“James Manders is a formidable guitarist, and I have had the pleasure of working with him on many occasions. He is also one of the most reliable and professional musicians I know.”

Troy Miller - Music Producer & Session Drummer (Laura Mvula, Amy Winehouse, Rag‘n’Bone Man, Diana Ross)

PERFORMANCE BOOKING

SESSION WORK

VOCALIST | ACOUSTIC GUITARIST | ELECTRIC GUITARIST

Available for live and recorded performance work as a seasoned session vocalist and electric or acoustic guitarist.

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Performances

ACOUSTIC SOLOIST | DUO | JAZZ TRIO | ROCK + POP TRIO

Now available in Cornwall and the Southwest for venue gigs and events to perform a blend of Jazz, Latin and Pop Soul music live as a solo acoustic artist, or as part of a duo or trio.

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“Not only is he a beautiful soul, but he has always been a consistent, reliable artist, and that can be hard to find in this industry.”

- Laura Vasiliou – Vocalist (Craig David, Echo & the Bunnymen)

BOOKING Enquiries

Please get in touch to discuss your project or venue’s requirements.

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Testimonials

He is very supportive in the studio and his positive personality creates a great atmosphere and makes other musicians feel at ease. It is joy to work with James.

Raoul Brand – Sound Designer and Music Producer
A compelling performer, exceptional guitarist and mature songwriter combines strong distinct melodies wrapped up in warmth and emotion.

Stuart Robb - (Managing Director) Jam Central Records
On the occasions that James has played with us, often at short notice, he has always been highly professional and well rehearsed with solid knowledge of the material. We know with James we’re getting a top player who is both reliable and a nice guy to boot.

Darren Michael – Vocalist & Bass Player
I have worked alongside James for years.. he is an exceptionally musical, and creative guitarist, and always a pleasure to work with.

Jack Vasiliou - Session Vocalist (Emeli Sandé, Ed Sheeran, The Killers)
James Manders is a formidable guitarist and I have had the pleasure of working with him on many occasions. He is also one of the most reliable and professional musicians I know.

Troy Miller - Music Producer & Session Drummer (Laura Mvula, Amy Winehouse, Rebecca Ferguson)
James is the musical guru who provides definition to the songs that I’ve written.

Chris Bradford – Songwriter & author
He is reliable, easy going, lovely to work with and most importantly, a great guitarist.

Emily Tomlins - The Spotlight Band
His number is in my book and will be called upon without hesitation, a valued musician.

Lee C Buckingham - Who’s Got The Dog
exceptionally professional, very easy to work with, smartly dressed and an amazingly versatile player.

Neil Williams - Music Director
I am very grateful to know such a highly reliable, versatile player who has added a lush colourful depth to many of my productions.

Charlie Wood - Composer & Music Producer
James’s Technical ability and very calm attitude displays confidence and professionalism to perform on demand and sets a consistently high standard.

Larry Field - Musical Director
An extremely talented guitarist with great stage presence, I highly recommend him.

Paul Ashton - Band Leader
James is great to work with and always comes up with the goods in a professional manner. He particularly excels on the acoustic and plays an integral part in our live band line up. He’s also a bloody nice guy and a lot of fun too.

Jinadu - The Beauty Room
He set the tone for the rest of the show with warm lyrics to uplift the soul!

Dee Nyoni - Gospel in the Sun
he has a melodic approach to phrasing that reminds me more of a Miles Davis or Stan Getz. His lines are always thoughtful, musical and interesting.

Haydn Callow – Session Drummer
I’ve used James as a session guitarist for several years on different projects because he is able to play all styles, work quickly and be creative under pressure.

Carole King – Music Director
Playing with James is great! He is very versatile and plays with nice feel.

Nathan Allen – Session Drummer (Amy Winehouse)
James is the ideal session guitarist, technically secure, quick on the up take, reliable and has outstanding musicality and great tone.

Tim Oliver – Music Producer & Session Musician (Boy George, Lady Gaga, Pixie Lott )
James is an excellent engineer as well as a talented musician. I’ve heard his own recordings and he’s inspirational.

Danny Paradise – world renowned yoga teacher & artist
Working with James guaranties professionalism, enthusiasm, passion and very high quality, whether its playing live, recording, composing and producing or teaching. James is an absolute joy to work with and is always my first thought when I need a guitarist.

Oli Baxendale – Professional Drummer
He is a highly skilled, and extremely talented guitarist. He is always organised, prepared and professional.

Tasoulla Nicola – professional vocalist and songwriter
James is a great musician who is always creative, versatile, conscientious and hardworking.

Darren Ashford – Session Drummer
James is a talented guitarist who i have worked with on several projects including, Radio1 live lounge with US rapper Mann.

Jennifer La Touche – Professional Vocalist
As a band leader, he has communicated every detail of the job/gig efficiently and effectively, making the experience very easy on everyone involved.

Tiernan Godel – Session Musician
He brought the best from his professional career into the classroom and really inspired the next generation of young musicians.

