Tom Kennedy (musician)

Tom Kennedy

Tom Kennedy – photo by Art Bromage
Background information
Born (1960-08-21) August 21, 1960
Genres Jazz, jazz fusion, swing
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Bass
Website 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.

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. He moved to New York City in 1984. He has performed and recorded with Dave Weckl, Don Grolnick, Steve Khan, Randy Brecker, Benny Green, Bucky Pizzarelli, Bill Connors, Al Di Meola, Mike Stern, Steve Ferrone, and Junior Cook.

Select discography

As leader

As sideman

With Dave Weckl Band

With Bill Connors

With others

References

  1. ↑ All About Jazz

External links

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