Does one ‘play’ or ‘perform’ music? The psychologist Donald Winnicott wrote: “Play more than anything else makes the individual feel that life is worth living.” But does that potentially lower…
An evening of music from the great Wayne Shorter focussing on his solo albums and time with with Art Blakey and Miles Davis.
Another Mopomoso Sunday afternoon not to be missed – book your tickets now!
The band is comprised of some of the UK’s most formidable musicians: Jean Toussaint & Jason Yarde (saxophones), Larry Bartley (double bass) & Shaney Forbes (drums). Each member composes the nucleus of the band’s music, whilst the magic of their sound truly takes form in the process of improvisation during performance.
The band is comprised of some of the UK’s most formidable musicians: Jean Toussaint & Jason Yarde (saxophones), Larry Bartley (double bass) & Shaney Forbes (drums). Each member composes the nucleus of the band’s music, whilst the magic of their sound truly takes form in the process of improvisation during performance.
Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.
Sarah Gillespie performs with her full band described by Jazzwise as ‘young, jazz heavies’ including: Kit Downes (piano), James Maddren (drums), Chris Montague (guitar) and Conor Chaplin (bass).
Sarah Gillespie performs with her full band described by Jazzwise as ‘young, jazz heavies’ including: Kit Downes (piano), James Maddren (drums), Chris Montague (guitar) and Conor Chaplin (bass).
Jazz pianist, singer and composer Joy Ellis introduces her 3rd album ‘Peaceful Place’, recorded at the end of May 2021. Feat Amy Baldwin on double bass and Adam Osmianski on drums.
Jazz pianist, singer and composer Joy Ellis introduces her 3rd album ‘Peaceful Place’, recorded at the end of May 2021. Feat Amy Baldwin on double bass and Adam Osmianski on drums.
Caius Williams is a London-based double bassist and composer. For his debut show at The Vortex, he will be joined by Tara Cunningham (guitar), Tom Challenger (saxophone), Simeon May (tenor sax & bass clarinet) and Dom Hall (drums).
Caius Williams is a London-based double bassist and composer. For his debut show at The Vortex, he will be joined by Tara Cunningham (guitar), Tom Challenger (saxophone), Simeon May (tenor sax & bass clarinet) and Dom Hall (drums).
A quartet inspired by the folk tradition of storytelling through music, Tales From The Undertow is an exciting new project involving Anatole Muster (accordion), singer Immy Churchill (vocals), pianist Scottie Thompson (piano) and Matthew Berrill (clarinet).
A quartet inspired by the folk tradition of storytelling through music, Tales From The Undertow is an exciting new project involving Anatole Muster (accordion), singer Immy Churchill (vocals), pianist Scottie Thompson (piano) and Matthew Berrill (clarinet).
The ancient Greek word “chaos” means a chasm or void, and its opposite is “cosmos”, meaning the exquisite design of the world. Where does improvisation sit in this spectrum? How…
A bi-monthly 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.
Multi award-winning jazz vocalist, lyricist and producer, Georgia Mancio returns to the Vortex with a band featuring Kate Williams (piano), Julie Walkington (bass) and Dave Ohm (drums)
Multi award-winning jazz vocalist, lyricist and producer, Georgia Mancio returns to the Vortex with a band featuring Kate Williams (piano), Julie Walkington (bass) and Dave Ohm (drums)
The 2022 edition of saxophonist Jean Toussaint’s band “Nazaire” featuring Andrew McCormack (piano), Mutale Chashi (bass), Shane Forbes (drums).
The 2022 edition of saxophonist Jean Toussaint’s band “Nazaire” featuring Andrew McCormack (piano), Mutale Chashi (bass), Shane Forbes (drums).
Unpredictable Thursdays at The Vortex 2022 presents experimental music, free improvisation, film, and art sessions. Every season we will present an unpredictable line-up!
Unpredictable Thursdays at The Vortex 2022 presents experimental music, free improvisation, film, and art sessions. Every season we will present an unpredictable line-up!
As one of the premier bassists of his generation in the UK, Max Luthert is known for his distinctive bass sound, approach to improvisation and is quickly generating a name for himself as a composer and band leader. Tonight, he brings his trio to the Vortex feat. Matt Robinson on piano and Jon Scott on drums.
As one of the premier bassists of his generation in the UK, Max Luthert is known for his distinctive bass sound, approach to improvisation and is quickly generating a name for himself as a composer and band leader. Tonight, he brings his trio to the Vortex feat. Matt Robinson on piano and Jon Scott on drums.
