Drawing on a wealth of influences from classical, jazz and everything in between. Melody is the key ingredient in all of Josh's compositions.
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DATES
April 7th@Oxford Jazz Festival
May 24th@TipsyBar- London
June 2nd W/ Patrick Johnson @Guitar Fest -South Hill Park Arts Centre- Bracknell
June 9th@ The Comedy Pub- London
June 24th- Private Function
Bio
Since graduating in 2008, London based guitarist/composer Josh Cleaver has performed regularly in a wide range of musical situations. He has performed extensively as part of a hugely popular functions band, as well as performing solo on the UK jazz and festival scene. Josh is also part of a successful guitar duo which has enjoyed acclaim and a live BBC Radio broadcast. Josh is available to book as a soloist for a concert/wedding/private function or for teaching.
Aside from gigging and writing, Josh is also a keen educator of music and the guitar. Since starting out professionally, Josh has taught well over a hundred students of all ages and abilities in a variety of styles. He is a guitar tutor for the John Lewis PLC Music Society as well as for the education service SCAMPS.
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"Josh Cleaver combines lyricism with a shimmering, luminous sound and deep harmonic resources in a solo guitar set that will strike a welcome chord with fans of Pat Metheny's solo work" Mark Gilbert, Editor of the Jazz Journal www.jazzjournal.co.uk
"Josh Cleaver's music is a subtle treasure chest for one so young" Sue Marchant, Presenter BBC Radio
"Josh Cleaver's technical guitaring ability and sensitivity of playing were a joy to listen to... 3B's had a treat the night he played there" Bev Dancing Stick Productions
"Josh performed as part of Oxford Jazz Festival 2012 and filled out the bar of the Oxford Playhouse, playing with such enthusiasm that some didn't want to leave, for the headline act.
An enthusiastic, skilled and warm artist who puts his whole self into his performance". Max Mason- Oxford Jazz Festival
"Josh's playing embodies emotional warmth with technical knowledge,in a perfect marriage of both.His compositions are articulate and a pure joy to listen to.A rare talent not to be missed."Lea Rogers - Musician and Producer.Ramjet Productions
" Intricate and well crafted compositions from this talented guitarist"
Graham Steel
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