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Jamie Pye

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 his first 10-date national tour around New Zealand, including appearances at the Creative Jazz Club in Auckland and Hanover Hall in Dunedin. In between shows, Jamie recorded his debut album ‘Monochrome’, set for release in November on Inward Bound 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.

Gear

Ibanez (semi-hollow body)

Take Five with Guitarist Jamie Pye

by AAJ Staff
December 4, 2024

Meet Jamie Pye Jamie Pye is a jny: 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 his first 10-date national tour around New Zealand, including appearances at the ...

"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 Manzanza (Drummer, Composer)

"I got to know Jamie during his time living in Wellington, NZ. I observed him build the first stage of his career, from being an honours student to recording his first album, Monochrome, and booking a 10-date tour of NZ with funding from NZ Music Commission. For Monochrome, he worked with leading musicians of the Wellington scene, and released the album after moving to the UK on the independent label Inward Bound. Jamie has shown artistic vision and clarity in his career so far."