The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra has decided to maintain its connection with founder Tommy Smith, who was sacked at the weekend by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for improper contact with a student.
The orchestra says: we saw nothing.
Here’s the statement: ‘Tommy Smith OBE is the founder of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and a board member of the organisation.
‘While the board is aware of the Mail on Sunday report surrounding his removal from post by the Royal Conservatoire for Scotland (RCS), we wish it to be understood that his work with the SNJO and the TSYJO is, as Artistic Director, significantly different from his teaching position at the RCS.
‘Moreover, as with such cases, Mr Smith is within his rights to appeal his dismissal, therefore, we will be making no further comment until any due process is completed.’
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