Six-time Grammy Award-nominated pianist, composer, and USC Thornton alumnus Gerald Clayton (’07)—our Jazz department’s returning Artist-in-Residence—will share his extraordinary talents with students and faculty. In a special session titled “Responsibilities and Considerations When Paying Homage,” Clayton will reflect on the creative, ethical, and cultural dimensions of honoring musical legacies.

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Admission is free and open to the public. Additional information about the 2025-2026 Signature Series and RSVP information will be available soon.