Jay Bellerose is an American drummer and percussionist known primarily for his session and live performance work.
[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.
[6] Bellerose performed on the 2007 Raising Sand album by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss and supported them on tour in 2008.
[citation needed] 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