Mischa Russell

Violinist, active in many big band, arranger, and bandleader. Born February 22, 1901 Died April 1982. He began with Paul Whiteman's Orchestra. He conducted the orchestra behind many Dorothy Shay songs including the original recording of the song "Feudin' and Fightin'", cut on August 26, 1946. He played on the TV show The Lawrence Welk Show from 1962–1964.