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Reginald Kell

Reginald Clifford Kell (8 June 1906 – 5 August 1981) was an English clarinettist. He was noted especially for his career as a soloist and chamber music player. He was the principal clarinettist in leading British orchestras, including the London Philharmonic, Philharmonia, and Royal Philharmonic, and was also active as a solo recording artist.

Kell was influential as one of the first clarinettists to employ continuous vibrato to enhance the expressive quality of the instrument. He was also a noted teacher, serving two different appointments at his alma mater, the Royal Academy of Music in London. In 1948 Kell moved to the United States where he pursued a solo career and taught, with pupils including the jazz clarinettist Benny Goodman.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 8, 1906 (York), Died August 5, 1981 (Frankfort)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1938 - 1953

Roles Represented in DAHR: clarinet

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 84343 2/17/1953 Dance of the three old maids Reginald Kell instrumentalist, clarinet  
Decca 84344 2/17/1953 Ecstasy Reginald Kell instrumentalist, clarinet  
Columbia (U.K.) CA16221 10-in. between October 1937 and January 1938 Tarantella from serenata Paul Draper ; George Eskdale ; Reginald Kell ; Anthony Pini ; Jean Pougnet Instrumental quintet instrumentalist, clarinet  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kell, Reginald," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/324930.

Kell, Reginald. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/324930.

"Kell, Reginald." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/324930

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