NYJO is proud to be showcasing our exceptional musicians at this year’s EFG London Jazz Festival, one of the UK’s most prestigious jazz events and a highlight of the jazz calendar in the UK.
Representing the next generation of jazz talent, NYJO are presenting a series of performances that celebrate the vibrant diversity of the UK jazz scene with a programme that spans original collaborations, vibrant Latin rhythms, and a daring exploration of John Zorn’s Masada repertoire. Alongside these headline performances, NYJO also marks its 60th anniversary with a dedicated strand of celebratory events at Woolwich Works.
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NYJO ft. Axel Kaner-Lidstrom
Fri 14 Nov, 7.30pm & 9.30pm
Vortex Jazz Club
Expect a high-energy, boundary-pushing set created in collaboration with Axel Kaner-Lidstrom, founder of the Levitation Orchestra. The ensemble will be composed of NYJO and Levitation Orchestra musicians – Plumm on vocals, Hamish Nockles Moore on bass, Lluis Domenech Plana on flute, James Akers on tenor saxophone, and Axel Kaner-Lidstrom on trumpet. Two intimate shows at the Vortex promise fearless improvisation and thrilling new music.
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NYJO 60th Anniversary at Woolwich Works
This year, NYJO turns 60 and we will be hosting a landmark all-day celebration at Woolwich Works. This special programme celebrates six decades of nurturing young jazz talent.
NYJO 60: NYJO Under 18s
Sat 15 Nov, 3pm
Woolwich Works
Free, ticketed
See the next generation of jazz talent take the stage. NYJO’s under-18s musicians of all levels perform under the mentorship of Winston Clifford, Olivia Murphy, and NYJO Emerging Professional musicians who have been leading the entry-level group. The showcase also features opportunities to hear directly from the musicians and leaders, and to ask questions about their creative journey.
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NYJO 60: Fodder on My Wings
Sat 15 Nov, 7.30pm
Woolwich Works
A special evening concert curated and directed by NYJO Emerging Professional trumpeter Olivia Cuttill, featuring an exciting line-up of guests. This big band project reimagines Nina Simone’s deeply personal 1982 album Fodder On My Wings. One of Simone’s less acknowledged works, the album is an intimate account of her struggles, frustrations, and resilience. In true Nina fashion, it takes listeners on a raw and emotional journey, and Cuttill’s interpretation promises a fresh, powerful tribute to this.
To join them on this celebratory evening, NYJO has invited a lineup of star guests – British jazz pioneer Cleveland Watkiss MBE, leading jazz drummer Winston Clifford, award-winning composer Callum Au, and rising star of contemporary big band music Fergus Quill – all of whom have played a part in NYJO’s history and hopefully its future.
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NYJO Latin Collective
Sun 16 Nov, 2pm & 5pm
Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club
Experience the vibrant energy of the NYJO Latin Collective, led by Pablo Barrios, a young Venezuelan-born pianist and composer. With his dynamic fusion of Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms, Pablo brings an infectious energy and innovative flair to every performance, making him a standout on the UK jazz scene.
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NYJO & Sam Eastmond Present: John Zorn’s MASADA
Sat 22 Nov, 7.30pm
Milton Court
Free, unticketed
For a second time – after its debut at Café OTO in 2021 – NYJO and Eastmond join forces to bring the masterful music of Zorn’s Masada to stage, reworked for a 17-piece orchestra of talented young musicians. Expect tight punchy horn lines, a relentlessly driving rhythm section, soaring solos, and Eastmond’s signature punk energy at this free event.
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