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Thanks for visiting joshnelsonmusic.com!
I hope you enjoy yourself.
 
Next show: TONIGHT!!
Wednesday March 10 at Vitello's in Studio City. Featuring talented drummer Matt Slocum from NYC, with the phenom bassist Dave Robaire.
Go to "calendar" for more info and shows
 
It's never too late to get your copy of my new record "I Hear a Rhapsody".
Click on "music" on my website to preview tracks and purchase for only $12.50 (incl. shipping/handling)
 
New critic reviews out as well!
Go to the "about" page to read them.
 
Musically yours,
josh nelson

I have some exciting shows coming up with my own groups in the New Year, don't miss them!

in the Seattle area: Saturday January 9
in Los Angeles: Friday Jan. 30- the trio performs

Click "calendar" to get all the details.

It's never too late to get your copy of my new record "I Hear a Rhapsody".
Click on "music" on my website to preview tracks and purchase for only $12.50 (incl shipping/handling)

New critic reviews out as well! Go to the "about" page to read them.
 
Musically yours,
Josh

Happy Holidays!

Just back from a great trip to Salt Lake City, performing with Natalie Cole.

However, this was a a special experience, because Natalie was joined by the 350-member Mormon Taberncale Choir and 100-piece orchestra. We filmed over 3 days for a PBS Special that will air next Christmas, and will then be released on DVD. Very cool weekend!

I have some exciting shows coming up with my own groups:

in Los Angeles: Dec 26, Jan 30 (2010)
in San Diego: Jan 6 (2010)
in Seattle: January 8 and 9 (2010)

Click "calendar" to get all the details.

It's never too late to get your copy of my new record "I Hear a Rhapsody".
Click on "music" on my website.

New reviews out! Go to the "about" page to read.


Take care,
josh nelson

Happy Holidays!
Well, yep, the holiday season is finally here. I wish everyone health, wealth, and happiness as we close out 2009. This was a year for learning and growing, for a lot of people. But I welcome 2010 with open arms!

Don't forget to pick up your copy of my new record "I Hear a Rhapsody". Makes a great gift!
Go to the "music" link on the toolbar to listen and purchase.
Also available on iTunes, amazon.com (they'll even gift-wrap it for ya, and eligible for free shipping), and fifty100.com (a great new site).

The reviews are starting to come in...here's a few recent quotes:

"If the Los Angeles-based pianist, composer and arranger Josh Nelson hasn’t crossed your radar yet, then this album is an excellent introduction."
- Peter Quinn, Jazz Wise magazine

"There’s a lightness in Nelson’s touch reminiscent of Red Garland, an Oscar Peterson dazzle to his technique..."
- Perry Tannenbaum, Jazz Times Magazine
 
"A definite fresh sound by a guy who should be in everyone’s ipod."
- George Harris, All About Jazz

Recently back from a great European trip with the amazing Natalie Cole. We played in Vienna, Bucharest, Warsaw, and Basel in Switzerland. What a trip. The sights, the sounds, the FOOD.... I can't get enough of Viennese coffee and pastries, Polish borsch soup, and of course Swiss chocolate. The shows were very well received. This tour we were joined by Larry Koonse on guitar and Edwin Livingston on bass, who are two of my favorite people.
 
Back in the states now; boy. it sure is nice to be busy playing great music with great people.
A few upcoming shows to take note of:
 
- Nov 20 and 21 with Ms. Natalie Cole in Sacramento and Spokane
- Nov 22 at Charlie O's with young guitar phenom Graham Dechter
 
Details on the "Calendar" page.
 
Take care, keep the music flowing!
Josh

Greetings from Warsaw, Poland!
 
Thanks for visiting my website, I hope you enjoy yourself.

On the road with the amazing Natalie Cole, and having a blast. We've played in Vienna and Bucharest, and tomorrow night we play in Warsaw. Then it's on to one final date in Basel, Switzerland. What a trip. The sights, the sounds, the FOOD.... I can't get enough of Viennese coffee and pastries, and Polish borsch. The shows have been very well received here as well. This tour we are joined by Larry Koonse on guitar, who is one of my favorite people. Then we're back in the states next week to perform in Virginia and Florida. Nice to be busy playing great music with great people!
 
Check back for more updates. In the meantime, please check out my new record "I Hear a Rhapsody", available on the MUSIC page.
 
With love and music in my heart,
josh

In Memphis with Natalie Cole, and a small number of people were allowed to meet the Dalai Lama and take pictures. I was one of the lucky few!

