Luke Sellick

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Luke Sellick
Born (1990-08-31) August 31, 1990 (age 32)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Double bass
Website lukesellick.com

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

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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

TitleYearLabel
Alchemist2017Cellar Live [1]

As sideman

Album artistTitleYearLabel
Russell Malone All About Melody2016High Note [8] [14]

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