Fran Swinn & James Sherlock Quartet

Name: Fran Swinn & James Sherlock Quartet
Start: 2025-09-17T10:30:00+10:00
End: 2025-09-17T13:30:00+10:00
Location: Uptown Jazz Cafe

Schedule

Wed Sep 17 2025 at 10:30 am to 01:30 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Uptown Jazz Cafe | Melbourne, VI

Guitar masters and longtime collaborators James Sherlock and Fran Swinn unite for a night of bebop and original jazz. Expect fretboard virtuosity as we hear reimagined arrangements of Swinn and Sherlock's compositions for two guitars, joined by collaborators and the incredible talents of Tom Lee on bass and Danny Fischer on drums.
Fran Swinn, a prominent figure in the Australian jazz scene, has collaborated with artists such as Tamara Murphy and the Eugene Ball Standards Quartet. Her albums, including Old Idea/New Idea, showcase her innovative guitar playing and have received widespread acclaim.
James Sherlock, winner of the Ike Isaacs International Jazz Guitar Award, has performed at top venues worldwide, including the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Melbourne Recital Centre. His extensive collaborations range from Sheila Jordan to the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Together, Sherlock and Swinn bring an unforgettable blend of virtuosity and creativity to the stage.
Doors 8:00pm, Music at 8:30pm