An exciting all-star group to get the New Year going. Scott Stroman gets together the likes of Jason Rebello, Sting’s pianist for many years, and the legendary Steve Williamson, anchored by the dependable dynamism of Calum Gourlay and Winston Clifford
An exciting all-star group to get the New Year going. Scott Stroman gets together the likes of Jason Rebello, Sting’s pianist for many years, and the legendary Steve Williamson, anchored by the dependable dynamism of Calum Gourlay and Winston Clifford
Seeds Of Creation offer a distinctive take on jazz, drawing on Arabic and Afro-blues influences. The five-piece create an absorbing, compulsively danceable sound, drawing on the Algerian roots of founder…
The Procrastinators’ New Year’s Eve Party has become something of a tradition at The Vortex. It’s the New Year’s Eve Party with no pressure. You don’t even have to enjoy…
Always great in these intimate gigs, Britain’s finest jazz vocalist, producer and songsmith, Ian Shaw hosts an exuberant party with a set of appropriately festive songs. Whether it’s his radical…
Estelle Kokot Piano and vocals Mick Hutton Bass Kate Shortt Cello and vocals Paul Robinson Drums ‘And the blowback is your Plato without any even numbers Freedom is your biggest…
Gilad Atzmon and The Orient house Ensemble return to the Vortex with a new retrospective program. Two decades of intensive musical creativity are squeezed into a two hours journey: from…
Ray Carless & Club Skaaville Allstars – Windrush Celebration Jazz Party Back in 2018 Jamaican born saxophonist and band leader Ray Carless recruited the cream of musicians well versed in…
Gilad Atzmon and The Orient house Ensemble return to the Vortex with a new retrospective program. Two decades of intensive musical creativity are squeezed into a two hours journey: from…
As at home with standards or singing Brazilian songs, she appears on the Cinematic Orchestra’s album “Live at The Royal Albert Hall” and has toured extensively with the band over…
BAND MEMBERS: Legendary drummer Winston Clifford won the British Jazz awards in 2018. Keys player Dorian Ford is one of the most in demand keys players in the UK. Leading…
After the success of OK Computer and Kid A, in 2007 Radiohead turned out what is regarded as their third masterpiece – In Rainbows. This evening will feature a live…
The last Grass Roots session of 2019 greets the return, by popular demand, of TimeBurn. Fronted and directed by dexterous drummer Justin ‘Time’ Pickett, this fiery fusion quintet also features Kenny…
A new suite of original compositions from Loose Tubes flautist and keys player Eddie Parker is always an exciting event. Eddie’s is a unique voice, both intelligent and accessible. His…
This month’s line up: Evan Parker (sax) John Edwards (bass) Mark Sanders (drums) Tom Challenger (sax) The spectrum of music played by Evan Parker ranges from “free jazz” to…
Will Vinson 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 appeared and/or recorded…
Nye Banfield is an ambitious jazz saxophonist, composer and bandleader based in South East London and recently graduated from Trinity Laban. His biggest influences are Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, Kendrick…
Join the 17-piece Mo Jazz Orchestra for a festive evening of eclectic Big Band tunes. Joined by special guest singer Giulia Marelli, their dynamic repertoire will include Tower of Power,…
MOPOMOSO CHRISTMAS SHOW: Every year Mopomoso hosts a cross section of players from the improvising music community in an end of year Christmas show. Around thirty or so musicians take…
“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a monthly event at the Vortex Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora. LIVE DUO and TRIO sets of improvised music, with a different set-up…
Joy Ellis – piano & voice, Artie Zaitz – guitar, Henrik Jensen – double bass, Adam Osmianski – drums, Miguel Gorodi – trumpet, Alice Leggett – alto sax, Binker Golding – tenor sax
Our monthly residency continues for a big band initiated by bassist Calum Gourlay, known for his great work with Thelonious, an award-winning solo album and more. “I want it to…
The last in the Blow the Fuse Resistance season which celebrated 30 years of BTF 1989 – 2019. Deirdre Cartwright guitar Annie Whitehead trombone Alison Rayner double bass Winston Clifford drums …
Twice as Nice celebrates the art of the duo. All through Jazz there have been pairings of masterful musicians – from Bill Evans/Jim Hall, Duke Ellington/John Coltrane, Don Cherry/Ed Blackwell…
Orphy Robinson (vibes / pan) Mark Mondesir (drums) For December The Shape of Jazz To Come (supported by the Dave Holland / Evan Parker Fund) proudly presents a duo…
The core team consists of Orphy Robinson, Cleveland Watkiss, Tori Handsley and Paul Bradshaw who are joined by an array of guests. You never know who’s going to drop in.…
Pianist Maria Chiara Argiro launches her new album with influences of Africa and electronica giving a very special mix. Featuring French singer Leila Martial.
