Josh Bermudez is an NYC-based jazz guitarist. Originally from South Florida, Josh has years of experience gigging at some of the most frequented spots for live music in Miami, such as Lagniappe House and the Open Stage, and studying under the tutelage of many veterans on the Miami jazz scene, such as Alvaro Bermudez, Fernando Ulibarri, and Jim Gasior.
From 2014-2015, Josh was a member of the Thelonious Monk Institute Performing Arts All-Star High School Septet. With the group, he played at the 2014 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition Gala with Kellylee Evans, as well as at the 2015 JEN Conference. In 2015, Josh performed with Hubert Laws as a part of the 2015 GRAMMY Big Band.
While pursuing his undergraduate degree at the Frost School of Music, under the instruction of world-renowned guitarist John Hart, Josh had the privilege of playing in some of the school’s most premier ensembles, such as the Funk/Fusion Ensemble under the direction of Steve Rucker, and the Frost Concert Jazz Band under the direction of John Daversa. With the Frost CJB, he traveled to perform in Washington, D.C., and Chicago, IL. Also while Josh was in the band, the CJB performed with Dave Holland, Nick Smart, and John Beasley. Outside of school ensembles, Josh plays gigs regularly as both a leader and a sideman. In July 2019, he had the opportunity to showcase his original music at WDNA’s Jazz Encounters.
In the Fall of 2019, Josh returned to the University of Miami to pursue a Masters of Music in Studio Music and Jazz – Instrumental as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for John Hart. He reprised the guitar chair in the Frost Concert Jazz Band and played in the school’s premier small group, the Frost Septet, under the direction of Chuck Bergeron. With CJB, Josh performed with Gregg Bissonette, Dafnis Prieto, and Brian Lynch in concert. Also, in January 2020, Josh traveled with the Frost CJB to attend the 2020 JEN Conference and to perform the music of Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew with Charles Pillow.
After graduating with his Masters in the Spring of 2021, Josh has directed public school guitar programs, continued to gig around South Florida, and taught as an Adjunct Professor at Miami-Dade College – Kendall Campus and the University of Miami.
In the Fall of 2025, Josh relocated to New York City.
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