Ari Joshua Zucker
| Ari Joshua | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ariel Joshua Zucker |
| Also known as | Ari Joshua |
| Origin | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Genres | Underground rock, jazz, Experimental |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Associated acts |
Big High AriSawkaDoria Hathead Swampdweller The Vons ATMA Drunken Masters |
| Website | www.bighighmusic.com |
| Notable instruments | |
|
Custom Krause Guitars* 1961 Les Paul 1979 Stratocaster Ibanez GB 10 | |
Ari Joshua is an American guitarist, songwriter, founding member of the band Big High.[1][2][3][4]
History
Ari Joshua was born in Cape Town, South Africa but his early days as an artist were spent in Seattle, WA., where he grew up and first discovered his musical calling. His hard work and raw talent were quickly recognized, and Ari was awarded a scholarship to study music on the East Coast after high school. "Moving to New York and studying music for 5 years was one of the richest experiences of my life," says Ari. "It was from my fellow students and mentors at The New School,[5] and Mason Gross School of the Arts that I began to appreciate the true power of musical expression."
Despite being relatively under the radar, Ari Joshua has recorded and performed and rubbed shoulders with a list that reads like a highly diverse who's who of the music scene today:
Played on Stage or Recorded with
Stone Gossard,[6] Michael Shrieve,[7] Joe Doria, Barrett Martin, Peter Buck, Kevin Sawka, Michael Kang, The Benevento Russo Duo, Marcus Strickland, EJ Strickland, Reggie Watts, Robert Glasper, DJ Swamp, Blake Lewis,[8] Sir Mix-A-Lot, Tom Morello, Mike McCready, Skerik, Matt Butler's Everyone Orchestra, David Tiller, Matt Sircely, New Monsoon, Ralph Peterson, David Brogen (ALO), Shawn Smith (Brad, Satchel), Handful of Lovin, and more
Studied with
Richie Beirach, Kenny Barron, Reggie Workman, Ted Dunbar, Jack Wilkins, Vic Juris, Hal Galper, Jimmy Owens, Milo Petersen, George Garzone, Armen Donelian, Richard Boukas, Bobby Sanabria, Bill Kirshner, Jimmy Cobb, Gary Dial, Classical Guitarist Virginia Luque, Ralph Peterson, Noah Baerman, Larry Ridly, Mike Richmond, Ralph Bowen, Bill Fielder, Badal Roy, Robert Bedford, and many, many more.
Other Gear
- Roland Corporation VG-99
- Roland Corporation GR-30
- Roland Corporation Micro Cube
- Taylor Guitars Taylor Acoustic
- Mesa Boogie DC.50
- Mesa Boogie Mark Series Vintage Mark III
- Mesa Boogie Mark Series Vintage Mark IV
- Kelstone Kelstone
Discography
Early Days
- Roosevelt Jazz Band
- Solidification Acidophilus Culture (1995)
- Live at Chez Oskar Ari Joshua Trio (2000)
- Open Road From Here Senior Thesis (2001)
- East vs West The Fort Green Project (2002)
Side Man / Compilation
- ATMA Atma (2004)
- Both Live Stone Gossard Solo (2009)
- Beautiful Lady Sound vs Silence Vol. 2 (2009)
- Clockwork Slow Bunny (2011)[9]
Hathead
- Hathead Hathead (2004)
Swampdweller
- Swampdweller Swampdweller (2004)
- My Favorite Monster Swampdweller (2007)
- Circular Data Remix by DJ SWAMP (2007)
AriSawkaDoria
- Chapter One AriSawkaDoria (2006)
Big High
- Big High EP Big High (2008)
- Big High Big High (2010)
References
- ↑ Big High Album Review – Blog Critics
- ↑ Big High Review – Seattle PI
- ↑ Big High Review Innocent Words by Troy Michael
- ↑ Tango Alpha Tango Portland Show Review
- ↑ New School Alumni Relations
- ↑ Pearl Jam Official Homepage
- ↑ YouTube – Performance with Michael Shrieve
- ↑ Blake Lewis – Monsters and Critics
- ↑ Sound vs Silence