The Ferrell Directive

If an audience came to see me, they would experience an engaging, high-energy performance that blends the sophistication of jazz with the accessibility of familiar grooves. Whether I’m leading a trio or a larger ensemble, every set is curated to fit the atmosphere, whether that is intimate and conversational in a lounge, lively and celebratory at a festival, or polished and professional for a formal event.

If a client hired me, they would get a reliable, organized, and flexible professional who knows how to create the right musical environment. I provide a full service: quality musicianship, punctuality, clear communication, and the ability to read the room so the performance enhances the event. My group can scale from a duo to a six-piece band, offering everything from timeless jazz standards to modern R&B/hip-hop inspired sets.

Joshua Ferrell’s Bio
Joshua Ferrell is jazz drummer, educator and composer local to Dallas-Fort Worth. Recently, he finished touring and recording the music of Dallas locals, Aakash Sridhar, and Hannah Goodwin featuring modern jazz & singer songwriters original compositions. Recently, Joshua has collaborated in conjunction with the Arizona Philharmonic with the percussion trio, Manos Percussion. He also collaborates with the University of North Texas as a Virtual Teaching Artist, offering masterclasses and private lessons to students at underfunded campuses. Joshua has been chosen to perform with The Ferrell Initiative at the annual Denton Arts and Jazz Festival. Additionally he will return for his third consecutive year as a featured artist at the Texas State Fair.
A recent graduate of the University of North Texas (UNT) Master’s program, Joshua served as director of the Five and Seven O’Clock Lab Bands and performed with the Two O’Clock Lab Band. He completed his Bachelor’s degree at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) in 2022, where he was the Teaching Assistant for the Jazz Lab Band under Brian Fincher. Joshua has toured across the U.S. with the DownBeat award-winning Jazz Singers, the Grammy-nominated One O’Clock Lab Band, and UNT’s premier trombone ensemble, the U-Tubes.He can also be heard on albums from both Universities, titled “Upside Downside”, “Born Two Swing”, and “Too Darn Hot”.
Joshua has received over $36,500 in scholarships, including the prestigious Fisher Tull Scholarship, and will be featured at the Jazz Education Network Conference in January 2026. Currently, he remains an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association, Percussive Arts Society and serves as an artist for the renowned Saylers Percussion company. Based in Denton, TX, Joshua continues to perform, compose, teach, and inspire as a local artist.

Depending on the location and size of the room, my musicians may need access to a power source for their amplification devices.

Throughout the duration of the performance, we would typically require a ten-minute break after playing a fifty-minute set of music.