Gene Russell (1932-1981) was an American pop, jazz, and soul keyboardist who played acoustic and Fender Rhodes. Russell released his first LP Up And Away on Decca in 1969, after which he signed with Black Jazz Records. He is best known for his Black Jazz releases, including: 1971 - New Direction 1973 - Talk To My Lady 1973 - Makin' Bread (7") 1973 - Me And Mrs. Jones / You Are The Sunshine Of My Life (7", Single) The compilation Listen Here was released on Ovation Records in 1976 .