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 / 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
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-
November 1, 2025
-3:00pm-
Venice Rebel Jazz Fest
Dwight Trible Group
Dwight Trible, voice
Joshua White, piano
Eric Revis, bass
Venice Rebel Jazz Fest
1 Windward Ave., Venice, CA
Website: thenonsemble.com
November 5, 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
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 26, 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
November 30, 2025
-7:00pm-
Justine’s Wine Bar
Chris Cheek Trio
Chris Cheek, tenor sax
Joshua White, keyboard
Eric Revis, bass
Justine’s Wine Bar
2029 Blake Ave #102, Los Angeles, CA
Website: justineswinebar (IG)
December 3, 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
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
January 23, 2026
-8:00pm-
The World Stage
(TBA)
Joshua White, piano
The World Stage
4321 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Website: theworldstage.org
February 12, 2026
-7:00pm-
Sam First
(TBA)
Joshua White, piano
Sam First
6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA
Website: samfirstbar.com
February 15, 2026
-7:00pm-
Justine’s Wine Bar
Chris Cheek Trio
Chris Cheek, tenor sax
Joshua White, keyboard
Eric Revis, bass
Justine’s Wine Bar
2029 Blake Ave #102, Los Angeles, CA
Website: justineswinebar (IG)
Photos by E. Contreras
