Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

time ANd motioN – reflectioNs oN the first tweNtY YeArs of the scottish NAtioNAl JAzz orchestrA The scottish Is it really 2015? It seems astonishing that a double of tens have passed since the birth of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, yet here we are. Our story is a 1995 compelling one by any measure, and it reads at times like a drama in three acts. national JAzz First there was the shaky start followed by Over the years, there have been outstanding challenge and adversity, and an eventual concerts, milestone recordings and memorable outcome that’s been a resounding victory evenings with world-renowned masters of jazz for Scottish jazz. Of course, it takes time as our very special guests. to win hearts and stimulate minds, but I’ve enjoyed so many stunning experiences it also requires forward motion to stay orchesTra in my role as artistic director of the SNJO, it’s vibrant, alive and relevant. We also found almost impossible to single out specific highlights. that we needed grit and determination. Newsletter: JANUArY 2015 20th ANNiversArY 1995-2015 When the SNJO company name was However, some of the most vivid concerts featured stolen in 1998, I had to fight for a year the elegance of Gary Burton, the energy of Arild Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that the SNJO - jewel in Scotland’s jazz crown - is 20 years old this year and we to get it back, finally succeeding with the Andersen, the effervescence of Kenny Wheeler, This great art is often taken for granted, are set to sparkle particularly brightly in 2015 as we celebrate with a superb series of spectacular musical experiences. guidance of the Musician’s Union and and an electrifying John Scofield playing the music so it only seems right to name-check their lawyers. of Miles Davis. Neither will I quickly forget World people like Maria Schneider, Joe Locke, What began as a twinkle in Tommy Smith’s eye in 1995 has since In May, we celebrate another centenary - Frank Sinatra - and of the Gods and our 2010 performances with the Makoto Ozone, Florian Ross, Geoffrey grown into a dazzling musical enterprise internationally recognized as our special guest vocalist Kurt Elling will help swing selections In the beginning, the SNJO enjoyed no magnificent Mugenyko Taiko Drummers. Keezer, Christian Jacob, the late Fred a “genuinely world class outfit.” Year on year, the SNJO has delivered from the Sinatra songbook in five cities. institutional support and endured three stylish orchestral jazz to the four corners of Scotland and introduced Sturm, Manu Pekar, Pino Jodice, Michael June then welcomes Eddi Reader as our guest as we embark lean, formative years before we received Over the years it has given me great pleasure the wider world to the jazz talent in our country and with your help, Gibbs, Bob Mintzer and Michael Abene. on an 11-date tour to the Highlands and Islands with Alba, our first major support in 1998. Even then, to welcome Joe Lovano in Torah, David Liebman we hope to continue for many more years to come. the hand-to-mouth existence persisted in Beauty & the Beast, Kurt Elling in Syntopicon, They have been pivotal to the our newly commissioned suite of Scottish songs arranged for a further eleven years. In those days, and Peter Erskine in Weather Report. Certainly, establishment of the SNJO as an We kick off our 20th anniversary year in February with a stunning for jazz orchestra. centenary tribute to Billy Strayhorn: a jazz genius who was composer, I wore every administrative, organisational I hope that SNJO fans recall as fondly as I do energetic contemporary jazz orchestra. Over the next twelve months there will be yet more events and operational hat going, but became a Planet Wave with legendary poet Edwin Morgan, arranger and pianist. Billy wrote much of Ellington’s music including We must acknowledge of course the in store for fans - all uplifting, orchestral jazz - so please enjoy master of none. The Scottish Arts Council the Chick Corea programme with drummer Gary his rollicking signature tune Take the A Train and Chelsea Bridge and outstanding contribution the SNJO reading our news, put dates in your diaries and join us soon - stepped in with more support and in 2010 Novak and Rhapsody in Blue with Brian Kellock. his inspiring musical legacy has created an important and dynamic musicians have made to the quality of the we look forward to seeing you as well as friends and family. we appointed our first manager. After fifteen Most certainly, our shows with the much-missed chapter in jazz history. music. Countless names have performed years we were finally off, and I was free. Tam White, and our celebration of Michael Brecker with the orchestra over the last twenty with his brother Randy, connected strongly with all A year later, our second orchestra years including: