Josh is a JUNO nominated (Nikky Yanofsky 2008) pianist/organist, arranger,
composer, and teacher based in Montreal, Canada. Throughout his 20-year career he has
performed extensively in Japan, Europe, and North America. In 2005 he was nominated
for the Prix du Festival at the Montreal International Jazz festival. In 2007 he played
Carnegie Hall with Nikky Yanofsky appearing also on her JUNO nominated debut
DVD/CD “Ella…I swing of thee”. In 2009 he received a commission from The European
Broadcasting Union to compose a jazz suite for two pianos which was recorded by CBC
at its premiere and broadcast internationally. His 2018 album “Dreams and Other
Stories” was nominated for Jazz Album of the Year by ADISQ. In addition to his own
projects, Josh is an in-demand sideman performing with visiting national and
international artists and appearing. Josh is also a dedicated educator at Concordia
University where he is associate professor. Some of the names that Josh has performed
and/or recorded with include: Ingrid Jensen, Walt Weiskopf, Donny McCaslin, Ed
Cherry, Steve Davis, Ira Coleman, Joe Morrello, Pat Labarbera, Kevin Dean, Kirk
MacDonald.

with Bill Coon – guitar, Jodi Proznick – bass and Jesse Cahill – drums