The international group The New Exiles return to the Vortex after last year’s sold-out New Year’s gigs. American singer Scott Stroman is joined by Swedish saxophonist Cennet Jönsson and three of London’s top exports: pianist Alcyona Mick, bassist Alec Dankworth and drummer Winston Clifford for an uplifting set of new pieces and classic songs. The members of this all-star band have worked with the cream of jazz legends (Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Brubeck, Billy Cobham, Joanne Brackeen, Kenny Wheeler), world music icons (Youssou N’Dour, Natacha Atlas, Bheki Mseleku) and pop-rock stars (Phil Collins, Van Morrison). Expect bags of energy, soaring melodies, great soloing, and an uplifting vibe from a world class group.