Barry Green, award winning pianist, fresh from the recording in New York with Drew Gress, Tom Rainey, Billy Drewes and Rudy Roystan..teams up with lyrical alto player Braysher to explore lesser known standards.
Led by London based guitarist and composer Karim Saber, this dynamic quartet combine fiery extended improvisation with memorable and heartfelt original compositions.
Festivals and venues often develop independently, though both have importance. How do we make sure that they dovetail together, for audiences, musicians and each other. And how should they evolve…
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.
As one of the hardest working and in-demand internationally renowned jazz trumpet players, Collins formed an all-star group in 2019, which was a progression of his quintet with alto sax ace, Tom Harrison, giving birth to the Quentin Collins Sextet.
As one of the hardest working and in-demand internationally renowned jazz trumpet players, Collins formed an all-star group in 2019, which was a progression of his quintet with alto sax ace, Tom Harrison, giving birth to the Quentin Collins Sextet.
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.
New London-based project by Radhika de Saram featuring Zhenya Strigalev on saxophone, Ben Brown on drums and Elliot Galvin on keys.
Sam Hogarth combines a deep love of the jazz repertoire with a fresh approach to harmonisation that is evident in his original compositions.
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.
A diverse night of variety featuring music, spoken word, live art and tap dance.
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.
Still Waters was born out a long association and friendship going back 40 years between Henry Lowther and Britain’s premiere bassist Dave Green.
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
There already seems to have been a major move away from the traditional ‘press’ in terms of writing about, and reviewing, music (and jazz in particular). In recent years, much…
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.
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.
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.
Ethan Iverson will be performing music from his recent Blue Note release featuring Larry Grenadier and Jack DeJohnette, EVERY NOTE IS TRUE
Ethan Iverson will be performing music from his recent Blue Note release featuring Larry Grenadier and Jack DeJohnette, EVERY NOTE IS TRUE.
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.
Open improvising and new music from a trio comprising three sought-after musicians performing publicly together for the first time.
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.
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…
How far have things changed post-pandemic in the jazz world? Perhaps some think that the world is back to how it was, but it’s a good time to reassess how…
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.
Award winning Saxophonist Ed Jones makes his first appearance at Vortex Jazz club since the lockdown of 2020.
Award winning Saxophonist Ed Jones makes his first appearance at Vortex Jazz club since the lockdown of 2020.
Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.
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.
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.
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.
Today’s discussion considers when and whether music is chaotic. What do audiences require to get beyond this? There are options like visual artists giving their own interpretations; emotional energy; some…
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.
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…
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.
We welcome back the World Music Workshop Band lead by leading trombonist Annie Whitehead, featuring Alison Rayner (bass) and Winston Clifford (drums).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.