Thomas Jr., Russell
Russell Thomas Jr. has taught jazz performance and music theory at Jackson State University for over 30 years. He founded "Jazz in the Schools," a music education program that teaches jazz history and jazz improvisation to elementary and high school students.
Thomas received his bachelor's degree from Jackson State University and his Ph.D. in music education from the University of Utah. As a saxophonist he has performed with famous jazz musicians Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, and B.B. King.
