Brian Kellock

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Brian Kellock (born 1962) is a Scottish jazz pianist.

Biography[edit]

Born in Edinburgh, Kellock graduated with a B Music (Hons) from the University of Edinburgh in 1986. Since then, he has been establishing his position as one of the top piano players in the UK jazz scene, working with Herb Geller, Sheila Jordan, and Art Farmer.[1]

From 1995, Kellock has been a member of Australian trumpeter James Morrison's Band.[2]

His main project is his own Trio, which first appeared as the rhythm section for seminal Scottish band, the John Rae Collective,[2] since 1988. This line-up, featuring Kenny Ellis on bass and John Rae on drums, has been performing together ever since. In 1998, the band released their first recording together – Something's Got To Give – a set of standards popularised by Fred Astaire.[1]

Some of Kellock's popular songs played include: "You Must Believe in Spring," "Rhapsody in Blue," "The Way You Look Tonight," "Tokyo Express," "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow," "Lennies Pennies," "In the Bleak Midwinter," and "Young and Foolish."[3]

Selected discography[edit]

As leader/co-leader[edit]

Year recorded Title Label Notes
1999 Hollywood Portraits HEP Jazz Duo, co-led with Herb Geller (alto sax, soprano sax)[4]
1998 Something's Got to Give Caber Trio, with Kenny Ellis (bass), John Rae (drums)[5]
1999 Hollywood Portraits HEP Jazz Duo, co-led with Herb Geller (alto sax, soprano sax)[6]
1999 The Crossing Caber Duo, co-led with Tam White (vocals)[7]
2000 Live at Henry's Caber Trio; with Kenny Ellis (bass), John Rae (drums); in concert[5]
2002 Bezique Spartacus Duo, co-led with Tommy Smith (tenor sax); in concert[5]
2004 Symbiosis Spartacus Duo, co-led with Tommy Smith (tenor sax)[5]
2008 The Nine Mile Burn Sessions Thick Skinned Solo, and duo with Julian Arguelles (sax)[8]
2009 Live at the Lampie Splash Point Duo, co-led with Liane Carroll (vocals); in concert
2019 Bidin’ My Time Self released Solo[9]
2009[10][11] (released 2020) Think About It! Thick Records NZ As BK3, trio, with Kenny Ellis (bass), John Rae (drums)

As sideman[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Nathan, Dave (1 July 2001). "Brian Kellock Trio: Something's Got to Give – Portraits of Fred Astaire". All About Jazz. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2009.
  2. ^ a b Mathieson, Kenny. "Pianist Brian Kellock". All About Jazz. Archived from the original on 13 May 2008. Retrieved 30 December 2009.
  3. ^ "Brian Kellock – Songs, Playlists, Videos and Tours". BBC Music. Archived from the original on 16 September 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  4. ^ Yanow, Scott. "Herb Geller: Hollywood Portraits". AllMusic.
  5. ^ a b c d Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. pp. 812, 1318. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
  6. ^ Yanow, Scott. "Herb Geller: Hollywood Portraits". AllMusic.
  7. ^ Nathan, Dave. "Brian Kellock: The Crossing". AllMusic.
  8. ^ Fordham, John (23 October 2008). "CD: Brian Kellock/ Julian Arguelles, The Nine Mile Burn Sessions". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  9. ^ londonjazz (17 August 2019). "Brian Kellock – Bidin' My Time". News, reviews, features and comment from the London jazz scene and beyond. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  10. ^ BK3 [2009 video of recording session], retrieved 20 July 2023
  11. ^ byased (16 February 2011). "The Kellock – Spence dilemma". Byas'd Opinion. Retrieved 20 July 2023.

External links[edit]

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