Luke Sellick

Luke Sellick (born August 31, 1990) is a Canadian jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader.[1][2]

Luke Sellick
Born (1990-08-31) August 31, 1990
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsDouble bass
Websitelukesellick.com

Biography

A native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Sellick completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Manitoba.[3][4] He relocated to New York City in 2012 to attend the Juilliard School and study with jazz bassist Ron Carter.[3][1] He works regularly as a sideman with pianist/singer Johnny O'Neal,[5] saxophonist Jimmy Greene,[6][7] pianist Orrin Evans,[7] and guitarist Russell Malone.[8][9]

Sellick released his debut album, "Alchemist," in early 2017 on the Cellar Live label featuring Jimmy Greene, Adam Birnbaum and others.[1] The album has received rave reviews from critics[10][11] and currently holds a five star rating on Amazon.[12] Luke currently resides in New York City where he is working on his latest project, the Luke Sellick Expedition, along with being a mainstay on the jazz circuit and an avid hockey player.[13]

Discography

As leader
Title Year Label
Alchemist 2017 Cellar Live [1]

As sideman
Album artist Title Year Label
Russell Malone All About Melody 2016 High Note [8][14]

References
  1. Farbey, Roger (February 1, 2017). "Luke Sellick: Alchemist". All About Jazz. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  2. Morin, Scott (June 22, 2017). "35 Best Canadian Jazz Artists Under 35". CBC Music. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  3. Smith, Chris. "Winnipeg musician gets to first bass" (HMTL). Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  4. "LUKE SELLICK FOR THE MUSICIAN'S SHOW" (HMTL). WKCR 89.9 FM. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  5. Farbey, Roger. "Johnny O'Neal: Live at Mezzrow" (HMTL). NPR. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  6. "Jimmy Greene Quartet" (HMTL). Time Out New York. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  7. Chinen, Nate. "Jazz Listings for May 1–7" (HMTL). New York Times. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  8. Collar, Matt. "Russell Malone: All About Melody" (HMTL). AllMusic. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  9. Chinen, Nate. "Jazz Listings for June 3–9" (HMTL). New York Times. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  10. Reviews, Dick Metcalf, editor, Contemporary Fusion (March 14, 2017). "powerful jazz bass - Luke Sellick - Alchemist - Contemporary Fusion Reviews". Contemporary Fusion Reviews. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  11. "The Vinyl Anachronist: Luke Sellick's Alchemist on CD". The Vinyl Anachronist. March 22, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  12. Alchemist, Cellar Live, March 10, 2017, retrieved July 17, 2018
  13. "Luke Sellick profile". SmallsLIVE. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  14. Giroux, Pierre. "Russell Malone, guitar – All About Melody – HighNote" (HMTL). Audiophile Audition. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
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