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Thunderplump
FYJO will be playing as part of the ensemble for Thunderplump – a musical and video celebration of the Scottish Weather. In addition to FYJO, the children’s band from STAMP, the Tullis Russel Mills Band, and the Wallace Collection will be playing music, co-ordinated by Neil Brand and accompanying films created by David Behrens. The […]
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FYJO Online
As a result of Covid-19 restrictions, FYJO rehearsals have successfully moved to an online format using Zoom. At the end of our first term we have recruited players from all over the UK and we hope to keep this format going, alongside usual rehearsals, once restrictions are lifted. Anyone interested should contact secretary@fyjo.org.uk. Further details […]
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Lochgelly, Manhattan: Jazz is life
Lochgelly came to the attention of the world’s media last month when one of its most famous sons, jazz legend Joe Temperley died, aged 86 in New York. Lochgelly, Manhattan, as Joe liked to say, remained close to his heart, where he helped to nurture a living tradition of jazz-playing reaching back to Duke Ellington. […]
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Scottish Saxophone Academy host International Masterclass Series
The Scottish Saxophone Academy are delighted to host another International Masterclass Series event featuring special guest Philippe Geiss (Professor of Saxophone, Strasbourg Conservatoire). Open to all players Grade 3 and above, students can experience playing in a large ensemble with lots of other saxophonists! They can also have the opportunity to take part in a […]
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Applications for NYOS Jazz are open
Applications for NYOS Jazz are currently open. People can apply online at http://www.nyos.co.uk/jazz-applicants where they will also find information about next year’s courses. We are looking for particularly strong players for the Jazz Orchestra next year, but all levels of ability and experience are welcome. Many thanks! Corinna Gregory Jazz Ensembles Manager, NYOS Jazz Applicants […]
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Masterclass with Joe Temperley
Joe Temperley, the sensational saxophonist is holding a masterclass on Saturday 7th March 2pm – 4pm in the Auditorium of Lochgelly Centre. This event is free thanks to funding from Creative Scotland and gives the players a chance to be put through their paces by a true Fife jazz legend!!
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East Coast Youth Jazz Festival 2013
The East Coast Youth Jazz Festival 2013 will take place on the weekend of 23-24th November 2013 at the Gardyne Theatre, Dundee. Gardyne Theatre, Gardyne Road, Dundee, DD5 1NY. Telephone: 01382 448876.
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Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra – A night in Tunisia
Members of the Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra perform A Night in Tunisia live in The Jazz House.
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The FYJO Combo @ The Jazz House (BBC Scotland)
After having such a success on the show in September, and after their other triumphs,The FYJO Combo have been invited back to play more live tunes on Steven Duffy’s The Jazz House on BBC Radio Scotland. In the ever changing line up of FYJO, The Combo has welcomed some new members to play alongside the […]
