Dr. Joshua Davis
Teaching
Joshua Davis joined the faculty at Susquehanna University as their new Director of Jazz Studies in 2006. He was a full-time faculty member and the Director of Jazz Studies at Towson University between 2002 and 2006. Before Towson, he was an awarded leader of curriculum development at Berklee College of Music where, as one of the youngest faculty members, he taught for six years. Joshua spent two years as a member of the faculty at the University of Maine at Augusta and has taught numerous performance skills clinics at Berklee, Koyo Conservatory (Kobe, Japan), the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival (AK), and various schools of all grades throughout the United States. Recent MENC-affiliate work includes MD All-State Solo/Chamber adjudication, directing a District Jazz Ensemble (Tunkhannock, PA), and conference presentations about improvisation and other jazz performance skills at MMEA (MD), PMEA (PA), MD All-State Jazz, and VMEA (VT). Joshua currently directs the Susquehanna University Big Band, and teaches Jazz History, Improvisation, Music Theory, Ear Training, Double Bass, and Composition.
Performing
Vardan Ovsepian, Tim Miller, Ben Monder, Peter Erskine, Mark Ferber, Jordan Perlson, Sean Rickman, Marcello Pellitteri, Dan Weiss, Ted Poor, Ari Hoenig, Ole Mathisen, Jerry Bergonzi, Donny McCaslin, Taylor Haskins, Dave Ballou, Greg Hopkins, Randy Brecker, Timucin Sahin, JD Walter, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Artie Shaw Band, and The Ritz, are among the many groups and musicians with whom Joshua has performed.
Recordings
Joshua’s feature recording as an arranger and leader, Squashua, showcases Take Toriyama, Tim Miller, and Vardan Ovsepian interpreting Romantic Era symphonies and the music of Sting. Recent recorded releases include Tim Miller’s Trio II and Vardan Ovsepian’s Aragast, on Fresh Sound Records.
Education
Joshua has a B.A. in Theory/Composition from U.N.H., an M.M. in Orchestral Double Bass from New England Conservatory, and a Composition D.M.A. from the University of Maryland at College Park.
Past Performances
Jon Bremen-guitar
Ariel Alexander-Saxophone
Joshua Davis-Bass
Sean "The Rick" Rickman-Drums
Twins Jazz, Washington, DC
1.24.10 | 8:00pm
JD/JD Electrorchestra with
JD Walter & Joshua Davis
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
2/4/10 | 8 pm
JD Walter
Jeff Antoniuk
Frank Russo
Joshua Davis
An Die Musik, Baltimore, MD
2.6.10 | 8 pm set & 9 pm sets
tix $15, $10 students & seniors
www.indepthjazz.com
April 2009
Vardan Ovsepian, piano; Margret Grebowicz, voice; Joshua Davis, bass; Peter Erskine, drums
April 2nd, 2009 – 8:30pm (2sets)
Pasadena Jazz Institute
260 East Colorado Blvd. Suite 206
Pasadena , CA 91101
www.pasjazz.org
tickets:$20
http://www.itsmyseat.com/PasJazz.html
reservations: 1 626 398 3344
April 3rd, 2009 – 8:30pm (2sets)
Vardan Ovsepian, piano; Margret Grebowicz, voice; Joshua Davis, bass; Peter Erskine, drums
Hollywood Studio Bar and Grill
6122 W Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood , CA 90028
tickets: $20 + dinner or 2 drinks minimum
reservations: 1 323 466 9917
March 2009
with Is
Vardan Ovsepian piano
Tim Miller guitar
Jordan Perlson drums
Joshua Davis bass
Beehive
541 Tremont St
Boston, MA
beehiveboston.com
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
7 pm – 11 pm
February 2009
with Com Voce:
Margret Grebowicz voice
Stan Killian saxophones
Ben Monder guitar
Mark Ferber drums
Joshua Davis bass
55Bar
55 Christopher St
NY, NY
55bar.com
Sunday, February 22, 2009
6 pm – 9 pm
January 2009
Margret Grebowicz voice
Stan Killian saxophones
Ben Monder guitar
Rogerio Boccato drums
Joshua Davis bass
55Bar
55 Christopher St
NY, NY
55bar.com
Sunday, January 25, 2009
6 pm – 9 pm
An Die Musik
Baltimore, MD
andiemusiklive.com
1/9/09 - 8:00 pm
2nd Saturday Cafe
Columbia, MD
www.2ndsaturdaycafe.com
1/10/09 - 8:00 pm
Mark Ferber/Joshua Davis Jazz Jam
