Duo comprised of two of Europe’s most important improvising musicians – legendary vocalist Norma Winstone (Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor and pianist Kit Downes (ENEMY, ECM).

This is the very first duo show at the Vortex for Shirley Smart and Robert Mitchell, launching their debut album, “Zeitgeist²” (Discus)

This is the very first duo show at the Vortex for Shirley Smart and Robert Mitchell, launching their debut album, “Zeitgeist²” (Discus)

Tom Remon is a young, aspiring guitarist on the London Jazz scene.

Tom will be joined by the formidable David Ferris and Jonathan Silk for an incredibly feel good set of music.

Tom will be joined by the formidable David Ferris and Jonathan Silk for an incredibly feel good set of music.

The Chris Maddock Quartet aims to explore combining elements of the classic organ-based rhythm section with a range of modern influences.

The Chris Maddock Quartet aims to explore combining elements of the classic organ-based rhythm section with a range of modern influences.

This a new venture brings together long time collaborators James Allsopp and Dave Storey with bassist Oli Hayhurst.

Featuring some of London’s leading musicians and improvisers and new music written specially for the band. A unique group in the London Jazz scene.

Featuring some of London’s leading musicians and improvisers and new music written specially for the band. A unique group in the London Jazz scene.

Ms Maurice brings her melange of influences from organic grooves infused with 70s jazz and a touch of West African sonic seasoning.

Ms Maurice brings her melange of influences from organic grooves infused with 70s jazz and a touch of West African sonic seasoning.

Trumpeter, Composer & Arranger Duncan Fraser brings his Septet back to the Vortex, featuring some acclaimed young players on the London scene.

Trumpeter, Composer & Arranger Duncan Fraser brings his Septet back to the Vortex, featuring some acclaimed young players on the London scene.

We are delighted to be able to welcome back Ian Shaw for a very special New Year’s Eve performance. Join us for an intimate exuberant party with Britain’s finest jazz vocalist, producer and songsmith, performing a set of appropriately festive songs.

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in 2022.

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in 2022.

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in 2022.

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in  2022.

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in  2022.

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in 2022.

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in 2022.

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in January 2022.

British saxophonist and composer Denys Baptiste presents The Late Trane, a strong statement, reimagining the late period music of John Coltrane with a stellar band featuring Nikki Yeoh (piano and keyboards), Larry Bartley (bass) and Rod Young (drums).

British saxophonist and composer Denys Baptiste presents The Late Trane, a strong statement, reimagining the late period music of John Coltrane with a stellar band featuring Nikki Yeoh (piano and keyboards), Larry Bartley (bass) and Rod Young (drums).

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, we had to cancel the 2 shows on Friday 17th December. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded.

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances and the number of musicians involved in this performance, we had to cancel the 2 shows on Friday 17th December. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded.

Pianist Alex Webb leads this group with a front-line of two of the UK’s greatest jazz improvisers: tenor saxophonist Denys Baptiste and guitarist Nigel Price.  Together they celebrate ‘jukebox jazz’ – the bluesy, swinging jazz of the 1950s and 60s, with a repertoire of pieces from Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Ahmad Jamal and others, as well as more recent works from Charlie Haden’s Quartet West.

Pianist Alex Webb leads this group with a front-line of two of the UK’s greatest jazz improvisers: tenor saxophonist Denys Baptiste and guitarist Nigel Price.  Together they celebrate ‘jukebox jazz’ – the bluesy, swinging jazz of the 1950s and 60s, with a repertoire of pieces from Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Ahmad Jamal and others, as well as more recent works from Charlie Haden’s Quartet West.

This week’s discussion looks at how whether the era of giving money just for the quality of the music is perhaps now going. But, if one looks at how the…

The 17-piece MOJO Big Band makes a return to the Vortex for a festive afternoon of modern big band tunes. They’ll be joined by singer Catherine Lima, with an exciting repertoire of Gordon Goodwin’s Christmas Carols, Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny with a few surprises amongst many classics. Book ahead to avoid disappointment!