Isamu McGregor is a pianist, arranger, orchestrator and music preparation specialist based in Los Angeles.
As a touring pianist / keyboardist, he has had the good fortune to perform with a "dizzying variety of collaborators" across a multitude of genres, including Richard Bona (keyboards 2015-2018), Colbie Caillat (keyboards/bandleader 2015-2021), Natalia Lafourcade, GZA (Wu-Tang Clan), Tortured Soul, Sadao Watanabe, Bennie Maupin, Wayne Krantz, Virgil Donati (keyboards 2014-2017) and many more. From 2014-2020 he was frequently on the road, performing in over 30 countries.
Off stage, in recent years McGregor has been recording extensively from his home studio. His Yamaha C3 baby grand piano has been featured on many independent recordings, with clients marveling at its sound and versatility. As an arranger, orchestrator and music prep specialist, he has worked on projects for Warner Brothers, Disney, Universal, The Oscars and the BET Awards, among many others.
As a bandleader, McGregor has released two albums - Resonance (2017) and Live at the Baked Potato (2012) - that have both received a warm global reception from critics. His third album - Vida Nueva - is set to be released in December 2026.