5/12/09 10 pm
Royale
506 5th Ave. Brooklyn, NY
Tim Miller Trio with Jordan Perlson 11/3/08 – 8:00 pm
Stretansky Hall, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
timmillermusic.com
Tim Miller Trio with Jordan Perlson 11/2/08 – 7:00 pm
An Die Musik, Baltimore, MD
timmillermusic.com
Tim Miller Quartet with Jordan Perlson and Steve Rudolph 11/1/08 – 8:00 pm
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
timmillermusic.com, steverudolph.com
Tim Miller Quartet with Jordan Perlson and Steve Rudolph 10/31/08 – 8:00 pm
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
timmillermusic.com, steverudolph.com
Phil Haynes/Vardan Ovsepian 10/17/08 - 6:00 pm
Rooke Recital Hall, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
philhaynes.com, vardanovsepian.com
Vardan Ovsepian Trio with Gavin Salmon 10/12/08 - 8:00 pm
Hollywood Studio Bar and Grill, Hollywood, CA
Vardan Ovsepian Trio with Peter Erskine 10/9/08 - 8:30 pm
Pasadena Jazz Institute, Pasadena, CA
JD Walter Quartet with Todd Harrison and Steve Rudolph 9/15/08
An Die Musik, Baltimore, MD
jdwalter.com, steverudolph.com
JD Walter Quartet with Todd Harrison and Steve Rudolph 9/14/08
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
jdwalter.com, steverudolph.com
JD Walter Quartet with Todd Harrison and Steve Rudolph 9/13/08
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
jdwalter.com, steverudolph.com
JD Walter Quartet with Todd Harrison and Steve Rudolph 9/12/08
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
jdwalter.com, steverudolph.com
JD Walter Quartet 9/10/08
The Kitano, NY, NY
jdwalter.com
Tim Miller Quartet with Dan Weiss and Henry Hey 8/31/08
55 Bar, NY, NY
timmillermusic.com, henryhey.com, danweiss.com
JD Walter Quartet 8/10/08
Coleman Chapel, Lebanon, PA
jdwalter.com
Greg Hopkins/Vardan Ovsepian/Valentin Gregor 7/13/08-7/27/08
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival (8-10 performances)
greghopkins.net, fsaf.org
Joshua Davis Quintet (Alaska Jazz Workshop faculty) 7/12/08
University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
Blue Rose Trio/Valentin Gregor/Joshua Davis 7/10/08
Anchorage, AK
bluerosetrio.com, valentin-gregor.de
Tim Miller Trio with Ted Poor 6/24/08
55 Bar, NY, NY
timmillermusic.com, tedpoor.com
Steve Rudolph Trio 6/21/08
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
Steve Rudolph Trio 6/20/08
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
Steve Rudolph Trio 6/18/08
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
Jerry Bergonzi Quartet 6/4/08-6/9/08
Yerevan, Armenia
Tim Warfield Quartet 5/29/08
White Rose Tavern, York, PA
timwarfield.com
Vardan Ovsepian Quartet with Ronen Itzik 5/23/08
Starbird Recital Hall, Portland, ME
vardanovsepian.com
Vardan Ovsepian Quartet with Ronen Itzik 5/22/08
Beehive, Boston, MA
vardanovsepian.com
Baltimore Symphony and The Four Freshmen 4/16/08
Meyerhoff Hall, Baltimore, MD
the4freshmen.com, bsomusic.org
Baltimore Symphony and The Four Freshmen 4/15/08
Meyerhoff Hall, Baltimore, MD
the4freshmen.com, bsomusic.org
Baltimore Symphony and The Four Freshmen 4/14/08
Meyerhoff Hall, Baltimore, MD
the4freshmen.com, bsomusic.org
Baltimore Symphony and The Four Freshmen 4/13/08
Meyerhoff Hall, Baltimore, MD
the4freshmen.com, bsomusic.org
Baltimore Symphony and The Four Freshmen 4/12/08
Strathmore Hall, Bethesda, MD
the4freshmen.com, bsomusic.org
Susquehanna University Orchestra 3/7/08
Carnegie Hall, NY, NY
Tim Miller Trio with Jordan Perlson 2/29/08
An Die Musik, Baltimore, MD
Faculty Recital with Tim Miller and Jordan Perlson 2/28/08
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
Tim Miller Trio with Jordan Perlson 2/27/08
Twins Jazz, Washington, DC
Faculty Recital with Jeff Stabley and Matt Hochmiller 2/17/08
York College, York, PA
NYDNK Jazz Collective 2/4/08
Dizzy’s Club in Lincoln Center, NY, NY
NYNDK is a trans-Atlantic collective of musicians from
New York (NY), Norway (N), and Denmark (DK).
