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Will Kennedy is an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California (Thornton School of Music), specializing in the Popular Music and Jazz Studies programs. A legendary drummer in the jazz world, Kennedy has collaborated with artists like Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan, Snarky Puppy, and Esperanza Spalding, while being a longstanding member of the Grammy-nominated jazz quartet Yellowjackets since 1988.
Research and Artistic Focus:
- Jazz and popular music performance
- Percussion techniques and composition
- Educational outreach for aspiring musicians
- Audio production and electro-acoustic soundscapes
Scientific and Professional Recognition:
- 16 Grammy Award nominations (as member of Yellowjackets)
Teaching and Advocacy: Kennedy conducts global drum clinics, produces educational videos, and serves as a spokesman for leading music equipment brands like Pearl Drums and Zildjian Cymbals. He assumed drumset instruction duties for the Popular Music program at USC following the passing of Ndugu Chancler in 2018.