Aidan O’Donnell, John the scottish NAtioNAl JAzz orchestrA who were there. manager Lindsay Robertson was Blease, John Rae, Colin Steele, Phil directed bY tommY smith proUdlY preseNts appointed, and she has more than made We can be proud too of our modest CD output. Bancroft, Ryan Quigley, Rachel Cohen, a difference, empowering the SNJO with The critical success of Culloden Moor Suite with Kevin Mackenzie, Phil O’Malley, Eddie The Jazz Genius of Billy sTrayhorn her wisdom, experience and generosity. Bobby Wellins, and In the Spirit of Duke both Severn, Allon Beauviosin, Paul Towndrow, Our administrative structure remains modest, consolidated our growing reputation for excellence. Chris Greive, Konrad Wiszniewski, Brian Although 2015 marks the 20th birthday of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, but combined with the unstinting support Also, the recordings we made of Celebration Kellock, Calum Gourlay, Steve Hamilton, it is also the centenary of Billy Strayhorn and what more fitting way to begin of our dedicated Board, we have been able for the iconic jazz label ECM, and more recently Paul Harrison, Lorna McDonald, Mario our special year than with the marvellous music and rich repertoire of this to achieve many great things. We are also American Adventure were particularly important Caribe, Martin Kershaw, Tom MacNiven remarkable musician. especially indebted to all the wonderful landmarks for the SNJO that provided great and Alyn Cosker to name but a few. ‘Friends of the SNJO’ who support our personal satisfaction. Born in 1915, Strayhorn’s name is synonymous Listen to his unique touch on Ellington’s Time passes and leaves us with fond every move. with Ellington’s finest work. The hugely prolific controversial jazz treatments of the classics Last year, however, the SNJO enjoyed its most memories, but the SNJO thrives on Strayhorn composed and arranged literally in Edvard Grieg’s Anitra’s Dance and Morning Billy Strayhorn emphatic concert season so far. We shared the perpetual motion. I’m looking forward to hundreds of pieces especially for the Duke and Mood from Peer Gynt while, Orson and 2015 stage with the brilliant Branford Marsalis paying making as much original and classic jazz wrote many of his greatest hits, often going Theme from Anatomy of a Murder are strong tribute to Shorter, the unstoppable Courtney Pine music as we can, forging even stronger un-credited forhis efforts. evidence of Strayhorn’s pre-existing and barely playing Coltrane and Bob Mintzer guiding us relationships with major international guest suppressed classical ambitions. Once again, the In the 1990’s, jazz historian Walter van de Fri 20 February 2015 elegantly through the Yellowjackets repertoire. artists, and creating inspiring orchestral SNJO revisits Rhapsody in Blue but this time Leur uncovered dozens of previously unknown Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh Audiences responded particularly warmly as jazz. One particular ambition must be in an elegant arrangement by Strayhorn that compositions by Strayhorn and these captivating thequeenshall.net Laurence Cottle, Marcio Doctor and Gareth to address the step-wise release of our condenses Gershwin’s jazz masterpiece into pieces sparkle with musical ingenuity and Billy’s 0131 668 2019 Lockrane joined us to visit the music of Jaco recorded legacy from its current home just four minutes and forty-seven seconds of obvious penchant for a brightly gregarious Pastorius in pulsating style. in the SNJO vaults. shimmering jazz gold. melody. Now these lost Strayhorn tunes are in Sat 21 February 2015 Most memorably, maestro Makoto Ozone joined Then, the listening world will truly hear their rightful place as a restored chapter in the The Jazz Genius of Billy Strayhorn is the story Buccleuch Centre Langholm us in performances of Mozart and Gershwin that how far we’ve come, but in my heart jazz repertoire. of warm, wonderful music created to spread buccleuchcentre.com were quite justifiably described as a tour-de-force. I know how far we’ve yet to travel. happiness. In the hands of the SNJO it’s a sound Join the SNJO as thtey Take the A Train down 01387 381 196 In fact, I will be mixing recordings from these Mozart that makes you feel a bit more optimistic about to Chelsea Bridge, where Billy’s humanity and concerts for the new SNJO release this year. the world, and a reminder that it would have been optimism are further revealed in numbers like Sun 22 February 2015 Over the years the SNJO has enjoyed a poorer place without the influential contribution Jo and Remember. Royal Conservatoire, Glasgow access to some of the music world’s and timeless music of Strayhorn. most phenomenal arrangers. rcs.ac.uk 0141 332 5057

