POP! ROCK! SOUL!

POP! ROCK! SOUL! 2026

Award-winning master vibraphonist Joe Locke meets the SNJO once again to play a fabulous selection of tracks taken from the modern American songbook. Also featuring BBC Strictly Come Dancing lead singer Tommy Blaize.

The Music of Weather Report

The SNJO - Weather Report 2025

A Climate of Innovation, A Forecast of Genius – In the golden age of jazz fusion, a storm of creativity gathered on the musical horizon. That storm had a name: Weather Report.

Chasin’ the Horizon: The Railway Suite

The SNJO - Railway Suite 2025

Featuring tracks from Ellington, Coltrane, Williams, Glen Miller and more – For over a century, jazz musicians travelled the world by train, drawing inspiration from the distinctive rhythms, atmosphere, and romance of the rails.

SNJO Begins New Era

Following the resignation of Artistic Director Tommy Smith, the SNJO looks forward to an exciting future that further builds our talent pool and international reputation.

Introducing the New SNJO Friends Scheme

Let’s Be Friends: After three decades of creating extraordinary music and nurturing the next generation of jazz talent, we’re inviting you to become part of our extended family.

In an Ellington Mood

In an Ellington Mood with Lucy-Anne Daniels

In an Ellington Mood – with gospel-influenced vocalist Lucy-Anne Daniels – presents exhilarating orchestral jazz.

The Art of Arranging

Geoffrey Keezer with the SNJO

We are starting off the new season is our dear friend, GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist Geoffrey Keezer.

World of the Gods

Taiko Drummers

The World of the Gods marks the reunion of the SNJO with the Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers and music by Tommy Smith.

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