James Gelfand (born April 3, 1959) is a Canadian jazz pianist who has written scores for film and television.

Gelfand was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada into a large Jewish family.

Performing and competing at jazz festivals throughout North America and Europe, he has won a number of prestigious awards.

Gelfand recorded a number of cross-over albums combining jazz and classical styles.

With his ability to compose in various styles such as techno, orchestral, folk, and jazz, Gelfand began writing score for film and television.