Josh Werner (born September 17, 1974) is an American bassist, producer, composer and songwriter.
He works in a variety of styles, most notably reggae, experimental rock, hip hop and jazz.
In 1996, he moved to New York city to attend the New School of Jazz and contemporary music program.
Werner has worked with, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Cibo Matto, Robert Glasper, Holly Miranda, Wu Tang Clan, Marc Ribot, Vacationer, Ghostface Killah, Dave Eggar, Vybz Kartel, Jay Rodriguez, The Alchemist, Popcaan, Tunde Adebimpe, CocoRosie, The RZA, Sinkane, Sly and Robbie, Matisyahu, Tim K, and is a frequent collaborator of noted American bassist / producer Bill Laswell.
[2][3] He is a member of Higgins Waterproof Black Magic Band (which includes TV on the Radio singer Tunde Adebimpe, Alex Holden and Ryan Sawyer)[4] Dark romantic pop group Living Days and Sci fi dub noir project Helio parallax.