Jim Rattigan
Jim Rattigan has performed all over the world both as a jazz soloist and as a band member of various groups. These include the Michael Brecker Quindectet, Charlie Haden/Carla Bley Liberation Music Orchestra, the McCoy Tyner Big Band, Django Bates’ Delightful Precipice, Kenny Wheeler, Brad Mehldau with the Britten Sinfonia. Jim has toured and recorded with Mike Gibbs and the Hans Koller band with Bob Brookmeyer,Steve Swallow and Bill Frizzell, Mark lockheart, Julian Arguelles, Incognito, BBC Big Band, Guy Barker Big Band and the London Sinfonietta and has recorded 6 albums under his own name.
Jim was a member of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for 6 years before leaving to concentrate on jazz and composition.
He has played on numerous film scores including several James Bond movies and Lord Of The Rings. Jim's own music has also been used for film T.V. and radio.
He has also has worked with many pop artists including Paul McCartney, George Michael,Damon Albarn, Adele, Paloma Faith. He has also toured with Nigel Kennedy and Tony Bennett and recorded with the Folk singer June Tabor and performed with blues singer Michael O'Callaghan.
Jim was recently awarded an ARAM from the Royal Academy for his contribution to music.