Juliet Kelly, a jazz singer, has created her own niche in the jazz scene thanks to her unique voice, captivating original songs and Glam Jazz style. Her three albums, which are mostly original, have been critically acclaimed and received excellent reviews from both the US and UK critics. They also received widespread radio airplay. She … Read more
Wynton Kelly, born December 2, 1931 in Jamaica and died April 12, 1971 in Toronto (Canada) was an American jazz pianist. Kelly’s family moved to Brooklyn when he was four years old. He began his professional career in jazz as a teenager as a member R. Kelly.
Derek Taylor, All About Jazz calls Chris Kelsey “a provocateur in a best sense: a player and writer who thrives on pushing buttons” and Gregory Applegate Edwards, Gapplegate Music Review describes Chris Kelsey as “a leading fiery reedist today.” Chris Kelsey’s music embraces individualism, innovation, and creativity that have been the hallmarks of jazz. His … Read more
Josh Kemp, Saxophonist/Composer, is equally impressive in jazz standards and presents his original compositions. He has completed major UK tours in 2014/2015, and won many accolades for his fluid improvising style as well as his attractive compositions. Josh has a unique playing style that combines melodic inventiveness with a rich tone, and a lyrical style. … Read more
Hal Kemp, March 27, 1904 – Dec 21, 1940, was a jazz musician, clarinetist and bandleader. He also served as a composer and arranger. After an auto accident, he was born in Marion, Alabama, and died in Madera. Art Jarrett assumed the leadership of Kemp’s orchestra’s orchestra in 1941. His most notable recordings include “There’s … Read more
Dave Keller is one the most influential blues and soul musicians of his generation. Keller grew up in Worcester, MA. He loved music but didn’t learn to play guitar until 16 and didn’t start singing until 20. Then he discovered the blues. Keller made the move to Vermont in 1993 and launched The Dave Keller … Read more
Sue Keller, an American singer and pianist, was born in Allentown, PA on July 7, 1952. She took voice lessons and studied flute. She also played guitar and sang in school operas. After many musical careers, including playing rock, she decided to focus more on vintage jazz/ragtime. Sue Keller founded Ragtime Press in 1992 to … Read more
“The first time that I heard a guitar, it must have signaled to me that I would have an insatiable love affair with the instrument for my entire life.” I can’t remember a time when I didn’t play guitar or consider myself a guitarist. Maybe it was a past-life experience that taught me how to … Read more
KELLEY JOHN DICKSON [PECK] (1898-1980). John Dickson (Peck), a jazz pianist, was born in Houston, Texas on October 22, 1898. He was one of nine siblings. His mother was reputed to have a great singing voice but the Kelleys weren’t particularly musical. Charlie Dickson, a cousin, was a Houston musician and pianist in the 1920s. … Read more
Lorenz Kellhuber has been described as an exceptional instrumentalist, composer, and improviser. He was the first German musician to win the famed Parmigiani Montreux Jazz Piano Solo Competition by Monty Alexander in 2014. Lorenz received the Jazz ECHO nomination as “Newcomer to the Year” in 2016. After four albums as a trio, Lorenz’s first solo … Read more
