Rashawn Ross
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| Rashawn Ross | |
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 Ross playing in Buenos Aires, Argentina Photo: Rodrigo Simas |
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| Background information | |
| Born | January 16, 1979 St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands |
| Genres | Funk, Rock, Jazz, Hip hop, Gospel, Country |
| Occupations | Musician, Arranger |
| Instruments | Trumpet, Vocals |
| Associated acts | Dave Matthews Band |
Rashawn Ross (born January 16, 1979) is an American trumpeter and arranger from St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Ross is arguably best known for his contributions in the Dave Matthews Band. After his graduation from the Berklee College of Music (1996–2000), Ross has worked with artists in many different genres of music ranging from funk, rock, jazz, hip hop, gospel and country music. Some of the notable artists with whom Ross has supported include Yerba Buena, Soulive, Lettuce, and DJ Quik.
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[edit] With the Dave Matthews Band
On June 18, 2005, Ross first appeared on stage with the Dave Mathews Band, performing "Louisiana Bayou" from the album Stand Up.[1] He continued to appear sporadically throughout 2005, with his workload increasing as the tour progressed. Initially, he joined the band on the road for the December 2005 final run of the tour, culminating in a 12 song appearance at the final stop of the tour.[2] In 2006 Ross joined the band full-time on the road, performing at all full band tour dates of the year, as well as contributing backing vocals as his contributions increased by the tour's end.[3] Ross has appeared at every performance since 2006 as trumpet player and background vocals. As of 2011 Ross has appeared with the Dave Matthews Band for 377 shows (since 2005).[4] Through 2009 Rashawn was a touring member, but for 2010 he is not notated as an additional musician on the published set lists of the band.[5] Fans[specify] assume this to mean Rashawn is now a full time member of Dave Matthews Band.
[edit] Session work
Some of the other artists he has performed with include: The Fugees, Maceo Parker, Christian McBride, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, The Edge, Rodney Jerkins, Christina Milan, Fred Hammond, Sean Paul, Roy Hargrove, Nicholas Payton, Questlove, Mobb Deep, Talib Kweli, Common, Pharoah Monch, Mark Batson, Robert Randolph, Morwenna Lasko & Jay Pun, Doug E. Fresh, B Real, Chingy, Nate Dogg, Kim Burrell, Richard Smallwood, Kelly Price, James Hall, Meshell Ndegeocello, The String Cheese Incident, Baaba Maal, Taj Mahal, The Warren Haynes Band, and Femi Kuti.
[edit] Discography
"Weekend on the Rocks"- Dave Matthews Band 2005
"The Best of What's Around Vol. 1"- Dave Matthews Band 2006
"Live at Piedmont Park"- Dave Matthews Band 2007
"Live at Mile High Music Festival"- Dave Matthews Band 2008
"Europe 2009"- Dave Matthews Band 2009
"Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King"- Dave Matthews Band 2009
"Live in New York City"- Dave Matthews Band 2010
"Live Trax Vol. 15" - Dave Matthews Band 2009
“Live at Wrigley Field“ - Dave Matthews Band 2011
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