Katerina Clambaneva, voice Anastasis Sarakatsanos, piano Pavlos Carvalho, cello/bouzouki Revealing the profound, at time prophetic, musings of this cherished Greek composer and exploring the range of his music, beyond…
Pete Hurt has been running large bands of varying sizes for about forty years. The present line-up is the largest yet and features veterans such as Henry Lowther and Andy…
A key member of the reed section of Loose Tubes and as home on penny whistle as saxophone, his own talents veer as far around as African music (following trips…
Rachael Cohen – Alto Sax Joe Downard – Bass Will Glaser – Drums Piano/Guitar – TBA Rachael Cohen, a London-based alto saxophonist and composer, is one of the brightest emerging…
Words & Jazz RETURNS with a blistering line up for the start of spring. Come to this ‘outstanding summit between contemporary poets and musicians ‘ (The Independent) and prepare to be wowed!
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…
This month the Shape of Jazz to Come presents Matt Sulzmann’s Quintet.
‘The group formed in July 2017 and perform original music composed by the British contingent of it’s members. Challenger and Donkin are long-time associates from London, where Challenger still resides.…
Lina Nyberg – Voice Daniel Karlsson – Piano Laura Jurd – Trumpet James Banner – Double Bass The 4 th Jazz Alloy is a collaboration between four amazing music innovators…
Ethan Iverson – Piano Conor Chaplin – Bass Jeff Williams – Drums Pianist, composer, and writer Ethan Iverson was a founding member of The Bad Plus, a game-changing collective with…
Clark grew up in a jazz environment as the son of Stan Tracey CBE, the UK’s leading jazz pianist, and from an early age took to the piano and vibraphones.…
New monthly late night series. In keeping with the venue’s long standing tradition of nurturing emerging talent, the Vortex is proud to launch a brand new night on Friday 22 March. Grass Roots will be hosted by drummer Jamie Murray with his band Beat Replacement alongside Soulsa DJ and promoter Mr Boogie.
Jessica Radcliffe was originally classically trained as a pianist and clarinettist at the prestigious Wells Cathedral School, which she attended as a music specialist from the age of 11. She was…
Deirdre Cartwright’s ‘PLAY’ group – exciting, original contemporary jazz fusion with Deirdre Cartwright guitar, Louise Elliott on saxophone and flute, Alison Rayner on double bass and Simon Pearson on drums.
Floors is collective project formed by three of the most intriguing young musicians of the new Italian jazz scene. Francesco Ponticelli, Francesco Diodati and Filippo Vignato founded the trio driven…
Shirley Smart – Cello Alex Hawkins – Piano James Arben – Sax/Flute Jon Scott – Drums Shirley Smart is recognised as one of the UK’s most versatile and creative cellists…
JACOB GARCHIK UK GOSPEL TROMBONE CHOIR This is a very special gig in which New York based trombonist Jacob Garchik links up with UK brass players and a drummer to…
PEACE ON EARTH Robert Stillman- Tenor Saxophone Tom Challenger- Tenor Saxophone David Okumu- Guitar Tom Skinner- Drums Tom Herbert-Bass PEACE ON EARTH is a band comprised of saxophonist Robert Stillman, drummer Tom…
Line Up Bertrand Denzler (tenor saxophone) / Phil Durrant (octave mandola) duo + Sylvia and I – Chris Dowding – trumpet, piccolo trumpet, flugelhorn & electronics / Sylvia Hallett –…
Second night residency
Gilad Atzmon – sax, clarinet and electronics. Ross Stanley –piano Enzo Zirilli – drums, Yaron Stavi-bass Gilad Atzmon and The Orient house Ensemble return to the Vortex with a new…
Red Kite is a sextet led by pianist Esben Tjalve joined by the highly skilled musicians and seasoned lights of the UK jazz scene; Rory Simmons (trumpet), Ross Hughes (bass…
ELDA is a longstanding duo collaboration between piano/keyboard player Andrew Woodhead and trumpeter Aaron Diaz (The Destroyers, Sid Peacock), mixing acoustic sounds with live electronics and soundscapes. For their latest project they are collaborating with…
Zoe Gilby is a vocalist and songwriter, making a stunning impression on the music scene today. Her compelling original compositions are written with double bassist husband Andy Champion. Her stockpile…
Nominated in the Jazz FM Awards 2019 in the Innovation category.
