Joshua White is an internationally acclaimed pianist and composer whose work bridges Western classical traditions and contemporary improvised music. He has been named a DownBeat Rising Star on keyboards in consecutive critics’ polls (2023 and 2024), marking him as one of the most compelling voices in modern jazz. Known for his rhythmic intensity, harmonic depth, and fearless improvisational approach, White has earned praise from critics and peers alike. Legendary pianist Herbie Hancock remarked, “Joshua has immense talent … I was impressed by his daring and courageous approach to improvisation on the cutting edge of innovation. He is his own man.”
Born and raised in Southern California, White began piano studies at age seven and developed a broad musical foundation encompassing classical repertoire, gospel, and Black American musical traditions. A finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition, he has since performed extensively across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. As a leader, he is best known for his trio with Karl McComas-Reichl and Tyler Kreutel, as well as his solo piano release Flora and Fauna: 9 Preludes for Solo Piano (Orenda Records, 2025). His discography also includes collaborations with Mark Dresser, Steph Richards, Dan Rosenboom, Jason Robinson, and other leading voices in contemporary creative music.
Critics have highlighted White’s “demonstrative, percussive” pianism (DownBeat), noting a style that blends physical intensity with harmonic sophistication and expansive improvisational language. In addition to his performance and recording career, White is a dedicated music educator, having served as a mentor for jazz ensembles at California State University, Northridge, and as a faculty artist with the Stanford Jazz Workshop. Active across performance, education, and collaboration, Joshua White continues to contribute meaningfully to the evolving landscape of contemporary jazz and improvised music.
“Flora and Fauna:
9 Preludes for Solo Piano”
The highly anticipated solo album
from pianist / composer
JOSHUA WHITE
Now available on
-Orenda Records-
-SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY-
Joshua White / FLORA AND FAUNA, 9 PRELUDES FOR SOLO PIANO (December 19, 2025) - Joshua White, piano, composer & arranger
Dan Rosenboom / COORDINATES (August 29, 2025) - Joshua White, piano
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
Chris Williams / LIVE (October 7, 2022) - Joshua White, piano
Daniel Rosenboom / THE COMPLETE BOOM SESSIONS (September 29, 2022) - Joshua White, piano
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
Rob Thorsen / BASS IS THE SPACE (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
Rob Thorsen / ROB THORSEN TRIO LIVE! (2013) - Joshua White, piano
Danny Weller / THIRD STORY (February 1, 2012) - Joshua White, piano
Russell Bizzett / DREAM STREET (September 22, 2011) - Joshua White, piano / arranger
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-
January 3, 2026
-2:00pm-
The Jazz Lounge
Jonathan Karrant Quartet
Jonathan Karrant, vocals
Joshua White, piano
Justin Grinnell, bass
Julien Cantelm, drums
The Jazz Lounge
6818 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA
Website: jonathankarrant.com
February 12, 2026
-7:00pm-
Sam First
Joshua White Quartet
Joshua White, piano
Devin Daniels, alto sax
Eric Revis, bass
Tyler Kreutel, drums
Sam First
6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA
Website: samfirstbar.com
February 15, 2026
-7:00pm-
Justine’s Wine Bar
Chris Speed, tenor sax
Joshua White, keyboard
Justine’s Wine Bar
2029 Blake Ave #102, Los Angeles, CA
Website: justineswinebar (IG)
February 28, 2026
-8:00pm-
Dizzy’s San Diego
Joshua White, piano
Luke Little, bass
Tyler Kreutel, drums
Dizzy’s
1717 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA
Website: dizzysjazz.com
March 5, 2026
-7pm / 9pm-
Lou Lou’s
Jonathan Karrant Quartet
Jonathan Karrant, vocals
Joshua White, piano
Justin Grinnell, bass
Julien Cantelm, drums
Lou Lou's
2223 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA
Website: jonathankarrant.com
March 28, 2026
-8:00pm-
Dizzy’s San Diego
Joshua White, piano
Luke Little, bass
Tyler Kreutel, drums
Dizzy’s
1717 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA
Website: dizzysjazz.com
March 29, 2026
-7:00pm-
Justine’s Wine Bar
Chris Speed, tenor sax
Joshua White, keyboard
Justine’s Wine Bar
2029 Blake Ave #102, Los Angeles, CA
Website: justineswinebar (IG)
April 5, 2026
-7:00pm-
Justine’s Wine Bar
Chris Speed, tenor sax
Joshua White, keyboard
Justine’s Wine Bar
2029 Blake Ave #102, Los Angeles, CA
Website: justineswinebar (IG)
April 18, 2026
-8:00pm-
Dizzy’s San Diego
Joshua White, piano
Luke Little, bass
Tyler Kreutel, drums
Dizzy’s
1717 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA
Website: dizzysjazz.com
April 24, 2026
-8:00pm-
La Jolla Community Center
Joshua White, piano
Luke Little, bass
Tyler Kreutel, drums
La Jolla Community Center
6811 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA
Website: ljcommunitycenter.org
May 23, 2026
-8:00pm-
Dizzy’s San Diego
Joshua White, piano
Luke Little, bass
Tyler Kreutel, drums
Dizzy’s
1717 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA
Website: dizzysjazz.com
May 24, 2026
-7:00pm-
Justine’s Wine Bar
Chris Speed, tenor sax
Joshua White, keyboard
Justine’s Wine Bar
2029 Blake Ave #102, Los Angeles, CA
Website: justineswinebar (IG)
August 13, 2026
-7:00pm-
Jazz @ The Merc
Joshua White, piano
Luke Little, bass
Tyler Kreutel, drums
The Merc
42051 Main St, Temecula, CA
Website: temeculatheater.org
August 21, 2026
-7:00pm-
The Jazz Lounge
Joshua White, piano
….., tenor sax
….., trumpet
….., bass
….., drums
The Jazz Lounge
6818 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Website: thejazzlounge.live
September 18, 2026
-7:00pm-
The Jazz Lounge
Joshua White, piano
….., tenor sax
….., trumpet
….., bass
….., drums
The Jazz Lounge
6818 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Website: thejazzlounge.live
October 16, 2026
-7:00pm-
The Jazz Lounge
Joshua White, piano
….., tenor sax
….., trumpet
….., bass
….., drums
The Jazz Lounge
6818 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Website: thejazzlounge.live
November 20, 2026
-7:00pm-
The Jazz Lounge
Joshua White, piano
….., tenor sax
….., trumpet
….., bass
….., drums
The Jazz Lounge
6818 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Website: thejazzlounge.live
Photos by E. Contreras