CONTACT DETAILS All concerts start at 7.30pm To find out more re the SNJO or TSYJO, concerts, bookings or sponsorship please contact our Manager, Nb there are no pre concert Lindsay Robertson on Tel: 07827 966735 Email: [email protected] Website: snjo.co.uk / tsyjo.com Join us on Facebook or Twitter talks at these concerts time ANd motioN – reflectioNs oN the first tweNtY YeArs of the scottish NAtioNAl JAzz orchestrA The scottish Is it really 2015? It seems astonishing that a double of tens have passed since the birth of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, yet here we are. Our story is a 1995 compelling one by any measure, and it reads at times like a drama in three acts. national JAzz First there was the shaky start followed by Over the years, there have been outstanding challenge and adversity, and an eventual concerts, milestone recordings and memorable outcome that’s been a resounding victory evenings with world-renowned masters of jazz for Scottish jazz. Of course, it takes time as our very special guests. to win hearts and stimulate minds, but I’ve enjoyed so many stunning experiences it also requires forward motion to stay orchesTra in my role as artistic director of the SNJO, it’s vibrant, alive and relevant. We also found almost impossible to single out specific highlights. that we needed grit and determination. Newsletter: JANUArY 2015 20th ANNiversArY 1995-2015 When the SNJO company name was However, some of the most vivid concerts featured stolen in 1998, I had to fight for a year the elegance of Gary Burton, the energy of Arild Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that the SNJO - jewel in Scotland’s jazz crown - is 20 years old this year and we to get it back, finally succeeding with the Andersen, the effervescence of Kenny Wheeler, This great art is often taken for granted, are set to sparkle particularly brightly in 2015 as we celebrate with a superb series of spectacular musical experiences. guidance of the Musician’s Union and and an electrifying John Scofield playing the music so it only seems right to name-check their lawyers. of Miles Davis. Neither will I quickly forget World people like Maria Schneider, Joe Locke, What began as a twinkle in Tommy Smith’s eye in 1995 has since In May, we celebrate another centenary - Frank Sinatra - and of the Gods and our 2010 performances with the Makoto Ozone, Florian Ross, Geoffrey grown into a dazzling musical enterprise internationally recognized as our special guest vocalist Kurt Elling will help swing selections In the beginning, the SNJO enjoyed no magnificent Mugenyko Taiko Drummers. Keezer, Christian Jacob, the late Fred a “genuinely world class outfit.” Year on year, the SNJO has delivered from the Sinatra songbook in five cities. institutional support and endured three stylish orchestral jazz to the four corners of Scotland and introduced Sturm, Manu Pekar, Pino Jodice, Michael June then welcomes Eddi Reader as our guest as we embark lean, formative years before we received Over the years it has given me great pleasure the wider world to the jazz talent in our country and with your help, Gibbs, Bob Mintzer and Michael Abene. on an 11-date tour to the Highlands and Islands with Alba, our first major support in 1998. Even then, to welcome Joe Lovano in Torah, David Liebman we hope to continue for many more years to come. the hand-to-mouth existence persisted in Beauty & the Beast, Kurt Elling in Syntopicon, They have been pivotal to the our newly commissioned suite of Scottish songs arranged for a further eleven years. In those days, and Peter Erskine in Weather Report. Certainly, establishment of the SNJO as an We kick off our 20th anniversary year in February with a stunning for jazz orchestra. centenary tribute to Billy Strayhorn: a jazz genius who was composer, I wore every administrative, organisational I hope that SNJO fans recall as fondly as I do energetic contemporary jazz orchestra. Over the next twelve months there will be yet more events and operational hat going, but became a Planet Wave with legendary poet Edwin Morgan, arranger and pianist. Billy wrote much of Ellington’s music including We must acknowledge of course the in store for fans - all uplifting, orchestral jazz - so please enjoy master of none. The Scottish Arts Council the Chick Corea programme with drummer Gary his rollicking signature tune Take the A Train and Chelsea Bridge and outstanding contribution the SNJO reading our news, put dates in your diaries and join us soon - stepped in with more support and in 2010 Novak and Rhapsody in Blue with Brian Kellock. his inspiring musical legacy has created an important and dynamic musicians have made to the quality of the we look forward to seeing you as well as friends and family. we appointed our first manager. After fifteen Most certainly, our shows with the much-missed chapter in jazz history. music. Countless names have performed years we were finally off, and I was free. Tam White, and our celebration of Michael Brecker with the orchestra