Roland Sponsor NYJO Piano ‘Chair’
Roland (UK) Ltd, the British arm of a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of musical instruments, has generously agreed to sponsor the NYJO piano ‘chair’. In addition, the company are providing NYJO with a Roland RD-700GX digital stage piano – a supreme touring keyboard – for use in ...
Sir John Dankworth CBE (NYJO Vice-President – 1967-2010)
The recent death of Sir John Dankworth CBE marks the end of his 43 years of close involvement with NYJO – as Vice-President, he contributed to NYJO’s well-being in innumerable ways. He played on a number of recordings with the band, most recently taking the alto solo on a tune especially ...
NYJO launches Chair Sponsorship Appeal
The NYJO Chair Sponsorship Appeal was launched in London today (February 16th) with a formal presentation to potential donors. A small group of current NYJO musicians provided the music - amongst those involved in the presentation was world-renowned trumpet player Guy Barker, one of NYJO’s many famous alumni. NYJO is ...
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London – 28/03/10 – The Bull’s Head @ BarnesWhen Sunday, March 28, 2010 TBD - All...
Ruislip, Middlesex – 21/03/10 – Jazz @ The Manor
When Sunday, March 21, 2010 12:30pm - All...
Chester – 18/03/10 – The Hammond School
When Thursday, March 18, 2010 7:30pm - All...
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Roland Sponsor NYJO Piano ‘Chair’
Roland (UK) Ltd, the British arm of a world leader in the design, manufacture and...
Sir John Dankworth CBE (NYJO Vice-President – 1967-2010)
The recent death of Sir John Dankworth CBE marks the end of his 43 years of close...
NYJO Players debut with Jay Craig and His Orchestra
Guitarist Jon Russell and trumpeter Alex Maynard – two current NYJO band members...
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Love playing, listening to, writing and creating music. Influenced by a huge range of music including jazz, classical and folk etc. A strong interest in contemporary classical music and improvisation, influences include; Igor Stravinsky, Miles Davis, Alban Berg, Enrico Rava, Olivier Messiaen, Michael Tippett to name a few. Currently studying jazz and composition at Trinity College of Music.
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