The latest Ukraine war seems to have put the arts world in a quandary. For example, orchestras cancelling Russian music from programmes and musicians being pushed out. Is this right?…
Universal Connection, the international quartet of Martin Speake, Hans Koller, Anders Christensen, and Anders Mogensen. A testament to the vibrancy, beauty, and imagination of jazz old and new.
Universal Connection, the international quartet of Martin Speake, Hans Koller, Anders Christensen, and Anders Mogensen. A testament to the vibrancy, beauty, and imagination of jazz old and new.
Binker Golding (Tenor Sax) – John Edwards (Double Bass) – Steve Noble (Drums)
Binker Golding (Tenor Sax) – John Edwards (Double Bass) – Steve Noble (Drums)
This Fire breathing trio comprised of Nathaniel Facey, Ferg Ireland and James Maddren play with big tone, a sure deeply swinging rhythmic sense, adventurous musicality and heavy broad sensibility that staggers setting the imagination alight with all kinds of imagery.
This Fire breathing trio comprised of Nathaniel Facey, Ferg Ireland and James Maddren play with big tone, a sure deeply swinging rhythmic sense, adventurous musicality and heavy broad sensibility that staggers setting the imagination alight with all kinds of imagery.
ALATI are a trio led by Norwich-based trumpeter Chris Dowding, with the wonderful vocalist Brigitte Beraha and versatile pianist / keyboardist Dave O’ Brien.
ALATI are a trio led by Norwich-based trumpeter Chris Dowding, with the wonderful vocalist Brigitte Beraha and versatile pianist / keyboardist Dave O’ Brien.
A bi-monthly 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.
London’s longest jazz residency as the London Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 30th anniversary season!
Trumpeter Alexandra Ridout (BBC Young Musician Jazz Award 2016) leads this trio featuring Will Sach on bass and Will Cleasby on drums. They are to be joined by special guest Iver Cardas on guitar.
Emma Rawicz presents ‘Chroma’ featuring Ant Law and Ivo Neame. Chroma is a collection of Emma’s original tunes inspired by her synaesthesia, compositions based upon various unusual colours such as Viridian and Phlox.
Emma Rawicz presents ‘Chroma’ featuring Ant Law and Ivo Neame. Chroma is a collection of Emma’s original tunes inspired by her synaesthesia, compositions based upon various unusual colours such as Viridian and Phlox.
Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.
Two of the UK’s finest saxophonists together with the world class rhythm section of Dave Whitford and Gene Calderazzo present a high energy quartet playing compositions by some of the creative giants of the saxophone. Expect to hear music by Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman and Sonny Rollins amongst others.
Two of the UK’s finest saxophonists together with the world class rhythm section of Dave Whitford and Gene Calderazzo present a high energy quartet playing compositions by some of the creative giants of the saxophone. Expect to hear music by Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman and Sonny Rollins amongst others.
Guitarist Tom Ollendorff has been fast building a reputation as an outstanding improviser and imaginative composer. His 2022 tour is a collaboration with saxophonist Ben Wendel, who over the last two decades has established himself as one of the jazz world’s most prolific and innovative voices.
Guitarist Tom Ollendorff has been fast building a reputation as an outstanding improviser and imaginative composer. His 2022 tour is a collaboration with saxophonist Ben Wendel, who over the last two decades has established himself as one of the jazz world’s most prolific and innovative voices.
This exciting new London-based quartet pays tribute to one of Europe’s greatest living accordionists and honours his work through exploring his small ensemble repertoire, along with similarly inspired compositions by group members.
This exciting new London-based quartet pays tribute to one of Europe’s greatest living accordionists and honours his work through exploring his small ensemble repertoire, along with similarly inspired compositions by group members.
At music conferences, such as Jazzahead, many different countries have their own stands to promote their local scenes. (Often giveaway alcohol seems to be the main USP!) But are there…
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 musical meetings…
Dreamers is the new project from British saxophonist and composer Mark Lockheart featuring Elliot Galvin (Dinosaur, Elliot Galvin Trio), Tom Herbert (Polar Bear, The Invisible) and Dave Smith (Robert Plant).
Dreamers is the new project from British saxophonist and composer Mark Lockheart featuring Elliot Galvin (Dinosaur, Elliot Galvin Trio), Tom Herbert (Polar Bear, The Invisible) and Dave Smith (Robert Plant).
Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.