Timeless Icons: The Music of Miles Davis and Nina Simone
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Join NYJO (National Youth Jazz Orchestra) for an incredible night of iconic big band jazz, celebrating two of the all-time greats, Miles Davis and Nina Simone.
Fodder On My Wings celebrates Nina Simone’s 1982 album. The project has been conceived and musically directed by NYJO Emerging Professional Musician and trumpeter Olivia Cuttill. Joining them on this celebratory evening is lineup of star guests to be announced.
NYJO’s Emerging Professional Musicians honour the 100th anniversary of Miles Davis’ birth with a special nine-piece band, bringing to life the highly influential 1957 album Birth of the Cool, mirroring Miles Davis’ original nonet configuration. Alongside this are performances of new arrangements of his iconic repertoire by bandleader and lead trumpet, NYJO’s own Tom Stringer.
NYJO exists to empower and inspire young people across the UK through jazz, providing opportunities for young musicians aged 18-25 to experiment creatively and develop the skills needed for a successful career.
Age restriction: 7+. No children under the age of 7 will be permitted into the auditorium.
This event is part of the 2026 Chelsea Arts Festival.
Duration: to be confirmed – we will update this page as soon as we have running times. Please do not call the Box Office as they do not have any further information than that currently on our website. Most events last 2 – 2½ hours, evening events generally finishing no later than 10pm Monday to Saturday and 9pm on Sundays.
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