His work covers all genres of music, especially contemporary music, jazz and classical. James Pearson is one of the country’s most respected musicians. Whilst at college he studied with Robert Saxton, Francis Shaw, Peter Bithell and James Gibb.James has broadcast on all the major radio and television networks. James Pearson is one of the country’s most respected musicians. JAMES PEARSON James Pearson is a pianist, composer and creative tour de force. Earlier this year, the James Pearson Trio was invited to play a four night run at New York’s Birland Jazz Club.

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 will be back in the studio this year to add to add to his already impressive tally of over 50 album credits.

He graduated from the Guildhall School, having completed his degree and the Advanced Solo Studies Course. His work as a Jazz musician has taken him all over the world. He graduated from the Guildhall School, having completed his degree and the Advanced Solo Studies Course. There last album ‘Swing the Club’ recorded live at the venue received excellent reviews across the board.

His performance of Rachmaninoff’s 2nd piano Concerto was broadcast on Classic FM and Gershwin’s Piano Concerto and Rhapsody in Blue on BBC Radio 2. James Pearson – Piano.


He was the pianist in the Steve Martland Band. This year his trio 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. Pearson is … Wednesday 13 July 2016. There last album ‘Swing the Club’ recorded live at the venue received excellent reviews across the board. He has played concertos with the Philharmonia and the BBC Concert Orchestra amongst many others.

Classic FM 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 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. He was the pianist in the Steve Martland Band. More news on this very soon.James Pearson is one of the countries most respected musicians. The recording was ranked at No.6 in the Sunday Times albums of 2009 and they were delighted to sell out four nights at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club in New York.James is equally at home as a concert pianist.

His work covers all genres of music, especially contemporary music, jazz and classical. He graduated from the Guildhall School, having …

James, Artistic Director at Ronnie Scott’s, is an internationally known pianist par excellence.

James Pearson is a pianist, composer and creative tour de force. James is equally at home as a concert pianist. His work covers all genres of music, especially contempory music, jazz and classical.


He is the Artistic Director at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club where his trio are the house band. James Pearson returns for a whistle stop tour through 100 years of jazz piano featuring the music of Oscar Peterson, Erroll Garner, George Shearing, Chick Corea and many more.

His fine piano playing and arrangements can be heard on over 50 albums.Amongst the many artists James has worked with are Dame Cleo Laine, Maria Ewing, Marian Montgomery, Petula Clark, Kevin Spacey, John Wilson, Elvin Jones, Wynton Marsalis, Joss Stone, Dave Stewart, Buddy Greco, Johnny Griffin, Joseph Horowitz, Richard Rodney Bennett, Ray Davies, Jeff Beck and Paul McCartney.He is the Artistic Director of Ronnie Scott’s, London.The current festival has ended but we are working hard on a great series of concerts and events for the next Music@Maling festival.Tickets available from Was Down Swan Street, 72 High Street, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6LU