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Fri 19 August 2022

Anita Wardell’s “Scatasphere”

Multi award-winning jazz vocalist Anita Wardell returns to the Vortex with a quartet featuring pianist Graham Harvey, bassist Matyas Hoffecker and drummer Joe Dessauer.

Thu 18 August 2022

Radhika de Saram Quartet

New London-based project by Radhika de Saram featuring Zhenya Strigalev on saxophone, Ben Brown on drums and Elliot Galvin on keys.

Wed 17 August 2022

Sam Hogarth Trio

Sam Hogarth combines a deep love of the jazz repertoire with a fresh approach to harmonisation that is evident in his original compositions.

Tue 16 August 2022

Midweek Downstairs Jam

Welcoming and relaxed, come for a drink, sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your horns, sticks and strings to join in during the second set.

Sun 14 August 2022

Vortex Jam Session hosted by Riley Stone-Lonergan

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

Sat 13 August 2022

Henry Lowther’s Still Waters

Still Waters was born out a long association and friendship going back 40 years between Henry Lowther and Britain’s premiere bassist Dave Green.

A Standard Afternoon

Come down for a drink downstairs with jazz standards from a rotating group of London-based singers and instrumentalists. Opens up for the final set from 5.30pm – all welcome to…

Fri 12 August 2022

Jon Onabowu (2nd Show)

After a string of sold-out shows across London last year, Jon Onabowu returns with an eclectic night of live music with his all-star Quartet

Jon Onabowu (1st Show)

After a string of sold-out shows across London last year, Jon Onabowu returns with an eclectic night of live music with his all-star Quartet

Thu 11 August 2022

Wed 10 August 2022

Tue 09 August 2022

Alex Hitchcock Dream Band: Live Recording (Night 1)

Ivor Novello-nominated saxophonist and composer Alex Hitchcock leads three one-night-only ensembles in a LIVE ALBUM RECORDING for a second instalment of his Dream Band series

Sun 07 August 2022

Vortex Jam Session hosted by Jas Kayser

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

Sat 06 August 2022

Melford / Buckley / Batchelor / Edwards / Sanders (2nd show)

An exciting one-off Vortex appearance combining visionary US pianist Myra Melford with the telepathic horn partnership of Steve Buckley and Chris Batchelor and legendary free improv bass and drums team Mark Sanders and John Edwards.

Melford / Buckley / Batchelor / Edwards / Sanders (1st show)

An exciting one-off Vortex appearance combining visionary US pianist Myra Melford with the telepathic horn partnership of Steve Buckley and Chris Batchelor and legendary free improv bass and drums team Mark Sanders and John Edwards.

Fri 05 August 2022

Thu 04 August 2022

Huw V Williams’ Di-Cysgodion

Di-Cysgodion, a new group led by Welsh bass player/composer Huw V Williams. The line up consists of Mike De Souza and Billy Marrows both on electric guitar, Jay Davis on drums and Huw V Williams completing the line up on electric bass.

Wed 03 August 2022

Crowley / Goller / Glaser

Open improvising and new music from a trio comprising three sought-after musicians performing publicly together for the first time.

Tue 02 August 2022

Midweek Downstairs Jam

Welcoming and relaxed, come for a drink, sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your horns, sticks and strings to join in during the second set.

Azalea Arts Presents….

A chance to make new discoveries and be inspired by imaginative people, carefully chosen for quality and expressiveness. The multi award winning Vortex Jazz Club presents to you an Azalea-Arts…

Sun 31 July 2022

Vortex Jam Session hosted by Riley Stone-Lonergan

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

Sat 30 July 2022

Ed Jones Quartet (2nd Show)

Award winning Saxophonist Ed Jones makes his first appearance at Vortex Jazz club since the lockdown of 2020.

Ed Jones Quartet (1st Show)

Award winning Saxophonist Ed Jones makes his first appearance at Vortex Jazz club since the lockdown of 2020.

A Standard Afternoon

Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.

Fri 29 July 2022

Gabriele Mitelli, John Edwards, Mark Sanders trio

Gabriele Mitelli’s new trio has a clear mission statement: to distance itself from cliché, and to take the path less traveled. The music is a journey to the heart of improvisation, where jazz is once again a gamble.

