Biography

An artist of intention, contrasts and curiosity, Jamie makes music resonating with the heart at the meeting point of the archaic revival and innovation. He is driven by inspiration, healing, grieving and elevating.

“Jamie is an exceptional bass player and composer, bringing deep musicality and professionalism to every project. I’ve had the pleasure of working with him, and his talent speaks for itself—whether leading Cykada, supporting other artists, or stepping into the spotlight with his own solo project as a singer. His versatility and passion make him a truly inspiring musician.”

Kasia Konstance – Radio DJ, Curator, Musician

With a life deep in music, his credits include collaborations with many of London's finest jazz, folk and electronic artists, with whom he has performed in 30 countries in 4 continents, as well as making appearances on BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 3, Radio 6, TRT, Worldwide FM, NTS, Jazz FM, Resonance and many more.

Jamie has performed at countless music festivals including WOMAD, Glastonbury Festival, Pitchfork Chicago and sold out London venues such as Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and Jazz Cafe.

Jamie is also a bass teacher with more than 10 years of one to one bass tuition experience, as well as experience running workshops in schools and universities. He completed his Masters in music performance at Goldsmiths University in 2024 and has also studied various instruments and styles of music with a number of incredible and diverse artists outside the realms of institution and academia.

Performance and collaboration credits include work with:

Cykada, Salih Korkut Peker, Zurito, Myriad Forest, Nubya Garcia, Joe Armon-Jones, Yussef Dayes, Oscar Jerome, Jason Yarde, Balimaya, Shabaka Hutchings, Aba Diop, Kasia Konstance, Harry Ling, Anna Chai, Sam “Barelli” Jones, James Mollison, Axel Kaner-Lidstrom, D’vo, Chiminyo, Rob Milne, Family Atlantica, King Krule, Pouya Ehsaei, Cabbar Boziye, Mr Morski, Blanco White, Etuk Ubong, Mak Murtic, Maja Rivic, Mimika Ensemble, Don Kipper, Dunja Botic, AJO, Enia Sofia, Dominie Hooper, Afla Sackey, Afrik Bawantu, Mulele Matondo, Nikos Ziarkas, Gökhan Demirdöğmez, Burhan Ocal, Kinkajous, Olcay Bayir, The Turbans, Danny Keane, Leo the Lion (The Streets), Matsena Productions, Gaiea Sanskrit, David Turay, and many more