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Mon 15 November 2021

Freedom! The Art Of Improvisation (2nd show)

The monthly club night is hosted by two elders from the original Jazz Warriors – Orphy Robinson and Cleveland Watkiss – along with harpist Tori Handsley and vinyl selector Paul Bradshaw (Straight No Chaser). Those who perform at Freedom! will be drawn from the musicians, singers, poets, dancers and visual artists in the house. They are chosen by the hosts and may perform solo or as duets or whatever is felt right at the session. This is not a “jazz jam” –  there are no standards… a note is played and we go from there.  As we’ve said, everything is in the moment….

Freedom! The Art Of Improvisation (1st show)

The monthly club night is hosted by two elders from the original Jazz Warriors – Orphy Robinson and Cleveland Watkiss – along with harpist Tori Handsley and vinyl selector Paul Bradshaw (Straight No Chaser). Those who perform at Freedom! will be drawn from the musicians, singers, poets, dancers and visual artists in the house. They are chosen by the hosts and may perform solo or as duets or whatever is felt right at the session. This is not a “jazz jam” –  there are no standards… a note is played and we go from there.  As we’ve said, everything is in the moment….

Sun 14 November 2021

Tineke Postma – Freya Group (2nd show)

Freya is the seventh album from Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma and a come-back album as a leader​. Following an acclaimed international career, Tineke’s Freya represents a fresh start with a new label, reinvigorated energy and an exciting band that is collectively inspired by the experiences she has gathered throughout her career.

Tineke Postma – Freya Group (1st show)

Freya is the seventh album from Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma and a come-back album as a leader​. Following an acclaimed international career, Tineke’s Freya represents a fresh start with a new label, reinvigorated energy and an exciting band that is collectively inspired by the experiences she has gathered throughout her career.

Sat 13 November 2021

A Standard Afternoon

Enjoy an afternoon coffee with live music from a rotating group of London-based instrumentalists and singers jamming over jazz standards.

Fri 12 November 2021

Heidi Vogel

An informal late night on the opening of the London Jazz Festival, with the voice of the Cinematic Orchestra, HEIDI VOGEL

Thu 11 November 2021

Robert Castelli (2nd show)

Robert Castelli will be presenting music from his new release “Party at One World Plaza” featuring Francesco Lo Castro on guitar & Bruno D’Ambra on keyboards.

Robert Castelli (1st show)

Robert Castelli will be presenting music from his new release “Party at One World Plaza” featuring Francesco Lo Castro on guitar & Bruno D’Ambra on keyboards.

Wed 10 November 2021

Andrew Lisle / John Edwards / Kit Downes Trio (2nd show)

Multi-directional Free-Jazz from three of London’s finest improvising musicians. This trio features the great talents of Kit Downes on piano, John Edwards on bass, and Andrew Lisle on drums.

Andrew Lisle / John Edwards / Kit Downes Trio (1st show)

Multi-directional Free-Jazz from three of London’s finest improvising musicians. This trio features the great talents of Kit Downes on piano, John Edwards on bass, and Andrew Lisle on drums.

Sun 07 November 2021

Vortex Jam Sessions

We are incredibly excited to be restarting jam sessions at the Vortex Jazz Club. Starting with a bi-monthly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be 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 November 2021

Fri 05 November 2021

Qow Trio

QOW TRIO (Riley Stone-Lonergan – tenor saxophone; Eddie Myer – double bass & Spike Wells – drums) is a generation-spanning trio of diverse players who’ve come together, united by a love of the tradition, to explore the freedom that opens up within the three-way saxophone-bass-drums format.

Thu 04 November 2021

Sultan Stevenson Trio (2nd show)

Sultan is an upcoming young talent, aged only 20. He is joined by his other young and talented partners in crime: Kai MacRae on drums and Jacob Gryn at the bass. Come out and hear the trio for an evening of mostly original compositions from Sultan.

Sultan Stevenson Trio (1st show)

Sultan is an upcoming young talent, aged only 20. He is joined by his other young and talented partners in crime: Kai MacRae on drums and Jacob Gryn at the bass. Come out and hear the trio for an evening of mostly original compositions from Sultan.

Wed 03 November 2021

Vortex discussion 76 – jazz and the environment

Jazz musicians are on the road a lot affecting the environment when they travel, they use studios which consume a lot of energy. Or should we just act as ambassadors…

Tue 02 November 2021

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.

Mon 01 November 2021

Sun 31 October 2021

A Standard Afternoon

Enjoy an afternoon coffee with live music from a rotating group of London-based instrumentalists and singers jamming over jazz standards.

