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.

Hear the SNYJO Live in 2025 / 26

Scottish National Youth Jazz Orchestra (SNYJO)

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.

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

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!

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