Thu 28 July 2022

Rick Simpson / Riley Stone-Lonergan / Will Glaser / Oli Hayhurst

Four improvisers dedicated to the whole history of Jazz come together to explore their original compositions and free playing. Dynamic, exciting group playing from an ensemble with many hours under their belt and intense chemistry.

Wed 27 July 2022

Sorin Zlat Trio

Romanian pianist Sorin Zlat returns to the Vortex in a trio format with Mikele Montolli (double bass) and Andy Trim (drums) to perform new creations from his latest album The Land of Dreams.

Tue 26 July 2022

Sun 24 July 2022

Vortex Jam Session hosted by Rick Simpson

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

Mopomoso / July – Lol Coxhill tribute

About Mopomoso is the UK’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music! Come & join us on the 4th Sunday of every month for an afternoon full of captivating…

Sat 23 July 2022

Billy Marrows Band featuring Emma Rawicz, Ralph Wyld, Huw V Williams and Jay Davis

For this gig the Billy Marrows Band will feature the incredible Emma Rawicz, Ralph Wyld and the usual rhythm section of Huw V Williams and Jay Davis. They will be performing some of Billy’s infectious and inventive compositions from his upcoming album ‘Dancing on Bentwood Chairs’ arranged for this exciting line up, alongside some brand new tunes written specially for this gig.

Fri 22 July 2022

Annie Whitehead and World Music Workshop Band

We welcome back the World Music Workshop Band lead by leading trombonist Annie Whitehead, featuring Alison Rayner (bass) and Winston Clifford (drums).

Thu 21 July 2022

Tom Syson / Josh Schofield Quintet (2nd show)

UK based Trumpeter Tom Syson and Switzerland based Alto Saxophonist Josh Schofield are set to join forces for a short series of gigs in the UK in the summer of 2022. Having first played together during their years at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, they are reuniting and forming a quintet of some of the most highly regarded UK based musicians to play a mixture of original compositions and arrangements.

Tom Syson / Josh Schofield Quintet (1st show)

UK based Trumpeter Tom Syson and Switzerland based Alto Saxophonist Josh Schofield are set to join forces for a short series of gigs in the UK in the summer of 2022. Having first played together during their years at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, they are reuniting and forming a quintet of some of the most highly regarded UK based musicians to play a mixture of original compositions and arrangements.

Wed 20 July 2022

[RESCHEDULED] Tori Freestone Trio

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Tori Freestone Trio is no longer able to perform at the club on Wednesday 20 July. We apologise for the inconvenience. A new date has just been announced: Thursday 1st December. All tickets remain valid for the new date.

Tue 19 July 2022

[CANCELLED] Midweek Downstairs Jam

Due to the extremely high temperatures expected this coming Tuesday and the absence of air conditioning in our downstairs area we had to cancel the mid-week jam. Apologies for the inconvenience and hope to see you at the next session on August 2nd.

Sun 17 July 2022

Vortex Jam Session hosted by Riley Stone-Lonergan

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

MOJO Big Band & Giulia Marelli

Following their sellout gig at the Vortex in December, the 17-piece MOJO Big Band return for another fantastic Sunday afternoon of Jazz joined by special guest vocalist Giulia Marelli.

Sat 16 July 2022

Julian Siegel Quartet (2nd show)

With the Julian Siegel Quartet, the BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices, creating an in-demand Quartet on the UK and European Jazz scene.

Julian Siegel Quartet (1st show)

With the Julian Siegel Quartet, the BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices, creating an in-demand Quartet on the UK and European Jazz scene.

A Standard Afternoon

Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.

Fri 15 July 2022

Flying Machines (2nd show)

Flying Machines’ trademark fusion of contemporary jazz with progressive rock and explosive live performances have seen them become one of the most thrilling acts to have emerged from the UK contemporary jazz scene.

Flying Machines (1st show)

Flying Machines’ trademark fusion of contemporary jazz with progressive rock and explosive live performances have seen them become one of the most thrilling acts to have emerged from the UK contemporary jazz scene.

Thu 14 July 2022

Eternal Triangle (2nd show)

Eternal Triangle play the music of Trevor Watts, compositions originally inspired by rhythmic structures from Africa and South America as well as jazz and European musical forms. The strengths of this trio are like the durable and inert strength of a triangle, where each side supports the other – ‘Eternal Triangle’. This is a music with a depth that is both expansive and honest.

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