Josh Smith

"On Burn To Grow the guitarist continues what his previous two album releases already hinted at: Josh Smith strives for musical diversity while keeping the focus of his music on the blues. What makes contemporaries such as Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes so strong also enhances the sound of the guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer from L.A. Intricate horn arrangements mark some of the soul- and jazz-inspired songs on the new recording, enhancing his vocal skills which have continued to develop over the years.

At 38 years old, Josh Smith is already a long time veteran of the Music/Blues scene. His new album “Burn To Grow” is his tenth studio release. His first album was released as a 14 year old kid back in South Florida almost 25 years ago. After pursuing blues full-time from age 13-22 and touring the US to support his efforts, Josh moved to Los Angeles in 2002. There he made a name for himself as a session guitarist, sideman and producer. At the same time he continued to release self produced albums showing the growth and wealth of new influences he was acquiring from his work.

All Tracks Written and published by Josh Smith/Flat V Music BMI Recorded live at The Baked Potato in Studio City, CA December 29 &30, 2018 Travis Carlton - Bass Gary Novak - Drums

25 CD box set. Following the model of The Perfect Jazz Collection, this format comes in a cube lift off lid box, holding 25 original albums by 25 different artists. All original albums are replicated in mini jacket sleeves. This excellent value package, contains albums by legendary performers from the Blues genre ranging from 1951-2003; across some real classic albums, from Stevie Ray Vaughan, Aretha Franklin, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Taj Mahal, Etta James and many others.

Josh Charney is a performer, composer, and musicologist based in Southern California. With sounds that traverse the realms of chamber music, jazz, rock, and free improvisation, Charney’s music engages with intricate rhythmic structures and visceral melodies. His music has been performed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the REDCAT Theater, the Carlsbad Music Festival, Springfest SD, and the Nief-Norf Summer Festival. In addition, his compositions have been featured on KCRW and WNYC's New Sounds with John Schaefer. As a pianist, he has performed with John Lindberg, Wadada Leo Smith, Mark Dresser, Alphonso Johnson, and Rahman Jamaal. Charney received his M.F.A. from the California Institute of the Arts where he studied with Wadada Leo Smith. He is currently studying with Anthony Davis at the University of California, San Diego, where he is pursuing a dual Ph.D. in composition and musicology. Charney also composes and plays piano in the Sibarg Ensemble, a group that creates a unique hybrid of traditional Iranian music and jazz.

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