Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra

Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra (LYJRO) was first formed in 1991 by ArtForms Leeds to introduce young musicians from Leeds schools to the genre of jazz. The band covers an array of styles from jazz to rock, whilst encompassing further influences from soul and funk.

LYJRO gives young people the chance to perform in a professional setting whilst learning how to be confident musicians, in both their reading and improvisation abilities. For many instrumentalists, it acts as a springboard to higher education in music. For others, it complements other areas of study and forms a basis for a lifelong enjoyment of jazz music.

Conductors Matt Jackson and Ralph Tong