Reginald Kell

Clarinet, Musical Artist

1906 – 1981

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Who was Reginald Kell?

Reginald Clifford Kell 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 also was 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.

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Born
Jun 8, 1906
York
Education
  • Royal Academy of Music
Died
Aug 5, 1981

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on July 23, 2013

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