Russ Wilson has been called the PAUL WHITEMAN OF THE 21st CENTURY by fellow musicians and fans alike. Not just because he bares uncanny resemblance to the portly 20's and 30's dance band leader but because of the style of music his orchestra plays. Russ and his Kings of Jazz are the only big band in the Southeast faithfully and authentically recreating the sounds of 20's and 30's hot jazz and early swing music. Music made famous by Ben Pollack, Fletcher Henderson, Chick Webb, Duke Ellington, "POPS" himself Paul Whiteman and many others.

Russ and the K.O.J. have played for numerous dances, parties, weddings, hotel and restaurant engagements throughout the southeast. Russ and the band have released 3 albums "DOIN' THE UPTOWN LOWDOWN."  "SWINGIN' AT THE ARMORY" and "WHITE HEAT."