About Josh
Josh was born in Malaysia and grew up in a home filled with music. He showed an early interest and gift in music by picking up simple piano playing by ear at the age of 3. He started playing the piano from the age of 5.
By the age of 15, the piano had become Josh's first love and he was playing in school musicals, including reproductions of "Miss Saigon" and "Oklahoma". He began playing regularly in small groups and duos, focusing on accompaniment for solo and duet vocals. However, Josh found himself intrigued by the drums, an instrument he had never been exposed to, and decided to take some early lessons before a move to boarding school forced him to stop after only four months.
Josh moved to the UK in 2001 to attend university, and found his feet quickly by earning the position as resident pianist in an award-winning fine dining restaurant. He found his way onto the drum throne of the award-winning University of Warwick Big Band in 2004, gigging regularly. Two and a half amazing years later, Josh found himself playing with the band in the Montreux Jazz Festival.
By the age of 15, the piano had become Josh's first love and he was playing in school musicals, including reproductions of "Miss Saigon" and "Oklahoma". He began playing regularly in small groups and duos, focusing on accompaniment for solo and duet vocals. However, Josh found himself intrigued by the drums, an instrument he had never been exposed to, and decided to take some early lessons before a move to boarding school forced him to stop after only four months.
Josh moved to the UK in 2001 to attend university, and found his feet quickly by earning the position as resident pianist in an award-winning fine dining restaurant. He found his way onto the drum throne of the award-winning University of Warwick Big Band in 2004, gigging regularly. Two and a half amazing years later, Josh found himself playing with the band in the Montreux Jazz Festival.
Upon graduating from university, Josh has remained in the UK and is based in the West Midlands. He has moved his musical focus to drums, training under the likes of Paul Brook and Mal Garrett. Josh now plays for the Kate Mclaren Quartet, a Big Band, and various jazz groups. In addition to playing jazz, latin and funk music for various gigs and private functions, Josh has also collaborated with up and coming artistes across Asia and the UK for sessions and showcases, playing a variety of music styles, including latin, pop and fusion. Artistes include pop crooner Julian Perretta and sensational award-winning vocalist Juwita Suwito.
In September 2007, Josh was the drummer for the University of Warwick Big Band on the prestigious stages of the Alma Jazz Festival in Bologna, Italy. The band went on to blow away 8 other international big bands in a grand finale competition of the festival and were awarded the coveted "Best Big Band" award. The band are travelling to the Vienna Jazz Festival in June this year with Josh on the drum throne.
Josh is on the lookout for new and fresh musical projects. Please CONTACT HIM with ideas!
In September 2007, Josh was the drummer for the University of Warwick Big Band on the prestigious stages of the Alma Jazz Festival in Bologna, Italy. The band went on to blow away 8 other international big bands in a grand finale competition of the festival and were awarded the coveted "Best Big Band" award. The band are travelling to the Vienna Jazz Festival in June this year with Josh on the drum throne.
Josh is on the lookout for new and fresh musical projects. Please CONTACT HIM with ideas!