Vincent Fossett Jr. was born on June, 17 1985. A native
Californian, Vincent began drumming at the age of 2. His main
influence when he began was his father Vincent Fossett Sr., also
a drummer, who has worked with such gospel artist as James
Cleveland, Mattie Moss- Clark, Keith Pringle and Ricky Grundy as
well as legendary R&B group Earth Wind and Fire just to name a
few. Vincent grew up watching his father play in church and
various concerts. From there he learned to develop his own style
and musical ability.
At
the age of 12 Vincent joined his Jr. High school jazz band and
developed a love for jazz. He carried that love all the way
throughout his Jr. High and high school years where his had the
opportunity of traveling around the state and country to various
jazz festivals, and competitions.
Vincent began his professional career at the age of 17 when his
high school jazz band was hired to perform with world famous
trombonist Alex Aisles. From there Vincent has had the privilege
of playing with gospel artists such as Karen Clark-Sheard,
Dorinda Clark-Cole, and Douglas Miller.
After graduating from high
school, Vincent enrolled in the Musician's Institute where he
received his associate degree. He is currently a part of the M.
I. faculty where he is working as an instructor.
Now at the age of 22, you can
now find Vincent working in LA at various night clubs, making
television appearances, and doing studio sessions. Vincent is
currently working with a couple of artists such as smooth jazz
artist Gayle Johnson who is the current musical-director for
Norman Brown, Cherokee, N dambi, Ricky Fante, Eligah Rock, JD
Webb, and Mozella) just to name a few. With these artists
Vincent has opened up for acts such as Smooth Jazz recording-
artist Paul Jackson Jr., Gospel Recording artist Fred Hammond
and Soulive.
Vincent is one of LA's most
promising up and coming drummers. Regardless of what the future
holds for Vincent, you can expect a diverse display of drumming
styles and an enthusiasm and excitement you cannot deny.