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Roger Kellaway

b. 1939

American pianist

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About Roger Kellaway

Born 1939. Roger Kellaway is an American composer, jazz musician, pianist, conductor, musician and bandleader.

Roger Kellaway (born November 1, 1939) is an American composer, arranger and jazz pianist, who has recorded over 250 albums, and composed over 20 film scores. He is a Grammy Award winner and an Academy Award nominee.

Life and career Kellaway was born in Waban, Massachusetts, United States. He is an alumnus of the New England Conservatory. Kellaway was featured on Ilya Serov's original rendition of Django Reinhardt's song "Swing 42" in 2017.

Discography As leader

As arranger With Melanie Born to Be (Buddah, 1968) Gather Me (Neighborhood/Buddah, 1971) Stoneground Words (Neighborhood, 1972) Madrugada (Neighborhood, 1973)

With Carmen McRae I Am Music (Blue Note, 1975)

With Diane Schuur Love Songs (UMG, 1993)

With Liza Minnelli Gently (Angel, 1996)

With Robben Ford Supernatural (GRP, 1999)

With Gary Lemel Moonlighting (Warner, 1999)

As sideman With Kenny Burrell Guitar Forms (Verve, 1964–65) With The Russian Jazz Quartet Happiness (Impulse!, 1964) With Stan Getz Stan Getz Plays Music from the Soundtrack of Mickey One (MGM, 1965) With J. J. Johnson and Kai Winding Betwixt & Between (A&M/CTI, 1969) With George Harrison Dark Horse (Apple, 1974) With Jimmy Knepper Jimmy Knepper in L.A. (Discomate, 1977) With Herbie Mann Herbie Mann Plays The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd (Atlantic, 1965) With Mark Murphy That's How I Love the Blues! (Riverside, 1962) With Oliver Nelson More Blues and the Abstract Truth (Impulse!, 1964) Soulful Brass with Steve Allen (Impulse!, 1968) Black, Brown and Beautiful (Flying Dutchman, 1969) With Art Pepper Unreleased Art Pepper Vol. 2 β€” the Last Concert (Widow's Choice, 2019) With Sonny Rollins Alfie (Impulse!, 1966) With Lalo Schifrin There's a Whole Lalo Schifrin Goin' On (Dot, 1968) With Bud Shank Let It Be (Pacific Jazz, 1970) With Zoot Sims Just Friends with Harry Sweets Edison With Sonny Stitt Broadway Soul (Colpix, 1965) With Clark Terry The Happy Horns of Clark Terry (Impulse!, 1964) Tonight (Mainstream, 1965) The Power of Positive Swinging (Mainstream, 1965) With Ben Webster See You at the Fair (Impulse!, 1964) With Kai Winding Rainy Day (Verve, 1965) With Jimmy Witherspoon Blues for Easy Livers (Prestige, 1965) With Stephane Grappelli & Yo-Yo Ma Anything Goes (CBS, 1989)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Roger Kellaway?

American pianist

When was Roger Kellaway born?

Roger Kellaway was born on 1 November 1939 in Newton, Waban.

What is Roger Kellaway's occupation?

Roger Kellaway is a composer, jazz musician, pianist, conductor, musician and bandleader.

What nationality is Roger Kellaway?

Roger Kellaway is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Roger Kellaway

Β· Wikidata: Q725791

Β· DBpedia: Roger Kellaway

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