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Sun 18 November 2018

Sat 17 November 2018

Fri 16 November 2018

Nikki Iles Jazz Orchestra

To open our fantastic EFG LJF programme, Nikki Iles presents for the first time a brand new large ensemble project featuring a handpicked line-up of old friends and new, to perform works by inspirational female composers.

Thu 15 November 2018

Wed 14 November 2018

Tue 13 November 2018

Sam Leak Trio – “Adrift” album launch party

The Sam Leak Trio perform contemporary jazz with a gospel-tinged, folk-inspired, freedom and abandon. “Adrift” has been described as “compelling,” and “entirely gripping from beginning to end.”

Mon 12 November 2018

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.…

Sun 11 November 2018

Sat 10 November 2018

Fri 09 November 2018

Roller Trio

“Something fresh from Roller Trio…electronics is now part of the arsenal of the band and they get creative with it…on the anthem track Mad Dryad.” Julian Joseph BBC RADIO 3

” this third Roller album demonstrates moments of captivating dynamism and haunting beauty…such an innovative and iconoclastic band…” ALL ABOUT JAZZ

“New Devices” lives up to its name with the members of Roller Trio embracing technology to expand the group’s sound, and doing so imaginatively and intelligently.” THE JAZZMANN

Thu 08 November 2018

Blow the Fuse presents ARQ – Alison Rayner Quintet

ARQ: Winners of ‘Jazz Ensemble of the Year’ in the 2018 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, composer and bass player Alison Rayner’s creative, contemporary quintet. ‘Inventive, vibrantly colourful and unfailingly melodic, possessed of a strong sense of narrative and cinematic quality’ (the jazzman.com)

Wed 07 November 2018

Riley Stone-Lonergan Quartet

Riley Stone-Lonergan Quartet Riley Stone-Lonergan – Tenor Rick Simpson – Piano Tim Thornton – Bass Will Glaser – Drums UK-based Irishman Riley Stone-Lonergan started working as a professional musician in…

Tue 06 November 2018

Mon 05 November 2018

Sun 04 November 2018

Stephan Crump’s Rhombal

Stephan Crump’s Rhombal quartet performs a body of original work devoted to his late brother Patrick.

Sat 03 November 2018

Thelonious

Calum Gourlay – Double Bass Martin Speake – Saxophone Hans Koller – Euphonium/Piano Dave Ingamells – Drums   Thelonious formed in 2015 to study and play the music of one…

Fri 02 November 2018

George Winstone Quartet

Modern original Jazz music from rising star alto saxophonist George Winstone. Featuring Tom Farmer (bass), Jamie Murray (drums), Jamie Horowitz (guitar).

Thu 01 November 2018

Wed 31 October 2018

Andre Canniere’s Darkening Blue

The Darkening Blue, led by American trumpeter and composer Andre Canniere, will perform new music inspired by selected works of UK based poets Malika Booker and Rebecca Lynch.

Tue 30 October 2018

Parallel Society

This quintet from Dublin has a refreshing new sound that combines various styles such as hip-hop, classical, electronica, north Indian classical, grunge and modern jazz with powerful improvisation.

Mon 29 October 2018

Treppenwitz

Treppenwitz is dedicated to a familial approach to improvised music. The central philosophy is that all music is related, outgrowths from the same seed; passages of explorative beauty and space sit alongside energetic bursts of freedom. Compositions are contributed by the members, with something open-ended deliberately in mind; the shapes and contours of the music develop organically, different every time, always seeking.

Sun 28 October 2018

Sat 27 October 2018

A Portrait of Cannonball featuring Tony Kofi

Alto-sax master Tony Kofi fronts this loving celebration of the jazz giant (in every sense) Julian ‘Cannnonball’ Adderley.  With Andy Davies on cornet, Alex Webb (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass) and Alfonso Vitale (drums)…

Fri 26 October 2018

Thu 25 October 2018

Words & Jazz

Words & Jazz offers the BEST in contemporary poetry and jazz – this October we have hugely talented poets and musicians for your delectation! Come and have a cocktail in the cosy bar and be part of this ‘outstanding summit between contemporary poets and musicians’ (The Independent)
Not one to be missed

Wed 24 October 2018

Tue 23 October 2018

Mon 22 October 2018

Chanda Rule ft. Kirk Lightsey

“Chanda Rule is the most amazing, elegant, fascinating, all in all greatest singer is saw in the last 30 or 40 years, and I saw them all” (pianist Kirk Lightsey) Ahead of the launch of a new album on PAO/Babel.

Sun 21 October 2018

Blues & Roots Ensemble

Blues and Roots Ensemble perform modern adaptations arrangements of classic and lesser known Charles Mingus compositions.

MOPOMOSO Presents…

Welcoming in the Winter season with a stunning international line up of four sets, featuring some of the finest music from the world of free improvisation Line up Alex Maguire…

Sat 20 October 2018

Clark Tracey

Clark Tracey leads his new quintet playing modern jazz with energy and pleasure, involving BBC Young Jazz Musician Alexandra Ridout and saxophonist Sean Payne

Fri 19 October 2018

Alina Bzhezhinska Quartet: Inspiration

“On Inspiration (the Alina Bzhezhinska Quartet) bathe deeply in the spirit of Alice and John’s majestic, meditative music, yet also use it as a point of departure for new personal directions. The journey is within, to a better place for humanity.”  – Kevin Le Gendre

Open Decks

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…

Thu 18 October 2018

Blow the Fuse presents: The Casimir Connection

Casimir Connection is a jazz chamber group for the modern era. Saxophonist and composer Diane McLoughlin’s new ensemble explores the boundaries between classical, folk and jazz.

Wed 17 October 2018

James Copus Quartet

Welcoming a fine young trumpeter leading a band in his own right, who has already played with some of the greats of this country, often at the Vortex!

Tue 16 October 2018

Mon 15 October 2018

Sun 14 October 2018

Williams/Ballestrem and co.

London meets Berlin with this rare collaboration, expect high level improvising and honest music making.

Sat 13 October 2018

Tim Berne/Matt Mitchell (Two Night Residency)

Berne was aptly named one of New York City’s essential jazz icons by Time Out New York, while the UK’s Jazzwise magazine underscored the growing stature of his music by declaring it“suffused with genuine humanity and more than a little wisdom.” The New York Times praised Mitchell as“a pianist of burrowing focus and an indispensable fixture of the contemporary vanguard.”

Fri 12 October 2018

Tim Berne/Matt Mitchell (Two Night Residency)

Berne was aptly named one of New York City’s essential jazz icons by Time Out New York, while the UK’s Jazzwise magazine underscored the growing stature of his music by declaring it“suffused with genuine humanity and more than a little wisdom.” The New York Times praised Mitchell as“a pianist of burrowing focus and an indispensable fixture of the contemporary vanguard.”

Thu 11 October 2018

Relaunch Party

Come and celebrate the brand new creative changes in the club with us! With a special quartet of Rick Simpson, Dave Smith, Calum Gourlay and James Allsopp.

Wed 10 October 2018

Chris Batchelor’s Zoetic

Zoetic Zoetic is a new London based group of very experienced improvising musicians. Chris Batchelor, John Paricelli and Steve Watts were all members of influential British big band Loose Tubes…

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