NEW RELEASE!
My group, Candy Jacket Jazz Band, just released a new live album. It has 23 live songs over the course of three performances. The proceeds will be split evenly between all band members to help with the loss of income because of gig cancellations due to COVID-19. Only available on Bandcamp. CLICK the cover above and enjoy the heck out of it!
Josh Collazo is a Los Angeles based drummer who specializes in playing 1930's/40's jazz and swing. In addition to drumming, Josh has been writing and arranging original jazz compositions for his own group - the Candy Jacket Jazz Band.
Outside of his jazz drumming career, Josh has also been a member of Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros since 2007. The group accepted their first Grammy in 2013 for the long-form video documentary- Big Easy Express - winning alongside their friends, Mumford & Sons and Old Crow Medicine Show. Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros' 2009 hit single, "Home", is certified platinum, selling over 1 million copies, and the debut album, "Up From Below", was recently certified gold.
Josh's newest project,The Candy Jacket Jazz Band, released a new album of traditional jazz & swing music on 4/4/17. You can also hear his original compositions in the Eddie Murphy film, Mr. Church, as well as the short film, Three Women, directed by Alex Beh. Josh also provides the drums for Disney Junior's Muppet Babies.
In addition to touring the world extensively over the last 17 years, he has also performed on the Late Show with David Letterman, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Yo Gabba Gabba, The Bachelor, and Austin City Limits. Josh proudly endorses Taye Drums, Paiste Cymbals, and Vic Firth drumsticks.
Pick up Candy Jacket Jazz Band's collectionby clicking any of the albums below...