Rashawn Ross | |
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![]() Ross playing in Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
Background information | |
Born | St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands | January 16, 1979
Genres | |
Occupation | Trumpeter |
Instrument(s) | Trumpet, piano |
Years active | 2000–present |
Rashawn Ross (born January 16, 1979)[1] is an American trumpeter and arranger.[2] His contributions in the Dave Matthews Band, as first a touring member and now a full-time member, have gained him visibility.[3] Ross is an accomplished session musician. Ross has worked with artists in many different genres of music ranging from funk, pop, rock, jazz, hip hop, gospel and country music. Some of the notable artists whom Ross has supported include Yerba Buena, Soulive, Lettuce, The 1975, and DJ Quik.[4]
Matthews Band on tour Rashawn Ross "Living in New York City and trying to. Rashawn Ross on ... Rashawn comes from a humble upbringing in the United States Virgin Islands. Despite the fame that comes with ...
On tour, the band is augmented by keyboardist Butch Taylor, Virgin Islands-bred trumpeter Rashawn Ross (a 2000 Graduate of the ... Then he heard us, and he was like, 'Wait a minute!