Josh Haden
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Josh Haden (born New York City) is the son of free jazz bassist Charlie Haden, famous for his jazz career with Ornette Coleman.
Based in Los Angeles, he is brother of the Haden Triplets Petra (of The Decemberists), Tanya (recently wed to comedian Jack Black) and Rachel. He is former bassist and singer of the group Spain, whose first album, The Blue Moods of Spain, appeared on Restless Records to wide acclaim. The band toured extensively in the U.S., Europe, and Australia, attracting considerable notice.
Other credits include Handsome Boy Modeling School (on which he performed a duet with Sean Lennon).
His most recent project was the 1994's Light of Day EP, released on Diamond Soul Recordings. A debut solo LP, Devoted, is forthcoming, produced by Dan the Automator and featuring performances by former Spain guitarist Merlo Podlewski, keyboardist John Medeski, and turntablist Kid Koala. He also sang vocals on the track "Persona" on Blue Man Group's album The Complex.
