Sir John Dankworth CBE (NYJO Vice-President – 1967-2010)
February 21, 2010 by admin
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 written by Evan Jolly [...]
Read more ...Jazz @ The Manor – January 24th 2010
February 20, 2010 by admin
The Band: Bill Ashton directing Conor Chaplin (bass guitar); Scott Chapman (drums); James Larter (percussion); Chris Eldred (keyboard); Jon Russell (guitar); Jeff Green, Rob Greenwood, Tom Walsh, Laura Jurd, Henry Armburg-Jennings (trumpets); Barry Clements (bass trombone), Alex Paxton, Callum Au, Ross Anderson, Charlie Valentine (tenor trombones); Anna Drysdale (French horn); saxophones: Lucas Dodd & Ollie [...]
Read more ...London – 28/03/10 – The Bull\’s Head @ Barnes
February 19, 2010 by admin
When Sunday, March 28, 2010 Time TBC – All Ages Where The Bull’s Head @ Barnes (map) 373 Lonsdale Road Barnes London SW13 9PY Other InfoTickets £10, on the door. « Back to the calendar
Read more ...Ruislip, Middlesex – 21/03/10 – Jazz @ The Manor
February 19, 2010 by admin
When Sunday, March 21, 2010 12:30pm – All Ages Where Jazz @ The Manor (map) Ruislip Manor Sports & Social Club Grosvenor Vale Ruislip, Middlesex, UK HA4 6JQ « Back to the calendar
Read more ...Chester – 18/03/10 – The Hammond School
February 19, 2010 by admin
When Thursday, March 18, 2010 7:30pm – All Ages Where The Hammond School (map) Hoole Bank Mannings Lane Chester CH2 4ES « Back to the calendar
Read more ...NYJO Players debut with Jay Craig and His Orchestra
February 19, 2010 by admin
Guitarist Jon Russell and trumpeter Alex Maynard – two current NYJO band members – recently made their playing debuts with Jay Craig and His Orchestra. The special St Valentine’s Day concert at that Mecca of Big Band Jazz – Jazz @ The Manor in Ruislip – attracted a 100-plus capacity audience. Among them were arranger [...]
Read more ...Ruislip, Middlesex – 14/03/10 – Jazz @ The Manor
February 19, 2010 by admin
Who? NYJO2 – For Cancer Research When Sunday, March 14, 2010 7:30pm – All Ages Where Jazz @ The Manor (map) Ruislip Manor Sports & Social Club Grosvenor Vale Ruislip, Middlesex, UK HA4 6JQ Other InfoDirected by Paul Eshelby, with guests. Charity gig for Cancer Research UK. « Back to the calendar
Read more ...NYJO launches Chair Sponsorship Appeal
February 16, 2010 by admin
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 seeking funding of £35,000 per [...]
Read more ...Jazz @ The Manor – December 27th 2009
February 3, 2010 by admin
The Band: Bill Ashton directing Sandy Suchodolski (bass guitar); Scott Chapman (drums); James Larter (percussion); Chris Eldred (keyboard); Jon Russell (guitar); Mark Perry, Reuben Fowler, Tom Walsh, Rob Greenwood, Henry Armburg-Jennings (trumpets); Ross Brennan (bass trombone), Alex Paxton, Robbie Harvey, Charlie Valentine, Ross Anderson (tenor trombones); Anna Drysdale (French horn); saxophones: Lucas Dodd & Ed [...]
Read more ...James Larter – Category Finalist: Young Musician Of The Year
February 3, 2010 by admin
James Larter is NYJO’s 15-year old percussionist. He was a category finalist in the BBC’s 2010 Young Musician Of The Year competition. James was featured in an inaugural performance of composer Paul Hart’s new suite written especially for NYJO – ‘A Christmas Carol in 6 movements’ – at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club during NYJO’s residency [...]
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