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“Ross’ playing erupts through the layers of lush arrangements like consistent currents of electricity, high-powered and full of luminous energy ” – DownBeat
Joel Ross continues refining an expression that is unmistakably his own — rooted in the Black music tradition, shaped by collective improvisation, and animated by a deep commitment to story, spirit, and shared purpose. Since the release of his Edison Award–winning Blue Note debut KingMaker (2019), Ross has emerged as one of the most compelling voices of his generation, praised for music that balances rhythmic complexity, lyricism, and emotional clarity.
Ross’ playing has been described by DownBeat as “high-powered and full of luminous energy,” and his ascent has been marked by numerous accolades, including top placements in the DownBeat Critics Poll and multiple Jazz Journalists Association awards. He has earned commissions and residencies from The Jazz Gallery, Roulette Intermedium, Jazzfest Berlin, and the Jazz Coalition, and has appeared at storied venues including The Village Vanguard, Kennedy Center, Newport Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott’s, and Umbria Jazz Festival.
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