Tom Kennedy (musician)

Tom Kennedy

Tom Kennedy – photo by Art Bromage
Background information
Born August 21, 1960
Genres Traditional jazz. swing, jazz fusion
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Double bass, bass guitar
Website http://www.tomkennedymusic.com

Tom Kennedy (born August 21, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American double-bass and electric bass player.

Tom Kennedy is the son of a professional trumpet player. He began playing acoustic bass at the age of nine on a double-bass brought home by his older brother, jazz pianist Ray Kennedy.[1] Soon he began to perform with many nationally recognized artists passing through the Midwest. By his 18th birthday, he had performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt, Stan Kenton, James Moody, Barney Kessel, Eddie Harris, George Russell, Nat Adderley, Peter Erskine, Bill Watrous and Freddie Hubbard, among others.

Kennedy specialized in acoustic jazz until his introduction to the electric bass at the age of 17. Soon he was dividing his time between mainstream jazz and progressive jazz fusion.

Kennedy relocated to New York City in 1984 and became involved in musical situations on both instruments. Tom's east coast career expanded to include performances and recordings with such artists as Dave Weckl, Don Grolnick, Steve Kahn, Randy Brecker, Benny Green, Bucky Pizzarelli, Bill Connors, Al Di Meola, Mike Stern, Steve Ferrone and Junior Cook.

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Recordings as a leader

With others

References

  1. ↑ All About Jazz

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