NYJO exists to empower young jazz musicians and inspire audiences across the UK through engaging participation projects and impactful live performances.
NYJO exists to empower and inspire young people across the UK through jazz.
NYJO has grown from a single jazz orchestra to a vibrant, varied organisation delivering engaging participation projects and impactful live performances for everyone.
We are committed to supporting and developing musicians of all styles and standards: whether you want to become the next emerging artist or simply play for fun – we’re here for it.
What’s on
Emerging Professionals Open Session
Event date - March 1, 2025
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
Join us for an open large ensemble session led by Winston Clifford for any musicians aged 18-25. Tell me more
NYJO Presents: Blue Note
Event date - April 13, 2025
Locationvenue - PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of jazz as NYJO pays tribute to the iconic Blue Note Records. Tell me more
Emerging Professionals Open Session
Event date - March 1, 2025
Locationvenue - Woolwich Works
Join us for an open large ensemble session led by Winston Clifford for any musicians aged 18-25. Read more
NYJO Presents: Blue Note
Event date - April 13, 2025
Locationvenue - PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of jazz as NYJO pays tribute to the iconic Blue Note Records. Read more
The Fire Next Time! A Tribute to James Baldwin
Event date - May 4, 2025
Locationvenue - Parabola Arts Centre
Our landmark centenary tribute concert for the influential author James Baldwin returns in 2025. Read more
NYJO Learning
NYJO Learning nurtures young musicians through high quality workshops, courses and performance opportunities. We value access, inclusivity and progress at all levels and believe in harnessing the power of musical participation as a tool for personal growth.
News
Dancing about… Eltham Library | Kenyah Johnson
Read the fourth in NYJO's Programmes Coordinator Kenyah Johnson's series, featuring interviews with NYJO musicians about their own shows and projects. Read more
Join Us for NYJO’s Open Large Ensemble Sessions!
Are you a jazz musician aged 18-25 looking to connect with like-minded artists, develop your skills, and become part of a welcoming musical community? At NYJO, we’re excited to invite you to our open large ensemble sessions - a new opportunity to explore your creativity, meet incredible musicians, experience the joy of playing together in an inspiring and inclusive environment, and to get to know what NYJO is all about. Read more
New Pathways… Reflections on First Time Jazz 2025 in London
Over two weeks this term, NYJO’s First Time Jazz tour has taken live jazz into 13 schools across London, introducing around 1,900 young people to the energy and excitement of jazz. For 76% of these students, this was their first time ... Read more
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