Sugerman/Russell
1995 ~ 1997
This was a duo that, while never having performed live, was integral for the advancement
of my art. Ali taught me the meaning of discipline and perfectionism, as we took
the foundation of The Stand and evolved it into something different. By this point,
we were in each other's heads, reading one another's minds while creating spontaneous
improvisational jams that would cross genres in a heartbeat. Challenging ourselves
to the extreme in the practice studio, we pushed each other to new heights of
ability. We recorded only one demo tape that never saw the light of day, as we
moved to different extremities of the continent, knowing that one day our musical
paths would cross again. I still regard Ali as one of the best guitarists and
one of my very best friends to this day.
Other Musicians: Ali Sugerman