NYJO Latin Jazz Collective ft. Pablo Barrios
NYJO Latin Jazz Collective ft. Pablo Barrios
Sun 16 Nov 2025
Experience the NYJO Latin Collective led by Venezuelan pianist-composer Pablo Barrios. Blending Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms with infectious energy and flair, Pablo brings fresh innovation to the UK jazz scene.
NYJO is a registered charity with a mission to empower young jazz musicians and inspire audiences across the UK through participation projects and impactful live performances. Since its founding in 1965, NYJO has grown from a single orchestra into a multifaceted organisation supporting musicians of all styles and standards. Whether aspiring to become professional artists or simply playing for fun, NYJO nurtures creative development, offering opportunities to perform under the mentorship of and alongside leading guest artists and musical directors.
Pablo Barrios is a Venezuelan-born pianist, composer, and percussionist known for his electrifying blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms and contemporary jazz. Based in London, he is the musical director of the NYJO Latin Collective and a regular performer at venues such as Alfie’s Soho, Soho Live Music Club, and the Soho Jazz Festival. His virtuosic style has taken him to Westminster Abbey, Malta’s Manoel Theatre, and even a royal commission for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. A classically trained musician and award-winning composer, Pablo studied at the Royal College of Music under mentors including Mark-Anthony Turnage and Mike Moran. Whether leading a high-energy Latin ensemble or exploring solo improvisation, he brings rhythm, soul, and innovation to every performance.
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) is one of the UK’s most iconic jazz institutions, renowned for showcasing the next generation of world-class talent. Over more than 50 years, it has launched the careers of countless British jazz greats and remains a driving force in contemporary jazz education and performance. From big band swing to boundary-pushing new commissions,
Currently led by Pablo Barrios, the NYJO Latin Collective brings the heat with explosive Afro-Cuban rhythms, salsa grooves, and virtuosic jazz improvisation—a vibrant branch of the NYJO family that never fails to ignite the stage.
NYJO is a registered charity with a mission to empower young jazz musicians and inspire audiences across the UK through participation projects and impactful live performances. Since its founding in 1965, NYJO has grown from a single orchestra into a multifaceted organisation supporting musicians of all styles and standards. Whether aspiring to become professional artists or simply playing for fun, NYJO nurtures creative development, offering opportunities to perform under the mentorship of and alongside leading guest artists and musical directors.
Pablo Barrios is a Venezuelan-born pianist, composer, and percussionist known for his electrifying blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms and contemporary jazz. Based in London, he is the musical director of the NYJO Latin Collective and a regular performer at venues such as Alfie’s Soho, Soho Live Music Club, and the Soho Jazz Festival. His virtuosic style has taken him to Westminster Abbey, Malta’s Manoel Theatre, and even a royal commission for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. A classically trained musician and award-winning composer, Pablo studied at the Royal College of Music under mentors including Mark-Anthony Turnage and Mike Moran. Whether leading a high-energy Latin ensemble or exploring solo improvisation, he brings rhythm, soul, and innovation to every performance.
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) is one of the UK’s most iconic jazz institutions, renowned for showcasing the next generation of world-class talent. Over more than 50 years, it has launched the careers of countless British jazz greats and remains a driving force in contemporary jazz education and performance. From big band swing to boundary-pushing new commissions,
Currently led by Pablo Barrios, the NYJO Latin Collective brings the heat with explosive Afro-Cuban rhythms, salsa grooves, and virtuosic jazz improvisation—a vibrant branch of the NYJO family that never fails to ignite the stage.
