Brian Kellock

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.

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.

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

As leader/co-leader
Year recorded Title Label Notes
1998 Something's Got to Give Caber Trio, with Kenny Ellis (bass), John Rae (drums)[4]
1999 Hollywood Portraits HEP Jazz Duo, co-led with Herb Geller (alto sax, soprano sax)[5]
1999 The Crossing Caber Duo, co-led with Tam White (vocals)[6]
2000 Live at Henry's Caber Trio; with Kenny Ellis (bass), John Rae (drums); in concert[4]
2002 Bezique Spartacus Duo, co-led with Tommy Smith (tenor sax); in concert[4]
2004 Symbiosis Spartacus Duo, co-led with Tommy Smith (tenor sax)[4]
2008 The Nine Mile Burn Sessions Thick Skinned Solo, and duo with Julian Arguelles (sax)[7]
2009 Live at the Lampie Splash Point Duo, co-led with Liane Carroll (vocals); in concert
2010 Think About It (working title) Thick Skinned (initially) Unreleased trio studio album, with Kenny Ellis (bass), John Rae (drums)[8][9]
2019 Bidin’ My Time Self released Solo[10]

As sideman
  • John Rae's Celtic Feet
  • Sylvia Rae – Close Enough
    • Sylvia Rae: Vocals
    • Brian Kellock: Piano
    • Warren Vaché: Trumpet
    • Kenny Ellis: Bass
    • Ronnie Rae: 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
  • Janusz Carmello – Portrait
    • Janusz Carmello: Trumpet & Pocket Trumpet
    • Brian Kellock: Piano
    • John Hartley: String Bass
    • Tony McLennan: Drums
    • Jimmy Wood: Alto Sax
    • Phil Bancroft: Tenor Sax
    • Gordon Cruickshank: Bar Sax
    • Keith Hutton: Trombone
    • Recorded 1989 HEP Records – HEP CD 2044
  • Nigel Clark Quintet – Worldwide Sound
    • Nigel Clark: Guitars
    • Tim Garland: Saxophones
    • Brian Kellock: Piano/Keyboards
    • Ewen Vernel: 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
    • Neil Warden: Guitar
    • John Henderson: Drums
    • Russel Cowieson: Tenor Sax
    • Tom McNiven: Trumpet
    • Alec Phillips: Trombone
    • Recorded 2000 Catalyst Records CD2002.

References
  1. 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. 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. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  4. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. pp. 812, 1318. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  5. Yanow, Scott. "Herb Geller: Hollywood Portraits". AllMusic.
  6. Nathan, Dave. "Brian Kellock: The Crossing". AllMusic.
  7. Fordham, John (23 October 2008). "CD: Brian Kellock/ Julian Arguelles, The Nine Mile Burn Sessions". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  8. byased (16 February 2011). "The Kellock – Spence dilemma". Byas'd Opinion. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  9. BK3, retrieved 22 August 2019
  10. 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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