Luke Sellick is a bassist, composer and teacher from Winnipeg, Canada. Now a mainstay on the NYC scene, Luke has been the bassist-of-choice for many jazz artists including Monty Alexander, Russell Malone, Benny Golson and others.
Luke’s musical education began in Canada where he was home-schooled and attended the University of Manitoba’s jazz program. In 2012 he moved to New York to pursue his Master’s degree at The Juilliard School, where he was mentored by legendary bassist Ron Carter. Luke received his ‘on-the-job’ training as a member of the Johnny O’Neal Trio, with whom he performed weekly at classic NYC jazz clubs Smoke, Smalls and Mezzrow for several years.
Luke has several albums out under his name including his most recent quintet recording Discovery.