Influences include Bill Frisell, Jim Hall , Pat Metheny, Tom Waits, Ben Monder, Steely Dan, Ralph Towner, John Scofield, Joe Pass, Kenny Garrett, Joshua Redman, Wes Montgomery, Miles Davis, Arvo Part, Richard Bona, Chris Potter, Brad Mehldau, Keith Jarrett, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Egberto Gismonti, Herbie Hancock, Radiohead, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan, John Doyle, Chris Thile, Bela Fleck, Brian Blade, Beck, Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, Weather Report, Julian Bream, Joe Henderson, Pete Bernstein, Larry Carlton, Marcus Miller and loads more I cant think of right now.
Ross has Played, toured and recorded with Artists as diverse as Trip Hop Artist Tricky, Horse, Pee Wee Ellis,Barbara Morrison, The Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Jeb Loy Nichols, Sir George Martin, The London Bach Choir, The RSNO, The Scottish Guitar Quartet and the National Youth jazz Orchestra as well as many west end and touring shows. He is now based in Scotland where he currently plays with the Emily Smith band. He also plays regularly on the jazz scene and with his own band The Ross Milligan Quartet. His Debut CD 'Passing Places is now available from:
'A dazzlingly Musical mind' Read full review at Rambles.net
*** It's been rather Quiet north of the border for Jazz recently but this ex-Guildhall acoustic/electric guitarist's young quartet show there's plenty still happening-warm, lyrical originals combine Celtic melody with airy, Metheny song based fusion. Jazzwise magazine
On this debut CD, Scotsman Ross Milligan serves up a very tasty program of contemporary jazz. It is strong on many levels: great compositions, arrangements and blowing, all conveyed with clear, unmuddied sound. The music on this CD has a timeless quality and I recommend it without reservation. Patrick Ragains minor7th magazine
13 mostly instrumental tracks of reflective mood, deftly produced, subtle in tone and texture, and paced cleverly to maintain intrigue and interest. The mix of Milligans banjo and the sax of Martin Kershaw on White Vans make the world go round, followed by the beautiful piano of classical, Counting the hours, demonstrates how Ross is able to move between styles with consummate professionalism. Excellent. Musician magazine,
Hey Ross, How are you doing? Its been a while. Hope your doing well. Just wondering if your doing anything through the Edinburgh Festival? Its been busy down here!!! Take Care, Michael
Hi Ross! I'm looking forward to seeing you on Thursday at St Andrew's in the Square with Emily. I'm playing with Bella Hardy in the first half. David will be there too, so should be good craic. All the best til then x Corrina
Hi Ross, Cheers for the message. I've not had as much wear out of the lederhosen as I expected! Theres a good video of some of the tour on youtube if you havnt seen it yet. Brings back the memories! Cheers just now.
Absolutely love your music - 'This is just to say' is fabulous - gonna have to put your album on my wish list. If ever you're in Berwick drop by for a cuppa.
Hi Ross! Nice to 'meet' you. Hope you had a fun time in the states and that my parents didn't tell you too many embarrassing stories about me! Hopefully we'll get to meet for real soon. Cheers!