Alban Berg, medieval chant, traditional Irish song, 19th Century Russian literature, gothic fiction and Homer’s Odyssey are some of the inspiration for the work of this exceptional duo. Sue Rynhart…
The London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions, at 28 years old, is London’s longest jazz residency. Under the direction of Scott Stroman, the band seems to go from strength to strength,…
Led by guitar legend John Etheridge, the Blue Spirits Trio includes Jim Watson (organ) & Nic France (drums) Drawing on a vast reservoir of musical experience spanning 43 years ,Etheridge…
“Improv Nights” is a monthly event at the Vortex Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora. An early live duo set of improvised music to be happening before…
Eve Libertine and Penny Rimbaud present an evening celebrating beat poets Jack Kerouac and Alan Ginsberg.
The spectrum of music played by Evan Parker ranges from “free jazz” to “free improvisation”. Each month Evan invites different guests to play with him. This evening the guests are…
Line up: Zhenya Strigalev – saxes, electronics Jamie Murray – drums Tim Lefebvre – bass, electronics JZ Replacement is a high energy and intense newly formed project, having just…
Open ended jazz playing with no stylistic limits – written scores, graphic scores, improvisation – improvisation which is inclusive of melody and structure – whatever we feel like playing –…
Bass player Huw V Williams, a Londoner by way of Bangor, North Wales is one of the most exciting new arrivals on the jazz and improvised music scene in the last five years. Huw has been associated with the best practitioners of the international avant-garde music scene including Jim Black, Huw Warren, Jeff Williams, Peter Van Huffel and Ivo Neame. He has also collaborated with the contemporary generation including Devin Gray, George Crowley, Laura Jurd and Elliot Galvin.
Kenny Wheeler’s Suite Time Suite from his ECM recording Music for Large and Small Ensembles is one of his most popular pieces, hugely loved by players and audiences alike. Kenny…
We welcome back Mônica Vasconcelos, beloved singer songwriter who never fails to entrance audiences here at the Vortex. Now she is back at The Vortex performing songs from their Robert Wyatt…
Batch Gueye – vocals, sabar & dance Kaw Secka – vocals & sabar Tom Challenger – sax & keys Phil Stevenson – guitar Johnny Brierley – bass Dave Smith –…
Blow the Fuse celebrates 30 years 1989 – 2019 with their new season RESISTANCE – 30 years of Blow the Fuse.
Tony Rémy has been a mainstay on the international jazz and funk scene for over 30 years. Tonight he plays with his explosive quartet featuring: Anders Olinder (keyboards/piano), Nick Cohen (bass) & Frank Tontoh (drums)
First set Ife Ogunjobi. Second set George Winstone Trio.
The third Jazz Alloy collaboration is a young jazz combo of three astonishing artists. No one in London could have missed the last and praised album “Halftime” by the saxophone…
Adam Fairhall – piano // Seth Bennett – double bass // Johnny Hunter – drums Fragments began in late 2013 as a workshop band exploring new methods of combining improvisation and composition. Rather than incorporating…
Floating Circles Quartet Aidan Pearson – clarinet Dom Stockbridge – guitar Jonny Wickham – bass Arthur Newell – drums Blurb taken from a review by Ian Mann: https://www.thejazzmann.com/reviews/review/eleven-yesterdays-ago/ Floating Circles Quartet…
Open decks is a once month session for vinyl lovers to play music in the relaxed atmosphere of The Vortex Jazz Club Downstairs. A monthly Sunday event where music lovers play…
Late night Downstairs
The Hi-Life Orchestra, directed by trombonist and vocalist Abdul Raheem to celebrate the iconic music style that makes the whole West Africa dance and that gave birth to Afrobeat. Trombonist and…
Award-winning jazz vocalist, lyricist and producer, Georgia Mancio, is one of Europe’s most respected, adventurous and multi-faceted new artists. Her music references classic jazz and Latin alongside her own astonishing…
Line-Up: Steve Fishwick, Sam Braysher, Pete Hurt, Owen Dawson, Sam Rapley, Nick Costley – White, Alcyona Mick, Dave Whitford, Dave Hamblett, John Warren The John Warren Nonet comprises some of…
“David Helbock is a musician to watch. […] An impeccable pianist with a clear, crisp touch.” – Jazzwise (GB)