KENNY ELLIS

Biography

Kenny Ellis is a Scottish jazz bassist who has established himself as a prominent figure in the UK jazz scene. He is best known as a member of BK3, a acclaimed jazz trio comprising pianist Brian Kellock, bassist Kenny Ellis, and drummer John Rae, which has been recognized as representing some of Scotland's finest jazz players. Ellis has contributed significantly to the Scottish jazz community through both his performances and his participation in archival documentation of the genre.

Fun Facts

• Kenny Ellis was interviewed for the Scottish Jazz Archive in 2019, contributing to the historical documentation of Scottish jazz
• As a bassist in BK3, Ellis is part of a trio that has been recognized as representing Scotland's finest jazz musicians
• Ellis has maintained an active presence in the Scottish jazz scene, performing and collaborating with other accomplished musicians

Musical Connections

Key Collaborators

• Brian Kellock - Co-founder and pianist in the jazz trio BK3 (BK3 ensemble recordings) [Active as of 2019]
• John Rae - Co-founder and drummer in the jazz trio BK3 (BK3 ensemble recordings) [Active as of 2019]

Discography

Albums

Top Tracks

1. Sevivon Sov, Sov, Sov (Hanukkah Swings)
2. Swingin' Dreidel (My Dreidel) (Hanukkah Swings)
3. Ocho Kandelikas (Hanukkah Swings)
4. Medley: Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah / Who Can Retell (Mi Yimalel) (Hanukkah Swings)
5. Children Of The Macabbees (Hanukkah Swings)
6. Medley: Hanukkah Swingin' Holiday / Pour The Oil (Hanukkah Swings)
7. T'Was The Night Before Hanukkah (Hanukkah Swings)
8. Hanukkah Candles (Hanukkah Swings)
9. Rock Of Ages (Hanukkah Swings)
10. It Won't Last (Now or Never)

External Links

• Spotify
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