The Blue Spirits Trio John is leading tonight is a classic guitar-led jazz organ trio and showcases the bluesier side of John’s musical repertoire. With Pete Whittaker on organ, a superb accompanist as well as soloist and in demand drummer Ian Thomas.

The Blue Spirits Trio John is leading tonight is a classic guitar-led jazz organ trio and showcases the bluesier side of John’s musical repertoire. With Pete Whittaker on organ, a superb accompanist as well as soloist and in demand drummer Ian Thomas.

With this quartet, BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices: inspirational pianist Liam Noble, dynamic drummer Gene Calderazzo and the deep groove of bassist Oli Hayhurst.

With this quartet, BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices: inspirational pianist Liam Noble, dynamic drummer Gene Calderazzo and the deep groove of bassist Oli Hayhurst.

Don’t miss the award winning saxophonist and recorder player Tom Ridout returning to the Vortex with his band feat. Will Barry (piano), Flo Moore (bass) and Rod Oughton (drums).

Don’t miss the award winning saxophonist and recorder player Tom Ridout returning to the Vortex with his band feat. Will Barry (piano), Flo Moore (bass) and Rod Oughton (drums).

Alex Garnett has been one of the leading saxophonists in the UK and Mainland Europe for over two decades, being instantly recognised by his dark, husky sound. Tonight he brings a quartet to the Vortex for a selection of lightly arranged standards and a smattering of new originals.

Alex Garnett has been one of the leading saxophonists in the UK and Mainland Europe for over two decades, being instantly recognised by his dark, husky sound. Tonight he brings a quartet to the Vortex for a selection of lightly arranged standards and a smattering of new originals.

Vienna born London based alto saxophonist Guido Spannocchi celebrates the release of his most recent album “Perihelion” together with an allstar band consisting of Aleph Aguilar on guitar, Jason Simpson on bass and Tristan Banks on drums.

Vienna born London based alto saxophonist Guido Spannocchi celebrates the release of his most recent album “Perihelion” together with an allstar band consisting of Aleph Aguilar on guitar, Jason Simpson on bass and Tristan Banks on drums.

A band of four friends who started having regular informal sessions over lockdown which became a rare creative high in very grim times. They’re brought together by a shared love and joy for the art of improvisation and the jazz canon.

A band of four friends who started having regular informal sessions over lockdown which became a rare creative high in very grim times. They’re brought together by a shared love and joy for the art of improvisation and the jazz canon.

ECM pianist and composer Kit Downes and long term collaborator and drummer James Maddren will team up with the arcane abilities of bass wizard Conor Chaplin – revisiting old tunes of Kit’s from his records ‘Golden’, ‘Quiet Tiger’ and ‘Light from Old Stars’, as well as a few new compositions and choice covers. 

ECM pianist and composer Kit Downes and long term collaborator and drummer James Maddren will team up with the arcane abilities of bass wizard Conor Chaplin – revisiting old tunes of Kit’s from his records ‘Golden’, ‘Quiet Tiger’ and ‘Light from Old Stars’, as well as a few new compositions and choice covers. 

Rachael Cohen returns to the Vortex with her international trio featuring Joe Downard on double bass and New York drummer Jason Brown.

Rachael Cohen returns to the Vortex with her international trio featuring Joe Downard on double bass and New York drummer Jason Brown.

This brand new lineup promises the highest quality music from some of the best jazz musicians around who are firmly rooted in the tradition whilst aiming to push themselves creatively.

This brand new lineup promises the highest quality music from some of the best jazz musicians around who are firmly rooted in the tradition whilst aiming to push themselves creatively.

THIS SHOW HAS SOLD OUT Line-up: Tori Freestone – saxophone Alcyona Mick – piano   About Tori and Alcyona formed their duo in 2015 after being invited to perform together…

Line-up: Tori Freestone – saxophone Alcyona Mick – piano   About Tori and Alcyona formed their duo in 2015 after being invited to perform together at the Manchester Jazz Festival.…

Noah Stoneman is a 20-year-old pianist and with his own trio you can expect a range of hard-hitting original compositions and an intense, immediate sense of improvisation across the group.

Noah Stoneman is a 20-year-old pianist and with his own trio you can expect a range of hard-hitting original compositions and an intense, immediate sense of improvisation across the group.

Tom Ollendorff is fast becoming one of the best known jazz guitarists in the UK. He has performed with artists including Bill McHenry, Ari Hoenig and Jeff Williams, Geoff Simkins and Huw Warren.

Tom Ollendorff is fast becoming one of the best known jazz guitarists in the UK. He has performed with artists including Bill McHenry, Ari Hoenig and Jeff Williams, Geoff Simkins and Huw Warren.

LINE-UP: Hannes Riepler – Guitar Tom Challenger – Saxophone Tom Herbert – Bass James Maddren – Drums ABOUT Hannes Riepler has made a great name for himself with a melodic,…

LINE-UP: Hannes Riepler – Guitar Tom Challenger – Saxophone Tom Herbert – Bass James Maddren – Drums ABOUT Hannes Riepler has made a great name for himself with a melodic,…