And then we listened to him speak for over an hour on peace, compassion, and a multitude of other topics. This was one of the most memorable days of my life! I learned so much, and heard a spiritual leader speak live. What more could you ask for???

Off on the road again this week to the Midwest and Canada with Natalie, then to Europe at the end of October! Check the calendar for details.

NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW!

"I Hear a Rhapsody", my new album is available NOW for purchase online!!

Go to the MUSIC page, where you can purchase it and also hear track samples.
Also available at:
- CDBaby.com: Go to: http://cdbaby.com/cd/joshnelson3
- iTunes Music Store (search for 'Josh Nelson')

I'm very proud of it, and with the help of my great friends, I feel confident saying that it's the best record I've made so far.

Thanks for your continued support of me an my music. I hope this message finds you well- staying happy, healthy, and financially sound. As we all continue to weather the storm, we must try to keep music and art at the forefront of our lives. Support your local jazz club, and spread the word about live music to your family and friends!

Thanks for visiting my website!
 
Off to Memphis soon to play with Natalie Cole at an event honoring the Dalai Lama! The concert is with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. It's sure to be a fun event.
Then off to more touring with Natalie across the U.S. and then to Europe. It's an exciting time for her and I'm happy to be a part of her long-awaited return.
 
NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW!

"I Hear a Rhapsody", my new album is available NOW for purchase online!!

Go to the MUSIC page, where you can purchase it and also hear track samples.
Also available at:
- CDBaby.com: Go to: http://cdbaby.com/cd/joshnelson3
- iTunes Music Store (search for 'Josh Nelson')

I'm very proud of it, and with the help of my great friends, I feel confident saying that it's the best record I've made so far.

Thanks for your continued support of me an my music. I hope this message finds you well- staying happy, healthy, and financially sound. As we all continue to weather the storm, we must try to keep music and art at the forefront of our lives. Support your local jazz club, and spread the word about live music to your family and friends!

As some of you may know, I've had the pleasure of playing piano for Ms. Natalie Cole for the past 6 months. It has been a highlight of my career! She successfully received a kidney transplant last in May, and we had our first show back at Anthology in San Diego and it was KILLIN'. She will be returning to the stage again this Wednesday Sept 9 for a performance at the Hollywood Bowl, of which I will be a part of! I'm elated to share the stage with her.

NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW!

"I Hear a Rhapsody", my new album is available NOW for purchase online!!

Go to the MUSIC page, where you can purchase it and also hear track samples.
Also available at:
- CDBaby.com: Go to: http://cdbaby.com/cd/joshnelson3
- iTunes Music Store (search for 'Josh Nelson')

I'm very proud of it, and with the help of my great friends, I feel confident saying that it's the best record I've made so far.

Thanks for your continued support of me an my music. I hope this message finds you well- staying happy, healthy, and financially sound. As we all continue to weather the storm, we must try to keep music and art at the forefront of our lives. Support your local jazz club, and spread the word about live music to your family and friends!

"I Hear a Rhapsody", my new album is available NOW for purchase online!!

Go to the MUSIC page, where you can purchase it and also hear track samples.
Also available at:
- CDBaby.com: Go to: http://cdbaby.com/cd/joshnelson3
- iTunes Music Store (search for 'Josh Nelson')

I'm very proud of it, and with the help of my great friends, I feel confident saying that it's the best record I've made so far.

Thanks for your continued support of me an my music. I hope this message finds you well- staying happy, healthy, and financially sound. As we all continue to weather the storm, we must try to keep music and art at the forefront of our lives. Support your local jazz club, and spread the word about live music to your family and friends!

As some of you may know, I've had the pleasure of playing piano for Ms. Natalie Cole for the past 6 months. It has been a highlight of my career! She successfully received a kidney transplant last week, and is resting now. Unfortunately, she had to cancel her touring schedule through the end of August. But she will be returning to the stage on Wed. Sept 9 for a performance at the Hollywood Bowl, of which I will be a part of! I'm elated to share the stage with her!

Thanks for visiting my website! I hope you enjoy yourself.
 
Thanks for your continued support. I hope this message finds you well- staying happy, healthy, and financially sound. As we all continue to weather the storm, we must try to keep music and art at the forefront of our lives. Support your local jazz club!
 
As some of you may know, I've had the pleasure of playing piano for Ms. Natalie Cole for the past 6 months. It has been a highlight of my career! She successfully received a kidney transplant last week, and is resting now. Unfortunately, she had to cancel her touring schedule through the end of August. Get well Natalie! We're all thinking about you!

