Emilia Martensson and Friends – Loredana
Emilia Martensson launches her new album Loredana which has already received a 4* Recommended review from Jazzwise.
Sat 23 November 2019
Fri 22 November 2019
Blue Brass ft. David Murray (late show)
A great chance to hear David Murray, one of the most important saxophonists and band leaders, in an intimate space. Here he re-creates a project from the late 80s, where…
Miss Soxee and Friends
A night of Jazz, Disco, Funk, Soul and House Feat. DJ Murph & Miss Soxee (Open Decks)
Blue Brass ft. David Murray (early show) – EXCLUSIVE UK DATES
A great chance to hear David Murray, one of the most important saxophonists and band leaders, in an intimate space. Here he re-creates a project from the late 80s, where…
Thu 21 November 2019
Festivsal Special! Words and Jazz
Words & Jazz is proud to present a blistering night of the best in contemporary poetry and jazz this EFG London Jazz Festival. Come to the cosy bar downstairs at…
The Shape of Jazz To Come presents: Renell Shaw Fore
Renell will be debuting songs and compositions inspired by his reflections and experiences from his travels around the world and conversations with friends and family. Expect melodic bass lines, thought provoking poetry and a fusion of Jazz sensibility with Hip-Hop honesty. He is joined by Nathan Flutebox Lee, Michael Antoniou and Kaz Rodriguez.
Wed 20 November 2019
Riley Stone-Lonergan Quartet
Saxophonist Riley Stone-Lonergan brings his quartet to the festival for the first time, a stunning group of emotional breadth and intensity. His name is one the world will hear much…
Tue 19 November 2019
Resonances 3 – Rêves
New artists announced! Be transported at this event merging art, music, poetry and dance to a world of demas. Curated by artist Aurelie Freoua and will include musicians Zac Gvi, Dave O’Brien, Maurizio Ravalico and incredible Korean flautist Hyelim Kim, artists Ley Loosh and Gwen Heddle, poet Mervin Scott, tap dancer Petra Haller and Atomik Bubbles.
Calum Gourlay Big Band
For over 2 years, the Vortex has hosted monthly the big band initiated by bassist Calum Gourlay, known for his great work with Thelonious, an award-winning solo album, Kit Downes…
Mon 18 November 2019
Steve Swallow & Christian Muthspiel. And Bruno Heinen (solo)
Steve Swallow is one of the world’s leading bass players. A great chance to hear him in his pure long-standing partnership with Christian Muthspiel.
Improvised Music Agenda: Live Podcast
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…
Sun 17 November 2019
Angelica Sanchez Quartet
Angelica Sanchez – piano Mark Sanders – Drums Paul Dunmall – sax John O’Gallagher – sax In her piano playing as well as her compositions Angelica Sanchez seeks out…
Thelonious
Martin Speake – Saxophone Hans Koller – Euphonium/Piano Jeff Williams – Drums Fred Thomas – Double Bass Thelonious formed in 2015 to study and play the music of one of…
London Jazz Orchestra
Celebrating London’s longest jazz residency! The LJO’s Festival gig features music by composer-soloist-members Henry Lowther, Alcyona Mick, Scott Stroman, Martin Speake, Mick Foster, Noel Langley, Pete Hurt, Martin Hathaway, and…
Sat 16 November 2019
Jas Kayser
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
“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…
Tony Kofi & The Organisation (sold out)
The origins of The Organisation go back a over a decade and grew from Simon Fernsby’s memorable ‘Manhattan Project’ sessions which were a staple of jazz in South London throughout…
Thelonious
Martin Speake – Saxophone Hans Koller – Euphonium Jeff Williams– Drums Fred Thomas – Double Bass Thelonious formed in 2015 to study and play the music of one of the…
Fri 15 November 2019
JZ Replacement
Line up: Zhenya Strigalev – saxes, electronics Jamie Murray – drums JZ Replacement is a high energy and intense newly formed project, having just successfully played the Love Supreme festival,…
Ikarai – MUHAMMAD (Muhammad Ali – Rumble In the Jungle)
A boxing ring is set on stage. Six musicians are set in the middle. Live audio samples are used. Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali takes you through his mind as I K A R A I sets his most legendary fight to music. Our new concert, MUHAMMAD, is a full-length musical telling of Ali’s movements and thoughts in the 1974 world heavyweight championship fight he ultimately won.
Thu 14 November 2019
Toby Boalch Quartet featuring Brigitte Beraha
In this exciting project, Birmingham-based pianist Toby Boalch presents his settings of classic poetry to the song form. He has drawn from a broad range of works, including William Blake…
Wed 13 November 2019
Twice as Nice: Nathaniel Facey & Shane Forbes | Rachael Cohen & Alex Garnett
This month’s duo: Nathaniel Facey & Shane Forbes Rachael Cohen & Alex Garnett Twice as Nice celebrates the art of the duo. All through Jazz there have been pairings…
Words and Jazz – London Jazz Festival Special!
Words & Jazz is proud to present a blistering night of the best in contemporary poetry and jazz this EFG London Jazz Festival. Come to the cosy bar downstairs at…
Tue 12 November 2019
María Grand
María Grand – tenor saxophone and composition, Kanoa Mendenhall – bass, Savannah Harris – drums
Mon 11 November 2019
Warriors International Present: Freedom
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. In essence the team strive to…
Sun 10 November 2019
Orquestra Mahatma
Orquestra Mahatma are unique in British Jazz due to their bizarre and wonderful take on music from the strangest places around the world. Based on a solid foundation of their…
Sat 09 November 2019
Calum Gourlay Quartet
London-based double bassist and composer Calum is known for his deep warm tone, controlled execution as both a supporter and improviser, and rock-solid time and pulse. Born in Glasgow, he…
Fri 08 November 2019
LATE NIGHTS: GRASS ROOTS
The penultimate edition of Grass Roots in 2019 will be headlined by Joe Perkins, a London-based session musician whose guitar-led jazz, rock and fusion very much follows the path set…
Gypsy Night – Dunajska Kapelye
Beautiful, heartfelt Gypsy and Balkan tunes, rip-roaring Eastern European dancing (and drinking) tunes with a smattering of tango. All shot through with searing jazz improvisation. And a bit of blues.
