The music venue and dance act teamed up to host an event which raised £22,000 to enable the Doncaster Jazz Association to stay open.
The charity, which has been supporting young people through jazz for 38 years, faced closure after Government cuts.
But thanks to the event at the Soho-based jazz venue, Groove Armada, Once in a Lifetime: A Turntable history 1995-2011, the charity can continue to provide services to young people in Doncaster.
The evening was such a success that Ronnie Scott's is now expanding its Big Band In A Day initiative, which aims to give young people the chance to learn jazz in a bid to boost their confidence.
The scheme will see aspiring young performers from across London mentored by Ronnie Scott's musical director and international pianist, James Pearson, alongside leader of the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra, Pete Long.
Two sessions have already taken place this year. Students spent an afternoon at the London venue, watching, learning and rehearsing with the orchestra and later performing in front of an audience.
The scheme will now be held on the first Sunday of every month starting on March 4.
Music students attending secondary schools across London can apply, but they must have an intermediate grounding in any instrument associated with big bands.
From each event a group is selected to work together, creating a multi-ethnic band whose members span an age range of 12 -17. For more information contact Nick Lewis, operations manager, at nick.lewis@ronniescotts.co.uk.
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