The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland

The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland (NYJOS) is one of Scotland's foremost youth jazz ensembles.  Under the direction of Malcolm Edmonstone and Andrew Bain, NYJOS aims to provide students with the opportunity to study and perform jazz at the highest possible level, with respected professional musicians from the UK and beyond.

Watch this space for news about exciting events  to celebrate the 20th Anniversary year of NYJOS, including the summer tour with trombonist, Rick Taylor (20-23 July)!

NYJOS's summer concert at the Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow received rave reviews from The Herald and The Scotsman.
The Herald - Review by Rob Adams

Hot on the heels of their critically acclaimed UK summer tour, Scotland’s finest young jazz musicians were joined once again by the dream pairing of reedsman Iain Dixon and guitarist Mike Walker in their debut appearance at the internationally renowned London Jazz Festival. This was an amazing opportunity for the band, as NYJOS embarks on its 20th anniversary year. The band, including  Young Scottish Jazz Musician 2011, Ru Pattison, played to a packed and enthusiastic hall at the Barbican on 20 November.

"...Earlier in the afternoon on the Barbican freestage, Manchester stars Mike Walker on guitar and Iain Dixon on sax guested inventively with the crisply disciplined National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland..." John Fordham, The Guardian 22nd November 2011

NYJOS SUMMER TOUR 2010 AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

REALISING AMBITIONS

Sean Gibbs - Trumpet

Sean Gibbs has been playing the Trumpet for 5 years, after hearing one of his Dad's records he instantly fell in love with jazz.  Joining NYJOS has motivated him to improve his playing.
Click here to find out more about Sean.