Miles Davis 100 ft. Tom Stringer & NYJO

A centenary celebration of Miles Davis

2026 marks 100 years since the birth of Miles Davis, one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz.

To celebrate his centenary, NYJO (National Youth Jazz Orchestra) joins forces with emerging trumpeter Tom Stringer for a specially created nine-piece ensemble exploring music from across Davis’ extraordinary career.

At the heart of the programme are arrangements from the landmark 1957 album Birth of the Cool, whose innovative nonet sound helped usher in a new chapter in modern jazz. Alongside these classics, the ensemble will perform original arrangements by Stringer, drawing on music from different eras of Davis’ ever-evolving career.

From the sophisticated textures of his early cool jazz recordings to music from later chapters of his career, Miles Davis 100 celebrates an artist who continually challenged the boundaries of jazz and changed its direction.

About NYJO

Also known as the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, NYJO is dedicated to making jazz and creative music-making more accessible to early-career musicians, young people and audiences across the country.

Its work creates a meeting ground between the established and the experimental – the past, present and future of jazz – developing programmes for lifelong jazz followers and new audiences alike.

NYJO is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and works to make the arts sector more inclusive and reflective of modern Britain.

Band line- up

Tom Stringer – Trumpet
Lauren Breen – Alto Saxophone
Maisie Riley – Baritone Saxophone
Asa Emmens-Green – French Horn
Magnus Hawker French – Trombone
Annie Morris – Tuba
Kezia Obouma – Piano
Aleks Dimitrova – Bass
Noah Ojumu – Drums