Ellis Larkins

Ellis Larkins 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).

Albums

• Duets, Volume 1 (1999)
• The Grand Reunion (1999)
• Calling Berlin, Vol. 2 (1996)
• Calling Berlin, Vol. 1 (1995)
• A Smooth One (1989)
• Ellis Larkins (1981)
• Do Nothin’ ’til You Hear From Me (1974)
• Two by Two - Ruby and Ellis Play Rodgers and Hart (1956)
• Manhattan At Midnight (1956)
• 2 Part Invention in Jazz, Volume 1 (1955)
• 2 Part Inventions in Jazz, Vol. 2 (1955)
• Perfume and Rain: Solo Piano (1955)
• Duologue (1954)
• Blues in the Night - The Melodies of Harold Arlen (1952)
• Ella Sings Gershwin (1950)