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Joshua Lee

Jazz Host

A relative newcomer to the world of professional radio, Joshua Lee joined WRTI in early 2021. In November of that year, he debuted on the Sunday edition of Jazz Through The Night under the tutelage of Bob Perkins, Bobbi Booker, Maureen Malloy and Josh Jackson.

In addition to radio, Joshua enjoys a career as a touring baritone saxophonist, belonging to the rosters of both the Count Basie Orchestra and Abdullah Ibrahim. He also is a regular with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Terell Stafford’s Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia and the Sun Ra Arkestra. In addition, he directs his own band that focuses on the music of the swing era, Josh Lee and the Extended Family.

Born in Philadelphia, Joshua was awarded Temple University’s 30 under 30 in 2020 for work with his non profit organization, Jazz Lives Philadelphia. He is faculty at Temple University’s Boyer College of music.

Hear Joshua as host of Jazz Through the NightSaturdays from 2 - 6 a.m. and Sundays from Midnight to 6 a.m.