Ellis Larkins
Ellis Larkins (May 15, 1923 – September 29, 2002) was an American jazz pianist born in Baltimore, Maryland, 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 pianist on the first solo sides by singer Chris Connor on her album Chris (1954).
Larkins was the first African American to attend the Peabody Conservat…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United States
- Born
- May 15th, 1923
- Died
- September 30th, 2002
- Genres
- Labels
- Concord Jazz Decca Records Vanguard Arbors Records The Jazz Alliance