The EFG London Jazz Festival bring the best and brightest of London's emerging artists and youth jazz ensembles for an afternoon of jazz and beyond.

The JMI Youth Big Band, 12.00pm - 12.30pm

The JMI Youth Big Band, bursting with the energy of young, talented and hungry musicians from diverse backgrounds all across London and the South-East, takes the rich tapestry of Jewish music and weaves it into the vibrant, ever-evolving world of jazz and contemporary sounds. Under the direction of esteemed band leader Sam Eastmond, these rising stars deliver electrifying performances at top venues and festivals, pushing the boundaries of tradition and innovation. JMI is delighted to welcome back special guest artist Jason Yarde for this year's performance. The set will include a brand-new composition by one of the band's rising stars

Next Level Voices, 13.15pm - 13.45pm

Next Level Voices, part of the Tri-borough Music Hub, are a non-auditioned, Soprano, Alto and Baritone contemporary choir, comprising of young people who live and study across the boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham. The choir will be performing a collection of songs that celebrate classic and contemporary jazz artists, as well as songs that have been impacted and influenced by the development of jazz and R&B music

Wandsworth Jazz Orchestra, 14.30pm - 15.00pm

Wandsworth Jazz Orchestra was formed in 2015 as part of Wandsworth Music Academy. The Music Academy is run by Wandsworth Music, a charity with an aim to provide quality music education and performance experience to young musicians in South London. Under the direction of Olly Blackman and David Boraston, the Wandsworth Jazz Orchestra tackles a huge range of big band repertoire, while honing ensemble technique, stylistic interpretation and improvisation skills.They are very excited to be returning to perform at the EFG London Jazz Festival in 2024.

ArtsTrain, 15.45pm - 16.15pm

ArtsTrain is an award-winning, Arts Council funded organisation hosted by health and leisure charity, Mytime Active. ArtsTrain deliver creative music workshops to young people in South-East London. Working with community and education partners, ArtsTrain support participants to create original material, collaborate and access high quality musical experiences. Delivered by a team of industry professional music leaders, each workshop is fully inclusive and supports the wellbeing of participants through engaging activities. This year’s performance will showcase the best new music from ArtsTrain’s ‘2024 Jazz Festival Collective’.

Youthsayers, 17.00pm - 17.30pm

Youthsayers is a South London based music performance and education group set up in 2016 to engage young people in exciting and challenging ensemble work. The aim is to develop group playing skills, leadership, confidence as well as cultural appreciation and understanding. Youthsayers provides free of charge equal access, opportunities and a developmental path for all young people with an interest in learning about music performance and ensemble playing. Youthsayers is run by musicians from established recording and performance group, Soothsayers.

Guildhall's ImPossibilities, 18.15pm - 18.45pm

ImPossibilities was formed in 2013 to make music, sound, poetry and visual work inspired by Sun Ra, which would reflect how his legacy continues to inspire, decades after his departure from planet Earth. Since Guildhall School’s inception, its students have collaborated with young aspiring musicians, poets and leading international jazz musicians to create new musical hybrids under the artistic leadership of guitarist, educationalist, composer and Sun Ra archivist Paul Griffiths.