over the last twenty with his brother Randy, connected strongly with all A year later, our second orchestra years including: Aidan O’Donnell, John the scottish NAtioNAl JAzz orchestrA who were there. manager Lindsay Robertson was Blease, John Rae, Colin Steele, Phil directed bY tommY smith proUdlY preseNts appointed, and she has more than made We can be proud too of our modest CD output. Bancroft, Ryan Quigley, Rachel Cohen, a difference, empowering the SNJO with The critical success of Culloden Moor Suite with Kevin Mackenzie, Phil O’Malley, Eddie The Jazz Genius of Billy sTrayhorn her wisdom, experience and generosity. Bobby Wellins, and In the Spirit of Duke both Severn, Allon Beauviosin, Paul Towndrow, Our administrative structure remains modest, consolidated our growing reputation for excellence. Chris Greive, Konrad Wiszniewski, Brian Although 2015 marks the 20th birthday of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, but combined with the unstinting support Also, the recordings we made of Celebration Kellock, Calum Gourlay, Steve Hamilton, it is also the centenary of Billy Strayhorn and what more fitting way to begin of our dedicated Board, we have been able for the iconic jazz label ECM, and more recently Paul Harrison, Lorna McDonald, Mario our special year than with the marvellous music and rich repertoire of this to achieve many great things. We are also American Adventure were particularly important Caribe, Martin Kershaw, Tom MacNiven remarkable musician. especially indebted to all the wonderful landmarks for the SNJO that provided great and Alyn Cosker to name but a few. ‘Friends of the SNJO’ who support our personal satisfaction. Born in 1915, Strayhorn’s name is synonymous Listen to his unique touch on Ellington’s Time passes and leaves us with fond every move. with Ellington’s finest work. The hugely prolific controversial jazz treatments of the classics Last year, however, the SNJO enjoyed its most memories, but the SNJO thrives on Strayhorn composed and arranged literally in Edvard Grieg’s Anitra’s Dance and Morning Billy Strayhorn emphatic concert season so far. We shared the perpetual motion. I’m looking forward to hundreds of pieces especially for the Duke and Mood from Peer Gynt while, Orson and 2015 stage with the brilliant Branford Marsalis paying making as much original and classic jazz wrote many of his greatest hits, often going Theme from Anatomy of a Murder are strong tribute to Shorter, the unstoppable Courtney Pine music as we can, forging even stronger un-credited forhis efforts. evidence of Strayhorn’s pre-existing and barely playing Coltrane and Bob Mintzer guiding us relationships with major international guest suppressed classical ambitions. Once again, the In the 1990’s, jazz historian Walter van de Fri 20 February 2015 elegantly through the Yellowjackets repertoire. artists, and creating inspiring orchestral SNJO revisits Rhapsody in Blue but this time Leur uncovered dozens of previously unknown Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh Audiences responded particularly warmly as jazz. One particular ambition must be in an elegant arrangement by Strayhorn that compositions by Strayhorn and these captivating thequeenshall.net Laurence Cottle, Marcio Doctor and Gareth to address the step-wise release of our condenses Gershwin’s jazz masterpiece into pieces sparkle with musical ingenuity and Billy’s 0131 668 2019 Lockrane joined us to visit the music of Jaco recorded legacy from its current home just four minutes and forty-seven seconds of obvious penchant for a brightly gregarious Pastorius in pulsating style. in the SNJO vaults. shimmering jazz gold. melody. Now these lost Strayhorn tunes are in Sat 21 February 2015 Most memorably, maestro Makoto Ozone joined Then, the listening world will truly hear their rightful place as a restored chapter in the The Jazz Genius of Billy Strayhorn is the story Buccleuch Centre Langholm us in performances of Mozart and Gershwin that how far we’ve come, but in my heart jazz repertoire. of warm, wonderful music created to spread buccleuchcentre.com were quite justifiably described as a tour-de-force. I know how far we’ve yet to travel. happiness. In the hands of the SNJO it’s a sound Join the SNJO as thtey Take the A Train down 01387 381 196 In fact, I will be mixing recordings from these Mozart that makes you feel a bit more optimistic about to Chelsea Bridge, where Billy’s humanity and concerts for the new SNJO release this year. the world, and a reminder that it would have been optimism are further revealed in numbers like Sun 22 February 2015 Over the years the SNJO has enjoyed a poorer place without the influential contribution Jo and Remember. Royal Conservatoire, Glasgow access to some of the music world’s and timeless music of Strayhorn. most phenomenal arrangers. rcs.ac.uk 0141 332 5057

