Jamison Ross is an American jazz drummer and vocalist. He is the winner of the 2012 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Drums Competition.[1] Ross released his debut album Jamison on Concord Jazz on June 23, 2015.[2] His sophomore album, All For One, was released on January 26, 2018.
Jamison Ross | |
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 Ross in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | November 12, 1987 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, drummer, composer, producer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Concord Jazz |
| Website | jamisonrossmusic |
Career
editA native of Jacksonville, Florida, Jamison sang and played drums at his grandfather's church. He studied music at Douglas Anderson High School and Florida State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Studies. He attended the University of New Orleans where he earned a Master of Music.
His career began during high school after appearing in the 2007 documentary Chops.[3] In 2009, he was invited to the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Residency at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. During this program he met singer Carmen Lundy, who invited him to join her band. He recorded with Lundy on her albums Changes[4] and Soul to Soul.[5]
On June 23, 2015 Concord Jazz released Ross's debut album, which was recorded at Esplanade Studios in New Orleans.[6] The album includes a guest appearance by Jon Batiste, bandleader for the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.[7] The album received a nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album at the 58th Grammy Awards.[8]
Awards and honors
edit- Won Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, drums, 2012
- Mentioned by Vanity Fair magazine[9]
- Produced GRAMMY-nominated song "Let Me Go" by Mykal Kilgore
Discography
edit| Artist | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Snarky Puppy | Empire Central ( 2022) | GroundUp |
| Snarky Puppy | Live at GroundUP Music Festival (2022) | GroundUp/Spotify |
| Snarky Puppy | Immigrance (2019) | GroundUp |
| Jamison Ross | All for One (2018) | Concord Jazz |
| NOLA w/Snarky Puppy | Family Dinner – Volume 2 (2016) | Ropeadope |
| Jamison Ross | Jamison (2015) | Concord Jazz |
| Irvin Mayfield | New Orleans Jazz Playhouse (2015) | Basin Street |
| Barry Stephenson | Basic Truths (2015) | Independent |
| Glen David Andrews | Redemption (2014) | |
| Dr. John | Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch (2014) | Proper/Concord |
| Carmen Lundy | Soul to Soul (2014) | Afrasia |
| Cindy Scott | Historia (2014) | Catahoula |
| Meachum L. Clarke & True Purpose | Greater (2014) | True Purpose |
| Clarence Johnson | Watch Him Work (2013) | Like Father Like Son |
| Bill Peterson | Ruby Diamond (2013) | Summit |
| Rex Gregory | Rocket Summer (2013) | Rex Gregory |
| Carmen Lundy | Changes (2012) | Afrasia |
| Darius Paulk | Lyrics & Melodies (2012) | Darius Paulk |
Filmography
edit| Title | Role | Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| Snarky Puppy: Family Dinner Vol. 2 (2016) | Featured Performer | |
| Wynton Marsalis: A YoungArts Master Class (2014) | Featured Performer | HBO |
| CHOPS (2007) | Featured Performer | Virgil Films & Entertainment |
References
edit- ^ Chinen, Nate (September 24, 2012). "In Monk Showcase, the Best is Saved for Last". The New York Times. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
- ^ Helary, Sebatién (June 4, 2015). "Jamison Ross Set to Release Debut 'Jamison'". www.nextbop.com. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
- ^ Odell, Jennifer (November 2015). "Give the Singer Some". Jazz Times: 14–15.
- ^ Lundy, Carmen. "Carmen Lundy Changes". carmenlundy.com. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
- ^ "Carmen Lundy Soul to Soul". CarmenLundy.com. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ^ Nusca, Andrew (September 2015). "Preordained". Drum!: 42–51.
- ^ Aaron, S. Victor (June 21, 2015). "Jamsion Ross - Jamison (2015)". Something Else Reviews. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ^ "Grammy Nominations 2016". The New York Times. December 7, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- ^ Katsobashvili, Michael (November 10, 2015). "The Jazz Youth-Quake: Others on the Upswing". www.vanityfair.com. Vanity Fair. Retrieved November 10, 2015.