Patrick Kelly founded B.Y.J.O. – now PENDULUM – for the pure love of the music and the necessity he felt to spread the word to young people.
His enthusiasm and drive have taken the band to great heights of ability
and creativity. B.Y.J.O. is internationally acclaimed and is named by its
peers as “a prep. college for young jazz musicians” and is one of the finest young Jazz orchestras in the country. Performance of original material by the band is a vital part of Patrick’s philosophy and he has always encouraged its members to compose: they now boast a collection of excellent material from within their ranks, over a wide range of styles and mood. He also calls on colleagues in the music profession to compose and perform their compositions with the Orchestra.

The complete educational aspect is strong and vital in the band and has been sustained throughout its entire
development. In the 31-year history of the Orchestra, it has been the training ground for many of the top session and Jazz players. Its high level of professional performance is always evident at every concert and endorsed by the list of Jazz names who frequently guest with the band bringing together some of the finest Jazz musicians in the UK – from performers with 30 years experience to younger stars who will quite clearly be tomorrow’s innovators.
The commissioned works brought forth a cornucopia of styles and moods which had to be recorded and a double CD was produced. The Album was nominated as UK’s Jazz CD of the year.

The album was named PENDULUM due to the expansive variety of styles and moods, moving from one to the other. It was then decided to re-name the B.Y.J.O. Senior Orchestra – PENDULUM Jazz Orchestra. The Berkshire Youth Jazz Orchestra is now The Training Orchestra [See EDUCATION Page] and PENDULUM – the professional Orchestra.

Pendulum has continually moved on and it is now a large “mixing pot” of creativity, talent, vitality, spirit and
vision. Its members are musicians from as young as sixteen to thirty-something, students and young
professionals who are combined with seasoned members of the music profession, the cream of Jazz in the
UK. All music performed is by living composers presenting great, creative music at the cutting edge.