Born in Glasgow in 1971, I grew up wanting to be two things; a jazz singer While naturally delighted with this award, we cannot be complacent as Wednesday 20 May The Sage, Gateshead and a radio broadcaster. I’m very lucky to find gainful employment as we are obliged to also raise a percentage of funding ourselves and 0191 443 4661 | sagegateshead.com both. When I was a boy, there was still a lot of jazz on the TV, thanks to depend on trusts, businesses, friends and others for their continued Thursday 21 May Caird Hall, Dundee enlightened hosts like Michael Parkinson. There was, of course even more support of the Arts and in particular jazz. Please do consider helping us. 01382 434 940 | dundeebox.co.uk on radio: Humph, Alan Dell, Sheila Tracey, Benny Green, Russell Davies Friday 22 May Music Hall, Aberdeen and of course the BBC Big Band. I listened to it all, recorded it 01224 641 122 | aberdeenperformingarts.com and absorbed it. Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald - Saturday 23 May Usher Hall, Edinburgh they were household names. thANK YoU to oUr spoNsors 0131 228 1155 | usherhall.co.uk Mum and Dad had courted and jived in the 50’s to the sounds of Ted Kurt Elling The Wind Section, Edinburgh Sunday 24 May City Halls, Glasgow Heath (a band I adore to this day), and they encouraged my listening. 0141 353 8000 | glasgowconcerthalls.com This was aided and abetted by what was unquestionably one of the finest Our thanks go to Malcolm Kirkpatrick at the Wind Section music departments of any comprehensive High School in Scotland; Park for his continued support of the SNJO through the loan ‘Come fly with us’ and enjoy a truly unforgettable centenary celebration of Frank Sinatra: the man, his music and his timeless jazz legacy. Join the SNJO Mains High in Erskine had award winning bands and orchestras that of additional instruments. Our Billy Strayhorn project is and Kurt Elling as we turn the pages of the Sinatra songbook and salute Sinatra’s unquestionable genius in an entertaining evening of music and song. using one of their tenor saxophones. scooped all the big UK trophies for around 8 years in a row, and many Multi Grammy award winner Kurt Elling is the most powerful jazz vocalist of his generation and the SNJO, celebrating their twentieth anniversary in of my fellow alumni are involved in professional music making today. The Menzies, Apex, and Thistle Hotel Groups 2015 is the finest ensemble of its kind in Europe. Together, they are the ideal partners to explore the music of the one-and-only Sinatra in scintillating The head of music had me mapped out for a career as a classical singer. style to create an evening to remember. We are delighted that these three hotel groups have But I discovered Mel Tormé, Ella Fitzgerald and Lambert Hendricks & been happy to offer accommodation to our guests and Ross, and thoughts of a classical career went out the window. At the musicians and wish to extend our grateful thanks to all. RSAMD, I studied drama instead of music, as jazz was then a dirty other dAtes for YoUr diArY four-letter word, and I embarked on a long and gruelling series of gigs Strayhorn Concerts: The Menzies Hotel have very in piano bars, restaurants and hotels, and, with some of the best kindly offered accommodation in Glasgow. JUNE 2015 ALBA TOUR: FEATURING EDDI READER AUTUMN CONCERTS rehearsal bands around, including the Strathclyde Youth Jazz Orchestra. Sinatra Concerts: We thank both the Thistle Hotels in Glasgow 10 June Ramsay Hall, Port Ellen, Islay 18 June Iochdar Hall, South Uist 18 - 20 September and Aberdeen and the Apex Hotels in Dundee and Edinburgh for The Music of Benny Golson Looking back, I realise I went through an old school musical 11 June Lamlash School Hall, Arran 19 June An Lanntair, Stornoway, Lewis ensuring that Kurt and the orchestra will sleep comfortably on tour. apprenticeship that doesn’t exist for singers now. As well as a 12 June The Mareel, Lerwick, Shetland 20 June Macphail Centre, Ullapool 13 - 15 November performer, I now teach and am thrilled to be passing on what I’ve The Carntyne and Hope Scott Trusts 13 June The Mareel, Lerwick, Shetland 21 June Eden Court, Inverness Glenn Miller Remembered learned on the bandstand to aspiring singers young and old, Looking ahead to our tour to the Highlands and Islands, 16 June Aros Hall, Tobermory, Mull 22 June St Magnus Festival, Orkney For more info and ticket details, and particularly proud to be the vocal coach to SYJO. we thank both the Carntyne and the Hope Scott Trusts 17 June Aros Centre, Portree, Skye 23 June St Magnus Festival, Orkney please visit our website snjo.co.uk for their generous support. The Jazz House on BBC Radio Scotland has been in production since (Ellington/Rhapsody) 2005. Back then I was part of the management team of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and presented all of its concerts in the studio. They