It is with the greatest of pleasure that we welcome back Camilla George – ‘the girl with the golden touch’ (Evening Standard). The Camilla George Quartet featuring saxophonist Camilla George…

EQUAL SPIRITS is the new project from trombonist and composer Raph Clarkson, “one of the rising stars of UK Jazz” (bandcamp.com). The music aims to celebrate the coming together of…

Saxophonist Sean Payne, past finallist at BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year, has already guested with Kit Downes and The Enemy. It is a pleasure to invite one of…

The LJO Vortex Sessions January’s Vortex session features the exciting return of Stan Sulzmann, LJO alto and tenor saxophonist for over 15 years.  Stan, one of the all-time British greats, developed…

Pigfoot is Chris Batchelor (trumpet), Liam Noble (piano), James Allsopp (baritone sax), Paul Clarvis (drums). Always fun, always alternative – a great way to enjoy Saturday night   Pigfoot burst…

Habitat – Boz Martin-Jones – Drums Will Sach (NY) – Bass Jonny Mansfield – Vibes Gecko – Tom Smith – Sax and Bass Clarinet Will Barry – Piano Jonny Mansfield…

Nimbus Tree project is a musical exploration of songs of perception, duality and the joys of life. The brainchild of pianist  and vocalist Justina Curtis, an exciting musical chameleon most…

Continuing into the New Year the monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session. There’s an opening short set from an adhoc ensemble, swiftly followed by constantly shifting sets of soul stirring improv sessions…

The Exiles return with a new international lineup and new songs for their traditional New Year gigs at the Vortex, where they’ve played sold-out shows for the past several years.…

The Exiles return with a new international lineup and new songs for their traditional New Year gigs at the Vortex, where they’ve played sold-out shows for the past several years.…

Award winning saxophonist, recorder player, composer and arranger Tom Ridout was predicted by Jazzwise Magazine in 2012 as an upcoming jazz musician to watch out for. A recent graduate from…

Did you forget to celebrate last night? Or you had such a good time that you want to celebrate again? It’s a great ‘hair of the dog’ event. Brought to…

Gill Manly, a jewel in the crown of British jazz and blues, will sing in the new year with the Simon Wallace Trio and some special guests. Expect an eclectic…

Join London born South African singer, songwriter, pianist, Estelle Kokot with Mick Hutton on bass and Gene Calderazzo on drums at her annual pre new year Vortex performance. Estelle, Gene…

Henry Lowther (trumpet/flugel); Pete Hurt (tenor); Barry Green (piano); Dave Green (bass); Paul Clarvis (drums). The new album is called Can’t Believe, Won’t Believe and is Henry Lowther’s Still Waters’ second…

Jon Collins returns for the last of his blues nights – lyrical, foot-tapping but mesmerising. A captivating and intimate night which has developed into one of laid back pleasure: a…

What is more Christmassy than Balkan Folk, Klezmer, Tango and Gypsy violins?! Quite a lot possibly – but with Piotr Jordan, Zac Gvirtzman and Friends a truly festive time is…

Ahead of the festive season, leading saxophonist Evan Parker completes another season at the Vortex. He is joined by John Edwards (bass) and Mark Sanders (drums). See  you there!

We’re back at the Vortex to celebrate Christmas with some jazzed up carols and classic Mojo tunes. Along with singer Catherine Lima, come join us for a great evening of…

A welcome return of pianist Barry Green’s outstanding sextet. Barry Green (Piano) Miguel Gorodi (Trumpet) Sam Braysher (Alto Saxophone) Tom Barford (Tenor Saxophone) Flo Moore (Bass) Will Glaser (Drums) Since…

Our monthly residency continues for a big band initiated by bassist Calum Gourlay, known for his great work with Thelonious, an award-winning solo album and more. “I want it to…

A musical celebration of American pianist Alexander Dubovoy’s past year in London, featuring some of the London jazz scene’s most sensitive improvisers. Alexander Dubovoy: Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area,…

Jim Mullen/Rob Luft Organ Quartet joins together two guitarists of different generations but able to feed off each other with joy and energy.

Peter Evans – trumpet John O’Gallagher – alto saxophone Alex Bonney – electronics Andrew Bain – drums and percussion Tonight’s concert brings together two outstanding musicians from the New York…

Blow The Fuse continue their exciting Tomorrow The Moon series, featuring exciting young female-led groups J Frisco + Deirdre Cartwright, Kathy Dyson’s Free Spirit An evening in which both groups feature women…

This is the first of many concerts presented by SVS Radio, which is dedicated to adventurous music from across the Nordics. Tonight’s performance features KGB and Texture who give their…

French-Italian double bill with a smattering of Hawkins and Houle. European adventurousness! OMUN from France is Philippe Lemoine saxophone Pascal Charrier guitar, composition Julien Tamisier keyboards, electronics, composition Teun Verbruggen…

The monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session. There’s an opening short set from an adhoc ensemble, swiftly followed by constantly shifting sets of soul stirring improv sessions open to all… So tune…

CANCELLED DUE TO THE SNOW! Go tobogganing instead.

Led by guitar legend John Etheridge, the Blue Spirits Trio includes Jim Watson (organ) & Nic France (drums) Drawing on a vast reservoir of musical experience spanning 43 years ,Etheridge…

Henry Lowther is one of our greatest trumpeters, with a delicate play in melody and technique. Band includes Paul Clarvis (drums), Pete Hurt (saxophone), Dave Green (bass), Barry Green (piano).

Raymond MacDonald has a powerful personality, intellect and imagination that he focusses into his playing on alto saxophone. He is matched in all ways by pianist Alexander Hawkins So expect…

The War Poems of Wilfred Owen read by Penny Rimbaud (founder of Crass) with Liam Noble on piano and Kate Shortt on cello, incorporating visuals by Gee Vaucher.   ‘The…

Another chance to hear this exciting blend of music from twenty horns, featuring jazz, African and Latin grooves, under the leadership of trombone virtuoso Annie Whitehead and supported by the…

Chris Williams – alto sax Alam Nathoo – tenor sax Andrea Di Biase – bass Adam Teixeira – drums Vitor Pereira – guitar This exciting and energetic band is on…