Vardan Ovsepian/David Stambler/Marko Marcinko/Joshua Davis 1/19/08
Hilton Harrisburg, PA
vardanovsepian.com, davidstambler.com, markomarcinko.com
Vardan Ovsepian/David Stambler/Marko Marcinko/Joshua Davis 1/18/08
Penn State, State College, PA
vardanovsepian.com, davidstambler.com, markomarcinko.com
Vardan Ovsepian/David Stambler/Marko Marcinko/Joshua Davis 1/17/08
An Die Musik, Baltimore, MD
vardanovsepian.com, davidstambler.com, markomarcinko.com
JD Walter/Joshua Davis 1/13/08
Hilton Harrisburg, PA
jdwalter.com
JD Walter/Steve Rudolph/Joshua Davis 1/12/08
Hilton Harrisburg, PA
jdwalter.com, steverudolph.com
JD Walter/Marko Marcinko/Steve Rudolph/Joshua Davis 1/11/08
Hilton Harrisburg, PA
jdwalter.com, markomarcinko.com, steverudolph.com
Vardan Ovsepian Quartet with Jordan Perlson 1/5/08
50 Water Street • Newburyport, MA 01950
vardanovsepian.com, jordanperlson.com
Mark Shilansky Quartet with Dave Scott and Jordan Perlson 1/4/08
Scarborough High School, Scarborough, Maine
http://www.mainemmea.org/
jordanperlson.com, davidthornescott.com
Vardan Ovsepian Quartet 1/3/08
181 State St, Portland, ME 04101
http://www.onelongfellowsquare.com/
Randy Brecker/Sean Rickman/Timucin Sahin/Joshua Davis 12/27/07
Aksanat, Istanbul, Turkey
randybrecker.com, timucinsahin.com
Randy Brecker/Sean Rickman/Timucin Sahin/Joshua Davis 12/26/07
Cagdas Sanatlar, Ankara, Turkey
Randy Brecker/Sean Rickman/Timucin Sahin/Joshua Davis 12/25/07
Izmir Sanat Izmir, Turkey
Randy Brecker/Sean Rickman/Timucin Sahin/Joshua Davis 12/23/07
Bimhuis Amsterdam, Netherlands
Randy Brecker/Sean Rickman/Timucin Sahin/Joshua Davis 12/22/07
Lantaren-Venster Rotterdam, Netherlands
Randy Brecker/Sean Rickman/Timucin Sahin/Joshua Davis 12/21/07
Tivoli De Helling, Utrecht, Netherlands
Dave Ballou/Phil Haynes/Joshua Davis 12/7/07
405 Jazz on Walnut, Harrisburg, PA
daveballou.com, philhaynes.com
Andy Middleton/Owen Howard/Joshua Davis 12/2/07
Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA
andymiddleton.com
Andy Middleton/Owen Howard/Steve Rudolph/Joshua Davis 12/1/07
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
andymiddleton.com, steverudolph.com
Andy Middleton/Owen Howard/Steve Rudolph/Joshua Davis 11/30/07
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
andymiddleton.com, steverudolph.com
SU Symphonic Band 11/18/07
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
susqu.edu/music
Steve Rudolph Trio 11/17/07
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
steverudolph.com
Donny McCaslin/Ted Poor/Joshua Davis 11/10/07
405 Jazz on Walnut, Harrisburg, PA
donnymccaslin.com, tedpoor.com
Donny McCaslin/Ted Poor/Joshua Davis with SUJE 11/9/07
Trax Swing Dance, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
donnymccaslin.com, tedpoor.com
Donny McCaslin/Ted Poor/Joshua Davis 11/8/07
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
donnymccaslin.com, tedpoor.com
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra w Michael Feinstein 11/4/07
Meyerhoff Hall, Baltimore, MD
michaelfeinstein.com, bsomusic.org
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra w Michael Feinstein 11/3/07
Meyerhoff Hall, Baltimore, MD
michaelfeinstein.com, bsomusic.org
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra w Michael Feinstein 11/2/07
Meyerhoff Hall, Baltimore, MD
michaelfeinstein.com, bsomusic.org
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra w Michael Feinstein 11/1/07
Strathmore Hall, Bethesda, MD
michaelfeinstein.com, bsomusic.org
Vardan Ovsepian/Mark Ferber/Joshua Davis 10/27/07
405 Jazz on Walnut, Harrisburg, PA
vardanovsepian.com
Vardan Ovsepian/Mark Ferber/Joshua Davis 10/26/07
An Die Musik, Baltimore, MD
Vardan Ovsepian/Phil Haynes/Joshua Davis 10/25/07
Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
philhaynes.com, vardanovsepian.com
SU Jazz Ensemble 10/24/07
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
