Raymond Huston Kennedy Jr. (January 6, 1957 – May 28, 2015) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger.

He was a member of John Pizzarelli's trio for more than a decade and recorded more than 10 albums under his own name.

[2] With his brother, he formed The Ray Kennedy Trio at the age of 13, and they played together, including with their sister as vocalist, for five years.

[8] Around 2005, Kennedy, according to John Pizzarelli, "began expressing a desire to get off the road and spend more time with his family".

[2] "Kennedy was known for his finger technique and his ability to swing and improvise versions of well-known jazz works.