The Mike Isaac Band
James Harris – Saxophones

James plays the alto, tenor and soprano sax. He has worked with Pee Wee Ellis (James Brown/Van Morrison/JB's) Scott Stroman and Jools Holland to name a few.
He was a young jazz musician of the year finalist two years running. James studied at Leeds College of Music, Dartington College of Art. At the Guildhall School of Music and Drama he was taught by Jean Toussaint. James' playing style is influenced by Michael Brecker, David Sanborn, Bob Berg & John Coltrane.
Jamey Robertson – Drums
Jamie Robertson Studied BA (hons) Jazz Studies at Leeds College of music being taught by Tony Mann.
Jay is a very accomplished and versatile drummer in many styles including Latin (along side Ohmar Puente), Jazz and Funk/Hip-Hop/Soul .He has shared the bill with many well known artists including Natasha Beddingfield, Corinne Bailey Rae and Texas, with the band Bootis.
James Clemas - Keyboards
James studied BA (hons) in Jazz Studies at City of Leeds College of Music. During this time, James studied piano with Pete Churchill, Bill kinghorn and Les Chisnall, whilst studying composition with Dr. Graham Hearn and Tony Faulkner. He performed with the College Big band led by Al Wood and the Duke Ellington Repertory Orchestra.
As a member of the above bands, James worked with such top figures as Loren Schoenberg, Mark Nightingale and Gerard Presencer. He toured the UK, Ireland and Europe, backing such top names as Roy Williams, Digby Fairweather, Alan Barnes, John Hallam, Jim Fryer and Enrico Tomasso at numerous Jazz festivals.
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