Some of my greatest experiences with live music came courtesy of the eccentric multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Hal Russell, whose work with his NRG Ensemble brought gonzo wit, fierce improvisation, and boundless energy to performance after performance. During the late 80s and early 90s, the group was a fixture at the great subterranean bar Lower Links, playing madcap sets that generated laughter as much as awe.…
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