July 21 is the official release date of my new album "I Hear a Rhapsody".
I'm very proud of it, and with the help of my great friends, I feel confident saying that it's the best record I've made so far. It will be available at my August 1 CD Release show at Cafe Metropol, and also on iTunes, CD Baby.com, and my website. There's also a special Kansas City release on Sunday June 21, if you happen to be in that area.
 
Some remaining May shows:
- May 27 at Cafe 322 in Sierra Madre with bassist Jennifer Leitham's Trio
- May 28 in San Diego- a fun duo with vocalist Leonard Patton
- May 29 and 30 at Cafe Metropol (with vocalist Susan Sinner/saxophonist Ben Wendel, respectively)
- May 31 at Anthology in downtown San Diego for a Pat Metheny tribute led by guitarist extraordinaire Peter Sprague, with a great San Diego-based band.
 
Take care, keep the music playing.
josh nelson

Thanks for visiting my website! I hope you enjoy yourself.
 

Thanks for your continued support. I hope this message finds you well- staying happy, healthy, and financially sound. As we all continue to weather the storm, we must try to keep music and art at the forefront of our lives. Support your local jazz club!
 
July 21 is the official release date of my new album "I Hear a Rhapsody".
I'm very proud of it, and with the help of my great friends, I feel confident saying that it's the best record I've made so far. It will be available at my August 1 CD Release show at Cafe Metropol, and also on iTunes, CD Baby.com, and my website. There's also a special Kansas City release on Sunday June 21, if you happen to be in that area.

 
Some May show highlights:
 
- On tour with Natalie Cole! Going to Seattle, Seoul South Korea, and then Vegas!
- May 16, 29, and 30 at Cafe Metropol (with Sara Gazarek, Susan Sinner, and Ben Wendel, respectively)
- May 28 in San Diego; a fun duo with vocalist Leonard Patton
- May 31 at Anthology in downtown San Diego for a Pat Metheny tribute led by guitarist extraordinaire Peter Sprague
 
Keep the music playing!
josh 

Thanks for visiting my website! I hope you enjoy yourself.
 
My new record "I Hear a Rhapsody" will be out in a few months. Please check back for updates!
 
April Live Show highlights:
 
- April 16 at the Crowne Plaza LAX with NYC vocalist Kendra Shank and a great trio
- April 18 at Cafe Metropol with NYC drummer Matt Slocum and a great band
- April 21 and 23 at Vibrato with saxophonists Richie Cole and Rob Lockhart, respectively
- April 24 at Spazio with guitarist Graham Dechter and a swinging trio
 
Keep the music playing-
josh

Oh Los Angeles, what is it about you that feels so good to come to?
The smog? The traffic? The over-priced lifestyle?
 
No, it's the friends, the family, the music, the ocean... all the good things in life!!
Might just have to look a little harder in this crazy metropolis... 
 
Back from almost 3 weeks out on the road with Natalie Cole and Sara Gazarek, sure good to be home for a second.
But LOTS of gigs the rest of this month! No rest for the weary!
 
Here are a few cool shows coming up soon:
- March 17 and 19 at Vibrato in Bel Air/Hollywood Hills
- March 21 at Cafe Metropol with awesome singer Susan Sinner and a great band
- March 29 in Topeka Kansas with bassist Jennifer Leitham's Trio
 
Mmore dates on the Calendar page.
The new record "I Hear a Rhapsody" will be out this summer, date TBA. Stay tuned for details!
 
Keep the music playing,
josh 

Greetings from Melbourne Florida!
On the road with the wonderful Natalie Cole, and enjoying absolutely beautiful weather in Florida.
The shows have been stellar: a great band, sold-out crowds, and the amazing voice of Natalie Cole.
 
LIFE IS GOOD!
 
Off to Mississippi on Wednesday, then on to the Carolinas for the weekend.
 
I'll be back in the L.A. area in March, and there are some fun shows coming up:
 
- March 10 at Charlie O's in Van Nuys with drummer Lorca Hart's trio
- A 3-day run at The Foundry in West Hollywood March 12, 13, 14
- March 21 at Cafe Metropol with great singer Susan Sinner
 
And for those in the Midwest-
- March 5-7: Jazz at the Bistro (St. Louis) with vocalist Sara Gazarek.
- March 8: Jardines (Kansas City) with vocalist Sara Gazarek.
 
