Jay Bellerose
BornMaine, U.S.
GenresRock, pop, folk
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drums

Jay Bellerose is an American drummer and percussionist known primarily for his session and live performance work. He has contributed to the work of many well-known artists.

Biography

Bellerose was born in Maine.[1] A jazz enthusiast, he attended the Berklee College of Music where he worked with Paula Cole, Torsten de Winkel and others, and eventually went Los Angeles where he was part of Joe Henry's band.[2]

Bellerose has been influenced by blues and jazz, and his sound is in part derived from his vintage 1940s Slingerland Rolling Bomber kit.[3] He often performs with shakers strapped to his ankles.[4] He often uses a shallow 32-inch bass drum.[5]

Bellerose is a member of the Band of Sweethearts, which includes Brad Meinerding (guitar), Eric Heywood (pedal steel guitar) and Bellerose's long-time partner, Jennifer Condos (bass guitar). They frequently accompany Over the Rhine and other artists.[6]

Bellerose performed on the 2007 Raising Sand album by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss and supported them on tour in 2008.[4]

Bellerose supported Robert Plant and Alison Krauss at Glastonbury 2022.[citation needed]

Discography

With Larry Goldings and David Piltch

With Adam Levy

With Dennis Brennan

With Paula Cole

With Donna De Lory

With Rhiannon Giddens

With Joe Henry

With Elton John

With Hugh Laurie

With Aimee Mann

With Alexi Murdoch

With Nina Nastasia

With Over the Rhine

With Madeline Peyroux

With Sam Phillips

With Punch Brothers

With Bonnie Raitt

With Pal Shazar

With Duncan Sheik

With Regina Spektor

With Dave Stringer

With Allen Toussaint

With Suzanne Vega

With Kenny White

With others

References

  1. ^ Aimsel Ponti. "Paula Cole Celebrates 20th Anniversary of "This Fire" with Show in Arundel". Maine Today. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  2. ^ Sachs, Lloyd (September 20, 2016). T Bone Burnett: A Life in Pursuit. University of Texas Press. ISBN 9781477311561. Retrieved June 2, 2017 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Jay Bellerose: Background". The Groove Index. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Berkery, Patrick (March 1, 2009). "Jay Bellerose: All In A Year's Work". Modern Drummer. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  5. ^ Arnold, Ben (May 19, 2010). "Jay Bellerose – "The New Jim Keltner"". Ben's Drum Collection. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  6. ^ Henry, Joe (May 30, 2016). "Recap: Nowhere Else Festival (May 27–29, Nowhere Farm, OH)". God is in the Details. Retrieved May 1, 2017.

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