Looking for a live jazz band or function band for your event? NYJO works with exceptional and experienced professional young musicians to deliver unforgettable performances across the UK. From intimate jazz trios and ensembles to big bands and bespoke line-ups, we can create the perfect soundtrack for corporate events, festivals, venues, private parties and more.

When you book NYJO, you’re not just hiring outstanding young jazz musicians, you’re helping to support and develop the next generation of talent. Get in touch to discuss your event.

Talented and experienced professional young musicians

We’re much more than a jazz band. Our Emerging Professional programme offers career development, performance, and educator training opportunities to musicians aged 18-25 at the top of their game.

Flexible lineups

• Jazz Trio – keys, bass & drums
• Quartet – sax/trumpet, keys, bass/guitar & drums
• Quintet (standard offer) – sax, trumpet, keys, bass/guitar & drums
• 12 piece band – keys, bass, drums, guitar, 2 alto sax, 2 tenor sax, 2 trumpets & 2 trombones
• Vocalists can be added

A 1–2 hours set that can be split according to your event’s needs. For example…

• 2 x 1 hour sets
• 2 x 45 min sets & 1 x 30 min set
• 4 x 30 min sets
• 2 x 15 min sets & 2 x 45 min sets

Bespoke programmes or choose from our existing repertoire

We offer a standardised library of music over 400 songs to choose from; from Mingus to Nina Simone to Stevie Wonder. Of course, we can accommodate special requests (and veto requests!).

We can also create a bespoke programme based on your event theme or occassion.

Opportunity to fulfil your organisation’s charitable goals and invest in youth music

When you book a NYJO band, you’re helping us achieve our mission to make jazz and music making opportunities available to young musicians across the country. NYJO is a registered charity and an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation. We work in collaboration with likeminded partners to address access barriers to music education and deliver programmes that inspire young people. 

We’re proud to have provided exceptional live music for a wide range of clients – from corporate events and private celebrations to prestigious cultural organisations. Previous clients include Rathbones, ABRSM, London Museum, Black Funding Network and many more. Whatever the occasion, we work closely with every client to create and deliver a performance that will leave a lasting impression.