Ellis Larkins [SEP] place of death
Ellis Larkins
Ellis Larkins (May 15, 1923 – September 30, 2002) was an American jazz pianist born in Baltimore, Maryland, perhaps best known for his two recordings with Ella Fitzgerald: the albums "Ella Sings Gershwin" (1950) and "Songs in a Mellow Mood" (1954). He was also the leader in the first solo sides by singer Chris Connor on her album "Chris" (1954).
Larkins was the first African American to attend the Peabody Conservatory of Music, a
Ellis Larkins at Maybeck
Ellis Larkins at Maybeck: Maybeck Recital Hall Series Volume Twenty-Two is an album of solo performances by jazz pianist Ellis Larkins.
Music and recording.
The album was recorded at the Maybeck Recital Hall in Berkeley, California in March 1992. The material, chosen by Larkins, is "a rarefied selection of songs [...] as well as some Ellington and a tune of his own".
Release and reception.
The AllMusic review described Larkins as "A tasteful and subtle