NYJO
NYJO exists to empower young jazz musicians and inspire music audiences across the UK through engaging grassroots education projects and impactful live performances. Founded in 1965, NYJO has grown from a single jazz orchestra of young musicians, to a multi-faceted organisation that seeks to both improve jazz education nationally, and nurture the talent of young professionals at the start of their careers.
Woolwich Works is NYJO’s first permanent home. Their executive team, artistic team, lead ensembles and London Academy programme are all housed under one roof. This family atmosphere feeds into a brand-new era for the charity, where a more diverse and expressive offering stimulates progressive relationships with a broader church of music communities, including Woolwich and the surrounding areas.
NYJO are actively seeking to create a new dialogue for the future; between the established and the experimental; the past and the present; with captivating experiences that both inspire and entertain.
