James McVinnie

James McVinnie (born 13 January 1983) is an English organist and pianist.

He has collaborated with many leading figures in new music including Philip Glass, Tom Jenkinson/Squarepusher, Angelique Kidjo, Nico Muhly, Martin Creed, David Lang, Richard Reed Parry, Bryce Dessner, Darkstar and Jonny Greenwood, many of whom have written large scale works for him.

James McVinnie is a member of Icelandic record label Bedroom Community.

Cycles, his debut recording of music written for him by Nico Muhly, was released on this label in 2013.

He made his solo debut in the Salzburg Festival at age 26 performing with the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra under Ivor Bolton.