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Ken Pendergast
Jazz / Hip Hop / Soul

"Freelance Bassist --- The Monday Quintet"

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
United States

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   Ken Pendergast: General Info
Member Since1/24/2006
Band Websitekenpendergast.org
Band MembersKen Pendergast plays/played for-Subliminal Orphans, Melody Gardot, Tangible Truth, Fadism, Musiqology, The Monday Quintet, Saturday Electric Group, Subtle Ground, Mutlu, Kufie, The Raw Deal, Loose Cannon, The Patty Cronheim Ensemble Ken plays with-John Icaro, Adam Stranberg, Josh Lawrenece, Jeremy Grenhart, Don Simpson, Behn Gillece, Mike D'Castro, Charlie Patierno, Pete Haslanger, The Big Faith Duo, Mike Cemprola, Tony Peebles, Rob Brosh, Victor North, Kevin Hanson, Jef Lee Johnson, Dan Monahan, Tony Do Rosario, Dave Hartl, Luke O'Reily, Aaron Parks, Ralph Bowen, Chuck Staab, Rachael Yamagata
InfluencesScott LaFaro, Dave Holland, Charles Mingus, Pino Palidino, John Pattitucci, Micah Jones, Christian McBride, Jeff Pedraz, Scott Colley, Avishi Cohen, Chris Wood, Nicholas D'Angelo, Mark Mannetta, James Jamerson, Willy Weeks, Charlie Hunter, Bootsy Collins, Aston “Familyman” Barrett, Andrew Hill, Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky, Phillip Glass
Sounds LikeKen Pendergast featured in Jazziz October Issue

Ken Pendergast featured in Jazziz October Issue.

From Tha Hip Promo featuring The Subliminal Orphans

Performing on the NBC10! show with Melody Gardot

Record LabelDifferent Labels for Different Projects
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 24 2008 8:00P
Silk City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jun 25 2008 8:00P
Tin Angel Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jun 27 2008 8:00P
The Knitting Factory New York, New York
Jun 29 2008 8:00P
Theatre Du Nouveau Monde - Monteal Jazz Festival Montreal
Jul 2 2008 8:00P
Theatre Du Nouveau Monde - Monteal Jazz Festival Montreal
Jul 3 2008 8:00P
Theatre Du Nouveau Monde - Monteal Jazz Festival Montreal
Jul 6 2008 8:00P
Stravinsky Hall - Monteux Jazz Festival Montreux
Jul 9 2008 7:00P
Verdi Square Bologna
Jul 12 2008 6:30P
Madeira - North Sea Jazz Festival Rotterdam
Jul 13 2008 4:30P
Blue Note Jazz Festival Ghent
Jul 16 2008 6:00P
Rathausplatz - Vienna Jazz Festival Vienna
Jul 19 2008 11:00P
Bix Jazzclub Stuttgart
Jul 21 2008 8:00P
Bloomsbury Theatre London
Jul 25 2008 8:30P
Matisse Stage - Nice Jazz Festival Nice
Aug 9 2008 2:00P
JVC Jazz Festival Newport, Rhode Island
Aug 12 2008 9:00P
State Theater State College, Pennsylvania
Aug 15 2008 8:00P
World Cafe Live Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aug 17 2008 8:30P
The Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia
Aug 21 2008 8:00P
TBA New York, New York
Aug 23 2008 8:00P
The Regattabar Cambridge, Massachusetts
Aug 26 2008 8:00P
TBA Toronto

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   About Ken Pendergast
Ken Pendergast is a Philadelphia based professional bass player and producer. Performing nationally and internationally, Pendergast is heard at upwards of 200 live shows a year appearing in venues as large as the Kennedy Center and as quaint as Chris’ Jazz Cafe. He performs and has recorded with Melody Gardot, the Subliminal Orphans, Musiqology, Ralph Bowen, Aaron Parks, Rachael Yamagata and The Monday Quintet among many others. As a session musician (upright bass, electric bass and 8-string guitar), Pendergast is regularly in the studio recording primarily Jazz, R & B, Rock and Hip-Hop, though is often called to venture into genres as varied as Haitian Rock and Indian Pop.

