In Blue Sheila (dancing girl press 2018), things can be spoken into existence, or sung. People can conjure up new ways, or exhaust their voices repeating the same thing over and over again. The story of Sheila and her slow-burning emancipation is a performance score. Marcel is violent. Ava is tender and flippant. The chorus reads the news and speaks the jazz tongue. Sheila needs to cross.
KMT is one of Norways most interesting jazz musicians playing modern acoustic jazz. Their music is a mixture of compositions by Mulelid and pure collective improvisations.
The Line Up over the next three days: Mark Browne (sax / percussion) Phil Durrant (mandolin / electronics) Max Eastley (self made instruments) Sylvia Hallett (violin / electronics) Matt Hutchinson…
The Line Up over the next three days: Mark Browne (sax / percussion) Phil Durrant (mandolin / electronics) Max Eastley (self made instruments) Sylvia Hallett (violin / electronics) Matt Hutchinson…
An annual gathering of free improvising musicians put together by guitarist John Russell Fête Quaqua aims for old friends to get together and meet new ones in the moment.
“[Mancio] has everything covered – technical mastery, expressive range and a remarkable versatility”-The Observer 4****
LEIKA is a rock band influenced by the British post-punk and punk movements. To date, the band has recorded two albums (‘Space on Tuesday’ and ‘Love on the Run’), two singles,…
Maestro Evan Parker invites for his monthly residency John Edwards, the master bassist and drummer Roger Turner, known for some of the most imaginative band partnerships of the past 40 years.
The Alice Leggett Quartet features established, London based musicians; Rick Simpson, Calum Gourlay and Will Glaser. They’ll be performing Alice’s compositions and arrangements.
The quintet play nuanced, sophisticated modern jazz originals, hear it just prior to recording later in August.
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…
Henry Lowther – Trumpet and flugelhorn Pete Hurt – Tenor saxophone Barry Green – Piano Steve Watts – Bass Paul Clarvis – Drums Henry Lowther’s Still Waters was born out…
Bassist Calum Gourlay’s big band is a band of energy and joy, having developed over the course of over a year at the Vortex. He brings stunning arrangements and a…
‘NIM QUARTET’ is the project of London based bass player Nim Sadot who conjures up a magical mix of instrumental fusion jazz.
Serendip is a project led by Arnaud Guichard and explores the meaning of Serendipity through jazz.
The Olli Martin Quintet perform original compositions containing strong melodies and catchy grooves that draw upon on a wide range of influences and styles.
The Jonny Mansfield Quintet brings musicians together from all over Europe – Spain, Denmark, France and the UK. Expect a night of intricate compositions and exciting improvisations.
An immersive mix of afro-latin music and dance, fused with House, Funk, Reggae & Hip Hop.
Practical hands-on workshop exploring the musical and religious tradition of Candomblé (West African Yoruba culture as practised in Northeast Brazil), for reasonably able musicians of all ages, led by Ricardo…
Featuring Candomblé expert Ricardo Axé (singer/dancer/drummer), South African trumpeter Claude Deppa and Latin percussionist Carlo Fuentes – the last in a series of monthly Friday night performances with outstanding improvising…
These gentlemen are the real deal, 75 and 83 years old, they are the historic legacy of the boleros and vals peruanos in Chile, our buena vista … great performers.…
Rising star tenor saxophonists Tom Barford and Alex Hitchcock are joined by a powerhouse rhythm section of Ferg Ireland (bass) and James Maddren (drums).
Carol Grimes – Voice Annie Whitehead – Trombone Jessica Lauren – Keyboards Winston Clifford – Drums Alison Rayner – Double Bass Grimes has a fascinating story to tell. She…
Exciting sounds of jazz, afrobeat, blues and latin tunes.
Refined, soulful, captivating…these are a few words fans use to describe the inspired contemporary jazz group from Bari, Italy.
