JAMES PEARSON
One Of The Countries Most Respected Musicians
James Pearson is one of the countries most respected musicians. His work covers all genres of music, especially contemporary music, jazz and classical.
He graduated from the Guildhall School, having completed his degree and the Advanced Solo Studies Course.
Whilst at college he studied with Robert Saxton, Francis Shaw, Peter Bithell, and James Gibb. He regularly performed with the symphony orchestra, including a concert at the Barbican with Takemitzu.
James has broadcast on all the major radio and television networks. Classic F.M broadcast his concert of Rachmaninoff’s 2nd piano concerto, and BBC Radio 2 broadcast his performance of the Gershwin Piano Concerto and Rhapsody in Blue.
He was the pianist in the Steve Martland band and his work as a jazz musician has taken him all over the world. This year his trio The James Pearson Trio played a four-night run in Birdland Jazz Club in New-York. His fine piano playing and arrangements can be heard on over 50 albums
Amongst the many people James has worked with are, Dame Cleo Laine, Maria Ewing, Marian Montgomery, Petula Clark, The John Wilson Orchestra, Elvin Jones, Wynton Marsalis, Joss Stone, Dave Stewart, Buddy Greco, Johnny Griffin, Joseph Horowitz, Richard Rodney Bennett, Ray Davies, Polly Gibbons, Nigel Kennedy, Robbie Williams, Rufus Wainwright, Gregory Porter, Imelda May, Jeff Beck and Paul McCartney.
IAN SHAW, POLLY GIBBONS & JAMES PEARSON
24 Aug 2025 14:00 - 17:00
Powerhouse Trio Of Contemporary British Jazz At St Mary's Church