Code | DS/UK/9 |
Name | Kennedy; Nigel (28 December 1956); British violinist and violist |
Dates | 28 December 1956 |
Gender | Male |
Place of Birth/Origin | Brighton, Sussex, England (born) |
Relationships | Son of John Kennedy (English cellist) and Scylla Stoner (English pianist) Grandson of Lauri Kennedy (Australianprincipal cellist with BBC Symphony Orchestra) and Dorothy Kennedy (Australian pianist) Former partner of Brix Smith (American singer) |
Biography | Nigel Kennedy is an English violinist and violist. He made his early career in the classical field, and has more recently performed in jazz, klezmer and other music genres. |