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Whether performing live, scoring film or producing in Europe, Joseph Troski is in command. This recording artist wears many hats, and he is comfortable in all of them.
Most recently, the South African-born composer's work was featured in the new book from ABC "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" designer Eduardo Xol, 'Extreme Entertaining'.
Troski is a self-taught talent, teaching himself to sing and play from the age of five.
Born in the suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa, Troski moved to the US at age eight and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. A fine artist at an early age, Troski would go on to attend Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (the "Fame" school) with aspirations of becoming an architect. But it became clear that music would be the center stage for this artist. "I would spend hours locked away in my room with my Casio keyboard, playing along with my favorite recordings. If I heard the music, I just knew how to play it. My fingers and ears were friends. I could play along by ear to anything. By the time I was 16, and got my first pro equipment, I was a goner. I knew it was gonna be me and the music for the rest of my life." By age 18, Troski was performing his original music in clubs, scoring live dance at Hunter College, was offered a seat at the Purchase College Conservatory of Music and a recording/publishing deal. And all of this without any music training. .
Joseph has made a name for himself as a singer, composer, performer and producer - most recently creating an original score for Kent State University and Porthouse Theater's production of "Alice" as well as co-writing and producing singles for European recording artist Saskia Font's album, "Deep."
He has received honorable mentions from the John Lennon International Songwriting competition and his original compositions have been featured in various stage and screen productions including: Tisch/NYU Independent Film Festival (NY), Hunter College Dance Series (NY), William Shakespeare's Coriolanus (Dallas TX), Blood Pudding (Dublin, Ireland), The Josephine Footnote (Berkshire, MA).
In summer 2008, Joseph was commissioned by Kent State University (Kent, OH) to create an original score for "Alice / Through the Looking Glass," a production for which he acted not only as composer and sound designer, but also as musical director and performer. Proving the scope of this musician's versatility and potential are still yet to be realized.
Troski currently spends time in Los Angeles, Dallas and New York and is finalizing his next solo album entitled “Truth,” to be released in the Fall 2009.
For more information on Joseph Troski, visit Joseph Troski’s website at www.JosephTroski.com, his myspace page at www.myspace.com/JosephTroski or download his music on iTunes.
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4/25/2008 - Joseph Troski performs at the Key Club on Sunset Boulevard (Los Angeles, CA) Singer/songwriter Joseph Troski performed tonight on the main stage at the Key Club on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. Joseph performed fan favorites as well as new music from his forthcoming album, "Truth." Read complete press release |
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4/10/2008 - Joseph Troski to score stage production of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" (Kent, OH) Singer/songwriter Joseph Troski has been confirmed to score the stage production of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" in Kent, Ohio in July. The stage production will feature original music by Joseph Troski. Joseph will also act as musical director and perform in the play by Director Matthew Earnest. Read complete press release |
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4/2/2008 - Joseph Troski's new song "Downstairs" adapted from composition in New Line's feature "Fracture" (Los Angeles, CA) Singer/songwriter Joseph Troski has been granted a mechanical license to incorporate musical elements composed by Mychael Danna and Jeff Danna which appeared in the original score of New Line Cinema's feature "Fracture." Joseph Troski was inspired to create lyrics and music to his song "Downstairs" while watching "Fracture." "Downstairs" will be available on Joseph Troski's forthcoming album, "Truth." Read complete press release |
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3/12/2008 - Joseph Troski's song "One More Dream" selected to appear on a compilation accompanying a new book by ABC Extreme Makeover Home Edition designer Eduardo Xol (Los Angeles, CA) Singer/songwriter Joseph Troski's song "One More Dream" has been selected to appear on a compilation CD accompanying a new book by ABC Extreme Makeover Home Edition designer Eduardo Xol. The book and CD, due out this Fall 2008, will be a guide to entertaining for special occasions. Read complete press release |
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2/11/2008 - Nearly 600 attend tonight's Post-Grammy Client Showcase at Knitting Factory (Hollywood, CA) More than 575 fans and industry executives attended tonight's Lawson Artist Management's Post-Grammy Client Showcase on the main stage of The Knitting Factory in Hollywood. Lawson's recording artist clients who performed included: Even The Sun, Shane Mack, Joseph Troski, Elle Newlands and Tracy Thomas. Lawson clients Annie Wood emceed the evening and Jordan C. Michael directed and produced. Read complete press release |
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2/4/2008 - Clients to perform Post-Grammy Client Showcase Monday, February 11th at Knitting Factory in Hollywood (Hollywood, CA) Lawson Artist Management's clients will perform its Post-Grammy Client Showcase on Monday, February 11th from 8:00pm to 11:00pm on the main stage of The Knitting Factory in Hollywood. Lawson's recording artist clients scheduled to perform include: Tracy Thomas, Elle Newlands, Shane Mack, Joseph Troski and Even The Sun. Lawson client Annie Wood will host the evening. Read complete press release |
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11/27/2007 - Lawson Artist Management books The Knitting Factory in Hollywood for Post-Grammy Client Showcase Monday, February 11, 2008 (Hollywood, CA) Lawson Artist Management has booked the main stage of The Knitting Factory in Hollywood for its Post-Grammy Client Showcase on Monday, February 11, 2008 from 8:00 to 11:00 PM. Lawson's recording artist clients scheduled to perform include: Tracy Thomas, Elle Newlands, Shane Mack, Joseph Troski and Even The Sun. Read complete press release |
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9/2/2007 - Joseph Troski rocks the Viper Room in Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA) Singer/songwriter Joseph Troski rocked the legendary Viper Room on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles tonight. The magical, emotional evening featured several songs from his forthcoming EP. Three of Joseph Troski's fan favorite songs were released recently on iTunes and are now available for downloading. Read complete press release |
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8/24/2007 - Joseph Troski singles now available on iTunes (Los Angeles, CA) Singer/songwriter Joseph Troski has released three singles on iTunes now available for downloading: "Don't Tease Me," "How Do U, How Do I" and "African Sun (Stay Clean)". A full-length EP will be released in the next few months. Read complete press release |
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12/12/2006 - Joseph Troski signs with Lawson Artist Management (Los Angeles, CA) Singer/songwriter and actor Joseph Troski has signed with Lawson Artist Management for personal management. Born in the suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa, Joseph moved to Brooklyn, NY, when he was eight. Joseph taught himself how to sing and play the piano at age five. Joseph attended Manhattan’s “Fame” high school. Joseph Troski’s original compositions have received honorable mention from the John Lennon International Songwriting Competition. Read complete press release |
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