Composers & Arrangers - Josh Rager

Josh Rager is a pianist, arranger, composer, and teacher based in Montreal. Throughout his 15-year career he has performed extensively in North America, Japan, and Europe. In 2005, he was nominated for the Prix du Festival at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. In 2007, he played at Carnegie Hall with Nikki Yanofsky, and also appeared on her Juno-nominated release “Ella... Of Thee I Swing”. He also received a commission from the European Broadcasting Union in 2009 to compose a jazz suite for two pianos entitled “Menuet and Duo”, which was recorded by CBC at its premiere at Montreal’s Pollack Hall and broadcast internationally. 

Josh is an assistant professor in jazz studies at Concordia University, and his most recent CD, “Dreams and Other Stories” features new original music for his quintet. He has performed and recorded with Ingrid Jensen, Walt Weiskopf, Donny McCaslin, Joe Morello, Pat Labarbera, Kevin Dean, Ranee Lee, and Dawn Tyler Watson. More information about Josh can be found on his website: www.joshrager.com