KENNEDY ADMINISTRATION

Kennedy Administration consists of four excellent instrumentalists along with a widely recognized vocalist. The main musical weapons of this band are jazz, funk, R’n’B and a strong musical chemistry, which has been tempered by playing together with big stars of the aforementioned styles. It is not for nothing that Kennedy Administration is also the resident band of the New York jazz cult club Blue Note.

Its debut album Kennedy Administration in 2017 and the record Second Term released last year have received unanimous response from music critics and listeners. However, the real strength of this line-up is precisely the concerts, which have already thrilled jazz-funk lovers in the USA. With a performance at the Rīgas Ritmi festival, the band will begin a European tour, introducing this part of the world to New York’s hottest jazz-funk sensation as well.

Kennedy Administration keyboardist Ondre J is also known as a member of jazz singer Gregory Porter’s band and has also played with hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan. The central figure in the most impressive jazz-funk show at the Rīgas Ritmi festival to date will be the colorful singer Ms Kennedy, who has performed with Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terry Lyne Carrington, Christian McBride and other stars.

“It brings me back to my years living in New York, watching the band set fire to stages in the West Village and going home inspired. Things haven't changed a bit.” – Michael League

“The sound is fresh, hypnotic, musicianship is superb, fronted by Kennedy’s amazing vocals.” – Dee Dee Bridgewater

"I believe Kennedy Administration is going to be the next big star on the music scene." – Gregory Porter

Ms KENNEDY vocal
ONDRE J keyboards
RICKY PISTONE guitar
EUGENE ROGERS bass
ROBERTO ROBERTSON drums