Joseph Naszady
A little more about me
Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, the piano wasn’t just an instrument, it was an extension of who I was. From my earliest days, I was drawn to the way music could express emotions that words couldn’t quite capture. That passion led me to classical training, but as I got older, I found myself captivated by jazz, hip-hop, and the limitless possibilities of production.
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I believe music is all about exploration, storytelling, and connection, and I’m always excited to see where the next project takes me.
Biography
Joseph Naszady, known artistically as Naszdaddy, is a pianist, producer, and composer whose sonic world bridges jazz, folk, hip hop, and R&B. From intricate piano voicings to lush, genre blending productions, his music is driven by improvisation, storytelling, and emotional depth, where raw expression meets meticulous craftsmanship.
Born into a musical household, Joseph began playing the piano at the age of two, laying the foundation for a lifelong dedication to his craft. Sixteen years of classical training gave him a deep technical understanding of harmony and form, but his curiosity pushed him beyond classical boundaries. Jazz soon became a central influence, introducing him to artists such as Billy Childs, Chick Corea, and Allan Holdsworth, whose harmonic language and improvisational freedom shaped his development as both a composer and performer.
Alongside jazz, Joseph’s work is deeply informed by modern production and a wide range of musical cultures. Influences from hip hop and R&B, through producers like Noah “40” Shebib, Kanye West, and Nick Mira, shaped his approach to groove, space, and atmosphere, while folk music’s storytelling traditions brought an intimate, human quality to his compositions. These influences converge in a sound that feels both contemporary and timeless, balancing intricate harmony with warmth, texture, and emotional clarity.
Currently based in Boston, Joseph is pursuing a dual degree in Songwriting and Music Production and Engineering, with a minor in Film Scoring, at Berklee College of Music. His time there has expanded his global perspective, deepened his production and recording practice, and placed collaboration at the center of his work. Working with musicians from diverse backgrounds has reinforced his view of jazz as a shared, evolving language shaped by culture, place, and collective expression. In addition to his solo projects, he leads and plays keys in his jazz fusion trio, The Apparatus Trio, where live improvisation and modern production exist side by side.
Whether performing on stage or sculpting sound in the studio, Joseph’s music is rooted in vulnerability, exploration, and connection. His compositions invite listeners into spaces of nostalgia, groove, and shared musical experience.
With several projects currently in development, Naszdaddy continues to push beyond genre boundaries, merging the sophistication of jazz with the energy of hip hop and the organic warmth of folk and R&B. At the core of his work is the belief that music is a collaborative and global process, one that has the power to connect people across cultures while remaining deeply personal and human.