Josh Lawrence hails from Philadelphia, where he is on the faculty at the University of the Arts, Drexel University, and the Kimmel Center's Creative Music Program. He has three solo albums under his name and two with his large ensemble the Fresh Cut Orchestra. He performs regularly with pianist Orrin Evans’ Captain Black Big Band, bassist Anthony Tidd’s PACT, saxophonist Caleb Curtis, the George Gee Swing Orchestra, saxophonist Bobby Zankel & the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound, guitarist Matt Davis’ Aerial Photograph, drummer Francois Zayas, and singers Laurin Talese & Venissa Santi. He has also recorded as a sideman with Erykah Badu (New Amerykah Part 1) & Boyz II Men (Throwback).