Amy Winehouse, 1983 – 2011
July 23, 2011 by admin
Amy Winehouse, who died on 23rd July, was once memorably quoted as saying that she began her career: “…singing for old people in the back room of a pub in Rayners Lane”. That pub was, of course, the celebrated Rayners Hotel – and the band she was singing with was NYJO. How Amy came to be singing with [...]
Read more ...NYJO sold out at Ronnie Scott’s 3-5 January 2011
As NYJO showcases new directions in musical repertoire this year, Mark Armstrong (pictured) directed the first set performances of new work at Ronnie Scott’s to a full house for the last two nights and is set to raise the roof again this evening. Yesterday’s performance saw the second night of NYJO’s residency where the first set, entitled [...]
Read more ...NYJO LONDON now recruiting for 4 musicleader trainees…
December 13, 2010 by admin
LONDON Are you young, gifted and jazz? If you are an established young jazz musician who would like to take part in some personal development and teach some younger musicians how to play in a big band at the same time….one of the four available positions could be yours… Take a look at the [...]
Read more ...A trip to the palace for Bill Ashton, OBE
November 25, 2010 by admin
Today marked the investiture of Bill Ashton, OBE at Buckingham Palace. On what felt like the coldest morning this winter, the Ashton family and members of the NYJO board met at the gates of Buckingham Palace to receive Bill Ashton, OBE, newly honoured and replete with his OBE medal and a truly gleeful smile. The [...]
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James started playing percussion at the age of 11 at the Royal College Junior Department and has played with county ensembles such as the Northamptonshire Youth Concert Band and Zingaresque: a world music group. He also plays for National Youth Wind Ensemble and is a reserve for the National Youth Orchestra. He took part in the LSO St. Lukes Academy 2009 and was in the percussion final of BBC Young Musician of the Year 2010. He also plays drum kit, violin and piano and is currently studying for his GCSE’s.
Read more about James...Farnham, Surrey – 17/09/10 – Farnham Maltings
May 8, 2010 by admin
When Friday, September 17, 2010 7:30pm – All Ages Where Farnham Maltings (map) Bridge Square Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR « Back to the calendar
Read more ...Wolverhampton, West Midlands – 12/09/10 – The Grand Theatre
May 8, 2010 by admin
When Sunday, September 12, 2010 4:00pm – Please note the early start time. – All Ages Where The Grand Theatre (map) Lichfield Street Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK WV1 1DE « Back to the calendar
Read more ...Ruislip, Middlesex – 19/09/10 – Jazz @ The Manor
May 8, 2010 by admin
When Sunday, September 19, 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
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