JAMES KENNEDY: Patch Work

James Kennedy

Patch Work

© 2005 James Kennedy (767731101429)

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Electrifying blend of classic rock, R&B, jazz, bluegrass, and more.

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James Kennedy performs contemporary and straight ahead jazz , latin, rock/fusion, and more on 6 & 12 string electric & acoustic guitars in a solo, duet, or trio setting. Past performances have included the Montreux, North Sea, and Euro-Disney Jazz Festivals, as well as a variety of other European venues.The group tours regularly in the U.S. The style has been called "Midwestern Contemporary Music" since it combines jazz, contemporary and world influences filtered through the Heartland of the Midwest. This distinctly Midwestern flavor sets James apart in a market full of clichés and clones. You will certainly understand why James has received international attention for his performances and recordings. Looking for a fresh breeze of musical excellence to spice up your music repertoire? Look no further. Meet James Kennedy, jazzman/rocker/fusionist extraordinaire. From his home base deep in the American Heartland (Iowa), James brings forth a wonderful, personable style of music that ranges in depth and flavor, often branded a sort of "Midwestern Jazz." Sometimes reminiscent of world music, other times synthesizer-reliant electronic composition, this internationally acclaimed artist can do it all and has. Kennedy has taken his style and shared it with an ever-shrinking world; he has performed in a medley of shows in America, the Montreux Jazz Festival, the North Sea Jazz Festival, and the Euro-Disney center. From the west coast to the European Continent, Kennedy is an artist that his native Iowa should be proud of. His CD Blind World has been heralded as "original," "masterful," and even "a real midwestern gem." One of America's finest exports, the music and welcome originality of James Kennedy is something sure to catch on in this increasingly shrinking world. Fusion with a sometimes ethnic flavor . . . reminiscent all at once of Jean Luc Ponty, Yes and early Genesis. An off-white wedding; a joyful union of guitar and violin. This is one marriage we hope will last!

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  • Colorful !
    author: Laura T Lynch of Kweevak.com

    James' eight instrumentals are a tapestry of diverse styles, tempos and tones. The music is a creative blend of genres ranging from Midwestern bluegrass to world. The CD has a good flow and mix of tracks that rock to slower more sensitive songs. Patchwork opens with 'Wild Bill', which features rowdy rock instrumentation combined with modern effects and production. 'Daddy Likes to Dance' is led by Catherine Lawson on electric violin playing over up-tempo, hand clapping, and foot tapping instrumentation. 'Motown' has a soulful guitar and rhythms exchange inspired by the classic Motown sound. 'Cruella' has the potential to be a rock anthem with its heavy guitars and energized rhythms. 'Here's My Heart' is a more serious tune with the vibrant violin melding with dramatic guitars. 'Charlie' is a spirited song followed by 'Old Movies', which has a nostalgic feel to it. The CD closes with the innovative 'Road', which blends sizzling guitar leads over more subtle instrumentation including the piano. Patchwork is a colorful collection of instrumentals!

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