The new record "I Hear a Rhapsody" will be out June 2, 2009. Stay tuned for details!
Keep the music playing,
josh nelson
 

Greetings! Thanks for visiting my website. I hope you enjoy yourself!
WELCOME BARACK OBAMA to the office of president!

Fresh off the road with the wonderful Natalie Cole, and a show in Istanbul, Turkey.
What a fascinating city... so much history all around you. And wonderful food and people!

I'll be out with Natalie in the South East U.S. Feb. 12-22, check out the dates in my Calendar section, if you live nearby! Natalie's singing better than ever, and it's a great band. Catch it if you can...

In February I'll also be out with Sara Gazarek:
Feb 7- in Chicago
Feb 23-28- festivals in the Pacific Northwest

The new record (titled "I Hear a Rhapsody") will be out in the Spring (date TBA).
Stay tuned for details!

all the best,
josh nelson

Thanks for visiting my website!

If you live in the Southern California area, please come out to Steamers on
Wednesday, January 14th for the next Josh Nelson Quartet performance.
With some of my favorite musicians:
Ben Wendel- sax
Darek Oles- bass
Kevin Kanner- drums

Steamers
138 W. Commonwealth
Fullerton, CA 92832
714-871-8800
http://www.steamersjazz.com
Call for reservations!

Then off to Istanbul, Turkey with the timeless Natalie Cole. I will post pictures in the gallery of my travels afterward.

The new record (titled "I Hear a Rhapsody") will be out in the Spring (date TBA).
Stay tuned for details!
take care!
josh

At the end of a busy month, I got a chance to relax today and enjoy time with my family in San Jose, CA. With a good strong storm kicking off the day, it cleared up and the beautiful blue sky finally came through. What a great holiday.

My experience on the Tonight Show with Natalie Cole was a lot of fun. She sang Mel Torme's "The Christmas Song" (the outstanding Johnny Mandel arrangement), and sang it beautifully at that! It's so wonderful to be playing with her, when she's picking up speed again in her career.

Back to L.A. gigging again this weekend.... come out if you can!

Friday Dec 26, 9:30pm-1am- The Foundry on Melrose
(West Hollywood, http://www.thefoundryonmelrose.com)

Saturday Dec 27, 7-11pm- Red, White, and Bluezz
(Pasadena, http://www.redwhitebluezz.com)

Sunday Dec 28, 6:30-10:30pm- Vibrato
(Bel Air, http://www.vibratogrilljazz.com)

Welcome to joshnelsonmusic.com! Thanks for stopping by!

I just finished recording my new album. It's gonna be great, I'm really excited about it.
It features my best friends, who are all amazing musicians. And it also features lots of new tunes and arrangements. Without a title presently, the projected time frame for release is Spring 2009. Stay tuned for details!

Tune in to the Tonight Show on Tuesday Dec 23rd... I'll be playing "The Christmas Song" with Natalie Cole!

Merry Christmas! Be well and happy!
josh nelson

Hi, and thanks for visiting my website!

I've had quite a week!! Here's a rundown...

-Phoenix, Arizona: with the wonderful Natalie Cole. It was my first show with her, and it went really well. Her music book is full of wonderful arrangements, by Alan Broadbent, Johnny Mandel, John Clayton, and Nan Schwartz. And her great MD Gail made it all easy and fun. What a joy! More touring is coming up in January and February, stay tuned for that.

- Seattle, Washington: with vocalist Sara Gazarek. This was a great yearly Xmas show put on my 88.3 KPLU. I met a WHOLE lot of really amazing and beautiful people, who are all about the music.

- Topeka, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri: With Sara (in Topeka) and a trio show (in KC at Jardine's). Bassist Bob Bowman and drummer Tommy Ruskin delighted me with their great playing! And all the wonderful supporters of the Topeka Jazz Workshop, as well as Bill Doty and Beena from Jardine's

Keep the music playing!
josh

Welcome to my website!
Thanks for visiting. I hope you enjoy yourself while you're here.

Well, I have a busy December, filled with great music and great people.

Here are a few highlights:
Dec. 2- with the legendary Natalie Cole in Chandler, Arizona
Dec. 17/18- recording my new record!!
Dec. 24- XMAS Eve with vocalist Natasha Miller at Yoshi's in Oakland, CA
Dec. 27- Josh Nelson Trio at Red, White, and Bluezz in Old Town Pasadena

ALSO;
Josh Nelson's acclaimed 2007 Release
"Let it Go"
on Native Language Music

Now available for only $12.50!
(that includes shipping and handling, not bad....)
To order your autographed copy,
just click on the "music" link at:
http://www.joshnelsonmusic.com/

OBAMA IT IS!!! WOO HOO!!!

