Joss Jaffe has been playing tabla since 1995. He was introduced to the percussion of India through listening to the devotional chanting of his parents Arno and Evelyn, and their meditation teacher Baba Muktananda. In 1998 at the age of 17, Joss lived in Nepal for 3 months with Pandit Homnath Upadhyaya of the Benares Gharana. Returning to California, Joss studied under Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri of the Lucknow Gharana at the Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael. Joss has also studied briefly with Ustad Zakir Hussain. Joss has classically accompanied Maestro Montino Bourbon, Pandit Homnath Upadhyaya, and Jaya Jog in concert. He has twice performed in Swapan Chaudhuri's tabla ensemble and once with Zakir Hussain's tabla ensemble at the Omega Institute in New York. In addition to tabla Joss is studying vocal, sarod, dotar, guitar, bass, percussion, and composition. His teachers include, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Maestro Montino Bourbon, Gregg Johnson, C.K. Ladzekpo, and Steve Coleman.
Hiyah!!!!!! Dub Samurai!!! tabla riddim mystic at your service....
Montage of ceramics from Dolores Hidalgo Mexico set to "Let the Smile Come Out"
Australian artist John Winch's work set to "Strength of My Love"
Kirtan Performance with artist Dave Stringer in Boulder CO spring 2007
I'm unfortunately not living at the good-for-house-concerts house anymore... and getting ready for the quintet tour!! I could pass on your info to a couple of peeps who might be into hosting tho' When are you thinking? Are you in S.B. now? (We'll be doing some mixing this weekend)
Hey Joss, thank you for the birthday wish! I had a fun birthday. How is it going in India? I hope you are having an amazing time.... OM love, Sarah Lakshmi Love
Great hearing from you. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY....bet u won't be hearing that too much in India. Just coming home from chanting...miss you Much Love Spring xox
hey there! I am going to Tucson tomorrow to do the advanced intensive with John Friend. I wish you still lived there!!! although, I am sure India is teaching you lots...take care
Hey man...we have an anniversary coming up. Glad we crossed paths last year...and glad you're in my life. Hope all is well on your end. Where are you these days? Gem show is gearing up here in Tucson. Tucson misses you.
Yeah Joss my brother! I really have wanted to travel to India and I am there now because you are!! I feel it. Thank you for the out pour of blessings you are sending us here! See you soon!
yeaaaaah! mt lemon is indeed awesome! (although i've only been to that one spot-we were just visiting dave's fam for thanksgiving). when you're back in the area/country, we should go climbing together!!!