were only vaguely aware that I was a gigging jazz singer and pianist. I was a bit of pest to the music department when it came to the cUllodeN moor sUite: reviews being involved in jazz and presenting, but Keith Loxam who produced The Culloden Moor Suite is a sleeping giant of jazz and chamber music. An eloquent lament Jazz Line Up recognised that I had “something” as a presenter and was for the fallen in battle and a beautiful, soulful celebration of one of Scotland’s most haunting always impressed by my knowledge of jazz. I’ve since won awards for historical locations, it was a rarely visited masterpiece long deserving of a wider audience. presentation, met many of my musical heroes, and have always strived In 1961, Bobby Wellins was inspired to compose The Culloden Moor Suite after reading to be the best ambassador for jazz. Participation on the SNJO Board is John Prebble’s vivid account of the last, brutal pitched battle on British soil. a huge part of that, and a great privilege. cAN YoUr bUsiNess help too? Fifty years later, the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra is delighted to have joined forces with Scots born saxophonist Wellins to bring you this wonderful, thrilling and powerful music for big Band: FRIENDS OF THE SNJO / TSYJO As a registered charity devoted to jazz music, the SNJO a new recording that offers atmosphere, drama, spontaneous creativity and spiritual inspiration depends on the support and good will of all to enable them in this simply haunting jazz music. Support from private individuals underpins much our ability to to provide exciting, high quality and innovative concerts. continue bringing exciting jazz projects to audiences in Scotland, Why not consider sponsoring either a whole series or a ★★★★★ “His dry, haunting tone and spare, ★★★★ “...Wellins’s unique sound, Florian UK and abroad. single local concert - we can in return offer benefits such eloquent phrases dominate the performance Ross’s arrangements, and the SNJO’s polish By becoming a Friend of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, as advertising, publicity, CDs and tickets. and make this an outstanding album.” and power, add up to another triumph for you can make a vital contribution to the funding of our concerts, In particular for this Anniversary year, we are seeking help DAVE GELLY, THE OBSERVER Tommy Smith’s inspiring jazz orchestra.” “The Culloden Moor Suite is a wonderfully recordings, education and commissions. JOHN FORDHAM, THE GUARDIAN poetic piece of music born out of the drama with printing, bus hire and petrol vouchers or donations ★★★★ “Tommy Smith leads the SNJO of war and the innovative jazz that was To donate, please call Lindsay to discuss or download a form of air miles - we would love to hear from you! through another stellar performance – their “This is a thoroughly absorbing album prevalent in the 1960’s. This re-incarnation from our website: snjo.co.uk. Thank you. concert performances with Wellins in 2011 which stands the test of time.” has received great acclaim at performances whetted the appetite for this more permanent PETER BACON, JAZZ BREAKFAST in Scotland and Bobby Wellins can feel justly record of the work, and it does not disappoint.” “Wellins, one of the all time British greats of proud of his composition.” sNJo boArd members KENNY MATHIESON, THE SCOTSMAN the tenor saxophone, is as emotive in his SANDY BROWN JAZZ Michael Connarty, MP Heather Macintosh The Board of the SNJO Scottish National Jazz Orchestra “Its sense of longing and regret a very human playing as his compositions are in his writing, always welcomes new Charity No SCO28653 Available from spartacusrecords.com Stephen Duffy Campbell Normand response to the events which inspired this and the beauty of his tone contrasts perfectly members and also all or at all concerts. George Duncan Tommy Smith Scottish National Youth Jazz Orchestra Ltd moving, elegiac, recording” with the aura of death that pervades.” comments or suggestions. Lennie Herd Peter Wilson (TSYJO) Charity No: SCO33191 BRUCE LINDSAY, ALLABOUTJAZZ BEBOP SPOKEN We continue our series to introduce creAtive scotlANd KUrt elliNg swiNgs our Board Members The SNJO is delighted to announce that they have been awarded regular funding for 2015 - 2018 - one of only 16 music groups out of 119 awards and the only jazz element. This is wonderful news for the SNJO and is stepheN testament to the time, dedication and creativity that Tommy Smith as siNAtrA Artistic Director has given to the orchestra. The regular funding offers the scottish NAtioNAl JAzz orchestrA dUffY 3 years of stability for the orchestra and musicians and allows us to plan ahead to ensure great music, concerts, tours and recordings as well as directed bY tommY smith ANd Stephen Duffy developing education strands for young musicians as well as the TSYJO. feAtUriNg speciAl gUest, KUrt elliNg