Jasmine Myra is a saxophonist, composer and band leader, based in London. Originally part of the bustling, creative, cross-genre music scene in Leeds (she attended Leeds Conservatoire) Jasmine has surrounded herself with some of the best young talent from the city. Her original instrumental music has a euphoric and uplifting sound, influenced by artists as diverse as Kenny Wheeler, Bonobo, Ólafur Arnalds and Moses Sumney.
Jasmine Myra’s sophomore album Rising builds on the success of her breakthrough album Horizons to deliver a major statement from one of UK Jazz’s rising stars.
Jasmine will bring a band made up of some of the UK's most exciting up-and-coming jazz artists as part of NYJO's Jazz Nation residency at the Arts Club