Since his arrival in New York City in 2012, Josh Mizruchi has gained attention both nationally and internationally for his ability to provide an authentic trumpet voice to virtually any genre of music. With over 15 years of experience as a lead trumpeter, commercial player, and all-around working musician covering just about any style imaginable, Mizruchi brings an uncommon diversity of experience and understanding of sound production to his improvisational work.
While completing degrees at the University of Michigan and New England Conservatory, Josh was fortunate to perform with Terence Blanchard, David Liebman, Geri Allen, Dave Holland, Jimmy Cobb, Michael Philip Mossman, Lin Biviano, Jason Moran, Oliver Lake and Henry Grimes, among others.
Mizruchi has also performed with Roy Hargrove, Dr. Barry Harris, Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Chris Botti, Christian McBride, Steve Wilson, Anat Cohen, Ben Folds, David Foster, P-Funk All Stars, Valerie Simpson, John Mosca, Jimmy Owens, Marvin Stamm, Etienne Charles, Reg E. Gaines, Winard Harper, John McNeil, Louis Hayes, George Cables, and many others. He has also performed on The Today Show on NBC. As a soloist/bandleader, Mizruchi has shared billing with such artists as Al Foster, Jon Faddis, Joe Magnarelli, Avishai Cohen and Dr. Lonnie Smith. Festival and conference performances include the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival (Monterey, CA), the ISIM Conference (Northwestern University, Evanston, IL), COP-26 Climate Conference (Glasgow, Scotland), IAJE Conference (New York City), the Riverview Jazz Festival, Montclair Jazz Festival, CUNY Jazz Festival, Django Reinhardt Festival (Brooklyn NY), Co-Work La Palmera (Pichilemu, Chile), Porch Stomp Festival (Governor's Island, NY), Rhythm in the Kitchen Festival (Hell's Kitchen Jazz Festival).
Mizruchi has recorded three albums. His latest effort, Prospect Park East, featured four singles: "What is This Thing Called Love?", "My Funny Valentine," "Hell in a Handbasket," and "Emily," and received airplay throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
In 2020, Josh was invited to attend the Lincoln Center (Virtual) Summer Jazz Program, where he took improvisation courses with Wynton Marsalis and Walter Blanding. Josh is also very well-versed in the Dr. Donald S. Reinhardt approach for brass instruments, which he has studied with Rich Willey, Dave Sheetz, and Chris LaBarbera. Other teachers include William Lucas, David Kuehn, Lin Biviano, John McNeil, and Steve Emery (Boston Symphony/Boston Pops). Josh's teaching experience includes work at the Speedway Academy (Newark, NJ), Union City Music Project (Union City, NJ), and the High School for Public Service (Brooklyn, NY). Josh has also been working with Duane F. Hubbard, son of Freddie Hubbard, to keep the legacy of Freddie Hubbard strong.