Brian Kellock

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

Biography[]

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, Art Farmer,[1] Red Rodney, Charlie Rouse, Bill Watrous, Scott Hamilton, Stanley Turrentine, and many others.[citation needed]

From 1995, Kellock has been a member of Australian trumpeter James Morrison's Band;[2] touring Europe and Australia, and recording a live album for Warner Bros. Records at the New Morning Club in Paris.[citation needed]

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 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[]

As leader/co-leader[]

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]
2020 Think About It! Thick Records NZ BK3, Trio, with Kenny Ellis (bass), John Rae (drums)[5]

As sideman[]

  • John Rae – Where The Wild Clematis Grow
    • John Rae: Drums
    • Brian Kellock: Piano
    • : Bass
    • Recorded 2020 – Thick Records NZ
  • John Rae's Celtic Feet
  • – Close Enough
    • Sylvia Rae: Vocals
    • Brian Kellock: Piano
    • Warren Vaché: Trumpet
    • : Bass
    • : Bass (Tk3)
    • John Rae: Drums
    • Recorded 2002 – VocalbA vocl 001 (from caber music)
  • Hue & Cry – jazznotjazz
  • Spike Robinson – Stairway To The Stars
    • Spike Robinson – Tenor Saxophone
    • Brian Kellock – Piano
    • Ronnie Rae – String Bass
    • John Rae – Drums
    • Recorded at the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh 1990 – HEP Jazz – HEP CD 2049
  • – Portrait
    • Janusz Carmello: Trumpet & Pocket Trumpet
    • Brian Kellock: Piano
    • John Hartley: String Bass
    • : Drums
    • Jimmy Wood: Alto Sax
    • : Tenor Sax
    • : Bar Sax
    • : Trombone
    • Recorded 1989 HEP Records – HEP CD 2044
  • Quintet – Worldwide Sound
    • Nigel Clark: Guitars
    • Tim Garland: Saxophones
    • Brian Kellock: Piano/Keyboards
    • : Bass
    • Mike Bradley: Drums
    • Recorded 1996 Sienna Records SNA 1001
  • Tam White/Boz Burrell – Groove Connection
    • Tam White: Voice
    • Boz Burrell: Basses
    • Brian Kellock: Piano/Keyboards
    • : Guitar
    • John Henderson: Drums
    • : Tenor Sax
    • : Trumpet
    • : Trombone
    • Recorded 2000 Catalyst Records CD2002.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: 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. ^ Jump up to: 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. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e 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.

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