In the 1980's Russ plays the Arizona Biltmore Hotel and Resort during winters for 6 years straight...in fact Russ and Patty make the Phoenix area their winter home. Winters in beautiful Phoenix Arizona and summers in heavenly Breezy Point Minnesota...the best of both worlds. 

UPDATE:
Russ Carlyle has left the building.  He has moved his show to a larger audience.  I'm sure he is crooning his way into heaven.  We'll never forget you, Russ.  Your legacy will live on forever in the hearts of Big Band lovers everywhere.

aaaaaaaaaaaaiii