Reginald Kell was an English clarinettist, one of the most influential clarinet players of the twentieth century. He was admired for his expressive tone, refined phrasing and chamber-music artistry.

In the Pristine catalogue he appears with the Busch Chamber Players and other artists in Mozart, Schubert and chamber repertory.

Kell’s playing helped redefine the clarinet as a flexible, lyrical and deeply expressive chamber voice, rather than merely an orchestral colour.

His page is essential for the chamber shelf. Kell gives the clarinet line breath, polish and a quiet human ache.