About Josh
Josh’s relationship with music started in the family house, with his father being a professional musician and his mother a lover of art and working in the music industry.
Surrounded by music and the drums , Josh then at age 5 stated committing himself to the instrument and piano soon followed. His passion only flourished and so he started performing with bands and projects playing all around Essex and London from 8 years old.
Jazz became the source of creativity and sought inspiration from musicians such as Max Roach, Tony Willams, Jack DeJohnette,
and modern contemporaries such as Billy Drummond, Mark Guiliana and Eric Harland.
Experience
Josh first performed in Ronnie Scott’s aged 15 with a Ronnie Scott’s Big Band project. Since then, he has increasingly found inspiration in the streets of London. He has since had the opportunity to work with inspirational players, such as Sam Leak, The Andrew Linham Jazz orchestra, Jakub Klimiuk, Louise Balkwill, Sam Norris, George Garford, Harry Brunt, Dan McConkey, Sam Dunn, Huw v Williams, Will James and many more.
Josh supported timeless artists Kenny Garrett and Roy Ayers early in his career. His work has also led him to compose for film and game with the composer Dan Ward.
MEntorship & Education
Josh has been incredibly fortunate with a lifetime of guidance and care in regards to his musical journey. This started with Vangelis, a mentor that Josh attributes to turning himself onto jazz drums and showing the purpose of musical playing and orchestration. In terms of drumming tuition, Josh has collaborated with a plethora of talented musicians, such as Gregory Hutchinson, Rodney Green, Jason Brown, James Maddren, Matt Skelton, Joshua Morrison and Will Glaser.
He is a graduate of London College of Music (2017) and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (Sep 2023) having being awarded a performance scholarship and a concert recital honorary diploma.