Luke Sellick
Bassist-of-choice for top tier artists Benny Golson, Russell Malone, Monty Alexander and others, Luke Sellick is a compelling creative force on the New York jazz scene. Raised in the rich musical climate of Winnipeg, Canada, Luke moved to NYC in 2012 where he attended The Juilliard School and was mentored by legendary bassist Ron Carter. He apprenticed musically with pianist Johnny O’Neal, performing weekly in classic NYC jazz clubs Smoke, Smalls, and Mezzrow.
Luke is currently based in Harlem and has recently appeared in concert with George Coleman, Kenny Barron, Jimmy Greene, Houston Person, Renee Rosnes, Ron Blake, Lewis Nash, Alina Engibaryan, Monty Alexander, Benny Golson and many others. In addition to his busy touring schedule, Luke is active as a teacher and clinician, working with students in New York City public and private schools, and various colleges. His debut album ALCHEMIST was released in March 2017 on the Cellar Live label, followed by his gospel-infused CHRISTMAS EP. His latest release is SMALL VACATION, a folk and delta-blues infused duo album with guitarist Andrew Renfroe.
Outside of his musical career, Luke’s passions include hockey, aerial photography, and disappearing into the Northern Ontario wilderness for extended periods of time. His musical philosophy is epitomized in the words of J.S. Bach, that “the end of all music is none other than glory of God and the refreshment of the spirit”.
Luke is currently based in Harlem and has recently appeared in concert with George Coleman, Kenny Barron, Jimmy Greene, Houston Person, Renee Rosnes, Ron Blake, Lewis Nash, Alina Engibaryan, Monty Alexander, Benny Golson and many others. In addition to his busy touring schedule, Luke is active as a teacher and clinician, working with students in New York City public and private schools, and various colleges. His debut album ALCHEMIST was released in March 2017 on the Cellar Live label, followed by his gospel-infused CHRISTMAS EP. His latest release is SMALL VACATION, a folk and delta-blues infused duo album with guitarist Andrew Renfroe.
Outside of his musical career, Luke’s passions include hockey, aerial photography, and disappearing into the Northern Ontario wilderness for extended periods of time. His musical philosophy is epitomized in the words of J.S. Bach, that “the end of all music is none other than glory of God and the refreshment of the spirit”.