What else is there to say?!?
Oh yeah....

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!
Sale extended through December 31, 2008

Josh Nelson's acclaimed 2007 Release
"Let it Go"
on Native Language Music

Now available for only $12.50!
(that includes shipping and handling, not bad....)
To order your autographed copy,
just click on the "music" link at:
http://www.joshnelsonmusic.com/

GO BARACK AND JOE!
with love,
josh nelson

Thanks for visiting my site! I hope you enjoy yourself.

The follow-up to my 2007 Native Language record "Let it Go" will be recorded this December. Look for it in early 2009! It will be great: new original music, fresh standard arrangements, and best of all, the most incredible musicians will be helping me out!

October is full of fun shows- a few to mention:

Sundays at Steamers in Fullerton
Mondays at the Mint in West L.A.
Thursday Oct 30 at the Great American Music Festival in San Francisco
with NYC saxophonist Dayna Stephens

GOOD STUFF!

Also...
joshnelsonmusic.com
Special Announcement

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!
Only through October 31, 2008

Josh Nelson's acclaimed 2007 Release
"Let it Go"
on Native Language Music

Now available for only $12.50!
(that includes shipping and handling, not bad....)
To order your autographed copy,
just click on the "music" link at:
http://www.joshnelsonmusic.com/

GO BARACK AND JOE!
with love,
josh nelson
word of the week: obsequious

Greetings, and welcome to my website!
Thanks for visiting. I hope you enjoy yourself while you're here.

I was going to have the pleasure of working with Ms. Natalie Cole for the month of October, but the tour was just cancelled. Natalie is in poor health at the moment, and needs to take some time to rest and recover. Hopefully I'll get a chance to work with her someday! Get better Natalie!

I'll be at Steamers (Sundays) and the Mint (Mondays) a lot in September... please come out and support live jazz. We need it!!

I begin my adjunct faculty teaching at Soka University last week, and it's going great. I love my students! A beautiful campus, and a wonderful faculty, I'm honored to be a part of this institution. Check it out at www.soka.edu

My next record is slated to be recorded in December!! More later.
Be well, keep the music playing.

josh

Thanks for visiting my website! I hope you enjoy yourself.
Check out the Music page, the gallery, and drop me a note on the contact page while you're here.

Well, I turned 30 years old last Friday August 1st. It's a big move for me... lots of conflicted feelings.... a lot of self-introspection too.

Just kidding. I'm fine, the same ol' Josh Nelson. Good times. Actually, I had a kick-ass BBQ with all my friends. What would this world be like without friends? Thank the universe for friends.

I'm in San Jose this weekend (Saturday Aug. 9th) at the San Jose Jazz Festival with Dayna Stephens, an INCREDIBLE tenor saxophonist. If you're in that area, please come out and support!

More dates with that band on the Calendar section.

Take care, have a great August 2008. Go Barack!!
josh

Wow! Anyone catch the Barack Obama speech in Berlin, Germany? What a stellar show of grace and ease with speaking to another countries population... everyone was smiling, excited to see the bastion of change that Obama will bring.

Change is in the air....!

Thanks for visiting my site. I hope you enjoy yourself.
Check out the Music page, the gallery, and drop me a note on the contact page while you're here.

Performing at LACMA tomorrow night with Sara Gazarek, and at Vibrato on Saturday in Bel Air. Please come out and hear some great jazz!

Movie Quote of the Week:
From "Chinatown":
[Gittes pretends to seek a nursing home for his father]
Jake Gittes: Do you accept people of the Jewish persuasion?
Mr. Palmer: I'm sorry, we do not.
Jake Gittes: Don't apologize - neither does Dad.

Thanks for visiting my site. I hope you enjoy yourself.
Check out the Music page, the gallery, and drop me a note on the contact page while you're here.

Just back from a great little mini-tour of the San Francisco Bay Area with drummer Lorca Hart (one of my great friends) and bassist Edwin Livingston (becoming a great friend). We played all over, and had a stellar performance at the Fillmore Jazz Festival. We love San Fran! True listeners reside there.

Now off to Seattle to play at Jazz Alley with Sara Gazarek and the band (Hamilton Price, Zach Harmon). It's one of Sara's favorite clubs to play- it's her hometown! If you're in the area, come check us out! We have some new material we'll be playing through too.

