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Fri 25 February 2022

Thu 24 February 2022

Mike Chillingworth + Rick Simpson + Oli Hayhurst + James Maddren

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Riley Stone-Lonergan & Will Glaser are no longer able to perform for this show. Mike Chillingworth (alto sax) and James Maddren (drums) have kindly accepted to step in.

Wed 23 February 2022

“I don’t need light, please give me water” C. Dick / T. Cunningham / L. Jones

Three young masters of sound (Tara Cunningham – Guitar / Effects; Corrie Dick – Drums / Percussion; Lara Jones – Saxophone / Electronics) join together for their first improvisational collaboration as “I don’t need light, please give me water”.

Tue 22 February 2022

Sun 20 February 2022

Vortex Jam Session hosted by Riley Stone-Lonergan

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.

Sat 19 February 2022

John Etheridge’s Blue Spirits with special guest Vimala Rowe (1st Show)

John Etheridge’s Blue Spirits is a classic guitar-led jazz organ trio and showcases the bluesier side of John’s musical repertoire. A special performance with vocalist Vimala Rowe joining the trio.

Fri 18 February 2022

Filomena Campus’ Theatralia w/ Steve Lodder & Charlie Pyne (2nd show)

Unfortunately, due to the extreme weather conditions, we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone tonight’s gig with Filomena Campus. Travel conditions are still uncertain and we want to avoid any potential problems with travel to and from the Vortex.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and the late notice. We will do our best to reschedule this gig as soon as possible.In the meantime, all tickets will be refunded.

Filomena Campus’ Theatralia w/ Steve Lodder & Charlie Pyne (1st show)

Unfortunately, due to the extreme weather conditions, we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone tonight’s gig with Filomena Campus. Travel conditions are still uncertain and we want to avoid any potential problems with travel to and from the Vortex.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and the late notice. We will do our best to reschedule this gig as soon as possible.In the meantime, all tickets will be refunded.

Thu 17 February 2022

O. (2nd show)

Look up, look down, look at O.
Tash Keary and Joe Henwood bring you a baritone sax and drums duo with a side of dubs, loud noises and heavy beats.

O. (1st show)

Look up, look down, look at O.
Tash Keary and Joe Henwood bring you a baritone sax and drums duo with a side of dubs, loud noises and heavy beats.

Wed 16 February 2022

Basil Hodge Quartet – New Album Tour (2nd show)

Pianist Basil Hodge performs some of his latest compositions. Expect a cohesive blend of latin, bossa nova, funk and of course hard swinging grooves with top class solos from Riley Stone-Lonergan (sax), Oli Hayhurst (bass) & Rod Youngs (drums).

Basil Hodge Quartet – New Album Tour (1st show)

Pianist Basil Hodge performs some of his latest compositions. Expect a cohesive blend of latin, bossa nova, funk and of course hard swinging grooves with top class solos from Riley Stone-Lonergan (sax), Oli Hayhurst (bass) & Rod Youngs (drums).

Tue 15 February 2022

Stan Sulzmann, Will Barry, Conor Chaplin & Jeff Williams (2nd show)

The Shape of Jazz to Come presents: Stan Sulzmann, Will Barry, Conor Chaplin & Jeff Williams. TSOJTC is a series of performances supported by the Dave Holland – Evan Parker Fund and hosted by the Vortex Jazz Club.

Stan Sulzmann, Will Barry, Conor Chaplin & Jeff Williams (1st show)

The Shape of Jazz to Come presents: Stan Sulzmann, Will Barry, Conor Chaplin & Jeff Williams. TSOJTC is a series of performances supported by the Dave Holland – Evan Parker Fund and hosted by the Vortex Jazz Club.

Sat 12 February 2022

AuB featuring Jasper Høiby, Marc Michel (2nd show)

AuB (Alex Hitchcock & Tom Barford) welcome guests Jasper Høiby and Marc Michel for a special gig at the Vortex celebrating the end of a week recording their second album.

AuB featuring Jasper Høiby, Marc Michel (1st show)

AuB (Alex Hitchcock & Tom Barford) welcome guests Jasper Høiby and Marc Michel for a special gig at the Vortex celebrating the end of a week recording their second album.

Fri 11 February 2022

HENRY LOWTHER’S STILL WATERS (2nd Show)

The return of legendary British trumpet player Henry Lowther and his ‘Still Waters’ band feat. Pete Hurt (tenor saxophone), Barry Green (piano), Dave Green (double bass) and Paul Clarvis (drums).

HENRY LOWTHER’S STILL WATERS (1st Show)

The return of legendary British trumpet player Henry Lowther and his ‘Still Waters’ band feat. Pete Hurt (tenor saxophone), Barry Green (piano), Dave Green (double bass) and Paul Clarvis (drums).

Thu 10 February 2022

Awale Jant Band (2nd Show)

Unfortunately our online booking system is down at the moment but we still have tickets available on the door!

Awale Jant Band (1st Show)

Unfortunately our online booking system is down at the moment but we still have tickets available on the door!

