Reginald Kell
Clarinet, Musical Artist
1906 – 1981
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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