Nigel Kennedy

Nigel Kennedy has long been renowned for his cross-genre projects integrating classical, rock, pop and above all jazz music. In this concert he will spectacularly demonstrate the parallels and compatibility of the music of great baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach, and the most famous jazz musician and composer of the 1920s, Duke Ellington. Nigel Kennedy was inspired towards projects of this kind by legendary French jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli. Having already won the ECHO award on several occasions, Kennedy achieves the ideal fusion of “light” and “serious” music styles. Appearing with him on stage will be the Nigel Kennedy Orchestra of Life.

Nigel Kennedy: Violin and Direction
Nigel kennedy Quintet
Orchestra of Life
 
with the featured guests:
Orphy Robinson: Marimbas/vibes
Doug Boyle: Guitar


Works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Duke Ellington (arranged by Nigel Kennedy)

J. S Bach
Violinkonzert E-Dur BWV 1042       

Duke Ellington
In a Jam                                
In a Mellow tone              
Prelude to a Kiss (N.B. swapped with two part inventions)

J. S. Bach
Zweistimmige Inventionen (Violine und Cello)    

Duke Ellington
Perdido                                
Harlem Airshaft                   

Duke Ellington
Diminuendo and Crescendo   
Dusk                                  

J.S. Bach
Konzert d-moll BWV 2043   

Duke Ellington
Cotton Tail                        
Come Sunday                     

J. S. Bach
Violinkonzert a-moll BWV 1041