Jacam Manricks

Australian-born saxophonist/composer of Sri Lankan & Portuguese origin. His parents were classical musicians in the state symphony in Brisbane while his grandfather was a jazz clarinetist and saxophonist in Sri Lanka. During his childhood Jacam frequently attended his parents’ symphony concerts and was introduced to jazz at home through his fathers’ jazz record collection. Due to these surroundings, Jacam was able to build a diverse musical foundation from a young age that combined jazz and classical music, two genres that continue to influence his music today.