Paolo Russo is an Italian composer, pianist and bandoneonist, born in Pescara in 1969 and based in Copenhagen since 1996. He trained at the Conservatorio L. D'Annunzio in Pescara and the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen, and has studied with jazz pianist Richie Beirach in New York and tango master Néstor Marconi in Buenos Aires. Across more than 24 albums and performances at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to Jazzhus Montmartre, he has established himself as one of Scandinavia's leading bandoneonists - an artist who has carried the instrument well beyond its tango roots.
Paolo Russo released in April 2026 his sixth solo album on bandoneon, 'Bandoneon Solo Vol. VI - Bandobop', a tribute to the bebop era with 12 classics by among others Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie.
On 18 September 2026 Paolo Russo performs in duo with violinist Bjarke Falgren at Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen.
In July 2026 Paolo Russo Trio played with Norwegian Gunnar Halle at Jazzhus Montmartre over two evenings on 7 and 8 July.
Paolo Russo announced two autumn concerts at Paolo's Jazz Club in Askeby on Møn, the intimate venue he founded in June 2022 in his own studio.
In May 2025 'Bandoneon Solo Vol. V - Don Quixote' was released, where Russo explores compositions from Argentina's and Brazil's most renowned composers.
Argentine guitarist Leo Andersen performs modern tango and South American folklore from his solo album 'Sudamericano' with bandoneon player Paolo Russo at Paolo's Jazz Club in Askeby.
Katrine Krog Russo performs songs from her album 'Songs from the Island' with Paolo Russo on piano and bandoneon - an intimate concert on Møn.
Jazz musician Bjarke Falgren performs a solo set at Jazzhus Montmartre.
Norwegian trumpeter Gunnar Halle meets Paolo Russo in an intimate duo at Paolo's Jazz Club in Askeby. Nordic jazz with electronic textures and unconventional sounds.