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Arthur Kell (bassist, composer) is one of the most original voices on today's New York jazz scene. For the past twenty years, he has played with an amazing cross-section of the most influential contemporary jazz musicians in New York City and around the world. 
For example, in the 1980 s Arthur played extensively with artists such as Thomas Chapin, Bobbie Previte and Marc Ribot, and also played numerous dates with Billy Bang and Mark Feldman.
This wide experience and versatility are reflected in Arthur's playing and writing. His compositions and his improvisations draw on many diverse influences, which makes for very entertaining and compelling listening.
Arthur's ability to fit seamlessly into any musical context has made him much in demand as a sideman.  Recently, he has been working with the likes of Sam Newsome, Bill McHenry, Armen Donelian, Dave Berkman, Guillermo Klein, Christian Howes, Art Baron, Bruce Barth and the Finnish singer, Sanni Orasmaa. He was recorded with Bernard Purdie, Matt Wilson, Shelley Hirsch, Allison Miller and many others.
  Since 1997, he has led groups featuring such contemporary jazz stars as Steve Cardenas, Ben Monder, Gerald Cleaver, Donny McCaslin and Chris Cheek. He first two releases as a leader are See You in Zanzibar and Traveller (on Fresh Sound Records with Gorka Benitez, Steve Cardenas and Joe Smith). Arthur's latest release, Victoria (Live in Germany), is on Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records and includes Brad Shepik on guitar, Loren Stillman on alto sax and Joe Smith on drums. The Arthur Kell Quartet has done ten tours in Europe in the last five years. Arthur has long been an activist. He coordinated the environmental work of the New York Public Interest Research Group in New York City from 1987-1997. He has also traveled extensively in Africa.