Russ Conway, born Trevor Herbert Stanford on September 2, 1925, in Bristol, England, was a popular British pianist and composer who made a significant impact on the music scene in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Sporting a light and rhythmic style, Conway enjoyed a string of hits that struck a chord with the British public. His signature jolly piano tunes and ragtime rhythms were a refreshing counterpoint to the rock and roll that was sweeping across the world at the time.

His musical career was marked by the success of compositions like "Side Saddle" and "Roulette," both of which reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart in 1959. These successes were not isolated incidents; over the course of his career, he placed 20 instrumental tracks in the charts, a testament to his widespread appeal. Throughout the 1960s, Russ Conway continued to entertain with his boogie-woogie and ragtime hits, producing a number of albums and making regular television appearances, which solidified his place as a beloved entertainment figure in the UK. Though his light has dimmed following his passing in 2000, Russ Conway's musical legacy lives on through remasters and collections of his work that continue to be enjoyed by fans of classic piano music.

Genres

Easy Listening

Honky-tonk Piano

Old West

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Latest Release

Easy Keys - Russ Conway's Piano Summer Vibes

Russ Conway

Album - 12 Tracks - Released July 21, 2023