Making their London debut, Burning Ghosts is a politically motivated quartet at the forefront of the jazz-metal underground featuring four of the most acclaimed musicians in the LA experimental music scene. Playing…

Josephine Davies – saxophones, composer Brigitte Beraha – voice Alcyona Mick – piano Integrating music, poetry and spoken word, this latest project from composer and saxophonist Josephine Davies celebrates the…

Soul-jazz influenced original tracks from this quartet comprised of four of the London jazz scene’s most exciting young talents. Saxophonist and composer Chris Maddock combines the classic Hammond organ rhythm…

Romanian pianist Sorin Zlat returns to the Vortex, with his mix of lyricism, energy and awareness of his Balkan heritage.

Carol Grimes – Voice Deirdre Cartwright – Guitar Alison Rayner – Bass Jessica Lauren – Keyboards Winston Clifford – Drums     The return of the mistressful Carol Grimes, one…

After a 3 year hiatus MOBO Award winning Kairos 4Tet, led by Adam Waldmann, return to present music from their upcoming 4th album, delving deeper in to the art of song. Regarded as one of a kind – Kairos 4Tet bridge the gap between classic and contemporary; the jazz orbit and folk lineage; with ferocious grooves, searching improvisations and melodies that linger long after the music stops.

Our monthly Vortex residency with the master of free improvisation.

Alex Western-King – Saxophone Sam Leak – Piano Steve Watts – Bass Will Glaser – Drums Alex Western-King Quartet presents Cannonball Reimagined -a night dedicated to reinventing and contorting the…

Following on from Dave Douglas’ masterclass in the afternoon, trumpeter Tom Dennis will be performing in the evening. Trumpet player Tom Dennis, has been a part of the London scene…

Dave Douglas will talk about composition, including his own works and those of his colleagues. Dave will also give some hands-on direction for composers: suggestions, exercises, and ways of looking…

Rooted in Parisian and American Jazz – but taking in the Chaabi music of Al-
geria, Balkan folk melodies and the early modern music of Western Europe –
Balagan combines these thread into an elegant yet fiery fusion featuring the
intimate chamber instrumentation of violin, guitar and cello.

Dave will talk about performance, specific to brass, but also encompassing work on other instruments. Topics like time, tone, practice, air flow, flexibility, articulation, and phrasing as they all interact…

–Masters of melody from Norway with British jazz star Andy Sheppard. Returning to play in the UK after two sell-out shows in the London Jazz Festival last year.

Run Logan Run are a head on collision of pounding tribal drums and screaming guttural saxophone. Architects of intense contrast the duo’s diverse and precise instrumentation regularly flirts with fragility and raw power.

While trapped for several days on a bus with fifty children Mike decided to escape his reality the only way he knew how – by immersing himself in a mathematically…

A thrilling take on the subject of the Seasons by Ben Wendel (Kneebody), with an all star band including Gilad Hekselman, Aaron Parks, Matt Brewer and Kendrick Scott

A new series of evenings devoted to the duo. Curated by saxophonist Rachael Cohen, it shows in the most intense way the great elements of music – collaborations which enhance personality and communication.

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…

A Sunday evening of Jazz standards led by award-winning pianist and composer Rick Simpson.

Amadis Ferreira (vocals, and various instruments) The Ambassadors are: Bubu Jah Tooth (drums) Emilliano Zapata (guitar) Al Maranca (bass) Comert  (keyboards) “Amadis and The Ambassadors” are a music group who…

An exceptional group crossing the generations. The majestic Steve Buckley and Chris Batchelor meet wunderkind Rob Luft, for lyricism and groove from around the world.

UK trumpet player (and Mercury Prize nominee) Laura Jurd has carved a reputation as one of the most characterful voices in European jazz today. Her distinctive approach to improvisation is often simple yet always colourful, resulting in a sound that is instantly inviting and recognisable.

Emilia is one of our great singers (and a great friend of the club!) With a new album, Loredana, due out in the Autumn, she returns for an intimate night…

Line Up – Ruaridh Pattison – Saxophone Mark Lewandowski – Double Bass Rick Simpson – Piano Will Glaser – Drums   NYC-based Scot Ruaridh Pattison is back for a visit…

The monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session, Voted by the Evening Standard one of the Top 6 Uk jam sessions. Curated  by Cleveland Watkiss, Orphy Robinson and Tori Handsley plus DJ Paul Bradshaw. There’s an…

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…

Led by guitar legend John Etheridge, the Blue Spirits Trio includes Ross Stanley (organ) & Dylan Howe (drums). Drawing on a vast reservoir of musical experience spanning 43 years ,Etheridge distills…

Rob Cope: Gods of Apollo Album Launch Rob Cope – Saxes Elliot Galvin – Keys Jon Ormston – Drums Rob Luft – Guitar Saxophonist Rob Cope is a performer and teacher. He…

Vittorio Mura – Tenor Sax Gijs Idema – Guitar Nick Jurd – Bass Jonathan Silk – Drums   A graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Vittorio is currently completing a…

BAND MEMBERS Vocals – Ella Hohnen-Ford, Rosina Bullen, Luca Manning Piano – David Swan Bass – Seth Tackaberry Drums – Boz Martin-Jones   Three of London’s vibrant young jazz voices…

Exceptional South African saxophonist Mennen comes over to share some of his township flair and jazz imagination with great UK musicians

A showcase of new music, directed by International Chair for Jazz, New York based guitarist Gilad Hekselman. The first set will include original compositions inspired by the students’ work with…

Adam Glasser ( piano/harmonica) Chris Batchelor ( tpt), Steve Buckley ( alto sax) Alam Nathoo ( tenor sax) Steve Watts ( bass) Tim Giles ( drums). One of the first…

Sam Warner – trumpet/flugelhorn James Allsopp – bass clarinet Nikos Ziarkas – guitar/electronics Thodoris Ziarkas – double bass Gaspar Sena – drums   Valia Calda was founded in London by…

Pianist/Composer Basil Hodge has thrilled audiences throughout the UK for over 20 years with his charming compositions and emotional hard swinging performances. With two critically acclaimed CD’s under his belt, this project will showcase Basil’s new compositions which have a more funkier and groovy element to them. He is preparing to record his new album at the end of this year.

Blow the Fuse presents Deirdre Cartwright Jan’s Bar Revisited Trio featuring Diane McLoughlin. The Jan’s Bar Trio: Deirdre Cartwright Guitar Alison Rayner Double Bass Winston Clifford Drums      …

Sam Glaser brings his exciting new quartet to the Vortex to showcase his original compositions with some of London’s most in-demand musicians. Sam has a distinctive alto sound and modern writing style with influences ranging from Kurt Rosenwinkel, Will Vinson and Chris Cheek to Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane.

Under the Surface is a new Dutch band formed by Dutch drummer Joost Lijbaart (known for his work with Yuri Honing), guitarist Bram Stadhouders (known from his work with the Netherlands chamber choir, Jim Black, Sidsel Endersen) and vocalist Sanne Rambags (winner conservatory talent award 2017).
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A recent graduate from the prestigious Royal Academy of Music, recent winner of the Lancaster Jazz Festival Youth Jazz Commission 2018 and a current member of NYJO (the National Youth Jazz Orchestra), Tom is a prolific composer who fronts his own bands playing his original compositions.