Nigel Kennedy.


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 Destiny elevated Nigel Kennedy into one of classical music’s true greats.

He was born into a musical family, nurtured by a musical community and propelled to international superstardom.

Kennedy remains the bestselling violinist of all time. He singled-handedly paved the way for a new generation of artists, who have enjoyed success both in the classical field and in the mainstream. His virtuoso technique, unique talent and mass appeal have brought fresh perspectives to both the classical and contemporary repertoire.

Pushing at the boundaries that might constrain others, he has continued to pioneer new sounds and new methods of performance.

Single-minded, determined and utterly unique, Kennedy explores repertoire which spans classical, jazz, klezmer, rock and much, much more.

His mother bought him a violin as a youngster, after having previously encouraged her son to learn the piano. Kennedy’s violin teacher had the foresight to make learning fun, asking for no more than five minutes practice and then rewarding the youngster with sweets.

Kennedy shone and at the age of seven was spotted by the great Yehudi Menuhin, who offered him a scholarship at the Yehudi Menuhin School and agreed to pay all of his fees. Kennedy excelled and went on to study at the Juilliard School, in New York City, with Dorothy DeLay.

His unconventional approach to performing, however, had already taken root. He railed against the needless conformity that was sought in other youngsters and on occasion would take off his jacket and tie while on stage, much to the delight of the audience.

“That gave me a direct connection with the people in the theatres,” he said. “They realised I was the same as them. It made the performances more exciting.”

Labelling Kennedy a mere maverick, however, is missing the point. He is one of the great virtuosos, a compelling talent whose strong work ethic and perfectionist tendencies constantly propel him to ever-greater heights. Starting each day with three hours practice, Kennedy continues to improve as his career moves on.

It is not just in the world of classical music that Kennedy has made his mark. Famously, he reimagined the work of Jimi Hendrix having been asked by the great rock guitarist’s estate to record a tribute to the iconic bluesman. The ground-breaking recording The Kennedy Experience followed and featured improvisational recordings based on Hendrix compositions.

Kennedy’s participation in the world of rock has encompassed collaborations with numerous others. Sir Paul McCartney, Kate Bush, The Who, Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant and others are among those who have worked with him.

“I’ve learned so much from working with those cats,” he added. “Macca is a brilliant multi-talented musician and writer of great melodies, Planty is a genuine rock legend, Kate has always pushed herself and given 200% and Daltry and Townsend have changed the course of music.”

Kennedy is a man of the people who has popularised the sometimes stuffy world of classical music by exhibiting a human touch. His love of Aston Villa Football Club, for instance, has helped to break down some of the barriers.

When his club won the European Cup in Rotterdam in 1982, Kennedy was playing a concert in Germany. He halted the concert and erected a giant screen so that he and the audience could watch the match before continuing his concert. “It was the right result that night,” he said. “And the crowd enjoyed both the music and the football.”

His humanity has also been evident in his work as a campaigner. He has fought hard to help the underprivileged and impoverished, speaking out against the oppression of minorities and those whose voices might otherwise go unheard.

A truly international performer, Kennedy divides his time between England and Poland, where he lives with his wife, Agnieszka. They collaborated on part of his new release, My World, which features music written to accompany a new version of Chekov’s Three Sisters. The play was translated from the original text by Kennedy’s wife and set to music by the great violinist.

My World also features tributes to five of the musicians and mentors who have shaped Kennedy’s life.

Icons like Yehudi Menuhin and Stephane Grappelli were inspirational in turning Kennedy into a global superstar. They were not alone. Kennedy’s development in music was also helped by the great Isaac Stern, and creative collaborations with the brilliant Polish jazz guitarist Jarek Smietana and the formidable American instrumentalist Mark O’Connor. He pays tribute to their profound influence in self-penned compositions that showcase both his remarkable playing skills and his immense talent as a composer. Nigel says, “I wanted to find a musical way of saying thank you.”

Kennedy will be busy in coming years. Numerous concerts and projects are planned as he continues to develop a sound that has brought pleasure to many millions.

