Ellis Lane Larkins Net Worth
Ellis Lane Larkins Net Worth is
$2 Million
Ellis Lane Larkins Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Ellis Larkins (May 15, 1923 – September 30, 2002) was an African-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 well-known institute in Baltimore. He began his professional playing career in New York City after moving there to attend the Juilliard School. Following school Larkins performed jazz piano with Billy Moore and Edmond Hall. He recorded with Coleman Hawkins, Mildred Bailey, and Dicky Wells in the 1940s. In the 1950s he recorded with Ella Fitzgerald, Ruby Braff, and Beverly Kenney. His 1960s work included recordings or performances with Eartha Kitt, Joe Williams, Helen Humes, Georgia Gibbs and Harry Belafonte.Though he was best known as an accompanist, Larkins recorded several solo albums in the 1950s. In the 1970s he performed regularly at several New York venues, including Gregory's, a small bar in the east 70s. Traditional jazz fans regard him as one of the most lyrical and romantic pianists in jazz history, next to Jimmy Jones. | Full Name | Ellis Larkins |
| Date Of Birth | May 15, 1923 |
| Died | 2002-09-30 |
| Place Of Birth | Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| Profession | Jazz Pianist |
| Education | Peabody Institute |
| Nationality | American |
| Star Sign | Taurus |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Studied at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore and at the Juilliard School of Music. |
| 2 | A child prodigy, he gave public recitals from the age of seven. |
| 3 | Jazz pianist. Accompanist for many notable jazz singers including Mildred Bailey, Joe Williams, and Ella Fitzgerald. |
Known for movies
The Joe Louis Story 1953
as Himself
Adventures in Jazz 1949
as Himself