James Elliot Quinn is a pianist, improviser and composer/arranger based in Brixton, South London. James’ sound is most heavily inspired by modern jazz and romanticism, combining Chopin-esque technique into jazz repertoire to feature sensitive harmonies and diverse reimaginings of traditional jazz standards.
James performs regularly in hotels, bars/restaurants, functions and corporate events, having recently worked with clients such as The National Theatre, Neal Street Productions, The Four Seasons Hotel, The National Portrait Gallery and Big Bus Tours Ltd.
James is an active player in the live London scene, having performed at venues such as Ronnie’s Bar (Ronnie Scotts), The Crypt at St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Larry’s Bar (The National Portrait Gallery), The Rudolf Steiner Theatre, The Courtyard Theatre, Hootananny Brixton, Mau Mau Bar, Paper Dress Vintage, The Jago, Gerry’s Club (Soho) and many more including further afield at the Shaftesbury Fringe Festival and Maui Waui Festival in Norwich.
James is available to hire as a solo pianist, a duo with male or female vocals, a trio or quartet with double bass / drums.
