Trio HLK is the union of three distinct, forward thinking musical personalities: Rich Harrold (piano), Ant Law (guitar) and Rich Kass (drums). They are delighted to return to their London home for the first time in a few years to perform some new pieces.
The perfect relaxed late night Friday gig to get your weekend started in style after dinner or your Friday night after work drinks.
Alto-sax master Tony Kofi fronts this loving celebration of the jazz giant Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley. With Andy Davies (trumpet) Alex Webb (piano), Andrew Cleyndert (bass) and Alfonso Vitale (drums) the group traces the explosive music of Cannonball Adderley from his first session as leader in 1955 through work with Miles Davis to the soul-jazz of the 1960s.
Alto-sax master Tony Kofi fronts this loving celebration of the jazz giant Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley. With Andy Davies (trumpet) Alex Webb (piano), Andrew Cleyndert (bass) and Alfonso Vitale (drums) the group traces the explosive music of Cannonball Adderley from his first session as leader in 1955 through work with Miles Davis to the soul-jazz of the 1960s.
The Billy Marrows Band brings together several of the UK’s most exciting improvisers to explore Billy’s unique contemporary jazz compositions. Expect to hear infectious grooves and melodies, and captivating improvisations, with atmospheres ranging from joyous to reflective. Join the band on this night as they record a live EP ‘Dancing on Bentwood Chairs’.
The Billy Marrows Band brings together several of the UK’s most exciting improvisers to explore Billy’s unique contemporary jazz compositions. Expect to hear infectious grooves and melodies, and captivating improvisations, with atmospheres ranging from joyous to reflective. Join the band on this night as they record a live EP ‘Dancing on Bentwood Chairs’.
Originally from London, Alto Saxophonist/Composer Will Vinson moved to New York City in 1999 and has remained there ever since. Since his arrival, he has performed, toured and/or recorded with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ari Hoenig, Linda May Han Oh, Chris Potter, Kurt Elling, Lage Lund, Aaron Parks, and many others.
Originally from London, Alto Saxophonist/Composer Will Vinson moved to New York City in 1999 and has remained there ever since. Since his arrival, he has performed, toured and/or recorded with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ari Hoenig, Linda May Han Oh, Chris Potter, Kurt Elling, Lage Lund, Aaron Parks, and many others.
Or indeed “good jazz”? Is it about the technical, the financial or about the emotional? It’s a question that is constantly returned to. Have the criteria changed over the past…
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.
Unfortunately, due to the latest changes regarding test and isolation policies for all UK arrivals, this event can’t take place anymore. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope that we will be able to welcome back the artists whenever the circumstances become more favourable.
Unfortunately, due to the latest changes regarding test and isolation policies for all UK arrivals, this event can’t take place anymore. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope that we will be able to welcome back the artists whenever the circumstances become more favourable.
London’s longest jazz residency resumes as the London Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 30th anniversary season!
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this event had to be cancelled.
With the Julian Siegel Quartet, the BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices, creating an in-demand Quartet on the UK and European Jazz scene.
If you didn’t manage to get a ticket to attend the performance at the club, don’t miss the opportunity to join us online for tonight’s first set live-streamed from the club in real time!
With the Julian Siegel Quartet, the BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices, creating an in-demand Quartet on the UK and European Jazz scene.
Rachael Cohen brings her international trio (with Joe Downard on bass and Jason Brown on drums) to start a new series of regular dates as part of our RAUCOUS LATES Downstairs. Expect imagination…
A brand new project led by saxophonist Kevin Figes, featuring: Brigitte Beraha (vocals), Jim Blomfield (keyboards, electronics), Ashley John Long (bass) and Mark Whitlam (percussion).
A brand new project led by saxophonist Kevin Figes, featuring: Brigitte Beraha (vocals), Jim Blomfield (keyboards, electronics), Ashley John Long (bass) and Mark Whitlam (percussion).
Nishla is a singer and songwriter who defies easy categorisation: her live sets include a breathtaking variety of material, from celebrated originals to dark jazz standards and devastating ballads. Her often dreamy and melancholic aura is offset by an energetic and imaginative band of Manchester’s finest young contemporary improvisers.
Nishla is a singer and songwriter who defies easy categorisation: her live sets include a breathtaking variety of material, from celebrated originals to dark jazz standards and devastating ballads. Her often dreamy and melancholic aura is offset by an energetic and imaginative band of Manchester’s finest young contemporary improvisers.
NOONWARD is the duo of Sean Noonan (drums, vocals) and Alex Ward (guitar, clarinet), two composer/performers working at the intersections of rock, jazz, improvised music and contemporary classical composition.
