British oboist John Anderson has a highly respectable career in classical music as well as a touch of the pop profile, appearing on Diana Ross and Joni Mitchell recordings. He combines positions as principal oboe with the London Metropolitan, Royal Philharmonic and English Chamber Orchestras with a busy freelance career as soloist, chamber musician and session player.

His work in the studio has included music for Johnny English, Band of Brothers, Rugrats, Harriet the Spy, Leon, Loch Ness, Twin Towns, various James Bond films and a solo credit for his performance of the Marcello concerto used in The Firm.