Steam Down X NYJO Big Band

October 22, 2026
7:00 pm
A gig is taking place, steam down stands front of stage dressed in khaki, engaging with the crowd, arms in the air

Steam Down and NYJO are back together in a powerhouse collaboration for two unmissable nights, ready to set the cities’ jazz scene alight at its newest venue, Blue Note London. 

Steam Down is known for their spontaneous performances and ability to merge jazz with Afrobeat, grime, and soul.

Bringing together the best of British jazz, international talent and the next generation of artists, Blue Note London is set to become the vibrant new home for live jazz in the heart of the city.

Reflecting the spirit of its sister venues in New York, Los Angeles, Milan and beyond, Blue Note London offers an intimate setting for a contemporary programme that celebrates exceptional British talent alongside world-class international artists across jazz and adjacent genres.

For almost a century, London has been the epicenter of UK’s jazz scene, pioneered by legendary basement clubs and hosting artists from around the world. Now, Blue Note London will be part of the next chapter of London’s incredible jazz story and we’re honoured to be playing in the opening season.

 

Event details

Event date:
October 22, 2026

Event end date:
October 23, 2026

Event time:
7:00 pm

Thu 22 Oct, 7pm & 9.30pm
Fri 23 Oct, 7pm & 9.30pm

Blue Note Membership Presale: Wed 12 Aug, 10am
Venue Presale: Thu 13 Aug, 10am
General Sale: Fri 14 Aug, 10am

Blue Note London
42-49 St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4EJ

NYJO Blueprint Orchestra

A new, forward-looking big band programme for NYJO Emerging Professional musicians.

Find out more about getting involved, upcoming gigs and how you can support.

Musical Director Olivia Murphy stands with her back to the camera, she is conducting the Blueprint Orchestra rehearsal.

Georgia (EP quote)

“It’s hard to just learn this music in the practice room but being immersed in the music at NYJO is a great environment to really push my playing. ” 

Georgia Ayew, NYJO Emerging Professional (Drums)

Lucy-Anne (EP quote)

“Since joining NYJO, I’m so much more confident as a performer. Especially in terms of being able to entertain and keep the crowd engaged with you. It’s really nice to be able to feel that difference.” 

Lucy-Anne, NYJO Emerging Professional (Vocals)

Sam Eastmond (MD quote)

"Giving them space to create whatever they wanted, without setting parameters of idiom or style helped them to conceptualise how they could bring these new concepts into their work without scaring them off, or mystifying the process."

Sam Eastmond, NYJO Educator

Jazzwise quote

"NYJO has never been conformist, never hewing to one particular line, never known for fawning replications and very deliberately these days a vehicle for new possibilities."

Jazzwise Magazine

Lydia (EP quote)

"The past year has been an absolutely incredible experience, pushing me way out of my comfort zone into playing with some of the greatest young jazz players of my generation and getting to call them my colleagues and friends has been beyond inspiring, and also an obscene amount of fun!"

Lydia Cochrane, NYJO Emerging Professional (Saxophone)

Anna (Learning national quote)

"[The NYJO residential in Cumbria] helped me to make friends with other young musicians. I enjoy playing a lot more and I’m quite proud of what I’ve accomplished. I feel more confident now. I have learnt different ways of coming up with solid melodies and also a little bit on harmonies. I think it’s been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had."

Anna, NYJO Learning Widening Access participant

Briony (Learning U18s quote)

"I’ve felt very fortunate to be surrounded by amazing musicians, and I think that the environment at NYJO – which has fostered creativity and improvisation – has allowed my confidence and musical ideas to grow."

Briony, NYJO Under 18s

Oscar (Learning U18s quote)

"I think I’ve progressed a lot in my piano-playing. NYJO has helped me to flourish and really enjoy it. I’ve really enjoyed being engrossed in a high level of playing and learning things in a hands-on-way. I also like the diversity of perspectives and abilities of all the players and teachers which enables me to try things I might not normally."

Oscar, NYJO Under 18s

Jennie (Learning U18s quote)

"NYJO has got me listening to more jazz and learning more changes. It has also helped with working as a band. I’ve really enjoyed the free jazz, learning by ear, the people, and the atmosphere."

Jennie, NYJO Under 18s

Leah-Anais (Learning U18s quote)

"I love the people at NYJO. Everyone here is so encouraging and lovely and it makes the experience worthwhile. Though I have fun I’m still learning on the way which makes me feel productive too."

Leah-Anais, NYJO Under 18s