Mike Lesirge

The story behind the sound

Mike Lesirge is a composer, arranger and musical director, as well as a sax, woodwind and keyboard player. As musician and musical director for seven-time Grammy-nominated artist Bonobo, he has toured the world, arranging strings and horns for live performances and albums. Other music directing credits include Mercury Prize winner and double Grammy nominee Arlo Parks. electronic artists George FitzGerald and MJ Cole, R&B legend Kelis, and pop singers Alewya, Andreya Triana and CLOVES. As a musician, Mike has worked with a huge variety of other artists, including Quincy Jones, TLC, Erykah Badu, Sam Smith, Chronixx, Joss Stone, Tim Minchin, Pete Tong, Jamie Cullum, Jordan Rakei, Odesza, Maribou State, Jamie Woon, Roni Size, Kim Wilde, Vanessa-Mae, Alice Russell, The Herbaliser and Hackney Colliery Band.