Reginald Kell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Reginald Kell

Clarinettist

Date of Birth: 08-Jun-1906

Place of Birth: York, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 05-Aug-1981

Profession: clarinetist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Reginald Clifford Kell (8 June 1906 – 5 August 1981) 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 was also 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.