Josh Lattanzi

Josh Lattanzi
Lattanzi in 2013
Lattanzi in 2013
Background information
BornNew Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
GenresRock, folk rock, indie rock, alternative rock, blues
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass guitar, piano, vocals
Years active1998–present
LabelsThe End

Josh Lattanzi is an American musician best known for his collaborations with Norah Jones, Ben Kweller, The Lemonheads, Albert Hammond Jr., and The Candles.

Early life

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Lattanzi graduated from Berklee College of Music in 1994.

Early Collaborations

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Lattanzi recorded and toured with Juliana Hatfield[1] 1998–2002. He recorded background vocals on James Taylor's 2003 release, October Road. He joined Ivy as their touring guitar player during tours from 2002–2004.

2001–2005: Ben Kweller

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After Radish broke up, Lattanzi joined Ben Kweller's band on bass. He collaborated with Kweller on the Sha Sha (2002) and On My Way (2004) albums.

2003–Present: The Lemonheads

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While on tour with Juliana Hatfield, Lattanzi met Evan Dando of The Lemonheads and toured in support of his solo album Baby I'm Bored. Years later, Lattanzi would go on to support the band, playing bass on the 2006 release The Lemonheads. Lattanzi has performed off and on with the band since 2005.[2][3][4][5][6]

2005–2008: Albert Hammond, Jr.

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Lattanzi recorded on Albert Hammond Jr.'s 2006 and 2008 solo records, Yours to Keep and ¿Cómo Te Llama?, and toured extensively with Hammond's band.[7][8][9]

2008–Present: The Candles

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Lattanzi formed The Candles in 2008.[10][11][12] The band has been described as a fusion of 70s rock and 90s alternative music.[13][14][15] Lattanzi's debut album, Between the Sounds, received critical acclaim in Rolling Stone,[16] Spin, and NME magazines, and the band has performed with Norah Jones and Jon Fishman, among others. The band supported Fountains of Wayne and The Lemonheads on tour in 2010 and has since appeared at such notable festivals as South by Southwest.[17][18]

2009: Tinted Windows

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Lattanzi joined Tinted Windows as their touring guitar player in 2009.[19][20][21]

2012–Present: Norah Jones

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Lattanzi started performing with Norah Jones in support of her 2012 release Little Broken Hearts.[22] He plays electric bass, upright bass and guitar in the band. He was a member of her touring band in 2016 and 2017 in support of her album Daybreaks.[23] He also toured in support of her album 2019 release, Begin Again.[24] He appears on her 2020 release Pick Me Up Off The Floor.[25]

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ "In Exile Deo Credits". All Music.com. May 18, 2004. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  2. ^ "Lemonheads Revived For Album, Fall Tour". Billboard. May 18, 2005. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  3. ^ Rodman, Sarah (October 15, 2011). "After Shaky Start, A Smooth Finish for Lemonheads". Boston.com. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  4. ^ "The Lemonheads to Take 'It's a Shame About Ray' Round the UK". NME. July 20, 2011. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  5. ^ Rhodes, Paul (April 23, 2012). "Review: The Lemonheads". The Press. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  6. ^ "Review: The Lemonheads Album Credits". AllMusic. September 26, 2006. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
  7. ^ Nicolson, Barry (October 6, 2006). "Albert Hammond Jr.: Yours to Keep". NME. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  8. ^ Fitzmaurice, Larry (July 2008). "Albert Hammond Jr". SPIN. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  9. ^ Robinson, Martin (July 3, 2008). "Albert Hammond Jr.: Como Te Llama". NME. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  10. ^ VanDervoort, Oliver (March 15, 2010). "Candles Interview: SXSW 2010". Spinner. Archived from the original on July 31, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  11. ^ Mayagoitia, Aaron (April 13, 2010). "Candles Interview: SXSW 2010". 411 Mania. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  12. ^ Chattman, John (March 19, 2010). "Candles Interview: Cheap Pop". Cheap Pop. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  13. ^ Fernandes, Nerieda (May 1, 2010). "Review: The Candles, Between the Sounds". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  14. ^ Leeuwis, Jermy (April 13, 2010). "Candles to Release Between the Sounds". Music Remedy. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  15. ^ Nicolson, Barry (June 10, 2010). "Album Review: The Candles, Between the Sounds". NME. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  16. ^ Hermes, Will (August 2, 2010). "Rolling Stones Album Review: The Candles". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  17. ^ DM (March 19, 2010). "Best Out of the Shadows Set: The Candles at SXSW". SPIN. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  18. ^ Tan, Emily (May 2, 2010). "New Jersey Shows Love for Fountains of Wayne". Hoboken Patch. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
  19. ^ Brog, Doug (March 21, 2009). "Liveliest Supergroup: Tinted Windows". SPIN. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  20. ^ Goodman, William (February 18, 2009). "Pumpkins, Hanson, Cheap Trick Members Form Band". SPIN. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  21. ^ Jenkins, Mark (August 6, 2009). "Tinted Windows: Live Last Night". Washington Post. Archived from the original on September 23, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  22. ^ "Norah Jones Band". NJ. January 1, 2012. Archived from the original on September 3, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  23. ^ "Artist". Baloise Session. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  24. ^ Robb, Peter. "Review: Norah Jones shimmers in intimate performance – ARTSFILE". Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  25. ^ Robb, Peter. "Review: Norah Jones shimmers in intimate performance – ARTSFILE". Retrieved June 27, 2022.
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