Wed 09 February 2022

Adam Teixeira Group (2nd Show)

An array of influences in a modern genre bending sound full of infectious rhythms, explosive melodies and collective interplay.

Adam Teixeira Group (1st Show)

An array of influences in a modern genre bending sound full of infectious rhythms, explosive melodies and collective interplay.

Tue 08 February 2022

Sun 06 February 2022

London Jazz Orchestra

London’s longest jazz residency resumes as the London Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 30th anniversary season!

Sat 05 February 2022

Cdubya Quartet (2nd show)

Cleveland Watkiss reimagines his original compositions and other works with a brand new trio featuring Menelik Claffey (bass), Tom O’Brien (piano) and Cassius Cobbson (drums).

Cdubya Quartet (1st show)

Cleveland Watkiss reimagines his original compositions and other works with a brand new trio featuring Menelik Claffey (bass), Tom O’Brien (piano) and Cassius Cobbson (drums).

Fri 04 February 2022

Hohnen Ford w/ String Quartet (2nd Show)

Ella Hohnen Ford is a vocalist/songwriter inspired by jazz, folk and the great songwriters of the 20th century. Her band for this performance includes pianist Noah Stoneman and a string quartet featuring Midori Jaeger, Nicole Petrus Barraks, Dom Ingham and Abbey Bowen.

Hohnen Ford w/ String Quartet (1st show)

Ella Hohnen Ford is a vocalist/songwriter inspired by jazz, folk and the great songwriters of the 20th century. Her band for this performance includes pianist Noah Stoneman and a string quartet featuring Midori Jaeger, Nicole Petrus Barraks, Dom Ingham and Abbey Bowen.

Thu 03 February 2022

Nick Costley-White Quartet (2nd show)

Nick Costley-White leads his “New Quartet” featuring the fearless and virtuosic piano playing of Phronesis pianist Ivo Neame, supported by the inventive and swinging rhythm section of double bassist Conor Chaplin (Marius Neset, Laura Jurd) and drummer James Maddren (ENEMY, Gwilym Simcock).

Nick Costley-White Quartet (1st show)

Nick Costley-White leads his “New Quartet” featuring the fearless and virtuosic piano playing of Phronesis pianist Ivo Neame, supported by the inventive and swinging rhythm section of double bassist Conor Chaplin (Marius Neset, Laura Jurd) and drummer James Maddren (ENEMY, Gwilym Simcock).

Wed 02 February 2022

Estraven (2nd Show)

Odd-time palpitations, Eastern tinged melodies and full-throttle improv make up the sound of London based band Estraven.

Estraven (1st Show)

Odd-time palpitations, Eastern tinged melodies and full-throttle improv make up the sound of London based band Estraven.

Tue 01 February 2022

Mon 31 January 2022

Craig Taborn: Shadow Plays (2nd Show)

Line-up: Craig Taborn – Piano About Ten years have passed since Craig Taborn’s Avenging Angel album was released, bringing strikingly fresh ideas to the solo piano idiom. “It reflects Mr…

Craig Taborn: Shadow Plays (1st Show)

In this fully improvised concert, Craig explores sounds and silences, swirling colours, densities and forms, creating new music with both poetic imagination and an iron grip on his material.

Sat 29 January 2022

In All Languages – The Music Of Ornette Coleman (2nd Show)

Over the past few years Alyson Cawley and Martin Speake have been collaborating closely together on diverse projects ranging from exploring South Indian music to Charlie Parker to free improvisation.

In All Languages – The Music Of Ornette Coleman (1st Show)

Over the past few years Alyson Cawley and Martin Speake have been collaborating closely together on diverse projects ranging from exploring South Indian music to Charlie Parker to free improvisation.

Fri 28 January 2022

Zoe Rahman Trio (2nd Show)

A vibrant and highly individual pianist/composer, her style is deeply rooted in jazz yet it reflects her classical background, British/Bengali heritage and her very broad musical taste.

Zoe Rahman Trio (1st Show)

A vibrant and highly individual pianist/composer, her style is deeply rooted in jazz yet it reflects her classical background, British/Bengali heritage and her very broad musical taste.

Thu 27 January 2022

Juggenaught, feat. Alicia Gardener Trejo (2nd Show)

Incorporating soundscapes and open passages with heavy grooves and structured bass lines, the band draw from avant-garde and experimental influences to create a visceral ensemble sound

Juggenaught, feat. Alicia Gardener Trejo (1st Show)

Incorporating soundscapes and open passages with heavy grooves and structured bass lines, the band draw from avant-garde and experimental influences to create a visceral ensemble sound

Wed 26 January 2022

Barry Green trio (2nd Show)

Barry Green brings together the bass legend Dave Green who has worked with and extraordinary array of musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Don Byas, Coleman Hawkins, Roland Kirk with young alto player Sam Braysher

Barry Green trio (1st Show)

Barry Green brings together the bass legend Dave Green who has worked with and extraordinary array of musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Don Byas, Coleman Hawkins, Roland Kirk with young alto player Sam Braysher

Tue 25 January 2022

Sun 23 January 2022

Vortex Jam Sessions 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.

Mopomoso Live / January

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

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