Born in Durban, South Africa, Kendall showed an interest in the drums at an early age. He pursued this interest, eventually playing and recording with most of the major artists, including Steve Kekana, Mike Makelemele, Johnny Fourie, Alan Kwela and Izzio Gross.

In1983 Kendall moved to Texas, and studied at North Texas State University, graduating with a degree in Jazz Studies. Kendall arrived in Los Angeles in 1987 and has been playing and recording here ever since.

Credits: Kiki Ebsen, Cecilia Coleman, Steve Hufstetter, Dean Taba, Sal Cracchiolo & Melanie Jackson Sextet, Kenny Burrel, Phil Upchurch, Bob Sheppard, Jeff Beale, Dan St Marseille, Dave Ferris, Lamont Johnson, Bobby Shew, Allan Broadbent, Putter Smith, Kyle Eastwood, Frank Strazzeri, Jeff Colella, Ron Eschete, John Pisano, Bill Perkins, Clare Fischer, The Larry Karush Ensemble, Rickie Lee Jones, Jack Jones, Andy Suzuki and Nick Manson.

Kendall is currently endorsing D.W. Drums, Remo Drum Heads, Vic Firth Sticks and Paiste Cymbals.