SONGS

McNamara's Band is an original composition recorded by the Monday Quintet, here from a early demo version. Personnel - Josh Lawrence-trumpet, Victor North-sax, Behn Gillece-vibes, Mike D'Castro-drums, Ken Pendergast-bass

Last One Down is a Chuck Staab tune recorded for his upcoming album due out soon. This was the last tune we recorded at the end of the session, half expecting that we wouldn't use it, but it came out pretty good. Personnel - Ralph Bowen-sax, Aaron Parks-piano, Kevin Hanson-guitar, Chuck Staab-drums, Ken Pendergast-bass

Worrisome Heart is the title track on Melody Gardot's debut album. Recorded independently in 2005 and due out on Universal London in 2008. Personnel - Melody Gardot-guitar and vocals, Charlie Patierno-drums, Joel Bryant-organ, Matt Cappy-trumpet, Ron Kerber-sax, Ken Pendergast-bass

Etude in E minor is a John Icaro arrangement of a Chopin etude done in 7. This was the first group I played with when I moved to philly. This was recorded at the UArts studio which came out decent thanks to Adam Blackstone(LL Cool J, Pharell, Jill Scott) happening to be in the class. I think this was probably my first real recording session. Personnel - John Icaro-piano, Adam Stranburg-drums, Ken Pendergast-bass

Kutand is an original of mine recorded during stripped down recording session in a livingroom. Personnel - Josh Lawrence-trumpet, Joe Trulio-drums, Ken Pendergast-bass


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Mike De Castro Music





Jun 29 2008 7:35 PM

Yo Ken I'm moving back to Philly. I got an apt. at 44th and chestnut. Holler at me yo. I need some gigs.
The MLMs





Jun 26 2008 10:00 AM

Ken, good to see you the other night. hope you enjoyed the music. you guys were tight as jax behind phace. travel safely. remember july 24th (if you're in the country) at the khyber. cheers.
Alexandra Day





Jun 23 2008 8:50 AM

can't wait for Wednesday! Of course all of Philly will be there...
http://www. citypaper. net/articles/2008/06/19/soundadvice
Natalia





Jun 23 2008 10:04 AM

Thanks! keep in touch :0)
Tha S Ence





Jun 22 2008 11:35 AM


*:*:*:*CrAZy bLesSeD*:*:*:*





Jun 1 2008 9:27 AM

How was Amsterdam??? Among with the other parts of the tour?
Nick Bockrath Quintet





May 5 2008 6:50 PM

Hey Ken how you been? Have fun in Europe! We'll have to get up and play when you're back
p.slang





May 5 2008 2:44 PM

How's the other side of the pond? Gettin any ideas down on that comp?
Adam Stranburg





Apr 22 2008 12:36 PM

Yo Ken, how have you been, we should play soon! I have some ideas
Anthony Renzulli Band





Apr 21 2008 1:34 PM

Hey wasssup!!! Great stuff here!
-AR
The Mini Qs





Mar 31 2008 10:21 AM

Welcome back Ken. Did you manage to hold on to your soul out in LA? Maybe you had a different experience than I. Check us if you need some soul music.

SFL, Mini Qs, Lord Action Wood (dj Darren Saxton) Apr 3 M room
The Live Show Directory [D.L.Whit]





Mar 6 2008 9:56 AM

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Nick Bockrath





Mar 12 2008 12:35 AM

had alot of fun playing with you this weekend man! thanks again. i got some nice recordings so when you're back in town i can get them to you. best of luck with everything in the meantime.
-nick
Adam Stranburg





Mar 12 2008 2:47 PM

Etude In E minor still has the most plays, nice! We should record soon. I am thinking about going back in
The MLMs





Mar 12 2008 6:00 PM

Yo Ken, enjoy LA. Keep it real, those cats are crazy out there.
The Mini Qs





Feb 15 2008 12:10 PM

Ken, thanks again for your support at silk. Very much appreciated bro. Hope to see you soon.
Ben
p.slang





Feb 10 2008 6:53 PM

Did I just hear you playing bass on a Ford commercial?
The Reef Band





Feb 14 2008 4:35 AM

Hey Ken,we entered an under 20 national contest. Vote for us! It starts friday 15th.
Garagebandplayoff.com Thanks, Joey
The Mini Qs





Feb 2 2008 2:50 PM

Ken, we'd love to see you down at silk for the return of the Q's
-Ben
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Josh Lawrence





Jan 25 2008 3:40 PM

Call Mike. Maybe y'all can hook up.
Josh Lawrence





Jan 24 2008 10:32 PM

McNamara's Band! Damn! What a great tune. What's up with the 4th? You'll never believe where I was tonight.
Tim





Jan 5 2008 7:33 PM

whats up ken? yeah i moved out here in october for a change of pace... seems to be going pretty well. Are Sam and Reed in Boulder? Let me know.. it'd be funny if they're right around the corner somewhere.. hows the music going?
Hello Dave





Dec 4 2007 4:46 PM




Great to hang out with you the other night hope your well Cheers db
emily





Dec 4 2007 8:38 AM

kenny....when you coming to cali???? I can't wait to see you out here. yah!!!
James Frank





Nov 30 2007 1:56 PM

Great job with The Half of It last night!
Quite the stellar performance.

James
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