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
Jamison Ross
Ross in 2022
Background information
BornNovember 12, 1987
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, drummer, composer, producer
Years active2007–present
LabelsConcord Jazz
Websitejamisonrossmusic.com
Ross performing with Snarky Puppy in Aalborg Denmark (2022)

Career

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A 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

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  • 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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ Chinen, Nate (September 24, 2012). "In Monk Showcase, the Best is Saved for Last". The New York Times. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
  2. ^ Helary, Sebatién (June 4, 2015). "Jamison Ross Set to Release Debut 'Jamison'". www.nextbop.com. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
  3. ^ Odell, Jennifer (November 2015). "Give the Singer Some". Jazz Times: 14–15.
  4. ^ Lundy, Carmen. "Carmen Lundy Changes". carmenlundy.com. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
  5. ^ "Carmen Lundy Soul to Soul". CarmenLundy.com. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  6. ^ Nusca, Andrew (September 2015). "Preordained". Drum!: 42–51.
  7. ^ Aaron, S. Victor (June 21, 2015). "Jamsion Ross - Jamison (2015)". Something Else Reviews. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  8. ^ "Grammy Nominations 2016". The New York Times. December 7, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  9. ^ Katsobashvili, Michael (November 10, 2015). "The Jazz Youth-Quake: Others on the Upswing". www.vanityfair.com. Vanity Fair. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
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