Thu 07 November 2019
JULIAN SIEGEL QUARTET
Julian Siegel – tenor & soprano sax, bass clarinet, compositions, Liam Noble – Piano, Oli Hayhurst – Double Bass, Gene Calderazzo – Drums
Wed 06 November 2019
Riepler/Calderazzo/Jensen – “Elderfield Trio”
A trio developed at the Elderfield pub – standards and melodic originals played with verve and joy.
Tue 05 November 2019
Duck Baker Quartet
Duck Baker (guitar)
Alex Ward (clarinet)
John Edwards (bass)
Steve Noble (drums)
Album launch for Coffee for three
Salon de Resonances
Salon: “A place where artists and writers meet” (Cambridge Dictionary) Hosted by Aurelie Freoua, this salon is a chance to explore, listen, be challenged and experiment. Debate, music and free…
Mon 04 November 2019
Union Division
Comprising leading figures from the UK improvised music scene, Union Division present Micromotives: a daring and anarchic approach to spontaneous music, with improvisation, collaboration and sociality at its core. Following…
Sun 03 November 2019
ÜROK + Sam Eastmond’s Historical Treasures Of Atlantis
ŪROK is an avant-jazz/experimental post noise rock unit led by drummer/composer Marco Quarantotto, with Filippo Ferazzoli on guitar/efx an Luigi Casanova Bass. Debut album coming on NYC’s Chant Records. Trumpet…
Stefanos Tsourelis Trio
Line-up: Stefanos Tsourelis, guitars and oud Dave Jones, bass Eric Ford, drums Born in Larisa, Greece, he has been playing music from the age of 10. He took his first…
Sat 02 November 2019
Australian Art Orchestra
Australian Art Orchestra Meeting Points featuring Hyelim Kim (taegum – Korean flute), Simon Barker (drums), and Peter Knight (trumpet/electronics) Straight from JazzFest Berlin, the Australian Art Orchestra brings an intimate experience of its Meeting Points Series to…
Fri 01 November 2019
CAM Jazz presents Huw Warren Double Bill
New Day – Huw Warren (piano) + Mark Lockheart (saxophones) Launch night for the new duo album recorded live in Italy by two longtime collaborators and leading lights of the UK jazz…
Thu 31 October 2019
Kjetil Mulelid Trio
Kjetil A Mulelid – piano Andreas Winther – drums Bjørn Marius Hegge – double bass Kjetil says… This is my own piano trio with musicians that are involved in…
Synesthetic 2 (Vincent Pongràcz clarinet & Peter Rom guitar) plus support
The Austrian jazz scene is as vibrant as any in Europe for now, coming with a recent heritage including Joe Zawinul, the Vienna Art Orchestra and Wolfgang Muthspiel. This is…
Wed 30 October 2019
Peter Bruun’s ‘All Too Human’
Marc Ducret – Guitar Kasper Tranberg – Trumpet Simon Toldam – Keys/percussion Peter Bruun – Trommer/keys In 2017, Danish percussive pioneer Peter Bruun set out on an ambitious adventure with…
Tue 29 October 2019
Penny Rimbaud presents: ‘AND HE WAS CUT DOWN’ – a retake on the tale of the Calvary
Penny Rimbaud, one of the founders of Crass, performs this new work alongside EVE LIBERTINE and KAY GRANT on vocals, LOUISE ELLIOTT/sax and flute, KATE SHORTT/cello and TERRY DAY/percussion.
Mon 28 October 2019
The Shape of Jazz To Come presents: Barnacles – Horns, Drums Heaviness
This five-piece UK Jazz band, consisting of just horn section and drums, combine the energy and intensity of dance music with the spontaneity and freedom of a live group. Band members are Leroy Horns, Richard Halligan, Laura Impallomeni, Greg Sinclair and Peter Adam Hill.
Sun 27 October 2019
Near East Collective
Near East Collective are a London based Greek folk music band. Our latest performances involve a musical trip starting from the Ionian coast, through the mountains of Albania, Epirus and…
MOJO & Catherine Lima
The 17-piece Mo Jazz Orchestra are joined by fabulous singer Catherine Lima for another Sunday afternoon of fantastic Big Band tunes. With an eclectic repertoire, the band has regularly performed…
Sat 26 October 2019
LEKAN BABALOLA presents OGUN OSUN
Two time Grammy winning Nigerian percussion wizard Lekan Babalola brings his acclaimed LEKAN BABALOLA’s OGUN | OSUN project to London. Lekan Babalola is well known for his innovative musical style,…
Fri 25 October 2019
Voyager II
Voyager II are back with their monthly residency! This October edition will also feature a trip hop DJ set from SONNY DELIGHT
Henry Spencer & Juncture
Henry Spencer – Trumpet, Compositions
Ant Law – Guitar
Matt Robinson – Piano
Andrew Robb – Bass
David Ingamells – Drums
Thu 24 October 2019
Words and Jazz
Come down to our cosy downstairs bar for the best in new poetry and jazz. This ‘outstanding summit
between contemporary poets and musicians’ (The Independent) will warm your soul and broaden
your horizons.
Evan Parker Invites… Tony Hymas
Tonights line up: Tony Hymas (piano), John Edwards (bass), Mark Sanders (drums)