Jamison Ross
| Jamison Ross | |
|---|---|
 Jamison Ross, jazz drummer and vocalist. | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
November 12, 1987 Jacksonville, FL |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, composer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Concord Jazz |
| Website |
jamisonrossmusic |
Jamison Ross is an American jazz drummer and vocalist. He is the winner of the 2012 Thelonius Monk Jr. International Jazz competition.[1] Ross released his debut album Jamison on Concord Jazz on June 23, 2015.[2]
Career
A native of Jacksonville, FL, Jamison began his music journey at his grandfather’s church where he sang and played drums. He continued to study music at Douglas Anderson High School. Ross went on to Florida State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Studies. He then attended the University of New Orleans where he earned a Master of Music.
Jamison's career began during high school after being featured in the 2007 documentary Chops.[3] In 2009, Jamison was invited to the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Residency at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. It was during this program that Ross connected with Grammy-award winning singer/songwriter Carmen Lundy. After hearing Jamison play, Lundy then invited him to become part of her band. Jamison would go on to record with Lundy as a drummer on Lundy's Changes[4] and Soul to Soul[5].
In 2012, Jamison won the Thelonius Monk International Jazz Competition for drums, one of the most prestigious award for jazz artists. This afforded him the opportunity to record his first album. While considering how to approach his first solo project, Jamison made the choice to sing on the album. Mostly known only as a drummer, this was an opportunity for him to showcase who he was as an artist in totality. The same year Vanity Fair magazine named him first, as a vocalist amongst young, sensational jazz artists.[6]
June 23, 2015 Concord Jazz released Ross' self-titled, debut project Jamison. Recorded at Esplandae Studios in New Orleans, LA,[7] the album also features a guest appearance by Late Show with Stephen Colbert bandleader Jon Batiste, playing on four of the album's songs.[8] The album went on to continue to receive acclaim and received a nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album for the 58th Grammy Awards.[9]
Discography
| Artist | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Jamison Ross | Jamison (2015) | Concord Jazz |
| Irvin Mayfield | New Orleans Jazz Playhouse (2015) | Basin Street Records |
| Barry Stephenson | Basic Truths (2015) | Independent |
| Glen David Andrews | Redemption (2014) | Example |
| Dr. John | Ske-dat-de-dat: The Spirit of Satch (2014) | Proper Records/Concord Music |
| Carmen Lundy | Soul to Soul (2014) | Afrasia Productions |
| Cindy Scott | Historia (2014) | Catahoula Records |
| Meachum L. Clarke & True Purpose | Greater (2014) | True Purpose Music |
| 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 Productions |
| Darius Paulk | Lyrics & Melodies (2012) | Darius Paulk |
Filmography
| 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
- ↑ Chinen, Nate. "In Monk Showcase, the Best is Saved for Last". www.nytimes.com. New York Times. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
- ↑ Helary, Sebatién. "Jamison Ross Set to Release Debut 'Jamison'". www.nextbop.com. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
- ↑ Odell, Jennifer (November 2015). "Give the Singer Some". Jazz Times: 14–15.
- ↑ Lundy, Carmen. "Carmen Lundy Changes". carmenlundy.com. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
- ↑ "Carmen Lundy Soul to Soul". CarmenLundy.com. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
- ↑ Katsobashvili, Michael. "The Jazz Youth-Quake: Others on the Upswing". www.vanityfair.com. Vanity Fair. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ↑ Nusca, Andrew (September 2015). "Preordained". Drum!: 42–51.
- ↑ Aaron, S. Victor. "Jamsion Ross - Jamison (2015)". Something Else Reviews. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
- ↑ "Grammy Nominations 2016". New York Times. Retrieved 10 December 2015.