Jammin'
with Joshua - Episode
5: Art & Marketing February
22, 2005 - Wandering the halls of Calgary's Telus Convention Centre at the Canadian
Arts Presenting Association National Conference, Joshua felt out of sorts. His
agent's upcoming showcase represented a good opportunity, but as always, he was
bothered by the highly competitive "marketplace" atmosphere. Joshua
hated being on display; everything inside cringed when he had to sell himself
rather than serve the muse. More
Jammin'
with Joshua - Episode
4: Soundscapes February
22, 2005 - The recording session was going well, better than anticipated. Sitting
in the control booth watching Ron, Joshua couldn't believe the progress since
the Hummingbird Centre event, only two months ago. The very next day, Joshua had
phoned his record label and told the somewhat surprised A & R director that
he had found "the next big thing" and to wait for the "demo of
the century". MoreJammin'
with Joshua - Episode 3: Rhinestones
and Soul December
13, 2004 - "What a strange day" reflected Joshua, winding his way home
to Burlington on the traffic-laden QEW. A while back, he had been asked to participate
in a charity telethon. On principle, Joshua always agreed to such requests if
he was available, as a way of giving back to the community; the cause did not
matter: they were all worthwhile. Read
part three. Jammin'
with Joshua - Episode 2 - All
or Nothing November
4, 2004 - Back home in Burlington, Joshua experienced a curious blend of relief,
exhaustion and emptiness. The adrenalin of the tour evaporated, life seemed hollow.
Show business required nerves of steel, adaptability and quick thinking: the media
could swarm, fans invade, and the best logistics could fail. Life on the road
was a mixture of military precision, adventure and acute loneliness. Now that
he had reached the finish line, he felt flat.Read more. Jammin'
with Joshua - Episode 1 - The Escape
October 4,
2004 - Joshua sat down in the first class compartment with a sigh of relief: 3
hours alone, away from the pressures of the tour. Let the roadies carry the equipment
and the stress; he would relax, enjoy the scenery and hear himself think for a
change…Catching his reflection in the window, Joshua saw a tired, un-glamorous
image: anything but the star. "Who cares?" he shrugged: a good book,
a drink, solitude; Nirvana for a few hours… Read
more.New
Feature On Smooth Jazz Now - The World of Joshua Gray
September 22, 2004 - Follow the adventures of Joshua Gray as he rides the roller
coaster of his musical career. Each month, discover a new chapter in Joshua's
exciting life as he tours, writes, records, performs etc. You now have an "all
access pass" to the life of a major Smooth Jazz recording artist. Welcome
to his world! -
by Francoise
Morissette
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February
22, 2005 - Wandering the halls of Calgary's Telus Convention Centre at the Canadian
Arts Presenting Association National Conference, Joshua felt out of sorts. His
agent's upcoming showcase represented a good opportunity, but as always, he was
bothered by the highly competitive "marketplace" atmosphere. Joshua
hated being on display; everything inside cringed when he had to sell himself
rather than serve the muse. 