As a writer, performer, band leader and player he is intent on continuing to improve as he pushes the boundaries and breaks new ground.

“I sometimes liken music to competitive sport. You see the great sportsmen and they are continually trying to improve. Even when they get to number one, they are never satisfied, they want to do more. Well, so do I. There’s a lot more to come from me. I’m very excited about the future.”

Kennedy has won BRIT Awards, ECHO and Bambi awards in Germany, multiple Grammynominations and other awards across the world. He performed and recorded music from the baroque era to the modern day Many of his albums went to Platinum and Gold, his most recent album My World just hit the top of the classical charts in the UK.

A true original, Kennedy’s career remains in the ascent. And that will be music to his many fans’ ears.

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  While Nigel Kennedy is one of the leading violinists of his generation, he is also among the most controversial of musicians before the public, owing to his flashy persona, unconventional interpretations, and his seemingly innate sense to capture attention. Kennedy's rock-star-like appearance in concert (glittering jewelry, spiky hair, etc.) and his controversial politics (he has boycotted Israel, comparing that nation with South Africa) have often drawn sharp criticism. He has nevertheless become one of the most popular musicians of his time, not least because of his multiple talents in the crossover realm: he divides his performances evenly between classical and jazz and has even played with rock artists. With best-selling recordings and highly publicized concerts, he has arguably been a powerful force in attracting new listeners to classical music. Thus, despite his eccentricities (since 1998 he has preferred to be known simply as Kennedy), he is among the most influential and popular musicians in any genre of his time. Kennedy has performed a broad range of repertory and has made numerous recordings spread over several labels, including EMI, Decca, Sony, Chandos, and Blue Note Records.
Kennedy was born in Brighton, England, on December 28, 1956. He studied piano in his early childhood with his cellist mother. Later on, as a student at the Yehudi Menuhin Music School, he turned to the violin. In his teens he enrolled at Juilliard where he studied under Dorothy DeLay.
At 16 he debuted at Carnegie Hall with jazz violinist Stephane Grapelli. Around this time Kennedy began delving heavily into jazz, regularly performing with jazz musicians in New York.
By the early '80s Kennedy had garnered international recognition, and in 1984 made his recording debut with a critically acclaimed performance of the Elgar Violin Concerto on EMI. But he withdrew from public performance from 1992-1997
Kennedy was honored at the 1997 BRIT awards with an Outstanding Contribution to British Music award. In 1999 Sony issued a recording entitled The Kennedy Experience, which contained improvisations based on music of rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
Kennedy's first bona fide jazz recording, The Blue Note Sessions, was issued with great success in 2006 on Blue Note Records. Two years later Kennedy made his first appearance at the Proms in 21 years, with a performance of the ElgarViolin Concerto. Among Kennedy's recordings is the 2008 CD pairing the Beethoven and Mozart fourth violin concertos on EMI.
(Artist Biography by Robert Cummings)
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Nigel Kennedy- Jovano Jovanke
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Nigel Kennedy Gypsy Chardash
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Nigel Kennedy Czardas
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Nigel Kennedy - Light my fire (The Doors Cover)
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Nigel Kennedy - Air (Das Pendel) Jazz
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Nigel Kennedy - Album "East meets East".

Nigel Kennedy - Album "East meets East".
(Nigel Kennedy and Kroke Band)
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Lulaby for Kamila (4:26)  T 4.2 (7:50) Eden (14:01)  Dafino (20:08) Jovano Jovanke (22:58)  Ederlezi (27:23) Kazimierz (33:10)  One Voice (36:39)  Tribute to Maria Tanase (41:32)  Vino (44:43) Lost in Time (50:48) Kukush (55:09)

Vivaldi by Nigel Kennedy and the Berliner Philharmoniker.

