Jamie Pye is a London-based jazz guitarist and composer with roots in both Australia and New Zealand. He performs in various line ups and contexts; from intimate duo residencies, to headline performances as a bandleader showcasing his original music. He is often part of house bands for jam sessions around town, or as a sideman on other projects.
In 2023, Jamie completed a 10-date national tour around Aotearoa, including appearances at the Creative Jazz Club in Auckland and Hanover Hall in Dunedin. In between shows, Jamie recorded his debut album ‘Monochrome’, released in November 2024 on Good Twin Records.
As a composer, Jamie draws influence from all music and art forms, paying particular attention to the work of composers and bandleaders Brian Blade, Kendrick Scott, Petros Klampanis and Aaron Parks. Jamie composes music with the intention of honest storytelling and narrative;
creating compositions that are as complex as they are harmonically-rich, while still remaining musically accessible to all ears.
“Guitarist Jamie Pye is establishing himself as a new and dynamic artist coming out of the New Zealand contemporary jazz scene. Displaying a strong compositional voice, he's delivered an exciting debut album and I'm looking forward to seeing his artistry progress into the future”.
-Myele Manzana, Artist, Drummer, Composer
For this Pōneke show, Jamie will be joined by Louisa WIlliamson (Tenor Saxophone), Ayrton Foote (Piano), Seth Boy (Bass) & Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa (drums)
