Jim Kelly

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Australian jazz guitarist, composer, producer, engineer and educator. Popular session musician in the 1970s and 1980s. Owner and operator of Tone Ranger Studios.

ALBUMS

1995, CD, Laneway Music

More Than Meets The Ear

1993, CD, Album, Larrikin Records

Jim Kelly, Tony Buchanan

Brunch On The Barrier - Reef

1990, Cass, Album, Big Toe Productions (2)

Greg Lyon And The Hip Operation

2014, CD, Album, Not On Label (Greg Lyon Self-released)

Standing In The Lovelight

2013, CD, Album, Not On Label,

2010, CD, Album, Not On Label

The Capitol Rarities 1943 - 1950

2009, CD, Comp, DRG Records

Marian McPartland

With You In Mind

Tension Release

Hysterical Rochords

Jazz-Rock/Fusion

East Of Where: High Fidelity Four Track Sampler

1980, LP, Smplr, WEA

The Jim Kelly Guitarkestra

Drawing On Sketches

CD, Album, Not On Label

Working On The Chain Gang

2021, File, WAV, Single, Not On Label

Jo Stafford with Paul Weston And His Orchestra

Autumn in New York And Other Classics

2009, CD, Comp, DRG Records, EMI Music Special Markets

The Capitol Rarities (1949-1952)

2008, CD, Comp, DRG Records

2015, CD, Album, Not On Label,

Jack Thorncraft

Let's Think About Tomorrow

2013, CDr, Album, Car, Not On Label

Guitar Heroes II

2009, CD, Album, Regal Records

The Music Of Jim Kelly

1994, CD, RAM Records (7),

Live At Montreux

Hysterical Rochords

The Tony Ansell Orchestra

1979, LP, Battyman Records, Batjazz,

Fusion/Jazz-Funk/Jazz-Rock

Southern Contemporary Rock Assembly

Southern Contemporary Rock Assembly

APPEARANCES +

Pete Dello And Friends

Greg Lyon And The Hip Operation

Out Of The Blue

2022, CD, Album, Not On Label (Greg Lyon Self-released),

2021, File, WAV, Single, Not On Label

2019, 12", Left Ear Records

Brendan Clarke, Joe Farnsworth

Prime Time In Sydney

2016, CD, Album, Car, Not On Label

Last Man Standing : Recordings 2003-2005 - Red Edition

Guitar Heroes III

2014, CD, Album, Regal Records

The Dream 1973-2011

2012, 5xCD, Comp, RM + Box, Warner Music France, Rhino Records (2),

Jazz-Funk/Smooth Jazz/Fusion

2005, CD, Setting Sun Records

Country/Rhythm & Blues/Acoustic

When The Light Comes

2004, CD, Album, Pinnacles Music

2002, CD, Album, Ajay Records (3)

New Guitar Summit : Gerry Beaudoin, Jake Geils*, Duke Robillard

2001, CD, Comp, Francesca Records,

Texas Blues/Swing/Modal

Cole Porter, Brian Stokes Mitchell*, Marin Mazzie

Kiss Me, Kate (The New Broadway Cast Recording)

2000, CD, Album, DRG Records, DRG Theater

2000, CD, Not On Label

Sergio Bellotti, Tino D'Agostino

Present Spajazzy Featuring Jim Kelly & Mike Stern

1999, CD, Album, Spajazzy

Jack Thorncraft

Sing Some, Play Some

1998, CD, Album, La Brava Music

Grinning From Era To Era

1998, CD, Comp, Zodiac Records (24)

Big City Groove

1994, CD, EP, GCM (3)

Gallery Series - A Musical Exhibition

Vince Jones & Grace Knight

Come In Spinner

Contemporary Jazz

A Woman Of Substance

Soul/Rhythm & Blues/Vocal/Ballad

Gary Burton, The Berklee Allstars*

Gary Burton And The Berklee Allstars

He Made A Pearl

1984, LP, Album, Jireh (2)

1984, LP, Album, Talisman Records (5)

The World For The Right Kind Of Man

Sara Dane: Music Inspired By The T.V. Series

1981, LP, Album, Festival Records,

Philippe Gabbay, The Julian Lee Orchestra*

Philippe Gabbay

1981, LP, ABC Records (3),

Philippe Gabbay With Julian Lee Orchestra, Tommy Emmanuel

Philippe Gabbay With The Julian Lee Orchestra / Tommy Emmanuel

1981, LP, Album, ABC Transcription Service, Australian Broadcasting Commission

Cathie Christie

Enfolded With Love

1981, LP, Album, Genesis Records (11)

1981, Cass, Album, Festival Records

Bartholomew John

The Way I Feel Inside

Mike And Zeph Fischer

1980, LP, Album, Summit Records Australia, Summit Records Australia,

1980, LP, Album, Battyman Records, Batjazz, Battyman Records,

Geoffrey M. Laing

In Thru The Back Door

1980, LP, Kanangra

Michael Franks With Crossfire

Bob Barnard With The Kenny Powell Orchestra

Music To Midnight

Locked Out Of Paradise

1979, LP, Album, WEA

1979, LP, Album, Promo, W/Lbl, Not On Label,

Kevin Somerville

After Loving You

1979, 7", Single, Pic, Ata Records

Bob Barnard With The Kenny Powell Orchestra, Julian Lee Orchestra

Bob Barnard (Cornet) With The Kenny Powell Orchestra / The Julian Lee Orchestra

1979, LP, Australian Broadcasting Commission,

Rose-Marie Longe

Let Me See Clearly

1979, LP, Album, Rhema Records, Cornerstone (6),

Smooth Jazz/Jazz-Funk

Save The People

Gospel/Soul/Funk/Disco

The New Studs Album

1978, LP, Album, Big Time Phonograph Recording Co.

Landscapes Of Middle Earth

Contemporary Jazz/Fusion

Anne Kirkpatrick

And When Morning Comes

Until The Song Is Done

A Man Of The 20th Century

Michael Layton's Soul Sounds

The Music Of Stevie Wonder

1975, LP, Album, Drum,

Backyard Of Blue

Folk/Folk Rock/Soft Rock

A Little Piece Of Peace

1974, LP, Album, RE, RCA Australia, RCA Camden

Peter McLean's World Of Children*

Snips N' Snails, Sugar & Spice

1973, LP, Album, Cherry Pie,

The First Twelve Miles

1973, LP, Album, DCM (9)

Hammond Spectacular

Don Burrows With Neil Thurgate Orchestra / Judy Bailey Orchestra

Don Burrows With Neil Thurgate Orchestra / Judy Bailey Orchestra

LP, Australian Broadcasting Commission,

Philippe Gabbay With Julian Lee Orchestra, Kirk L'Orange Orchestra

Philippe Gabbay With Julian Lee Orchestra / Kirk L'Orange Orchestra

LP, Australian Broadcasting Commission

Somebody Bigger Than You And I

Jim Kelly Connexion

Live At The Basement

CD, Laneway Music

Christmas In Australia

Buffalo Bills Ultimate Tailgate CD For Buffalo Fans

2000, CD, Comp, Alphabet City Sports Records, Madacy Entertainment

Guitar Australia

1998, CD, Comp, Steve Parish Publishing Pty Ltd