Luke Sellick

Luke Sellick
Born (1990-08-31) August 31, 1990 (age 34)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDouble bass
Websitelukesellick.com

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

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. ^ a b c d 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. ^ a b Smith, Chris (January 14, 2013). "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.org. NPR. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  6. ^ "Jimmy Greene Quartet" (HMTL). Time Out New York. March 15, 2012. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  7. ^ a b Chinen, Nate (April 30, 2015). "Jazz Listings for May 1–7" (HMTL). New York Times. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  8. ^ a b Collar, Matt. "Russell Malone: All About Melody" (HMTL). AllMusic. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  9. ^ Chinen, Nate (June 3, 2016). "Jazz Listings for June 3–9" (HMTL). New York Times. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  10. ^ Metcalf, Dick (March 14, 2017). "powerful jazz bass - Luke Sellick - Alchemist". 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 (May 4, 2016). "Russell Malone, guitar – All About Melody – HighNote" (HMTL). Audiophile Audition. Retrieved June 22, 2017.