NOONWARD is the duo of Sean Noonan (drums, vocals) and Alex Ward (guitar, clarinet), two composer/performers working at the intersections of rock, jazz, improvised music and contemporary classical composition.
Prepare yourselves for an afternoon full of stellar stalwart improvising musicians: Sue Lynch (sax) and Matt Hutchinson (piano) in duo and the Marcio Mattos (cello), Marilza Gouvea (voice), Adrian Northover (sax) and Mark Hewins (guitar) quartet!
Exploring originals and standards with a unique group of musicians: Barry Green (piano), Steve Buckley (alto sax) & Jeff Williams (drums)
Exploring originals and standards with a unique group of musicians: Barry Green (piano), Steve Buckley (alto sax) & Jeff Williams (drums)
Premiere gig for a brand new project by bassist Calum Gourlay. Playing hard swinging originals and selected tunes by Thelonious Monk.
Premiere gig for a brand new project by bassist Calum Gourlay. Playing hard swinging originals and selected tunes by Thelonious Monk.
Annie started her professional career with Ivy Benson’s All Girl Orchestra in 1971. Since then she has brought her distinctive sound to a wide range of projects, exploring many different musical styles.
Annie started her professional career with Ivy Benson’s All Girl Orchestra in 1971. Since then she has brought her distinctive sound to a wide range of projects, exploring many different musical styles.
Line-up: Rory Ingham – Trombone Matt Carter – Organ Luke Tomlinson – Drum kit About Threes Up Organ Trio is a high energy trombone-led organ trio playing a mixture of…
I The traditional ways of hearing about good music are still there. But declining. Radio (especially public in many countries), and print media (such as newspapers and periodicals) are still…
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 (saxophone), Joe Armer (guitar), Jason Simpson (bass), Tristan Banks (drums) followed by Jam.
Mopomoso is the U.K.’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music, it was founded by guitarist John Russell who sadly passed away far too soon earlier this year. Mopomoso…
“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora.
This special concert for the EFG London Jazz Festival will feature Henry Spencer and his group Juncture performing brand new music as well as music from this year’s EP release, ‘The Survivor and The Descendant‘.
This special concert for the EFG London Jazz Festival will feature Henry Spencer and his group Juncture performing brand new music as well as music from this year’s EP release, ‘The Survivor and The Descendant‘.
Late night after hours session downstairs at the Vortex hosted by drummer Will Glaser featuring Tom Challenger & Olie Brice
Acknowledged as one of the UK’s most versatile and creative cellists, trailblazing cellist and composer Shirley Smart brings her new sextet project to this years London Jazz Festival. Featuring: Tim Quicke (trumpet), James Arben (tenor sax/flute), John Crawford (piano), Michele Montoli (bass) & Demi Garcia Sabat (drums/percussion).
Acknowledged as one of the UK’s most versatile and creative cellists, trailblazing cellist and composer Shirley Smart brings her new sextet project to this years London Jazz Festival. Featuring: Tim Quicke (trumpet), James Arben (tenor sax/flute), John Crawford (piano), Michele Montoli (bass) & Demi Garcia Sabat (drums/percussion).
Tonight, the Leo Richardson Quartet (Leo Richardson – tenor saxophone; Liam Dunachie – piano; Conor Chaplin – bass; Darren Beckett – drums) will be performing select pieces from their most recent record “Move” along with new material created during the lockdown.
Tonight, the Leo Richardson Quartet (Leo Richardson – tenor saxophone; Liam Dunachie – piano; Conor Chaplin – bass; Darren Beckett – drums) will be performing select pieces from their most recent record “Move” along with new material created during the lockdown.
Celebrating the creative contributions by Caribbean musicians to British Jazz. Part III the final instalment of Man of Words & Music: Shake Keane – featuring a live performance by the Rowland Sutherland Quartet with a mighty line up of Robert Mitchell (piano), Dudley Phillips (bass), Rod Young (drums) and Rowland Sutherland (flutes). Fellow Vincentian Sutherland will present a selection of Keane’s music with new arrangements.
Celebrating the creative contributions by Caribbean musicians to British Jazz. Take a special ride with the Rowland Sutherland Quartet as they chart the musical journey of the trumpeter and poet Shake Keane from the warm sunny climes of St.Vincent in the Caribbean, to the cold and grey skies of Britain. Zoning in on the wide sphere of music which Keane travelled through we come to appreciate that he was probably the most versatile musician to hail from the Caribbean.
Much music (and indeed art) over the years has been made by musicians (artists) with strong beliefs. Be it the likes of Wagner (and anti-semitism), Chick Corea (and Scientology) or…
Saxophonist from Melt Yourself Down Pete Wareham is performing as part of this year’s London Jazz Festival alongside Ruth Goller, Chris Sharkey and Tom Skinner.
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….
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….