NYO Jazz

NYO Jazz, comprising outstanding young musicians ages 16–19 from across the US, showcases the legacy and bright future of American jazz. Led by artistic director Sean Jones, these remarkable musicians come together each summer to engage in a rigorous training residency with world-class jazz masters on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York. In addition to the residency, NYO Jazz performs an annual concert at Carnegie Hall with a celebrated guest artist and embarks on a tour to some of the world’s great music capitals. The musicians serve as dynamic music ambassadors as they share this uniquely American genre with people around the globe.

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NYO Jazz invites young musicians (ages 16–19) to audition for its 2021 season.

NYO Jazz 2019 Videos

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NYO Jazz in Zhuhai: “Struggle Gives You Strength”

Written for Sean Jones and NYO Jazz 2019, Jihye Lee’s “Struggle Gives You Strength” is an important reminder of how to push through life’s tough moments, whether onstage or off.