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We nurture emerging professionals

We curate exciting performance projects for an eclectic mix of emerging professional musicians and audiences, underpinned by an inspiring professional development programme.

Sound Foundations Accepting New Members

May 14, 2026

Are you aged 11-16 and want to learn the saxophone for the first time? Our Sound Foundations Saturday programme is currently accepting new members! Read more

NYJO Learning: Exploring Masculinity Through Music

May 8, 2026

Find out more about our 2025 project, delivered with the Southwark Schools Learning Partnership, exploring what masculinity means to young people today. Read more

NYJO Learning: ‘My London’ Winter 2025 Project

May 6, 2026

Find out more about our 2025 'My London' Project, where young people aged 13 - 18 had the chance to explore the musical legacy and future of the city they live in. Read more

We engage younger musicians

Our Learning team are driven to create high quality, accessible learning activities for all, providing young people with impactful tools for personal growth.

Sound Foundations Accepting New Members

May 14, 2026

Are you aged 11-16 and want to learn the saxophone for the first time? Our Sound Foundations Saturday programme is currently accepting new members! Read more

NYJO Learning: Exploring Masculinity Through Music

May 8, 2026

Find out more about our 2025 project, delivered with the Southwark Schools Learning Partnership, exploring what masculinity means to young people today. Read more

NYJO Learning: ‘My London’ Winter 2025 Project

May 6, 2026

Find out more about our 2025 'My London' Project, where young people aged 13 - 18 had the chance to explore the musical legacy and future of the city they live in. Read more

We build communities

We are passionate about responding to and representing our communities, both locally and nationally, in physical and digital spaces.

Sound Foundations Accepting New Members

May 14, 2026

Are you aged 11-16 and want to learn the saxophone for the first time? Our Sound Foundations Saturday programme is currently accepting new members! Read more

NYJO Learning: Exploring Masculinity Through Music

May 8, 2026

Find out more about our 2025 project, delivered with the Southwark Schools Learning Partnership, exploring what masculinity means to young people today. Read more

NYJO Learning: ‘My London’ Winter 2025 Project

May 6, 2026

Find out more about our 2025 'My London' Project, where young people aged 13 - 18 had the chance to explore the musical legacy and future of the city they live in. Read more

Our team

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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.

Michael
Volpe OBE

Development Director

Michael uses his rich professional experiences to drive the NYJO Development mission.

George
Gatehouse

Orchestra & Ensembles Producer

George runs our Emerging Professionals programme and flagship Blueprint Orchestra.

Beth
Ismay

Learning Programmes Lead

Beth runs our national programme of Learning work for young people aged 18 and under.

Case studies

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NYJO Stories: Olivia Cuttill

After first getting involved with NYJO as an Emerging Professional in our programme with guest artist Nikki Yeoh, Olivia and her quintet toured the country to promote their debut album with NYJO's support. Read about Olivia's NYJO story. Tell me more

NYJO Stories: Jennie Beard

After coming close to giving up music altogether, Jennie joined the NYJO Under 18s programme in 2021, which had a transformative impact in her life. Read about Jennie's NYJO story. Tell me more

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)

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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)

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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We nurture emerging professionals

We engage younger musicians

We build communities

Our team

Case studies

Lucy-Anne, NYJO Emerging Professional (Vocals)

Georgia Ayew, NYJO Emerging Professional (Drums)

Sam Eastmond, NYJO Educator

Jazzwise Magazine

Lydia Cochrane, NYJO Emerging Professional (Saxophone)

Anna, NYJO Learning Widening Access participant

Briony, NYJO Under 18s

Oscar, NYJO Under 18s

Jennie, NYJO Under 18s

Leah-Anais, NYJO Under 18s

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