Joshua White is one of the music scene’s most creative and technically accomplished pianists. Praised by legendary musicians like Herbie Hancock as having “immense talent” and lauded for his “daring and courageous approach to improvisation … on the cutting edge of innovation”, Joshua has distinguished himself as a formidable leader of distinct voice among his peers.

Born and raised in Southern California, Joshua received early training at the piano and developed rapidly through rigorous study of both Western European Classical literature and the Black American Music traditions. Shortly after placing in the top two as a finalist of the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition, Joshua began concertizing as a soloist and musical collaborator all over the world -- and continues to maintain an active touring schedule throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Joshua White can most often be heard with his critically-acclaimed TRIO (featuring Karl McComas-Reichl, bass & Tyler Kreutel, drums), as well as these musical ensembles: The Mark Dresser Quintet, Nicole Mitchell's Black Earth Ensemble, The Daniel Rosenboom Quartet, Steph Richards & Super Sense, and LANCASTER (featuring Eric Revis, bass; Jeff Parker, guitar; & Guillermo Brown, drums).

13 SHORT STORIES

The long awaited debut album
from pianist / composer
JOSHUA WHITE
featuring
JOSH JOHNSON (alto sax),
DEAN HULETT (bass),
& JONATHAN PINSON (drums)

Available now on
-Fresh Sound New Talent Records-

-SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY-

-UPCOMING PERFORMANCES-

June 19, 2025
-7:00pm-
Sam First
Joshua White & SixOfOne

Nicole McCabe, alto sax
Devin Daniels, alto sax
Daniel Rotem, tenor sax
Joshua White, piano
Karl McComas-Reichl, bass
Anthony Fung, drums

Sam First
6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA
Website:
samfirstbar.com

June 26, 2025
-6:30pm-
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Jonathan Karrant Quartet

Jonathan Karrant, vocal
Joshua White, piano
Justin Grinnell, bass
Julien Cantelm, drums

Fairmont Grand Del Mar
5300 Grand Del Mar Ct, San Diego, CA
Website:
fairmont.com

June 27, 2025
-6:00pm-
Grand Performances
Azar Lawrence Experience

Azar Lawrence, tenor sax
Brian Swartz, trumpet
Taka Mori, guitar
Joshua White, piano
Gerald Brown, bass
Yayo Morales, drums

Grand Performances / Cal Plaza
350 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Website:
grandperformances.org

June 28, 2025
-2:00pm-
The Jazz Lounge
Jonathan Karrant / Joshua White

Jonathan Karrant, vocal
Joshua White, piano

The Jazz Lounge
6818 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Website:
thejazzlounge.live

July 9, 2025
-8:00pm-
Vine
Dan Rosenboom Quartet

Dan Rosenboom, trumpet
Joshua White, keyboard
Billy Mohler, bass
Shawn Baltazor, drums

4th Street Vine
2142 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA
Website:
4thstreetvine.com

July 24, 2025
-6:30pm-
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Jonathan Karrant Quartet

Jonathan Karrant, vocal
Joshua White, piano
Justin Grinnell, bass
Julien Cantelm, drums

Fairmont Grand Del Mar
5300 Grand Del Mar Ct, San Diego, CA
Website:
fairmont.com

July 27, 2025
-5:00pm-
Tio Leo’s
Gilbert Castellanos Quartet

Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet
Joshua White, piano
Marshall Hawkins, bass
Tyler Kreutel, drums

Tio Leo’s
5302 Napa St, San Diego, CA
Website:
tioleos.com

August 3, 2025
-2:00pm-
Encinitas Library
Joshua White Trio

Joshua White, piano
Rob Thorsen, bass
Tyler Kreutel, drums

Encinitas Library
540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA
Website:
encinitaslibfriends.org

August 7, 2025
-8:00pm-
Hammer Museum
Nicole McCabe Ensemble

Nicole McCabe, alto sax
Joshua White, keyboard
Karl McComas-Reichl, bass
Mark Ferber, drums

Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Website:
hammer.ucla.edu

August 13, 2025
-8:00pm-
Vine
Dan Rosenboom Quartet

Dan Rosenboom, trumpet
Joshua White, keyboard
Billy Mohler, bass
Shawn Baltazor, drums

4th Street Vine
2142 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA
Website:
4thstreetvine.com

August 14, 2025
-7:00pm-
Lou Lou’s
Jonathan Karrant Quartet

Jonathan Karrant, vocal
Joshua White, keyboard
Justin Grinnell, bass
Juilen Cantelm, drums

Lou Lou’s
2225 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Website:
loulous.turntabletickets.com