Bruno Heinen’s forward-looking quintet featuring James Copus and Rachael Cohen – “eclectic, eccentric, and unobtrusively erudite” – Guardian
Steadily building a following as it travels around the UK, The Perpetual Motion Machine blends improvisational rock with jazz, surrounding listeners with its stereoscopic twin guitar/twin tenor sound.
The Quintet play a mix of originals and arrangements by Tom, including tracks from his debut album “No Excuses” which launched to a sell-out crowd at the Vortex in January.
Legendary English guitarist brings sensational new vocal star Vimala Rowe to the Vortex for an evening of passion and soul. John will play some of his celebrated solo set and…
Virtuoso pianist Sorin Zlat returns to Vortex with Mikele Montolli on double bass and Andy Trim on drums. The trio will present in the concert new composition that will be on the new released cd.
Jean-Michel Blais Dans ma main Dans ma main, the sophomore release by pianist and composer Jean-Michel Blais, is an expansive album of post-classical piano with strands of electronic detail.…
Jean-Michel Blais Dans ma main Dans ma main, the sophomore release by pianist and composer Jean-Michel Blais, is an expansive album of post-classical piano with strands of electronic detail. Blending…
Bassist Calum Gourlay’s big band is a band of energy and joy, having developed over the course of over a year at the Vortex.
A continuing series featuring some of the best from the world of free improvisation.
Long-time Vortex favourite Ian Shaw returns to the club with his inimitable solo show sizzling with wit and dazzling with new songs from his album Shine Sister Shine alongside old gems.
Howard Riley (piano) Barry Guy (double bass) Lucas Niggli (drums) The working association of Howard Riley with Barry Guy started back in the 1960s. It may be relatively little known,…
Two long time collaborators and friends… Evan Parker Evan Parker returns for his monthly residency at the club. A major force in European improvising, Parker has collaborated with everyone from Cecil Taylor,…
Award-winning saxophonist Helena Kay brings her trio back to the Vortex for a night of original music, featuring David Ingamells on drums and Ferg Ireland on double bass
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…
Bring along an instrument and join gu zheng (Chinese harp) virtuoso Zhu Xiao Meng in a practical workshop exploring folk and classical Chinese music in relation to the Western tradition, jazz and improvisation. Admission Free.
Zhu Xiao Meng (gu zheng – Chinese harp), Ruijun Hu (dizi, xiao – Chinese flutes) Featuring gu zheng (Chinese harp) virtuoso Zhu Xiao Meng and Ruijun Hu on dizi…
Electric bassist Emmanuel Adeniran and his band The Afrocentrics play the sounds and rhythms of the African diasporas taking in jazz, funk, afrobeat, salsa, reggae and adding a modern twist.
Giles Thornton’s Big Band will play arrangements and original compositions that are on the album, and will feature some of the U.K’s finest young jazz musicians.
Little Big, the new band from pianist/composer Aaron Parks, could in some ways be seen as a continuation of the trajectory set on his 2008 record “Invisible Cinema,” with a deeper commitment to melodic songwriting, modern rhythms, and immersive storytelling.
Queertet brings together a group of London’s finest LGBTQI+ musicians to celebrate everything queer about jazz!
Little Big, the new band from pianist/composer Aaron Parks, could in some ways be seen as a continuation of the trajectory set on his 2008 record “Invisible Cinema,” with a deeper commitment to melodic songwriting, modern rhythms, and immersive storytelling.
Soft Machine headlines this benefit concert for Keith Tippett, also with Gary Husband, Paul Dunmall and Geoff Eales. Keith is a major figure in the European art music of the last forty years. We celebrate his mammoth contribution
Summer is here! Celebrate with Words & Jazz – the best poetry and jazz night in London
A stalwart of the British jazz scene since the 80s, Pierre has been Saxophonist Courtney Pine’s guitarist for 25yrs. With 6 solo recordings to his name he continues to forge his own path.
Free-Improvising ensemble Speckles Brass collaborate with master pianist Alexander Hawkins; expect a wild diversity of sounds and fiery expression.