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Nigel Kennedy
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Musicians · b. 1956

Nigel Kennedy

British-born violinist and violist (born 1956)

Born
28 December 1956
Brighton
Country
United Kingdom
Active
1984–
Record labels
EMI Classics
Discography
14 albums

Biography

Nigel Kennedy is a jazz musician who plays jazz violin and viola. Nigel Kennedy was born on 28 December 1956 in Brighton. The music is usually filed under classical music. Record labels: EMI Classics. The discography here lists 14 albums, from “Salut d’amour & Other Elgar Favourites” (1984) to “Vivaldi: The New Four Seasons” (2015). Honours include Bambi Award (1991), Echo Klassik – Instrumentalist of the Year (2000) and Silver Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis.

Nigel Kennedy (born 28 December 1956) is an English musician and composer. He plays the violin, viola and piano. His early career was primarily spent performing classical music, and has since expanded into jazz, klezmer, and other genres.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Salut d’amour & Other Elgar Favourites 1984
Nigel Kennedy Plays Jazz 1990
Music in Colours 1993
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto / Rococo Variations 1993
Kafka 1996
The Kennedy Experience 1999
Duos for Violin & Cello 2000
Riders on the Storm: The Doors Concerto 2000
East Meets East 2003
Legend 2005 · Live
Blue Note Sessions 2006
Polish Spirit 2007
The Four Elements 2011
Vivaldi: The New Four Seasons 2015

Also plays on

Albums where Nigel Kennedy is credited as a sideman

1986 Music by Ellington & Bartók — Ellington, Bartók; Nigel Kennedy, Alec Dankworth violin

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Nigel Kennedy play?

Nigel Kennedy is known for playing jazz violin and viola.

When and where was Nigel Kennedy born?

Nigel Kennedy was born 28 December 1956 in Brighton.

What are Nigel Kennedy's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Salut d’amour & Other Elgar Favourites (1984), Nigel Kennedy Plays Jazz (1990), Music in Colours (1993), Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto / Rococo Variations (1993) and Kafka (1996).

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