James Mainwaring

James Mainwaring is a Senior Lecturer in Jazz at Leeds Conservatoire and a PhD student at the University of York (supported by the Sir Jack Lyons Scholarship). He specializes in saxophone, improvisation, composition, and performance with electronics. His work spans collaborations with bands like Roller Trio and Tipping Point, earning critical acclaim and awards.

Education: Graduated from Leeds Conservatoire in 2010.

Research & Performance: Leads projects such as Tipping Point, exploring contemporary jazz and cross-genre collaborations. His solo work with electronics has been praised for its intensity and innovation. Key collaborations include performances with Nduduzo Makathini, Django Django, and others across international festivals and venues.

Awards:

• Peter Whittingham Jazz Award
• Emerging Excellence Award (2013)

Advising & Grants: Recipient of Jazz North and Jazz Services support for Tipping Point. No formal advisees listed.

Lab/Teams: Roller Trio (Mercury Prize nominee), Tipping Point (featuring Matthew Bourne, Joost Hendrickx), and solo electronic performances.