Background
Garcia, Russell was born on April 12, 1916 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of George B. and Blanche (Ward) Garcia.
Garcia, Russell was born on April 12, 1916 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of George B. and Blanche (Ward) Garcia.
Student, San Francisco State University, 1931.
With artists and repertoire Verve Records, 1958-1960. Composer, arranger, conductor Universal Studios, Universal City, California, 1960-1975. Freelance composer, arranger, conductor New Zealand Symphony, various top singers, since 1975.
Served with United States Army, World World War II, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Society of Composers. Clubs: Bohemian (Los Angeles) (president 1970).
Married Gina Mauriello. Children: David Russell, Judy Ann Kulp.