Jazz Classics | John Coltrane – Giant Steps
February 1960 introduced the world to a whole new creative approach by one of its most influential artists. It’s John Coltrane’s game-changing album “Giant Steps”.
Category Archives: News
Pioneer Profile | Sérgio Mendes
The Pinoeer Profile series is back! This time round, it’s the bossa nova behemoth Sérgio Mendes.
From the Archive: Gill Burgoyne
NYJO Alumna and former member of Ivy Benson’s barrier-busting all-girl jazz-band, Gill Burgoyne, talked to us back in 2015.
Get to Know | David Ijishakin aka Akin Soul
David Ijishakin aka Akin Soul is the first recipient of the NYJO-Trinity Laban Award in support of talented upcoming jazz musicians.
James Hudson debut album ‘TOMORROW’ out Feb 2021!
James Hudson’s debut album TOMORROW is out this February – read all about the latest project from the ex-NYJO vocalist here!
NYJO & Trinity Laban Announce New Award
NYJO and Trinity Laban pledge to support each other to ensure diversity, inclusivity and accessibility within jazz education.
Brand-new NYJO Video for “A Night in Tunisia”
Check out this NYJO version of the timeless bebop classic “A Night in Tunisia”, recorded during the UK’s nationwide lockdown in the summer of 2020.
Pioneer Profile | Dizzy Gillespie
For our first Pioneer Profile entry of 2021, we discuss the boss of Bebop, Dizzy Gillespie.
NYJO 2020 | A Year Review
Happy New Year! Before we look forward to 2021, we decided to take a look back at what has been quite a 12 months!
NYJO Xmas Playlist 2020!
It’s the NYJO Christmas playlist for 2020! (And there’s absolutely no Mariah Carey in sight!)