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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Vikki
Maudave
Programmes & Operations Director
Vikki oversees the design, development and delivery of our national programme.
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Mariana
Curado
Operations & Partnerships Manager
Mariana supports the delivery teams & leads on NYJO partnerships.
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Liam
Gesoff
Development & Communications Coordinator
Liam supports our fundraising and communications.
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Kenyah
Johnson
Programmes Coordinator
Kenyah supports our Learning and Emerging Professionals departments.
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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
Honorary Vice Presidents
Baroness Amos CH, Guy Barker MBE, Lord Coe, Dame Cleo Laine, Kelvin Hopkins, Chi Onwurah MP, Martin Taylor MBE.
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Can you help us nurture a nation of young jazz musicians?
Join our passionate community of Friends, grant-making organisations or corporate sponsors at a level that suits you and share your love of jazz with the next generation.