The Sean J. Kennedy Quartet

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The Sean J. Kennedy Quartet
Also known asSJK4
Origin Philadelphia
Years active2000 (2000)–present
Members Sean J. Kennedy
Erin Stroup
John Stenger
Mark Amentt
Past membersRaymond Clemens
Jim Sullivan

The Sean J. Kennedy Quartet is an American Jazz group based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [1] [2]

Contents

Discography

Road to Wailea [3]
Queen Anne's Revenge [4]
Outta' Here! [5]
Hey! Where's My Tux?! [6]

Members

Sean J. Kennedy, Drums, Primary Artist, Producer [7]
Erin Stroup, Saxophone, Composer [8]
John Stenger, Piano [9]
Mark Amentt, Bass [10]

Guest Artists

Liberty DeVitto, Drums [11]
Tim Price, Saxophone [12]
Dave Champion, Trombone [13]
Bob Wagner, Trumpet [14]
Bob Mintzer, Tenor Saxophone [15]
Larry McKenna, Tenor Saxophone [16]
Gary Zimarro, Saxophone and Flute

Former members

Jim Sullivan, Piano [17]
Raymond Clemens, Bass [18]

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