Chasin’ the Horizon: The Railway Suite
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.
Hear the SNYJO Live in 2025 / 26
The Scottish National Youth Jazz Orchestra (SNYJO) is delighted to announce their 2025-26 season with a series of afternoon Big Band Jazz concerts that are suitable for the whole family.
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.
TSYJO renamed as SNYJO
A New Chapter: Introducing the Scottish National Youth Jazz Orchestra
Steppin’ Out!
The SNJO welcomes the return of our good friend and guest artist, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist, Kurt Elling
Nu-Age Sounds PLANET WORLD
Featuring music by corto.alto, Anoushka Nanguy, Helena Kay, kitti, Ewan Hastie, Matt Carmichael, Fergus McCreadie, KARMA
21 Spices with Trilok Gurtu
The SNJO teams up with one of the world’s most creative percussionists and composers, Trilok Gurtu
SNJO Board Recruitment

Scotland’s National Jazz Orchestra always seeks new trustees to join the SNJO Board.
Nu-Age Sounds
Welcome to the current sound of Scotland brought to you by eight of Scottish jazz’s top creative young minds!