Nigel Kennedy - Vivaldi COMPLETE Four Seasons [high quality]
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 00:08 - I. Allegro
03:04 - II. Larghetto e spirituoso
07:16 - III. Allegro
09:57 - La primavera (Spring) in E major, Op. 8-1, RV 269- I. Allegro
13:05 - La primavera (Spring) in E major, Op. 8-1, RV 269- II. Largo
15:37 - La primavera (Spring) in E major, Op. 8-1, RV 269- III. Allegro
19:43 - L'estate (Summer) in G minor, Op. 8-2, RV 315- I. Allegro non molto - A
25:00 - L'estate (Summer) in G minor, Op. 8-2, RV 315- II. Adagio
27:28 - L'estate (Summer) in G minor, Op. 8-2, RV 315- III. Presto
30:13 - L'autunno (Autumn) in F major, Op. 8-3, RV 293- I. Allegro - Larghetto
35:23 - L'autunno (Autumn) in F major, Op. 8-3, RV 293- II. Adagio molto
38:17 - L'autunno (Autumn) in F major, Op. 8-3, RV 293- III. Allegro
41:56 - L'inverno (Winter) in F minor, Op. 8-4, RV 297- I. Allegro non molto
45:00 - L'inverno (Winter) in F minor, Op. 8-4, RV 297- II. Largo
46:42 - L'inverno (Winter) in F minor, Op. 8-4, RV 297- III. Allegro - Lento -
50:15 - I. Allegro molto - Adagio - Allegro
54:54 - II. Largo
58:49 - III. Allegro
Nigel Kennedy & Jaz Coleman ♫ The Doors Concerto.
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Nigel Kennedy - Blue Note Sessions (Full Album)
Nigel Kennedy - Blue Note Sessions - 2005 - (Full Album)
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 00:00 1. Midnight blue (Kenny Burrel)
05:09 2. Sudel (Duke Peterson)
12:25 3. Maybe in your dreams (Nigel Kennedy)
19:56 4. Sunshine Alley (Butch Cornell)
24:48 5. Nearly (Ron Carter)
30:30 6. Expansions (Lonnie Liston Smith)
35:56 7. Stranger in a stranger land (Nigel Kennedy)
42:27 8. Song for my father (Horace Silver)
49:59 9. After the rain (Duke Peterson)
55:21 10. I almost lost my mind (Ivory Joe Hunter)
BONUS TRACK:
01:03:45 11. Song for world forgiveness (Jack DeJohnette)
 Nigel Kennedy: electric violin
Ron Carter: bass
Jack DeJohnette: drums
Joe Lovano: Tenor saxophone
Kenny Werner: piano
JD Allen: Tenor saxophone
Lucky Peterson: Hammond b-3 organ
Daniel Sadownick: percussion
Raul Midón: acoustic guitar and vocals
The Nigel Kennedy Quintet - SHHH! 
(Full album,2010)
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00:00 1 Transfiguration
10:38 2 River Man
15:37 3 Silver Lining
23:08 4 Shhh!
31:08 5 The Empty Bottle
33:48 6 4th Glass
43:33 7 Oy!

 Credits

Arranged By -- Nigel Kennedy
Arranged By [String Arrangements] -- Orchestra Of Life
Body Percussion -- Xantone Blacq*
Co-producer -- Paul Inder
Composed By -- Nigel Kennedy (tracks: 1, 3 to 7)
Contrabass, Electric Bass, Vocals -- Adam 'Szabas' Kowalewski*
Coordinator [Album Logistical Co-ordination] -- Holly Topps, Steve Cox
Design -- Darren Rumney
Drums, Vocals -- Krzysztof Dziedzic
Engineer -- Andy Hughes (2) (tracks: 2), Tim 'Moby' Lewis* (tracks: 1, 3 to 7)
Engineer [Assistant] -- Sam Farr (tracks: 2)
Guitar -- John Themis (tracks: 2)
Management [Album] -- Terri Robson
Mastered By -- Ian Cooper
Photography By -- Holly Topps
Piano, Organ [Hammond] -- Piotr Wyleżoł
Producer -- Nigel Kennedy
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Vocals -- Tomasz Grzegorski
Violin [Electric], Vocals, Keyboards [Extra Keyboard Shhhit] -- Nigel Kennedy
Vocals -- Boy George (tracks: 2)
Words By, Music By -- Nick Drake (tracks: 2)