News and Grooves, 21 April

To enjoy jazz in general, and at the Vortex in particular, is an adventure. The musicians are like mountain guides. They’re leading us up what would be impossible journeys to undertake on our own – in new directions and giving us new experiences. And always safely and memorably! The coming week is exactly like that in so many ways…

For example, we have the chance to discover old friends in new collaborations, such as Martin Speake with Alcyona Mick on Monday 24th. They are developing on a friendship that started at the London Jazz Orchestra’s monthly gigs at the club.

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There are also several opportunities to hear interpreters of the new generation just arriving on the scene. Some are already here and have been heard at the club before, such as guitarist Karim Saber,who gives us a sneak preview from music of his forthcoming album on Wednesday 26th.

Looking further ahead, two events in May, which we don’t want you to miss!

On 14th and 15th May, there’s a two-day 15th birthday celebration for Empirical, by now itself a UK supergroup. With special guests Jason Rebello and Julian Siegel (who himself guested on their second album “Out’n’In” ).

On May 28th, top NY saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, who blew us all away when he played the Vortex in 2018 will be here for an exclusive UK date – a night that will certainly be unforgettable. Tickets selling fast!

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