August 17, 2025
-5:00pm-
Tio Leo’s
Joshua White Trio

Joshua White, piano
Rob Thorsen, bass
Tyler Kreutel, drums

Tio Leo’s
5302 Napa St, San Diego, CA
Website:
tioleos.com

August 19, 2025
-6:00pm-
Ferro
Marshall Hawkins Duo

Marshall Hawkins, bass
Joshua White, piano

Ferro
25840 Cedar St, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
Website:
ferrorestaurant.com

August 20, 2025
-8:00pm-
Yoshi’s Oakland
Azar Lawrence Experience

Azar Lawrence, tenor sax
Brian Swartz, trumpet
Taka Mori, guitar
Joshua White, piano
Gerald Brown, bass
Yayo Morales, drums

Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA
Website:
yoshis.com

August 24, 2025
-7:00pm-
Justine’s Wine Bar
Joshua White / Chris Speed

Chris Speed, tenor sax
Joshua White, keyboard

Justine’s
2029 Blake Ave #102, Los Angeles, CA
Website:
justineswinebar (INSTAGRAM)

August 28, 2025
-6:30pm-
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Jonathan Karrant Quartet

Jonathan Karrant, vocal
Joshua White, piano
Justin Grinnell, bass
Julien Cantelm, drums

Fairmont Grand Del Mar
5300 Grand Del Mar Ct, San Diego, CA
Website:
fairmont.com

August 29, 2025
-6:00pm-
Jazz @ LACMA
Gilbert Castellanos Quartet

Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet
Joshua White, piano
Rob Thorsen, bass
Tyler Kreutel, drums

Jazz @ LACMA
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Website:
lacma.org

August 30, 2025
-7:00pm-
Lou Lou’s
Gilbert Castellanos Quintet

Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet
|Ralph Moore, tenor sax
Joshua White, keyboard
….., bass
Marvin “Smitty” Smith, drums

Lou Lou’s
2225 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Website:
loulous.turntabletickets.com

September 3, 2025
-8:00pm-
Vine
Dan Rosenboom Coordinates

Dan Rosenboom, trumpet
Gavin Templeton, alto sax
Jake Vossler, guitar
Joshua White, keyboard
Jerry Watts Jr., bass
Caleb Dolister, drums

4th Street Vine
2142 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA
Website:
4thstreetvine.com

September 4, 2025
-8:00pm-
The Grape
Dan Rosenboom Coordinates

Dan Rosenboom, trumpet
Gavin Templeton, alto sax
Jake Vossler, guitar
Joshua White, keyboard
Jerry Watts Jr., bass
Caleb Dolister, drums

The Grape Ventura
2733 E Main St, Ventura, CA
Website:
thegrapeventura.com

October 8, 2025
-8:00pm-
Vine
Dan Rosenboom Quartet

Dan Rosenboom, trumpet
Joshua White, keyboard
Billy Mohler, bass
Shawn Baltazor, drums

4th Street Vine
2142 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA
Website:
4thstreetvine.com

October 11, 2025
-8:00pm-
REDCAT
Dan Rosenboom Coordinates

Dan Rosenboom, trumpet
Gavin Templeton, alto sax
Jake Vossler, guitar
Joshua White, keyboard
Jerry Watts Jr., bass
Caleb Dolister, drums

REDCAT
631 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA
Website:
redcat.org

October 12, 2025
-8:00pm-
The Nimoy
Stephanie Richards Power Vibe

Steph Richards, trumpet
Joshua White, piano
Stomu Takeshi, bass
Max Jaffe, drums

Angel City Jazz Festival / UCLA Nimoy Theater
1262 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Website:
cap.ucla.edu

November 12, 2025
-8:00pm-
Vine
Dan Rosenboom Quartet

Dan Rosenboom, trumpet
Joshua White, keyboard
Billy Mohler, bass
Shawn Baltazor, drums

4th Street Vine
2142 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA
Website:
4thstreetvine.com

November 13-16, 2025
-7:30pm-
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Azar Lawrence Experience

Azar Lawrence, tenor sax
Brian Swartz, trumpet
Taka Mori, guitar
Joshua White, piano
Gerald Brown, bass
Yayo Morales, drums

Jazz at Lincoln Center / Frederick P. Rose Hall
Broadway at 60th St., New York, NY
Website:
jazz.org

December 10, 2025
-8:00pm-
Vine
Dan Rosenboom Quartet

Dan Rosenboom, trumpet
Joshua White, keyboard
Billy Mohler, bass
Shawn Baltazor, drums

4th Street Vine
2142 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA
Website:
4thstreetvine.com