The Josh Lee Group

You can expected the highest musician ship and professionalism from some of the brightest young talent on the Philadelphia Jazz Scene. We joyfully play the Music of the Swing Era.

Josh Lee and the Extended Family is a Philadelphia based ensemble that authentically celebrates the music and the dance of the swing era. Composed of the brightest young musicians in the city, the Extended Family strives to further the 100 year tradition of big band music while honoring its pioneers—Moten, Basie, Lunceford, Fletcher Henderson to name a few. The band has made appearances in New York City, Maryland around the Lehigh Valley area and calls South Philly it's homebase with regular performances at the Notsolatin Concert Series. Josh is a grammy nominated saxophonist, composer, and arranger, as well as a member of the Count Basie Orchestra and faculty at Temple University.

Members: Chelsea Reed (vocals) Sam Harris (bass) Silas Irvine (piano) Patrick Hwang (drums) Jacob Kelberman (guitar)
Fareed Simpson Hankins, John Meko, Marcell Bellinger, Banks Sapnar (trumpets)
Sean McCusker, St Clair Simmons, Jasyn Brazoban (trombones)
Adam Abrams, Mogi Taylor, Dylan Band, Josh Lee (saxophones)