Josh Rawlings (Piano)
Nate Omdal (Bass)
Adam Kessler (Drums)
Influences
Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Joe Zawinal, Ray Charles, Billy Joel, Gene Harris, Oscar Peterson, George Cables, McCoy Tyner, Kenner Werner, Brad Mehldau, Art Tatum, Cyrus Chestnut, Jovino Santos Neto, Randy Halberstadt, Dave Peck, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Jamie Cullum, Norah Jones, Denney Goodhew, Dr. John, Hermeto Pascol, Keith Jarrett, Red Garland, Dave Brubeck, etc.
Sounds Like
Ray Charles, Ramsey Lewis, Gene Harris, Oscar Peterson, Geoff Keezer and Billy Joel.
Josh Rawlings is one of the most exciting, creative and energetic jazz musicians performing today. He simply loves to entertain audiences and bring the joyful music while bringing down the house! He is a renaissance jazz pianist that exhibits awesome ability on his instrument and ease playing genre-to-genre – setting-to-setting. Having studied and performed with renowned groups & musicians, Denney Goodhew and the Qhromatics, Randy Halberstadt, Jovino Santos Neto and Hadley Caliman while at the prominent Cornish College of the Arts, Josh developed a voice that was literally bursting out of his school doors.
He’s recently played sold out performances at Jazz Alley, Triple Door and many major Seattle festivals from Pike Place Market to Live at Lunch to Bite of Seattle. Josh will also be performing on the main stage of this year’s 2008 Bumbershoot Festival. Whether headlining or supporting on stage, Josh has a unique ability to “merge with his fellow artists, while anticipating, supporting and energizing his band mates to put on premier performances.”
Climbing Stairs is Josh’s recent début release as a songwriter, musician and bandleader. The album is a beautiful portrait of the breadth and range of his musical relationships, environment, development and exploration over the past few years. The album captures the air and joy of a refreshing, up and coming young composer and pianist.
Josh’s repertoire spans from timeless jazz standards to arrangements of eclectic music such as game themes. Many of the groups and musicians he works with also feature his original music which can be romantic and whimsical, joyful yet contemplative. Josh writes music that encapsulates people, places and special moments in time. He is an exciting emerging jazz voice from the next generation of musicians.
Contact J&J Music mailto:jandj@jandjmusic.net today to sell out your next big show with the delightful music of Josh Rawlings! Let him bring the Joyful Jazz to your audience!
Quotes
“Very imaginative – Very musical.”
Julian Priester
“Such awesome energy – Exciting.”
Beth Winter
“Solid Comping”
Christopher Delaurenti - The Stranger Newspaper