Jimmy Wood Trio 10/18/07
Sheraton, Harrisburg, PA
Squashua 10/14/07
Press Room, Portsmouth, NH
squashua.org
Squashua 10/12/07
Saco River Grange, Bar Mills, ME
squashua.org
Steve Rudolph Trio 10/6/07
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
steverudolph.com
Steve Rudolph Trio 9/30/07
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
Steve Rudolph Trio 9/22/07
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
Steve Rudolph Trio 9/8/07
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
SU Faculty Recital: Soldier’s Tale 9/14/07
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
susqu.edu/music
Joshua Davis Trio w Nate Radley and Jeff Stabley 9/1/07
405 Jazz on Walnut, Harrisburg, PA
Katie Rudolph Trio 8/23/07
Harrisburg, PA
Katie Rudolph Trio 8/24/07
Harrisburg, PA
Steve Rudolph Trio 8/18/07
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
steverudolph.com
Steve Rudolph Trio 8/17/07
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
Steve Rudolph Trio 8/12/07
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
Steve Rudolph Trio 8/11/07
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
Steve Rudolph Trio 8/5/07
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
Greg Hopkins/Vardan Ovsepian/Valentin Gregor 7/15/07-7/29/07
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
greghopkins.net, fsaf.org
Joshua Davis Trio w Valentin Gregor 7/13/07
Anchorage, AK
valentin-gregor.de
Blue Rose Trio/Valentin Gregor/Joshua Davis 7/12/07
Anchorage, AK
bluerosetrio.com, valentin-gregor.de
Tim Warfield/Jeff Stabley/Joshua Davis 7/5/07
White Rose, York, PA
timwarfield.com
Blake Cramer/Robert Parish/Joshua Davis 6/30/07
Sidney, East Berlin, PA
Jerry Bergonzi/Vardan Ovsepian/Karen Kocharyan/Joshua Davis 6/23/07
Armenian Library, Watertown, MA
jerrybergonzi.com
Steve Rudolph Trio 6/21/07
Hilton, Harrisburg, PA
steverudolph.com
Tim Miller Trio w/ Dan Weiss 6/15/07
Louis 649, NY, NY
timmillermusic.com, danweiss.net
Namous with Anahit Simonian 6/2/07
Opera de Marseille, Marseille, France
http://anahitsimonian.com/
Bucknell Rooke Chapel Choir 4/29/07
Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Take Toriyama Trio 3/23/07
405 Jazz on Walnut, Harrisburg, PA
http://taketoriyama.com/
Take Toriyama Trio 3/22/07
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
Take Toriyama Trio 3/21/07
Scott’s Grille, Harrisburg, PA
Tim Miller Trio w/ Ziv Ravitz 3/9/07
Rutman’s, Boston, MA
timmillermusic.com
Vardan Ovsepian, Biliana Voutchkova 3/8/07
Agnieska Dziubak, Nat Mugavero
Rutman’s, Boston, MA
Tim Miller Trio w/ Marcello Pelliteri 3/3/07
49 West, Annapolis, MD
timmillermusic.com
Tim Miller Trio w/ Marcello Pelliteri 3/2/07
Peppermint, Sunbury, PA
timmillermusic.com
Tim Miller Trio w/ Marcello Pelliteri 3/1/07
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
timmillermusic.com
Tim Miller Trio w/ Marcello Pelliteri 2/28/07
Roosevelt Room, York, PA
timmillermusic.com
Susquehanna University String Day 2/17/07
Rob Levit Trio 2/9/07
Annapolis, MD
Ron Thomas Quartet 2/6/07
Towson University, Towson, MD
www.ronthomasmusic.com
Joshua Davis Quartet 1/19/07
Bartlett Auditorium, Anchorage, AK
Improvisation Workshops 1/16/07 – 1/21/07
Anchorage Public School String Program
(9 orchestras in 6 high schools)
Tom Lagana Trio 12/15/06
49 West, Annapolis, MD
Tom Lagana Trio 10/15/06
Ram’s Head, Savage, MD
Tom Lagana Trio 9/24/06
UMBC, Baltimore, MD
Tom Lagana Trio 9/22/06
49 West, Annapolis, MD
Squashua 9/10/06
49 West, Annapolis, MD
Squashua 9/8/06
An Die Musik, Baltimore, MD
SU Faculty Recital: Joshua Davis with Squashua 9/7/06
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
Thank you to those of you prompting a schedule page. Very flattering. And thank you for your patience with this erratic layout and formatting. This draft was hastily prepared between travels. Perhaps a web design expert will be found...