Tom Kennedy

American musician

Born: 21 August 1960
St. Louis
Country: United States
Active: 1980–
Discography: 7 albums

Biography

Tom Kennedy is a jazz musician who plays guitar, double bass, bass instrument and bass guitar. Tom Kennedy was born on 21 August 1960 in St. Louis. The music is usually filed under jazz and jazz fusion. The discography here lists 7 albums, from “Basses Loaded” (1996) to “New Start” (2024).

Tom Kennedy 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. Soon he began to perform with many nationally recognized artists passing through the Midwest. 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.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Basses Loaded 1996

Twice As Nice 2007

Just For The Record 2012

Just Play! 2013

Points Of View 2017

Stories 2020

New Start 2024

Also plays on

Albums where Tom Kennedy is credited as a sideman

1990	Master Plan — Dave Weckl	bass
1998	The Infinite Desire — Al Di Meola	double bass
2012	All Over the Place — Mike Stern	bass
2014	Convergence — Dave Weckl & Jay Oliver	bass guitar, acoustic bass guitar, electric bass guitar
2015	A Twist of Rit — Lee Ritenour	double bass