Guitarist · Producer · Musical Director · Songwriter

From his first professional recording at Abbey Road Studios aged seventeen, to world tours with a stellar cast of artists, James Nisbet has honed his craft over more than twenty years to international acclaim.

Bryan Ferry/ Rod Stewart/ Kylie Minogue/ Belinda Carlisle/ Lily Allen/ Joss Stone/ Gary Barlow/ Squeeze/ Lulu/ Ronan Keating
James Nisbet performing live

Born Into
the Music

Born into the music business — his father published Bob Dylan, his mother worked for the Beatles at Apple — James discovered the guitar in infancy and has never looked back.

Post-academic employment as an engineer at New York's Bearsville Studios led to sessions with Cyndi Lauper, Yes and Bob Clearmountain. Not only have his original compositions been performed by many high-profile rock and pop artists, but his commercial and TV clients include Mars, Kellogg's, OXO and GMTV.

He has also regularly MD'd the house band at Ronnie Scott's, with artists such as Jeff Beck, Bryan Adams and Chrissie Hynde.

25+ Years
24 World Tours
Abbey Rd First Session

On Stage With the Best

From intimate club shows at Ronnie Scott's to sold-out world tours and festival headline stages.

Belinda CarlisleMD · 2004–2013 World Tours
Gary Barlow2013 Live / Promo
Tina Arena2013 Live / Promo
Kylie Minogue2010 Live / Promo
Vanessa AmorosiMD · 2010 Promo / Writing
Lily Allen2009–2010 World Tour
Rod StewartTV / Live
Bryan Ferry2006 Shows
Ronan Keating2006 Shows
Joss StoneLive Show
Sophie Ellis-Bextor2007 Live Promo
Gabrielle2005 & 2008 UK Tours
Marti Pellow2003 & 2005 UK Tours
LuluMD · 2004 UK Tour
SqueezeGlastonbury & Tours 2003
Heather Small2009 Promo Live
Rachel Stevens2006 Shows
Dirty Vegas2007 Shows
Dannii Minogue1998 UK Tour
Mari Wilson2008 UK Tour
St. Etienne2001–2002 World Tour
Jimmy CliffMOBO Awards
Laura Michelle Kelly2006 Shows
Stacie Orrico2006 Shows
ABC2022 Tour
Thunder2022 Tour
Jay SmithMD · 2002 Shows

Recording & Production

James has recorded for many major projects over the years and now has the facility to record guitars, drums and various programming for any session from his home studio.

Recording Credits

  • Marti Pellow — 'Between the Covers', 'Midnight In Memphis'
  • Louise Setara — Production
  • Rachel Stevens — 'Come And Get It' album
  • Laura Michelle Kelly — Tracks
  • Appleton Sisters — Writing & Production
  • Lulu — Album tracks
  • Dot Allison — Album tracks
  • Tanita Tikaram — Album tracks

TV & Radio

  • Marti Pellow — Jonathan Ross
  • Christina Aguilera — Parkinson
  • Craig David — CD:UK · Jools Holland
  • Belinda Carlisle — Top of the Pops

Commercials & TV Soundtrack

OXOMarsNike Sainsbury'sNescafeTalkTalk Abbey NationalDaciaP&O DVLASantanderCitroen First Plus FinanceVintage TV

Music Libraries

Beds & Beats No Sheet Music One More Music Company West One Music Group Warner Chappell Music

Award Nominee

Best Jazz Production Music Track 2019 — 'Menage a Moi' via No Sheet Music

Bands for Hire

Two incredible live bands available for private events, corporate functions and parties.

Equipment

Wide range of electric and acoustic guitars, amplifiers and effects available for any session or live performance.

Les Paul Stratocaster Telecaster Guild Acoustics Marshall Amps Fender Amps Effects & Pedals

Live Performance

James on stage with Kylie Minogue.

Let's Work
Together

Available for session work, live performances, production and musical direction. Drop a line or give me a call.

Based in

United Kingdom