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-
Dan Rosenboom / THE LEFT EDGE: LIVE AT VINE (December 20, 2024) - Joshua White, keyboard
Jason Robinson / ANCESTRAL NUMBERS, Volume #2 (October 8, 2024) - Joshua White, piano
Jason Robinson / ANCESTRAL NUMBERS, Volume #1 (May 14, 2024) - Joshua White, piano
Steph Richards / POWER VIBE (May 3, 2024) - Joshua White, piano
Gilbert Castellanos / ESPÉRAME EN EL CIELO (December 17, 2022) - Joshua White, piano & arranger
Steph Richards / ZEPHYR (October 22, 2021) - Joshua White, piano
Jonathan Karrant / SHADOWS FALL (May 21, 2021) - Joshua White, piano
Jason Robinson / HARMONIC CONSTITUENT (November 10, 2020) - Joshua White, piano
Christopher Hollyday / DIALOGUE (January 17, 2020) - Joshua White, piano
Jon Armstrong / REABSORB (October 20, 2020) - Joshua White, piano
Mark Dresser / AIN'T NOTHING BUT A CYBER COUP & YOU (May 24, 2019) - Joshua White, piano
Christopher Hollyday / TELEPATHY (November 4, 2018) - Joshua White, piano
Joshua White / 13 SHORT STORIES (March 9, 2017) - Joshua White, piano, composer & arranger
Mark Dresser / SEDIMENTAL YOU (November 17, 2016) - Joshua White, piano
Gavin Templeton / BALLAST (March 22, 2016) - Joshua White, piano
Daniel Rosenboom / ASTRAL TRANSFERENCE & SEVEN DREAMS (February 3, 2015) - Joshua White, piano
Jeff Denson / I'LL FLY AWAY (April 15, 2014) - Joshua White, piano
Danny Weller / THIRD STORY (February 1, 2012) - Joshua White, piano
Mtafiti Imara / FAUN'S DANCE (July 1, 2010) - Joshua White, piano
San Diego State University Jazz Orchestra / THOUGHT TRAINS (2008) - Joshua White, piano
-UPCOMING PERFORMANCES-
March 19, 2025
-8:00pm-
Panama 66
Gilbert Castellanos Quintet
Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet
Christopher Hollyday, alto sax
Joshua White, keyboard
Rob Thorsen, bass
Tyler Kreutel, drums
Panama 66
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Website: panama66.com
March 22, 2025
-8:00pm-
The Sardine
Max Jaffe / Joshua White Duo
Joshua White, keyboard
Max Jaffe, percussion / electronics
The Sardine
1101 S. Pacific Ave, San Pedro, CA
Website: kpfk.org
March 24, 2025
-12:00pm-
Athenaeum Library
Joshua White
Joshua White, solo piano
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
1008 Wall St, La Jolla, CA
Website: ljathenaeum.org
April 6, 2025
-7:00pm-
LA Jazz Fest
Dan Rosenboom Quartet
Dan Rosenboom, trumpet
Joshua White, keyboard
Tim Lefebvre, bass
Gary Novak, drums
The Hotel Café
1623 Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Website: hotelcafe.com
April 10, 2025
-7:00pm-
Jefferson School
Nicole Mitchell / “Spider Web”
Nicole Mitchell, flute / vocals / electronics
Josh Kun, spoken word
Jovia Armstrong, percussion
Damon Locks, vocals / spoken word / electronics
Joshua White, keyboards
S. Ama Wrey, movement / spoken word
Jefferson School
African American Heritage Center
233 4th St NW, Charlottesville, VA
Website: nicolemitchell.com
April 16, 2025
-8:00pm-
Panama 66
Gilbert Castellanos Quintet
Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet
Christopher Hollyday, alto sax
Joshua White, keyboard
Rob Thorsen, bass
Tyler Kreutel, drums
Panama 66
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Website: panama66.com
April 26, 2025
-7:30pm-
Jacobs Music Center
Gilbert Castellanos Ensemble
“…presenting the music of
Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn!”
Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet
Johnaye Kendrick, vocals
Billy Pierce, tenor sax
Joshua White, piano
Corcoran Holt, bass
Lewis Nash, drums
Jacobs Music Center
1245 Seventh Ave, San Diego, CA
Website: sandiegosymphony.org
May 7, 2025
-8:00pm-
Panama 66
Gilbert Castellanos Quintet
Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet
Christopher Hollyday, alto sax
Joshua White, keyboard
Rob Thorsen, bass
Tyler Kreutel, drums
Panama 66
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Website: panama66.com
June 15, 2025
-8:00pm-
Scribble
Dan Rosenboom Quartet
Dan Rosenboom, trumpet
Joshua White, keyboard
Tim Lefebvre, bass
….., drums
Scribble
5541 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Website: opengatetheatre.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
….., bass
….., drums
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Website: hammer.ucla.edu
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
Photos by E. Contreras
