Paul Jolly puts together a hand-picked lineup of improvisers from across the generations. The power of Alan Wilkinson mixes with the delicacy of Dave Tucker, Adam Hart’s love of boogie woogie and anchored by Otto Wilberg. A good introduction to improv music for those not already hooked!
Paul Jolly puts together a hand-picked lineup of improvisers from across the generations. The power of Alan Wilkinson mixes with the delicacy of Dave Tucker, Adam Hart’s love of boogie woogie and anchored by Otto Wilberg. A good introduction to improv music for those not already hooked!
Local trumpeter and composer Loz Speyer returns to the Vortex, for the first outing playing his own music since lockdown – in his Quartet featuring Hannes Riepler and a brilliant new rhythm section. Both sets include jazz tunes built to last from a range of Speyer albums, and new ones never yet heard composed during lockdown.
Local trumpeter and composer Loz Speyer returns to the Vortex, for the first outing playing his own music since lockdown – in his Quartet featuring Hannes Riepler and a brilliant new rhythm section. Both sets include jazz tunes built to last from a range of Speyer albums, and new ones never yet heard composed during lockdown.
How important is freedom for expression of individuality, such as in jazz. How is it shown? ‘Freedom’, according to a new book by Louis Menand, has been a cornerstone of…
Line-up: Lukáš Oravec – Trumpet Alex Garnett – Saxophone Jamil Sheriff – Piano Jack Garside – Double Bass Marek Dorčík – Drums Lukas Oravec is a world-renowned, phenomenal trumpet player from…
Line-up: Lukáš Oravec – Trumpet Alex Garnett – Saxophone Jamil Sheriff – Piano Jack Garside – Double Bass Marek Dorčík – Drums Lukas Oravec is a world-renowned, phenomenal trumpet player from…
Line-up: Martin Speake – Alto Saxophone Alyson Cawley – Tenor Saxophone Jakub Cywinski – Double Bass Daniel Israelsen – Drums About I have been drawn to Ornette’s music since I…
Line-up: Martin Speake – Alto Saxophone Alyson Cawley – Tenor Saxophone Jakub Cywinski – Double Bass Daniel Israelsen – Drums About I have been drawn to Ornette’s music since I…
Line-up: Richard Fairhurst – Piano Dave Whitford – Bass Tim Giles – Drums About Steinway Artist Richard Fairhurst has been an important figure on the UK jazz scene since the…
Line-up: Richard Fairhurst – Piano Dave Whitford – Bass Tim Giles – Drums About Steinway Artist Richard Fairhurst has been an important figure on the UK jazz scene since the…
blurring the lines between genre “your blind passenger” draws from the improvised music and free jazz tradition, weaving between moments influenced by post-rock, noise, groove, ambient and experimental music to create a uniquely immersive and cinematic experience
blurring the lines between genre “your blind passenger” draws from the improvised music and free jazz tradition, weaving between moments influenced by post-rock, noise, groove, ambient and experimental music to create a uniquely immersive and cinematic experience
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 set from house band featuring: Guido Spannocchi – alto sax, Phil Stevenson- guitar, Jihad Darwish – bass, Pete Hill – drums, followed by a jam session. Come down,…
Samba Azul is a constantly evolving collective of musicians with a passion for the music of Brazil, led by drummer and percussionist, Adam Osmianski
Line-up: Adam Osmianski – Drums Joy Ellis – Piano Amy Baldwin – Bass About Samba Azul is a constantly evolving collective of musicians with a passion for the music of…
Enjoy an afternoon coffee with live music from a rotating group of London-based instrumentalists and singers jamming over jazz standards.
Line-up: Elliot Frost – Guitar, Compositions Jonathan Chung – Saxophone Corrie Dick – Drums Calum Gourlay – Bass About Elliot is a jazz guitarist and composer hailing from Perth, Western…
Elliot is a jazz guitarist and composer hailing from Perth, Western Australia, who since August 2019 has been making his base in London.
Outlines is a new sextet led by Dee Byrne, playing her original compositions. The music evolved out of Dee’s Developing Your Creative Practice project (funded by Arts Council England.)
Outlines is a new sextet led by Dee Byrne, playing her original compositions. The music evolved out of Dee’s Developing Your Creative Practice project (funded by Arts Council England.)
The story about Brexit is very mixed. Indeed, British musicians will be easily able to access certain countries for gigs with provisos (over tax, importing and re-exporting instruments and….) Though…
Join one of the U.K’s central figures in improvisational music for a unique evening of Solos, Duos and Trios featuring some of Steve’s favourite musicians.
