Later Life
In 1948 Russell retired from full time music and opened a notions shop, with irregular band gigs and teaching music on the side. In 1959 he visited Panama where he gave a piano recital of classical music. Luis Russell died in New York City, aged 61.
His daughter, Catherine Russell, is a jazz singer. Russell also had two children from a previous marriage, Luis and Penelope.
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