2008 SCOTTISH TOUR DATES RELEASED - LIANE CARROLL / BRIAN KELLOCK PLUS LIVE RECORDING AT THE BLUE LAMP 30 AND 31 OCT (with thanks to the Scottish Arts Council). www.jazzaberdeen.com for tickets.
BRIAN KELLOCK IS MANAGED BY THICK-SKINNED PRODUCTIONS LTD www.thick-skinned.com.
Brian Kellock is one of Scotland's world class performers, who is recognised as a stellar piano talent across the world by musicians such as James Morrison and Michael Moore. Equally at home with mainstream and contemporary jazz styles, Brian plays in the Oscar Peterson/ Monty Alexander genre that is closest to his heart. His album Something's Got To Give, is a wonderful CD that shows off Kellock and his trio at their best in a fantastic set of standards popularised by Fred Astaire.
Born in 1962 in Edinburgh, Brian graduated with a B. Music (Hons) from Edinburgh University in 1986. Since then, he has been establishing his position as one of the top piano players in the UK jazz scene, working with such luminaries as Red Rodney, Sheila Jordan, Art Farmer, Charlie Rouse, Bill Watrous, Scott Hamilton, Stanley Turrentine, Herb Geller and many others.
From 1995, Brian has been a member of Australian trumpet wizard James Morrison's Band; touring all over Europe and Australia, and recording a live album for Warner Bros. at the New Morning Club in Paris, along the way. His main project is his own Trio, which first appeared as the rhythm section for seminal Scottish band, the John Rae Collective, as long ago as 1988. This line-up, featuring Kenny Ellis on bass and John Rae on drums, has been performing together ever since and has won them many fans. Finally, in 1998, the band released their first recording together - Something's Got To Give which has had rave reviews in the press.
Brian was named as one of the Top 10 young jazz pianists in the world by Classic CD in 2000.
His last album Live at Henry's was released in July 2001 and received rave reviews, and he is as a result now recognised as "probably the greatest pianist in the UK" - New Statesman.
What a great week we had. Thank's for being there and learning us so much :-) Can't wait to join the next workshop. Will be in Edinburgh the 22-27 Love Maria
you da man, you da BEST man, EVER. Miss you darlin, see you veryu soon I hope. Give Cat a kiss when youre in Denmark. Am on woman's hour tomorrow talking about Fionna. Kiss to yer ma too!!! x x x x x
Hey!! How you doing? You recovered from last week yet? Thank you so much for all your lovely playing...it was totally amazing! Was nice to see you again and will hopefully catch you again sometime soon xx
Brian...you must think i'm very rude!!!!...its been all go since i was with you guys. Out of the blue i'll just smile to myself with memories of such a great time.The kilt looks great and i will brave it one day and become the true Scotsman! I so hope we get to do it again dear boy. Dennis
Hi Brian. You are amazing, as a person and as a piano player:-) I am so happy we met this time. Loved hanging out with you and cat. What a laugh. Look forward to see you in Copenhagen in August. Love Maria
Hey Gladys! That was a fuckin spectacular week! good cop bad cop; bad cop bad cop; etc I absolutely ADORE working and singing with you me darlin. It is a true honour and you are my favourite piano player in the world. Hand on heart. See you in Edinburgh. (get the West wing series 2 ready and I'll bring the cheesy wotsits!!) love ya x x x
Awright Sexy! If you've got the Broadband click on the following and go the "The Jazz" it's a fab new radio station playing jazz all day long on the net. http://www.radiofeeds.co.uk/query.asp?feedme=thejazz&genre=jazz
When you get to the page just click on the bit that says listen Live at either 32 or 128K stereo. Needless to say your CD has been sent to them. Cathie
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