Matt Ridley, Double bass compositions Alex Hitchcock, saxophones Ant Law, guitar Tom Hewson, piano Marc Michel, drumkit   Following on from two successful album releases and extensive touring with his…

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…

Gilad Hekselman (guitar) Rick Rosato (bass) Jonathan Pinson (drums)   Gilad Hekselman has been developing a reputation as one of the most promising guitarists in New York since his arrival…

A welcome return of pianist Barry Green’s outstanding sextet. Barry Green (Piano) Miguel Gorodi (Trumpet) Sam Braysher (Alto Saxophone) Julian Siegel (Tenor Saxophone) Flo Moore (Bass) Will Glaser (Drums) Since…

The Gemini Trio is a young, London-based Italian band that vehemently upholds the superlative standards set by many of their compatriots before them. Having already graced the stages of Pizza…

The trumpet player Dominic Ntoumos, creates a music which utilises his different cultures: traditional Greek music, tinted with a touch of gypsy jazz, mixed with electro-jazz and a little bit…

Blow the Fuse celebrates 30 years 1989-2019 with their new season
RESISTANCE – 30 years of Blow the Fuse.

Line-up: Alice Leggett – sax Rick Simpson – piano Calum Gourlay – bass Jon Scott – drums The Alice Leggett Quartet will be playing a combination of Alice’s original compositions,…

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…

Oxjam is taking over Hackney once again! Join us on the 13th of October at the Vortex Jazz Club for a night of music, fundraising and much more! Line up:…

Two big bands for one: The LJO welcomes the award-winning Guildhall Jazz Orchestra, featuring some of the brightest young talents on the scene, playing music by former LJO members Stan…

Emulsion VIII is a celebration of the adventurous spirit & the open mind. The programme includes: Awakening – Nikki Iles; Happy Mountain – Hans Koller; Elastic Band – Trish Clowes; Anamnesis – Josephine Stephenson Solo cello

Award winning pianist and composer, Nikki Iles brings her 20 piece Jazz Orchestra to the Vortex marking a new chapter in a long and distinguished career in British Jazz, gathering…

Pianist Barry Green returns to the Vortex in trio format with drummer Jeff Williams and saxophonist Steve Buckley. Barry studied classical and jazz piano at the Guildhall School of Music…

The Billy Marrows Band brings together Billy Marrows on guitar, Chris Williams (Led Bib, Let Spin) on alto sax, Huw V Williams (HON, Ivo Neame Quintet) on bass and Jay…

Tom Ollendorff Quartet, Marc Michel Drums Alex Hitchcock Sax Joe Downard Bass Tom Ollendorff is an award winning jazz guitarist based in London. He has performed alongside Bill McHenry, Ari Hoenig, Jeff…

Union Division with Moss Freed and a host of others… Comprising leading figures from the UK’s improvised music scene, Union Division present Micromotives: a daring and anarchic approach to collective…

“David Beebee is brilliant…his scores are world class” – Jazzwise magazine
“Now prepared to be totally floored by the dynamic music of UK bassist David Beebee” – ​Ronnie Scott’s magazine
David Beebee – Piano, Julian Nicholas – Saxophone Eric Ford – Drums, Jakub Cywinski – Bass

Girl Plays Jazz Project Introduction to Jazz workshop for girls aged 8 to 16 years. The girls learn to play different styles including swing, funk and free jazz, with the support of…

Ed Jones :Tenor/Soprano Saxophones Ross Stanley:Piano Riaan Vosloo:Double Bass Tim Giles:Drums An award winning Uk jazz saxophonist/composer who has been based in London for over 25 years. He works in…

Fronted by House Band Paul Westwwod’s Jazz Fx we welcome… Joe Diodato Trio Joe Diodato is an Italian born singer/songwriter and composer. His Trio performs live original compositions, and also…

Brass Monkeys are an eclectic improvising brass band influenced by jazz, blues, reggae, country, free improvisation, soul and folk. The band features mistress of the trombone Annie Whitehead along side Chris Dowding, Charlotte Keeffe, Jim Rattigan, Olly Blackman and others.

The John Bennett Band is a 15 piece jazz ensemble. The music is structured whilst also allowing for interplay between the musicians. Includes Peter Ralis, Andy Gibson , Claud Deppa, (trumpets)
Rachel Bartlet (tenor sax / soprano), Louise Elliot (tenor sax/ flute)
Dave Blackmore (alto sax), Dave Bittelli (baritone sax) and others…

A dynamic trio of three Europeans blazing a trail for music. Energy, lyricism and communication abound. Not to be missed!!

Part of a new monthly residency curated by saxophonist Rachael Cohen which celebrates the art of the duo. Two groups will perform, often including an established duo alongside a pairing…

Pete Gavin – Electric Bass Thomas Lumley – Tenor Saxophone Aubin Vanns – Electric Guitar Matt Davies – Drums Formed by electric bassist Pete Gavin, They Will Flock play music…

Finally all the planets in the solar system align and this mythical Portuguese brotherhood meets once more for some funky, bluesy, groovy experimental session of live music. This time they…

Streetwise singer Sarah Gillespie returns to the Vortex with a great band including Kit Downes, Chris Montague, James Maddren and Ruth Goller. Unmissable

Teshay Makeda (vocals) Roots Souljahs     Ray is committed to nurturing new talent under his Club Skaaville promotional banner with his collaborator M-Press Lee. This evening’s performance introduces  new…

‘Award winning pianist Richard Fairhurst, is a powerful keyboard virtuoso capable of both meditation and funkiness, but he is as sophisticated a composer as he is a player. He is one of the UK’s most innovative pianists‘ (John Fordham, The Guardian)

The Shape of Jazz to Come presents: ‘Seven Japanese Tales’ a project created by Joe Downard whose compositions were inspired by the writing of Japanese author Junichirō Tanizaki’s ‘Seven Japanese Tales’.

Theo May’s original music for Odd Unit is rich weave of Jazz, Folk and Classical music- difficult to pigeon-hole into any one genre, but immediately recognisable and striking in its…

Open Decks at the Vortex Downstairs, an opportunity for vinyl lovers to play, talk and share music!

Line up   Rick Simpson (piano) Steve Buckley (sax) Steve Watts (bass) Tim Giles (drums)   A quartet of heavyweights join forces to explore the music from UK musicals through…

The September edition of Grass Roots will feature a ferocious outfit named Rhinoceros. Led by tenor saxophonist Damon Oliver, this septet's high-energy but controlled sound seamlessly connects the dots between contemporary jazz, rock and electronic music.

Voyager II are back with their monthly residency! This time joined by some vinyl spinning in-between sets, courtesy of Sergiu. As the name suggests, Voyager II aren’t about standing still,…

“These Guys Are Super Badass!” Vancouver International Jazz Festival – June 2014 Since their formation in 1996 Partisans have been thrilling audiences with their ferociously energetic performances. Hailed as breaking…

This month Evan Parker invites Trance Map + Matthew Wright – electronics and bassist Adam Linson to join him for an evening of free-improv.

Shake the September melancholy with the gorgeous songs of favourite singers such as Arleta, Paspala, Galani, Alexiou amongst others and beloved composers Hadjidakis, Loizos, Hadjinasios to name but a few!…