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Josh Plotner is a New York-based composer, arranger, and saxophonist/woodwind player originally from Chicago. While he began his musical career focusing on jazz, he has since branched out into musical theatre, classical, rock, Latin (especially South American), and pop music, as well as many other genres. He has played on Season 3 of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, a previously unrecorded Stephen Sondheim song from "Assassins" (The Flag Song), played with Meghan Trainor while she was at No. 1 on the charts, and had many other collaborations with incredible artists, including: Esperanza Spalding, Valerie Simpson, Terri Lyne Carrington, Susana Baca, Tia Fuller, Ted Nash, Maurice Hines, Elliot Mason, dozens of Broadway singers, and many others.

At the beginning of his career, Josh focused mostly on jazz and classical music. Soon he picked up flute and clarinet, trying to treat each instrument as his primary focus. By his senior year in high school, he was playing in two orchestras, a nationally competitive classical saxophone quartet, three big bands, two jazz small groups, a symphonic band, a woodwind sextet, and many musical pit orchestras in addition to his lessons. This foundation allowed Josh to become extremely versatile at a high level.

After high school, feeling the need to specialize, Josh decided to focus solely on jazz, but that didn't last for long. In college, Josh discovered not only did he have a passion for the many kinds of music that he played; he also had a passion for learning languages (including French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean). Once he arrived at Berklee College of Music, he found himself at the most international school in America, and was highly influenced by the friends he made there. In only three years he graduated from Berklee Magna Cum Laude with a double major in Performance and Jazz Composition.

Josh lives in New York and is subbing on Broadway as well as playing in many bands. Recently he has begun playing many world instruments, and his collection is constantly growing. He has created a home studio and has used it to record for many film scores, commercials, and a wide range of albums. Josh continues to write and arrange music, and often works as an arranger for cruise ship singers on Royal Caribbean Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. He has also begun a YouTube Channel of original multitrack arrangements featuring many of the instruments that he plays.

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Review: THE 13TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Brings Family Cheer To 54 BELOW

A truly rip roaring performance that was part theater, part concert and completely fantastic!

Photos: Go Inside the 13TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA at 54 Below

Joe Iconis and his merry band of musical theater punks reignited their legendary holiday tradition and brought their insane celebration of all things red and green back to 54 Below after three bah humbug years of pandemic pause and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!

THE JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA to Return to 54 Below for its 13th Annual Engagement

The Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza returns for its 13th annual engagement. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Music Video Review: Lauren Marcus A Mistress Of Disguise In SKINNY AND BLONDE Video

Lauren Marcus's storytelling objective is that of an honest-to-goodness music video like the ones we all grew up loving and watching on MTV and VH1, the kind with style and intent.

Jenn Colella, Stella Katherine Cole, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Check out the lineup here!

54 Below Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with JChris, Mauricio Martínez, Jai Rodriguez, and More!

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards® Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, is thrilled to honor the Latine and Hispanic performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn more about the lineup here!

Silkroad Announces Participants & Performances For 2023 Global Musician Workshop

For the third consecutive year, Silkroad and New England Conservatory (NEC) are partnering to present the Global Musician Workshop (GMW) from August 6-12.

Tony Winner Bryan Carter Presents JAZZ AT PRIDE At Dizzy's Club, June 19-20

Bryan Carter presents Jazz at Pride at Dizzy's Club, June 19-20. Bryan, a recent Tony Award winner for the orchestrations of Some Like It Hot on Broadway will host a celebration along with Broadway powerhouse Tituss Burgess and Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee, as they share their music, their stories, and the creative and essential impact of intentional community building.

Review: JOE ICONIS & FAMILY at 54/Below An Evening For Everyone

Joe Iconis and his home-made, hand-picked family are the family everyone wants to witness in action.

See Joe Iconis Featuring George Salazar & More Next Week at 54 Below

Next week will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

See HANDS ON A HARDBODY Reunion Concert, Jenn Colella, Shaun Cassidy & More at 54 Below in June

This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Review: GOLEM OWNED A TROPICAL SMOOTHIE Gives 54 Below Audience A Wacky, Entertaining Night Out

Some inventive puppetry brought the sparse production of GOLEM OWNED A TROPICAL SMOOTHIE a little added fun.

Goldie Dver Will Play SWEET BEGINNING For One Night at Laurie Beechman Theatre

Award-winner Goldie Dver has been busy lately, and it all comes to a head on November 6th at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Musical Theater Writers to be Celebrated In Berklee's CURTAIN UP! Concert

​​​​​​​Curtain Up!, an annual Berklee College of Music event showcasing new musical theater songs written, orchestrated, and performed by students, will take place at the Berklee Performance Center on Tuesday, April 26 at 8:00 p.m.

Photos: Isabelle McCalla, Shereen Pimentel and More Sing The Music Of Ben Caplan at Feinstein's/54 Below

On Friday, November 12th Feinstein's/54 Below hosted the return of composer Ben Caplan with Heart Of The Moment.

Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young Will Lead Virtual FIRST DATE in July

Art Lab and ShowTown Productions just announced that Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young – former “American Idol” contestants who are married in real life – will co-star in a new virtual production of the 2013 Broadway musical comedy, First Date. The production, directed by Meg Fofonoff, will stream for five performances from July 23-25 on the ticketing platform, Stellar. 

Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists Win The First Ever Count Basie Great American Swing Contest

Primary Wave Music Publishing and the Count Basie Estate have announced Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists as the winners of the first ever Count Basie Great American Swing Contest. Chosen out of over thirty entries, Jonokuchi and his band won over the judges with their rendition of the Count Basie classic 'One O'Clock Jump.'

Maria Wirries to Release Debut Album JUST KEEP SINGING

Broadway Actress Maria Wirries has kept pretty busy since Covid-19 halted the First National Tour of Dear Evan Hansen. On Monday, October 26th she will be releasing her debut album titled Just Keep Singing on all streaming services!

WATCH: Joe Iconis and Family on #54BelowAtHome at 6:30pm!

Feinstein's/54 Below continues their #54BelowAtHome series tonight with Joe Iconis and Family!

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