Brian Kellock (born 1962) is a Scottish jazz pianist.
Born in Edinburgh, Brian graduated with a B. Music (Hons) from Edinburgh University in 1986. Since then, he has been establishing his position as one of the top piano players in the UK jazz scene, working with Herb Geller, Sheila Jordan, Art Farmer, Red Rodney, Charlie Rouse, Bill Watrous, Scott Hamilton, Stanley Turrentine, and many others.
From 1995, Brian has been a member of Australian trumpeter James Morrison's Band; touring all over Europe and Australia, and recording a live album for Warner Bros. Records at the New Morning Club in Paris, along the way.
His main project is his own Trio, which first appeared as the rhythm section for seminal Scottish band, the John Rae Collective, as long ago as 1988. This line-up, featuring Kenny Ellis on bass and John Rae on drums, has been performing together ever since. Finally, in 1998, the band released their first recording together – Something's Got To Give – a set of standards popularised by Fred Astaire.
Some of his most popular songs played include: "You Must Believe in Spring," "Rhapsody in Blue," "The Way You Look Tonight," "Tokyo Express," "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow," "Lennies Pennies," "In the Bleak Midwinter," and "Young and Foolish."
Brian Kellock Trio – Live at Henry'sBrian Kellock: PianoKenny Ellis: BassJohn Rae: DrumsRecorded 2001 – Caber 020Brian Kellock Trio – Something's Got to Give – Portraits of Fred AstaireBrian Kellock: PianoKenny Ellis: BassJohn Rae: DrumsRecorded 1998 – Caber 003Liane Carroll and Brian Kellock – Live at the LampieLiane Carroll: VocalsBrian Kellock: PianoRecorded 2009. Splash Point RecordsTommy Smith & Brian Kellock – BeziqueTommy Smith: Tenor SaxophoneBrian Kellock: PianoRecorded Live at The Hub Edinburgh 2002 – Spartacus STS 007Herb Geller and Brian Kellock – Hollywood PortraitsHerb Geller: Alto SaxophoneBrian Kellock: PianoRecorded 1999 CTS Studio, London – HEP Jazz CD2078Tam White and Brian Kellock – The CrossingTam White: VoiceBrian Kellock: PianoRecorded 1999 – Caber 009John Rae's Celtic FeetJohn Rae: DrumsEilidh Shaw: FiddleSimon Thoumire: ConcertinaPhil Bancroft: SaxBrian Kellock: PianoMario Caribé: BassRecorded 1999 – Caber 010Sylvia Rae – Close EnoughSylvia Rae: VocalsBrian Kellock: PianoWarren Vaché: TrumpetKenny Ellis: BassRonnie Rae: Bass (Tk3)John Rae: DrumsRecorded 2002 – VocalbA vocl 001 (from caber music)Hue & Cry – jazznotjazzMichael Brecker: Tenor SaxMike Stern: GuitarRandy Brecker: TrumpetTommy Smith: Tenor SaxDanny Gottlieb: DrumsBrian Kellock: PianoRecorded 1996 – Linn Records AKD 057Spike Robinson – Stairway To The StarsSpike Robinson – Tenor SaxophoneBrian Kellock – PianoRonnie Rae – String BassJohn Rae – DrumsRecorded at the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh 1990 – HEP Jazz – HEP CD 2049Janusz Carmello – PortraitJanusz Carmello: Trumpet & Pocket TrumpetBrian Kellock: PianoJohn Hartley: String BassTony McLennan: DrumsJimmy Woods: Alto SaxPhil Bancroft: Tenor SaxGordon Cruickshank: Bar SaxKeith Hutton: TromboneRecorded 1989 HEP Records – HEP CD 2044Nigel Clark Quintet – Worldwide SoundNigel Clark: GuitarsTim Garland: SaxophonesBrian Kellock: Piano/KeyboardsEwen Vernel: BassMike Bradley: DrumsRecorded 1996 Sienna Records SNA 1001Tam White/Boz Burrell – Groove ConnectionTam White: VoiceBoz Burrell: BassesBrian Kellock: Piano/KeyboardsNeil Warden: GuitarJohn Henderson: DrumsRussel Cowieson: Tenor SaxTom McNiven: TrumpetAlec Phillips: TromboneRecorded 2000 Catalyst Records CD2002.