Fire; Joni Mitchell; Donna Summer; and Sting.
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Filmography
Selected Brenda Russell film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
Soundtrack Credits
1995
People: A Musical Celebration
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1987
Totally Minnie
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1986
Instant Justice
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1985
HeartBeat
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