The Caribbean: Carried Way Beyond
Orphy Robinson MBE expands on his first written account of the Caribbean influence on jazz and wider UK society, with an extended article exclusively for NYJO on Windrush Day 2021.
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NYJO Presents… Emma Rawicz
Check out our latest interview with rising star of the UK jazz scene and upcoming NYJO Presents artist, saxophonist Emma Rawicz!
“In Memory” | Barbara Thompson’s Paraphernalia Feat. NYJO & Ana Gracey | OUT NOW!
“In Memory” is the first single taken from our upcoming collaboration with Barbara Thompson’s Paraphernalia. The album “Bulletproof” is due for release 4 JUN ’21.
NYJO Presents… Asha Parkinson
Before her upcoming NYJO Presents livestream at Ronnie Scott’s, saxophonist and NYJO band-member Asha Parkinson kindly took some time to talk music, activism and confirm her love of cheese.
NYJO Presents… Karen Shiraishi
Before her upcoming NYJO Presents livestream at Ronnie Scott’s, Karen takes some time to talk music making, the struggles that came with lockdown and her time at Berklee College of Music. We also see the return of Desert Island Discs!
NYJO Presents… Roella Oloro
Before her upcoming NYJO Presents livestream at Ronnie Scott’s, Roella takes a moment to talk music, spirituality and what it feels like to take the stage again.
Jazz Classics | Miles Davis – Bitches Brew
30 March 1970 provided the music world with one of the most provocative and extraordinary album ever recorded. It’s Miles Davis’ “Bitches Brew”.
NYJO Presents… Rosie Frater-Taylor
Rosie Frater-Taylor talk about her upcoming album, “Bloom” ahead of her ‘NYJO Presents…’ gig live from Ronnie Scott’s this March.
Pioneer Profile | Marian McPartland
British-born jazz pianist who emigrated to the US and won a huge following with her NPR show where she became known for bringing in underrepresented demographics to jazz clubs.
NYJO Presents… Helena Debono
We caught up with singer/songwriter Helena Debono before her upcoming ‘NYJO Presents…’ livestream from Ronnie Scott’s on 14 MAR 21.