Jamison Ross, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, is a jazz drummer and vocalist.

Ross grew up singing in his grandfather’s church, and took up drumming in elementary school. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Florida State University and Master of Music at the University of New Orleans.

Ross began his professional career as a drummer with various jazz and gospel artists. In 2012, he won one of the most prestigious awards for jazz artists, the Thelonius Monk International Jazz Competition. The prize included a recording contract with Concord Records.

As a solo artist, Ross’s music is a mixture of gospel, R&B, and jazz, and he is featured on vocals in addition to his drumming.