Members of NYO Jazz perform “Grand Ave” by band member Gianna Pedregon during the national youth ensembles’ 2021 residency at Purchase College in July.
Each summer, Carnegie Hall’s national youth ensembles bring together the brightest young American instrumentalists for intensive training and performances on some of the world’s greatest stages. NYO Jazz is an ensemble of gifted young jazz musicians ages 16-19 who study with and learn from world-class jazz masters, showcasing the legacy and bright future of American jazz. Acclaimed trumpeter, composer, and educator Sean Jones serves as artistic director and bandleader.