And then off to the Mammoth Lakes Jazz Festival this coming weekend. I'll be performing there with the Jennifer Leitham Trio and the Phil Norman Tentet.

Have a great day!
josh

Hi, welcome to my website. Thanks for coming!

What a gorgeous day in Southern California. On my daily jog, I marveled at the gift Nature has given to us here in this part of the country. We are truly lucky for the great weather!

Lots of local Los Angeles area gigs this month. No shows with my bands this month, but plenty of other fun gigs. Check the Calendar page while you're here.

Good News!
A short film I recently composed the score to, called "Use as Directed", had it's Cannes Film Festival debut a few weeks ago! The film was in the Short Film Corner of the Marché du Film in the market. Apparently it was well received!

Also, 3 of my songs I wrote for vocalist Sara Gazarek are being arranged and published for jazz choir! Wow, never saw something like that coming. I look forward to hearing what Sound Music Publications (Edmonds, Washington) comes up with. Thanks to Frank DeMeiro for asking me to join the composer roster there.

Keep the music playing.
josh

Hello, thanks for visiting my website!

First of all, Prayers and Warm Energy to the victims of the giant earthquake that hit Western China.

On a much less earth-changing note: I am no longer with the Native Language label. While I enjoyed making Sara Gazarek's 3 records (and my record Let it Go) with them, it's time to part ways. Joe Sherbanee and Robb Robinson are great guys, and I wish the very best to them and their future in the music business.

Off to work on music for the next record! It will be recorded in August, and out in the fall this year.

Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope you have a good time while you are here.
Keep the music playing-
josh nelson

Down in San Miguel de Allende, visiting my mom Sandy, who moved here about 8 months ago. What a gorgeous city. It's an old colonial town, very Spanish influenced. It could pass for a city in Europe. Wonderful people, wonderful buildings, wonderful food. Wow. I can't wait to come back.

I'll be back at the Mint for the Monday night Groove Pocket on April 28. Down in San Diego on the 30th at Anthology too.

i hope you enjoy your stay at joshnelsonmusic.com. We know you have your choice of jazz pianists, and we're delighted you have chosen us. If there's anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable, please let us know.

Word of the week- histrionic

Wow, what a beautiful day today. Thanks Mother Nature!

Working on a great double bass concerto by Frank Proto for my buddy Matt Cory's Doctoral Recital. May 18 at Charlie O's in Valley Glen! Check it.

Make sure you stop by the Calendar page... I have a group of gigs featuring the music from my latest record "Let it Go" in mid April (specifically April 15, 17, 18, and 19).

My favorite records right now: "Matita Pere"- Antonio Carlos Jobim (thanks Ariel!), "Something for You"- Eliane Elias (Bill Evans tribute), "Wide Awake"- New West Guitar Quartet.

Recent gigs of note: I played at the Jakarta Jazz Festival and the Manila Jazz Festival in March with singer Sara Gazarek. That was wild!

Book I'm reading now: Haruki Murakami- "Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman"

Back from some traveling with Sara Gazarek, and now having a bit more time to relax and write some new music. What a great thing it is to be a musician!

My first short film score for a movie called "Use as Directed" will receive it's first film festival showing this Sunday at the Method Film Festival in Calabassas, California. Info about the festival is at this link: http://www.methodfest.com/08pages/schedule/screeningsked.htm

Make sure you stop by the Calendar page... I have a group of gigs featuring the music from my latest record "Let it Go" in mid April (specifically April 15, 17, 18, and 19).

My favorite record right now: "Matita Pere"- Antonio Carlos Jobim (thanks Ariel!)

Recent gigs of note: I played at the Jakarta Jazz Festival and the Manila Jazz Festival in March with singer Sara Gazarek. That was wild!

Book I'm reading now: Haruki Murakami- "Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman"

Take care! Keep the music playing...
josh

Thanks for visiting my website! I hope you enjoy yourself.
Check out the Music page, the gallery, and drop me a note on the contact page while you're here.

In the beautiful city of Tokyo Japan now, performing at my favorite club The Cotton Club with Sara Gazarek (voc), Sam Minaie (bass), and Zach Harmon (drums). We're having a ball! Great music, great people, great hang. I highly recommend a visit to Japan if you've never been.

And then I'm back in LA for the 2nd half of March, so please come check out some shows then. Especially March 30th at Rosalie and Alva's for a duo concert with wonderful guitarist John Storie. Go to the Calendar page for more details.

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends legendary jazz bassist Dennis Irwin, who passed away on Monday. You will be missed!

With much love,
josh