Steven Sammut - Director of The Rock and Pop Foundation

PAST Session Work

Tom Walker

VOCALIST
Live performance of Angels for Vevo UK LIFT
OCTOBER 2018
Ed Sheeran

VOCALIST
Live performance of Supermarket Flowers for the BRIT Awards 2018 at The O2 Arena
FEBRUARY 2018
Tears For Fears

ELECTRIC GUITARIST
Live performance of Everybody Wants To Rule The World on Strictly Come Dancing 2017
NOVEMBER 2017
Natalie La Rose

ACOUSTIC GUITARIST
Arrangement and performance for BBC Radio 1 Xtra Live Lounge + Live performance for Adidas & JD Sport in Amsterdam
MAY / OCTOBER 2015
Lethal Bizzle

ELECTRIC + ACOUSTIC GUITARIST
Arrangement and performance for BBC Radio 1 Xtra Live Lounge
FEBRUARY 2015
Krept & Konan

ELECTRIC GUITARIST
Arrangement and performance for MTV Live Lockdown
JULY 2015
Kiesza

ACOUSTIC GUITARIST
Arrangement and performance for BBC Radio 1 Xtra Live Lounge + Capital Xtra
APRIL 2014
Jhene Aiko

ACOUSTIC GUITARIST
Acoustic arrangement and performance for Reload Sessions (released on MTV and Youtube)
MARCH 2014
Aklass Singers

VOCALIST
Live performance of Christmas carols for Fearne Cotton - BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Christmas
DECEMBER 2013
Jake Bugg

ACOUSTIC GUITARIST
Live performance of John Lennon’s Merry Christmas (War Is Over) for Fearne Cotton - BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Christmas
DECEMBER 2013
Bastille

VOCALIST
Live performance of Pompeii at Children In Need Rock at Hammersmith Apollo Theatre
OCTOBER 2013
Emeli Sandé

VOCALIST
Live performance of Next To Me at the BRIT Awards 2013 at The O2 Arena
FEBRUARY 2013
Big Sean

ACOUSTIC GUITARIST
Arrangement and performance for BBC Radio 1 Xtra Live Lounge
JANUARY 2012
Mann

ACOUSTIC GUITARIST
Arrangement and performance for BBC Radio 1 Xtra
JULY 2015
Matthew Morrison

ELECTRIC GUITARIST
Live performances on BBC1, Channel 5, Sky + ITV1
JUNE/JULY 2011
Patti Boulaye

MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Arrangement and management of Classic Disco and Soul performance
JULY 2010

“James Manders is a formidable guitarist, and I have had the pleasure of working with him on many occasions. He is also one of the most reliable and professional musicians I know.”

SESSION WORK

Performances

“Not only is he a beautiful soul, but he has always been a consistent, reliable artist, and that can be hard to find in this industry.”

BOOKING Enquiries

He is very supportive in the studio and his positive personality creates a great atmosphere and makes other musicians feel at ease. It is joy to work with James.

A compelling performer, exceptional guitarist and mature songwriter combines strong distinct melodies wrapped up in warmth and emotion.

On the occasions that James has played with us, often at short notice, he has always been highly professional and well rehearsed with solid knowledge of the material. We know with James we’re getting a top player who is both reliable and a nice guy to boot.

I have worked alongside James for years.. he is an exceptionally musical, and creative guitarist, and always a pleasure to work with.

James Manders is a formidable guitarist and I have had the pleasure of working with him on many occasions. He is also one of the most reliable and professional musicians I know.

James is the musical guru who provides definition to the songs that I’ve written.

He is reliable, easy going, lovely to work with and most importantly, a great guitarist.

His number is in my book and will be called upon without hesitation, a valued musician.

exceptionally professional, very easy to work with, smartly dressed and an amazingly versatile player.

I am very grateful to know such a highly reliable, versatile player who has added a lush colourful depth to many of my productions.

James’s Technical ability and very calm attitude displays confidence and professionalism to perform on demand and sets a consistently high standard.

An extremely talented guitarist with great stage presence, I highly recommend him.

James is great to work with and always comes up with the goods in a professional manner. He particularly excels on the acoustic and plays an integral part in our live band line up. He’s also a bloody nice guy and a lot of fun too.

He set the tone for the rest of the show with warm lyrics to uplift the soul!

he has a melodic approach to phrasing that reminds me more of a Miles Davis or Stan Getz. His lines are always thoughtful, musical and interesting.

I’ve used James as a session guitarist for several years on different projects because he is able to play all styles, work quickly and be creative under pressure.

Playing with James is great! He is very versatile and plays with nice feel.

James is the ideal session guitarist, technically secure, quick on the up take, reliable and has outstanding musicality and great tone.

James is an excellent engineer as well as a talented musician. I’ve heard his own recordings and he’s inspirational.

Working with James guaranties professionalism, enthusiasm, passion and very high quality, whether its playing live, recording, composing and producing or teaching. James is an absolute joy to work with and is always my first thought when I need a guitarist.

He is a highly skilled, and extremely talented guitarist. He is always organised, prepared and professional.

James is a great musician who is always creative, versatile, conscientious and hardworking.

James is a talented guitarist who i have worked with on several projects including, Radio1 live lounge with US rapper Mann.

As a band leader, he has communicated every detail of the job/gig efficiently and effectively, making the experience very easy on everyone involved.

He brought the best from his professional career into the classroom and really inspired the next generation of young musicians.

Tom Walker

Ed Sheeran

Tears For Fears

Natalie La Rose

Lethal Bizzle

Krept & Konan

Kiesza

Jhene Aiko

Aklass Singers

Jake Bugg

Bastille

Emeli Sandé

Big Sean

Mann

Matthew Morrison

Patti Boulaye

JAMES MANDERS