Join one of the U.K’s central figures in improvisational music for a unique evening of Solos, Duos and Trios featuring some of Steve’s favourite musicians.
Line-up: Daniel Kemshell – Guitar Harry Pearce – Double Bass Adam Merrell – Drums About Grounding are a recently-formed trio whose name refers to the act of connecting electrically with…
Line-up: Daniel Kemshell – Guitar Harry Pearce – Double Bass Adam Merrell – Drums About Grounding are a recently-formed trio whose name refers to the act of connecting electrically with…
LINE-UP: George Crowley – Saxophone Rob Luft – Guitar Tim Giles – Drums About Coming soon… INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE MEMBERS – PLEASE READ Welcome to the Vortex. Although the government…
Following on from the show last night with Petra Haller, we are delighted that Andrew Nemr, one of the creators of modern tap, and narrator of the film, will join…
LINE-UP: George Crowley – Saxophone Rob Luft – Guitar Tim Giles – Drums About Coming soon… INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE MEMBERS – PLEASE READ Welcome to the Vortex. Although the government…
For this special evening (taking place DOWNSTAIRS), tap dancer Petra Haller and pianist Meg Morley will play one improvised set of music, exploring rhythm and space, drawing from their combined…
Mopomoso, the UK’s longest running freely improvised music concert series is back! LINE-UP Steve Beresford Petra Haller, Charlotte Keeffe and Paul Jolly Martin Vishnick & Rick Jensen INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE…
“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora.
Line-up: Riley Stone-Lonergan – Tenor Saxophone Will Glaser – Drums James Kitchman – Guitar Mirko Scarcia – Double Bass About INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE MEMBERS – PLEASE READ Welcome to…
Line-up: Riley Stone-Lonergan – Tenor Saxophone Will Glaser – Drums James Kitchman – Guitar Mirko Scarcia – Double Bass About INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE MEMBERS – PLEASE READ Welcome to…
Enjoy an afternoon coffee with live music from a rotating group of London-based instrumentalists and singers jamming over jazz standards.
Sean Gibbs “When Can I See You Again?” album launch feat. Riley Stone-Lonergan (tenor), Rob Brockway (piano), Jay Davis (drums) and
Calum Gourlay (bass).
Sean Gibbs “When Can I See You Again?” album launch feat. Riley Stone-Lonergan (tenor), Rob Brockway (piano), Jay Davis (drums) and
Calum Gourlay (bass).
Jamie Murray (drums) / Tom Ollendorff (guitar) / Mirko Scarcia (bass)
Jamie Murray (drums) / Tom Ollendorff (guitar) / Mirko Scarcia (bass)
The Vortex discussion this week focuses on how we can make sure that our music is heard and supported. With long-term funding at risk, with Brexit and the pandemic potentially…
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 quartet featuring some of Birmingham and the UK’s finest improvisors: David Austin Grey (piano), Xhosa Cole (tenor sax / flute), Shivraj Singh (double bass) and Nathan Jones (drums)
A quartet featuring some of Birmingham and the UK’s finest improvisors: David Austin Grey (piano), Xhosa Cole (tenor sax / flute), Shivraj Singh (double bass) and Nathan Jones (drums)
The Jon Onabowu Trio presents an eclectic night of jazz/fusion with drummer Jon Onabowu (Kamaal Williams), bassist Jon Moko (Kokoroko) and keyboardist David Mrakpor (Blue Lab Beats).
The Jon Onabowu Trio presents an eclectic night of jazz/fusion with drummer Jon Onabowu (Kamaal Williams), bassist Jon Moko (Kokoroko) and keyboardist David Mrakpor (Blue Lab Beats).
Line-up: Becca Wilkins – Vocals Christos Stylianides – Trumpet, Electronics Olly Chalk – Piano, Synths Daisy George – Bass Jack Robson – Drums About Becca Wilkins is a young, innovative…
Becca Wilkins is a young, innovative vocalist, and her latest project, Gestalt, aims to break the mould of vocal-led jazz ensembles. Becca’s unique sense of style combines poignant lyricism with textural vocalisation in a soundscape combining electronics, FX and improvisation.
This three-piece – Jamie Stockbridge (alto sax), Mike Parr-Burman (guitar) and Adam Stapleford (drums) – are an explosive live band, veering from taut metronomic precision into intentionally turbulent, unchartered territory.
This three-piece – Jamie Stockbridge (alto sax), Mike Parr-Burman (guitar) and Adam Stapleford (drums) – are an explosive live band, veering from taut metronomic precision into intentionally turbulent, unchartered territory.