Jeremy Sawkins is the Shoalhaven’s best kept secret. Having relocated from Sydney
to the Illawarra in 2016 then migrating further south to Bomaderry in 2020, he has
been busier than ever performing and touring since the end of Covid lockdowns.
A member of the Australian music community since the late 1970’s as a performing
guitarist, composer, bandleader and recording artist, Jeremy has shared the stage
and recording studios with many notable musicians. Having performed all around
Australia, he has also performed in Europe and Asia and is regarded as one of
Australia’s most versatile jazz guitarists.
Recent performances have seen Jeremy sharing the stage with such luminaries as
Sting and Dominic Miller (guests at Paul Mason’s Jeff Beck homage) Katie Noonan,
Wendy Matthews, Kristin Berardi, Melinda Schneider, Ella Hooper, Wanderlust, Alma
Orquestra and Glenn Shorrock among others. He performed at the 2023 Adelaide
Guitar Festival with Paul Mason and James Muller.
Apart from being a featured artist on many recording since the 1980’s, Jeremy has
released 5 albums as leader featuring his own compositions. “Toys” (1994)
“Southpaw” (2001) “Jazz Organism ‘Live’ in Dublin” (2010) “Artefact” JS Organ
Quartet (2016) “Somnambience” (2021)
The JS Band was formed in 2022 for the launch of Jeremy’s critically acclaimed solo
acoustic guitar album “Somnambience” and performs music composed by Jeremy as
well as standards and rare compositions from local and international jazz artists. The
group’s individual members bring a wealth of experience and creativity to the stage.
Jeremy Sawkins - acoustic and electric guitars
Hugh Fraser – bass
Dave Goodman - drums
Rosemarie Eilert – keys
Loretta Palmeiro - saxes.
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