I am a professional drummer and producer based in Los Angeles. I have recorded albums, commercials, and film soundtracks, and I have played many live gigs in various situations. I have opened for such artists as Cameo, Tevin Campbell, Zapp, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Club Nouveau, and many others. I have a B.A. degree from Berklee College Of Music in Boston. I studied percussion, composition, and music theory.
My musical influences include: Omar Hakim, Steve Gadd, Art Blakey, Peter Erskine, Steve Smith, Stevie Wonder, Chick Corea, J.R. Robinson, Jeff Porcaro, Vinnie Colaiuta, Bernard Purdie, Steve Jordan, Yogi Horton, Carter Beauford, Dennis Chambers, Philly Jo Jones, James Bradley Jr, Ricky Lawson, Liberty DeVitto, Buddy Williams, Brecker Brothers, Yellowjackets, Billy Joel, Phil Collins, Miles Davis, Steps Ahead, Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, John Scofield, Al Jarreau, Luther Vandross, Toto, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Bill Withers, Nat 'King' Cole, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Bob Seger, Tower Of Power, Phil Collins, Marcus Miller, Paul Jackson Jr, Stevie Ray Vaughn; Miles Davis, Chuck Mangione, Ralph MacDonald, Dave Grohl, and many others.
comments from Alejandro Leda, Owner & Engineer at www.soundspotstudio.com
"Kenwood is a great session drummer and musician. He was hired by one of my clients to play drums on his record and did an outstanding job. He has a very solid sense of timing, a very musical ear and most importantly a laid back easy-going attitude. He tracked the whole album in record time and was very consistent through out."
