The James Hunter Six

The James Hunter Six

The James Hunter Six is a British soul and rhythm and blues group from the United Kingdom, led by James Hunter. The line-up includes Lee Badau on baritone saxophone, Damian Hand on tenor saxophone, Jonathan Lee on drums, Jason Wilson on double bass, and Andrew Kingslow on keyboard or piano duties; the group is also associated with Drew Vanderwinckle in the verified line-up. The band is linked with Daptone Records and is identified with soul music.

Style and activity

The group plays British R&B, soul and jazz-influenced music, built around James Hunter’s original songs. Its sound depends on close ensemble playing and arrangements shaped to fit each song. The musicians stay together through multiple albums and more than two decades of international touring.

Performances and line-up

The James Hunter Six performs in settings ranging from small clubs to the Hollywood Bowl. The band’s personnel centres on Hunter with saxophone, drums, bass and keyboard support, and Kyle Koehler also shares keyboard and piano duties alongside Andrew Kingslow in the bio. This stable, touring line-up gives the group a tightly coordinated feel.