NYJO exists to empower young jazz musicians and inspire audiences across the UK through engaging participation projects and impactful live performances.
NYJO has grown from a single jazz orchestra to a multifaceted organisation that is committed to supporting and developing musicians of all styles and standards.
Whether you want to become the next emerging artist or simply play for fun – we’re here for it.
What’s on
NYJO Presents: Charles Mingus
Event date - April 14, 2024
Locationvenue - PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)
NYJO return to Dean Street for a new concert of the works of bassist and writer Charles Mingus. Tell me more
NYJO & Mark Armstrong Present: Dizzy Gillespie
Event date - April 20, 2024
Locationvenue - Haywards Heath Music Society
Mark Armstrong & a NYJO sextet play the music of Dizzy Gillespie at Haywards Heath Music Society. Tell me more
NYJO Presents: Charles Mingus
Event date - April 14, 2024
Locationvenue - PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)
NYJO return to Dean Street for a new concert of the works of bassist and writer Charles Mingus. Read more
NYJO & Mark Armstrong Present: Dizzy Gillespie
Event date - April 20, 2024
Locationvenue - Haywards Heath Music Society
Mark Armstrong & a NYJO sextet play the music of Dizzy Gillespie at Haywards Heath Music Society. Read more
Nikki Yeoh & NYJO Present: Speechmik X-Ploration
Event date - April 30, 2024
Locationvenue - Stoller Hall
NYJO and Nikki Yeoh join forces for a special show in Manchester. Read more
NYJO Learning
NYJO Learning nurtures young musicians through high quality workshops, courses and performance opportunities. We value access, inclusivity and progress at all levels and believe in harnessing the power of musical participation as a tool for personal growth.
News
Community Choir: One year on
The Sherard Road Songbirds, our community choir ran in partnership with Age UK Greenwich is a place where adults can connect through music. Read all about the project here. Read more
NYJO Learning: Sound Foundations
We are running a first-access project in partnership with Harris Academy Greenwich and the Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls to give young people an instrument and lessons! Read more
NYJO in Wales: Music for Social Engagement
The NYJO Learning team is collaborating with three new partners in Wales, looking at how music can be used for social engagement. Read more
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