NYJO exists to empower young jazz musicians and inspire audiences across the UK through engaging participation projects and impactful live performances.
NYJO has grown from a single jazz orchestra to a multifaceted organisation that is 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
Jazz Day: Canterbury
Event date - March 20, 2024
Locationvenue - Canterbury College
We're running a Jazz Day at Canterbury College for Kent schools and colleges. Tell me more
NYJO Presents: Art Blakey
Event date - March 22, 2024
Locationvenue - Petersfield Festival Hall
A NYJO sextet celebrates pays homage to Art Blakey and his contributions to jazz and hard bop. Tell me more
Jazz Day: Canterbury
Event date - March 20, 2024
Locationvenue - Canterbury College
We're running a Jazz Day at Canterbury College for Kent schools and colleges. Read more
NYJO Presents: Art Blakey
Event date - March 22, 2024
Locationvenue - Petersfield Festival Hall
A NYJO sextet celebrates pays homage to Art Blakey and his contributions to jazz and hard bop. Read more
NYJO Presents: Charles Mingus
Event date - April 14, 2024
Locationvenue - PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)
NYJO return to Dean Street for a new concert of the works of bassist and writer Charles Mingus. 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
NYJO Learning: Sound Foundations
We are running a first-access project in partnership with Harris Academy Greenwich and the Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls to give young people an instrument and lessons! Read more
NYJO in Wales: Music for Social Engagement
The NYJO Learning team is collaborating with three new partners in Wales, looking at how music can be used for social engagement. Read more
NYJO in Leicester: Second Line
Read all about how our New Orleans-style parade project fared at its first outing in Leicester. Read more
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