The effect of modulated air jets, introduced through the combustor shell, on the temperature distribution and nitric oxide emissions is investigated. Temperature and emissions measurements have been made at a number of forcing frequencies in the range of 100-850 Hz, blowing ratios in the range of 4-10 and equivalence ratios between 0.6 and 1.0. Open-loop flame response to forcing has also been acquired by recording pressure spectra. Results show that substantial reductions in nitric oxide emissions index (15-30%) can be obtained over a wide range of flow conditions with side-air jet forcing. In addition, forcing also alters the time averaged temperature field, with higher mean temperatures close to the dump plane, due to enhanced fuel-air mixing. The higher temperatures and volumetric heat release obtained with forcing can enable more compact combustor designs. The lower emissions are potentially linked to greater unsteadiness with forcing.