James Mainwaring

James Mainwaring
James Mainwaring
Born	Warrington, England, UK
Genres	Jazz, Contemporary
Occupation(s)	Bandleader, composer,
Instruments	Saxophone
Associated acts	Roller Trio, Tipping Point
Website	http://www.jamesmainwaringmusic.com

James Mainwaring is a composer, saxophonist and bandleader.[1]

Childhood and education

Mainwaring was born in Warrington where he grew up singing in rock bands and joined Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra[2]
In 2007 he moved to Leeds to study Jazz at Leeds College of Music[2] and completed an MA in composition from the University of York[3]

In 2011 Mainwaring co-found Roller Trio who have released two albums,[4] won the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award 2011[5] and in 2012 were chosen for BBC introducing,[6] nominated for the Mercury Prize,[7] MOBO best jazz act and best newcomer at the Jazz FM awards[8]
Mainwaring is a session musician for Django Django. As well as touring with them he appears on their single 'Reflections' from their 2nd album Born Under Saturn.[9]
In 2015 he released the album The Earthworm's Eye View with his project Tipping Point[10] which was described by John Fordham in the Guardian as "Playful, dark, skilful and spontaneous… a surefooted trip across many persuasions in contemporary music."[11]
Mainwaring also performs solo on saxophone with electronics which was showcased at the EFG London Jazz Festival.[12] 2014 which was described as an 'intense, uncompromising performance that was utterly compelling"[13]

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