James began playing classical guitar at age 7. He attended the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, studying classical guitar, and graduated in 1992. He is now based in Melbourne, Australia. James was the winner of the Ike Isaacs International Jazz Guitar Award in 1997.
As a bandleader, James has released six albums and collaborated with artists including Sheila Jordan (USA), Cyrille Aimée (FRA), Jeff “Tain” Watts (USA), John Riley (USA), Leroy Jones (USA), Martin Taylor (UK), Megan Washington (AUS), Joe Camilleri (AUS), film composer Howard Shore (USA), The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and The Australian Chamber Orchestra. As well as live performances, James has appeared on recordings alongside Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Double Bassist Ben Hanlon, Kristin Berardi, Sam Anning, Emma Gilmartin and Jake Mason. Most recently, James appears on The Jake Mason Trio’s latest release “The Modern Ark” featuring vocal giant Kurt Elling.
James has toured extensively across the world, his career taking him to over twelve different countries and headline at some of the most prestigious festivals and venues including Montreux Jazz Festival opening for George Benson and Al Jarreau, as well as clubs throughout Europe.
“A fine addition to his consistently impressive discography, The Verb Not the Noun makes the case for Sherlock as one of modern jazz’s most elegant guitarists.” Ian Patterson www.allaboutjazz.com
The Band:
James Sherlock – Guitar
Thierry Fossemalle – Bass
Dave Sanders – Drums
GIG DETAILS:
Thursday 9th April 2026
General Entry $40 (+GST & BF)
Concession Entry $30 (+GST & BF)
Doors open from 7:30pm
Music starts at 8pm
ALL AGES (people under 18 need to be accompanied by a guardian)
LICENSED BAR
Head to our Humanitix to purchase limited seated tickets
How do I purchase a ticket?
Tickets are being sold through Humanitix. Purchase limited seated tickets here. Due to JMI Live being an intimate space, we have a maximum number of guests allowed in the venue. We highly recommend it is best to get in early before tickets sell out.
What is JMI Live?
JMI Live presents live jazz in Brisbane every Thursday night from 8pm and a jam session after each gig. JMI Live is renowned for its intimate setting, providing the best opportunity to listen to live jazz in Brisbane. Just like a jazz club in New York, this venue is the ideal location for great jazz music, acoustics and atmosphere.
Location
JMI Live is located at 10 Exhibition Street, Bowen Hills.
Live streaming
All JMI Live concerts are live streamed to JMI’s YouTube account. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to access our free live streams.
Ticket Refund Policy
If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms and are unable to attend after having purchased a ticket, please contact the JMI office (07 3216 1110 or email play@jazz.qld.edu.au) as soon as possible during business hours (10AM-4PM) to let us know you won’t be able to attend. A full refund will be given if we are contacted prior to a performance. Refunds will not be processed if we are contacted after the gig.