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Josh Warren
Rooted in the jazz tradition but drawing influences from all over the map, Josh Warren is an award-winning Canadian bassist, composer, and arranger originally hailing from Victoria, BC. Since moving to Toronto to study with Canada’s finest, he’s shared the stage and recorded with a plethora of Grammy-nominated and JUNO award-winning musicians (including Ingrid Jensen, Jeremy Ledbetter, Rich Brown, Allison Au, and Joaquin Nunez) and performed all across the country, playing at iconic venues and major festivals from coast to coast.
His debut album “The Path” (engineered and mixed by JUNO award-winner Patric McGroarty) will be out everywhere on August 22nd, 2026, and features an award-winning cast of young lions on the Canadian jazz scene, and blends the jazz tradition with shades of Pat Metheny, Stevie Wonder and Snarky Puppy. Eclectic, groove-oriented and interactive, this record is a musical coming-of-age, with the core idea of “The Path” representing the journey of growing into who you’re meant to be.
Awards
Jazz Sudbury Emerging Artist Award - 2025
John Mclaughlin Award for Bass Performance - 2025
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"Great compositions in a contemporary jazz genre... rich harmonically while also being melodic.” - Will Jarvis (3x Global Music Award-winning bassist & composer)
“A nice balance of melodicism, groove and interaction.” - Justin Gray (GRAMMY award-winning bassist, composer & producer)
