Congratulations to Kamau Kenyatta on his 2nd GRAMMY Award! Kamau received the award for his work as producer and arranger of Gregory Porter’s album “Take Me to the Alley.” This album won in the category “Best Vocal Jazz Album.” Kamau’s first GRAMMY was also on a collaboration with Gregory Porter – “Liquid Spirit” in 2014.
Kamau teaches two ensembles at IAJSD. He is beloved by his students for his depth of knowledge of music and his desire for artistic authenticity. Kamau also teaches at UCSD where he was honored with the prestigious Barbara J. and Paul D. Saltman Distinguished Teaching Award. He is an incredible asset to our faculty. We are blessed to have him on board!
For more information take a look at the San Diego Reader article by our own Board Member Robert Bush:
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2017/feb/22/blurt-kamaus-gold/