In its long history the LJO’s piano chair has been filled by some of the greatest names in jazz, beginning with the magnificent John Taylor. December’s session features Taylor’s Quatorze…
“After last year’s joyful ‘Christ-Mess Extravaganza’ the Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra are welcomed back to the Vortex this festive season with original big band music composed by enigmatic leader and…
Paul Westwood’s Jazz FX features bass guitarist Paul Westwood and percussionist Rob Hervais-Adelman playing a style of music that includes creative themes, powerful moods, and distinctive performances. The group is…
Another chance to hear this exciting blend of music from twenty horns, featuring jazz, African and Latin grooves, under the leadership of saxophonist Ian Bumstead and supported by the phenomenal…
Dynamic London-based drummer Dave Storey has quickly established himself as one of the leading drummers on the London jazz scene playing regularly at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, The 606 &…
Mikis Theodorakis is known very much as a political activist as well as the composer of probably the most internationally recognised piece of music ever written, Zorba’s Dance! Much of…
Without a doubt, Leo Richardson is widely recognised to be one of London’s leading Jazz Tenor Saxophonists, best known for his honest, straight-ahead, contemporary hard-bop style. His most significant influences…
A unique quintet that combines emotive melody, lush harmony and virtuosic improvisation. The Sam Newbould Quintet draws together some of the most exciting talents on the European jazz circuit. Originating from the UK, Spain, Israel, Italy,…
Antonio Zambrini – Piano Andrea Di Biase – Double Bass Jon Scott – Drums Acclaimed pianist and composer Antonio Zambrini is one of the most respected figurehead of the…
The Jazz Department at Guildhall School is one of the most renowned and established of its kind, with alumni including Zara McFarlane, NAO, Natalie Williams, Stacey Kent, and Cleveland Watkiss.…
We welcome back Mônica Vasconcelos, beloved singer songwriter who never fails to entrance audiences here at the Vortex. Tonight she will be undertaking a tribute to Joao Gilberto. São Paulo…
BAND MEMBERS: Legendary drummer Winston Clifford won the British Jazz awards in 2018. Keys player Dorian Ford is one of the most in demand keys players in the UK. Leading…
Seamus Blake (sax) Hayden Powell (trumpet) Espen Berg (piano) Jesper Bodilsen (bass) Anders Thorén (drums) BRIDGES with Seamus Blake is a modern, Nordic jazz project with a vision to…
This month Evan invites…
This month Evan invites…Alexander Hawkins (piano), John Edwards (bass) and Paul Lytton (drums and percussion)
Steve Williamson (sax) Hamish Moore (bass) Zoe Pascal (drums) Steve Williamson is one of the most important saxophonists to have emerged on the London scene over the past decades.…
Tom Smith – Alto Sax/Bass Clarinet, Will Barry – Piano, Jonny Mansfield – Vibraphone
The London-based pianist Noah Stoneman featured as a finalist in the 2016 BBC Young Musician of the Year competition. He plays in a variety of projects including the electronic trio…
Ruth Goller is a name familiar to the music world – her contribution to numerous groups is incredible and diverse. SKYLLA is a brand new project by this interesting, enigmatic artist…
Hosted by Huw V Williams, he chats to fellow musicians about life and music within the world of jazz and improvised music. Join for the first live recordings with musicians…
The only London show of It’s Morning, a film and live music collaboration featuring Mercury-nominated band Led Bib, combines film, song and improvisation to full cinematic effect. Led Bib, known…
This month’s line up: Olie Brice (bass) / Rachel Musson (sax) duo + John Jasnoch (12 string guitar, mandolin) / Gillian Whitely (violin, accordion, hurdy-gurdy, voice) / Geoff Bright (soprano…
This year for the EFG London Jazz Festival, the Vortex Jazz Club are hosting a series of late night shows featuring some of the most exciting up-and-coming artists in the…
“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a monthly event at the Vortex Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora. LIVE DUO and TRIO sets of improvised music, with a different set-up…