Sean J. Kennedy Quartet

Sean J. Kennedy is a multi-faceted musician, equally accomplished on the stage, in the recording studio, and in the classroom. He has performed on drumset and percussion receiving standing ovations at sold-out venues such as Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall with world renowned acts like Il Volo, Roger Daltry and The Who, Evanescence, Lindsey Stirling, The Philly POPS! Orchestra, The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, The Jacksonville Symphony, The Strauss Symphony of America, The Allentown Band, The Allentown Symphony Orchestra, The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra and is the principal drumset player with the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale. Kennedy is also the author of numerous drumset, percussion and improv books and a TEDx presenter. Jazz legend Dave Brubeck stated that Sean’s drumming, “… sounds like it should—it swings!”

What They're Saying...

Your drumming sounds like it should, it swings!
Dave Brubeck

..intense and sometimes far-out live performances…
The Philadelphia Inquirer

..very soulful...
Will Lee

...organic grooves with a great feel. You're going to swear Sean grew up around the Mississippi Delta.
DrummerCafe.com

There are a lot of onions on this young man’s cheesesteak...
DRUM! Magazine

...creatively new, but built on solid foundations of traditional jazz.
Jazzreview.com