James, a celebrated guitarist and 1997 Ike Isaacs International Jazz Guitar Award winner, has toured extensively, performing at prestigious venues like the Montreux Jazz Festival and collaborating with renowned artists, including Sheila Jordan, Cyrille Aimée, and The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. With six albums as a bandleader, James’s artistry has earned international acclaim, including a recent feature in François Tétaz’s film score for The Surfer.
Tucked underneath a cinema screen and down a narrow stairway, the Lido Jazz Room boasts live Jazz weekly from the best jazz players in town on Friday and Saturday nights, 8pm – 10pm.