Sat 30 October 2021

Will Glaser Trio – Climbing in Circles (2nd show)

This trio led by Will Glaser on drums features Liam Noble on piano and Matthew Herd on saxophones, released Climbing in Circles in January 2021 on the Ubuntu label, and is the product of two previous duo releases with both Matthew and Liam respectively.

Will Glaser Trio – Climbing in Circles (1st show)

This trio led by Will Glaser on drums features Liam Noble on piano and Matthew Herd on saxophones, released Climbing in Circles in January 2021 on the Ubuntu label, and is the product of two previous duo releases with both Matthew and Liam respectively.

Fri 29 October 2021

Dave Manington Trio (2nd Show)

Formed from the core of Manington’s larger ensemble – Riff Raff, this new trio plays stripped down and intimate versions of a set of new originals destined for recording next year.

Dave Manington Trio (1st Show)

Formed from the core of Manington’s larger ensemble – Riff Raff, this new trio plays stripped down and intimate versions of a set of new originals destined for recording next year.

Thu 28 October 2021

Rushhour

Led by singer and pianist Steve Marshall and featuring rising stars of the London jazz scene Mikele Montolli (Bass) and Saleem Raman (Drums), State of Emergency’s ‘RushHour’ presents new interpretations of jazz, R&B and Caribbean classics plus original compositions, experiments and improvisations. Special guests Mussinghi Brian Edwards & Geo.

Wed 27 October 2021

Harry Baker Trio (2nd Show)

Harry Baker Trio is a musically innovative and conceptually ambitious new ensemble, drawing from jazz, folk and classical traditions.

Harry Baker Trio (1st Show)

Harry Baker Trio is a musically innovative and conceptually ambitious new ensemble, drawing from jazz, folk and classical traditions.

Sun 24 October 2021

Downstairs @ The Vortex

A set from house band featuring: Guido Spannocchi (saxophone), Joe Armer (guitar), Jason Simpson (bass), Tristan Banks (drums)  followed by Jam.

Mopomoso Live / October

Duo, duo and duo! October’s Mopomoso will feature superb freely improvised performances from: Phil Durrant and Dominic Lash, Viv Corringham and Sylvia Hallett, John Bissett and Alex Ward.

Sat 23 October 2021

JT4 – Jean Toussaint Quartet (2nd show)

Saxophonist Jean Toussaint brings in a fantastic quartet featuring bassist Michael Janisch along with pianist Andrew McCormack and drummer Shane Forbes.

JT4 – Jean Toussaint Quartet (1st show)

Saxophonist Jean Toussaint brings in a fantastic quartet featuring bassist Michael Janisch along with pianist Andrew McCormack and drummer Shane Forbes.

Fri 22 October 2021

Elliot Galvin Trio (2nd show)

For the first time the Elliot Galvin trio will be playing a gig of exclusively jazz standards, providing their unique take on the jazz tradition.

Elliot Galvin Trio (1st show)

For the first time the Elliot Galvin trio will be playing a gig of exclusively jazz standards, providing their unique take on the jazz tradition.

Thu 21 October 2021

Joel Bell / Reza Mohammadi (2nd show)

Working with Afghani poet, Reza Mohammadi, guitarist/composer and Gokumi leader Joel Bell has drawn from the traditional Persian compositional technique of borrowing rhythms from ancient poetry. Expect a blurring of tradition, improvisation and composition in an intimate expression of contemporary spoken word.

Joel Bell / Reza Mohammadi (1st show)

Working with Afghani poet, Reza Mohammadi, guitarist/composer and Gokumi leader Joel Bell has drawn from the traditional Persian compositional technique of borrowing rhythms from ancient poetry. Expect a blurring of tradition, improvisation and composition in an intimate expression of contemporary spoken word.

Wed 20 October 2021

Deschanel Gordon (2nd Show)

Winner of BBC Young Jazz Musician 2020, pianist Deschanel Gordon appears at the Vortex with his trio.

Deschanel Gordon (1st Show)

Winner of BBC Young Jazz Musician 2020, pianist Deschanel Gordon appears at the Vortex with his trio.

Tue 19 October 2021

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 17 October 2021

Ari Hoenig Trio (2nd show)

Ari Hoenig is one of the jazz world’s most respected and innovative drummers. Tonight, he is joined by Tom Ollendorff and Conor Chaplin for a trio performance as part of their October tour.

Ari Hoenig Trio (1st show)

Ari Hoenig is one of the jazz world’s most respected and innovative drummers. Tonight, he is joined by Tom Ollendorff and Conor Chaplin for a trio performance as part of their October tour.

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