James Mainwearing Quartet
The quartet features creative Leeds based musician’s Nick Svarc (guitar), Mick Bardon (bass) and Joost Hendricks (drums), and James on Sax. They explore a sound world of dynamic extremes with original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards.
Led by award winning saxophonist and composer, James is known for a style that compliments a wide range of music; from the warmest heart-felt ballads to the energy of fast and complex pieces. At 22 James has a technique beyond his years and applies extended saxophone technique to a conventional foundation. He fuses contemporary composition techniques with the fundamentals of western music. His influences range from jazz names as diverse as Chris Potter and Paul Desmond as well as a range of contemporary classical and rock artists.