He is the leader of the Robert Ross Band and The Jazz-Manian Devils.
Ross was inducted into the New York Blues Hall of Fame in 2011.
As co-leader of the Dicey Ross Band with harmonica player Bill Dicey, Ross recorded with Big Joe Turner in 1976 for Spivey Records.
Ross has also worked with John Lee Hooker, Lightnin' Hopkins, Brownie McGhee, Memphis Slim, Sunnyland Slim, Otis Rush, Dr. John, Bobby Lewis, Pinetop Perkins, Cyril Neville, Big Mama Thornton, Louisiana Red, J.B. Hutto, Eddie Kirkland, Floyd Jones, and Homesick James.
[1] Ross' diverse repertory includes boogie woogie, soul, blues, rock and roll and jazz.