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Jamison Ross

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

Jamison Ross (born November 12, 1987) is an American jazz drummer and vocalist, singer, songwriter, and producer. He was the winner of the 2012 Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz International Competition for drums.[1]

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 at 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.[2] 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[3] and Soul to Soul.[4]

On June 23, 2015, Concord Jazz released Ross's debut album, which was recorded at Esplanade Studios in New Orleans.[5] The album includes a guest appearance by Jon Batiste, former bandleader for the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.[6] The album received a nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album at the 58th Grammy Awards.[7]

On June 23, 2015, Ross released his debut album, Jamison, on Concord Jazz.[8] His sophomore album, All For One, was released on January 26, 2018.

Awards and honors

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Discography

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As leader

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  • Jamison (Concord Jazz, 2015)
  • All for One (Concord Jazz, 2018)

As sideman

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Release year Artist Album Label
2012 Darius Paulk Lyrics & Melodies Darius Paulk
2012 Carmen Lundy Changes Afrasia
2013 Rex Gregory Rocket Summer Rex Gregory
2013 Bill Peterson Ruby Diamond Summit
2013 Clarence Johnson Watch Him Work Like Father Like Son
2014 Meachum L. Clarke & True Purpose Greater True Purpose
2014 Cindy Scott Historia Catahoula
2014 Carmen Lundy Soul to Soul Afrasia
2014 Dr. John Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch Proper/Concord
2014 Glen David Andrews Redemption Louisiana Red Hot
2015 Barry Stephenson Basic Truths Independent
2015 Irvin Mayfield New Orleans Jazz Playhouse Basin Street
2016 NOLA w/Snarky Puppy Family Dinner – Volume 2 Ropeadope
2019 Snarky Puppy Immigrance GroundUp
2022 Snarky Puppy Live at GroundUP Music Festival GroundUp
2022 Snarky Puppy Empire Central GroundUp

Filmography

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Year Title Role Production company
2007 CHOPS Featured performer Virgil Films & Entertainment
2014 Wynton Marsalis: A YoungArts Master Class Featured performer HBO
2016 Snarky Puppy: Family Dinner Vol. 2 Featured performer

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. ^ Odell, Jennifer (November 2015). "Give the Singer Some". Jazz Times: 14–15.
  3. ^ Lundy, Carmen. "Carmen Lundy Changes". carmenlundy.com. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
  4. ^ "Carmen Lundy Soul to Soul". CarmenLundy.com. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  5. ^ Nusca, Andrew (September 2015). "Preordained". Drum!: 42–51.
  6. ^ Aaron, S. Victor (June 21, 2015). "Jamsion Ross - Jamison (2015)". Something Else Reviews. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  7. ^ "Grammy Nominations 2016". The New York Times. December 7, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  8. ^ Helary, Sebatién (June 4, 2015). "Jamison Ross Set to Release Debut 'Jamison'". www.nextbop.com. Retrieved September 28, 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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