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NYJO Alumni Mark & Will play at Bonington

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:59:22 +0000

Mark is a NYJO Alumni along with fellow bandsman at this gig Will Glaser. His quartet played the Music of Thelonious Monk with a few band compositions for good measure. The lineup is: Mark Lewandows

Tony Kofi

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 09:33:28 +0000

NYJO are delighted and honoured to have Tony Kofi as Patron. Born in Nottingham, Tony is a multi-award winner including Best Instrumentalist at the 2008 BBC Jazz Awards, Best Ensemble at the 2005 Par

Hugh Pascall

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:10:35 +0000

Hugh was a member of both the NYO and Brassery, going on to study at the Royal Academy of Music (RAM) and Paris Conservatoire. He holds a Royal Academy teaching Diploma and was awarded the Scott Fulb

NYJO Alumni

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:31:43 +0100

NYJO players enjoy a good time socially and are encouraged to keep in touch after leaving, some going to further their musical skills in higher education or with other groups, etc. NYJO alumni inclu

Ben Lee

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:02:41 +0000

Ben is a versatile musician, arranger and band leader. He has also been a long-time collaborator with NYJO’s musical director Phil Smith. Both were prominent leaders in former Nottingham Youth Jazz