Welcome to NYJO
Meet the brilliant, dedicated and passionate NYJO team! We’re a group of jazz lovers, educators and creatives working together to do our part to help shape the future of jazz across the country.
With a shared love for music and a mission to inspire the next generation or simply create a fun place to learn about jazz and make new friends, we’re here to make jazz exciting and accessible for all.
— Yvette Griffith OBE, Chief Executive
Yvette
Griffith OBE
Chief Executive
Yvette and the NYJO team champion a vibrant and inclusive jazz landscape with a commitment to access, excellence and equity.
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George
Gatehouse
Orchestra & Ensembles Producer
George runs our Emerging Professionals programme and flagship Blueprint Orchestra.
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Beth
Ismay
Learning Programmes Lead
Beth runs our national programme of Learning work for young people aged 18 and under.
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Kenyah
Johnson
Small Ensembles & Engagement Manager
Kenyah focuses on engagement, recruitment, and pastoral care across our programmes.
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Sofi
Pla
Communications Coordinator
Sofi works on communications across NYJO’s projects, shaping and delivering our campaigns
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Ahnansé
Resident MD
Our Resident MDs are four musicians, composers, and educators, there to provide musical guidance and inspiration.
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Winston
Clifford
Resident MD
Our Resident MDs are four musicians, composers, and educators, there to provide musical guidance and inspiration.
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Olivia
Murphy
Resident MD
Our Resident MDs are four musicians, composers, and educators, there to provide musical guidance and inspiration.
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Vij
Prakash
Resident MD
Our Resident MDs are four musicians, composers, and educators, there to provide musical guidance and inspiration.
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Patron
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh KG GCVO
Life President And Founder
WMA Ashton OBE MA DipEd (Oxon) FCLCM (In Memoriam)
Honorary Vice Presidents
Baroness Amos CH, Guy Barker MBE, Lord Coe, Kelvin Hopkins, Chi Onwurah MP, Martin Taylor MBE.