Join internationally renowned drummer and educator Jerome Jennings for an engaging and insightful workshop that explores the true function of the drummer in a jazz setting.

Aimed at high school and tertiary students as well as music educators, this session will go beyond chops and technique to focus on the core responsibilities of jazz drumming — supporting the band, shaping the groove, and listening deeply. Drawing on years of experience performing with top-tier artists and teaching around the world, Jerome will break down how drummers can elevate a group by understanding their musical function in different jazz contexts.

Whether you're a student looking to sharpen your skills or a teacher seeking fresh insights, this workshop will leave you with practical tools and a deeper appreciation for the art of jazz drumming.

About Jerome Jennings

Jerome Jennings is a drummer, activist, bandleader, sideman, and Emmy Award winning composer. His debut recording ‘The Beast’ is a reflection of the every day joys and traumas of black life in the U.S. It was named one of the top three jazz releases by NPR, received a four star rating in Downbeat Magazine, and was nominated for the prestigious French ‘Grand Prix du Disque’ award for Album of the Year in 2016. Jerome’s sophomore recording, ‘Solidarity’, released November 2019 was recognized by NPR as best music that spoke truth to power of 2019. Currently, he performs and tours with his musical group, Jerome Jennings & iLL Philosophy.

To date, Jerome has performed, toured and recorded with legendary musicians like Sonny Rollins, Hank Jones, Gerald Wilson, Christian McBride, Ron Carter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Wynton Marsalis (J@LC), The Count Basie Orchestra, Philip Bailey, Henry Butler, and countless others. He has been a member of piano master, George Cables’ trio since 2021.

Currently, Jerome is keeping busy teaching, conducting clinics, and educational youth outreach nationally and internationally. He is one of the most successful in Black American music education. Jerome has been an artist-in-residence and has lectured at dozens of Universities and Academy, nationally and internationally, including UNC Greensboro, John Hopkins Peabody Institute, Rutgers University, The Juilliard School, Jazz Music Institute JMI (Brisbane, AU), Sydney Conservatory of Music, Xavier College (Melbourne, AU), The Ohio State University, Aspen Colorado, Brigham Young University, University Of Ghana -Legon School Of Performing Arts, Rockport Jazz Workshop, and the Universidad Sergio Arboleda (Bogota Colombia) and The National Taiwan University of The Arts.

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Sunday 17th August 2025

$40 Entry (+GST & BF)

11AM to 1PM