“A UK-jazz supergroup, this band sets the bar pretty high for the art of making idiomatic, ecletic contemporary jazz” – John Fordham, Guardian Over the last 20 years, Julian has…

Continuing the monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session. There’s an opening short set from an adhoc ensemble, swiftly followed by constantly shifting sets of soul stirring improv sessions open to all… So…

A stalwart of the old Vortex club in Stoke Newington,the band now plays a regular spot at the new Vortex in Dalston. With John’s fantastic compositions and an always exciting…

Mixing storytelling with song, one of the UK’s jazz treasures reads from her recently published memoirs ‘The Singer’s Tale’ punctuated with songs spanning her career. ‘Grimes has a fascinating story…

A cocktail of interaction and musical experimentation with Maestro Evan Parker, New York-based trumpeter / composer Peter Evans and Chicago-based electronic sound artist / composer Sam Pluta. Rocket Science has…

French-Cameroonian pianist Patrick Bebey makes his London piano solo debut. Patrick Bebey build his name playing and recording with Miriam Makeba, Papa Wemba, Mory Kante, Roy Ayers, Lokua Kanza, Ladysmith…

Rhythmic storyteller Sean Noonan composes and conducts with a pair of drum sticks original multi-stylistic music fusing his discoveries from harmolodic jazz rock and avant-garde chamber music.

British-Nigerian guitarist Toby Foyeh enjoys massive success in USA where he is now based. Following his successful August show last year, This will be his second show in London after…

A fantastic opportunity to see two huge talents Dave Holland & Evan Parker close up in the intimate setting of the Vortex Jazz Club. Holland and Parker have been friends since first meeting in London in the 1960s.

UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS THE BAND WILL BE PERFORMING AS A QUARTET WITHOUT PAUL DUNMALL The great American trombonist Steve Swell will join probably the finest improvising/jazz based…

“The Kandinsky Effect have not made the best jazz album of the year, nor the best rock album of the year. Whatever it is, it’s still one of the best…

Noah Stoneman was  a finallist in the recent BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year. He is also a member of the band of trumpeter Alexandra Ridout. Youth, maturity and…

Singer Stefania Arcieri brings a star-studded band to support her powerful vocals. With Gareth Lockrane (Flute), Sam Leak (piano), Andrea di Biase (bass) An intense encounter between harmonies, textures and…

We welcome return of these great musicians from Denmark. “Few musicians embody the exciting growth of the Danish improvised music scene over the last couple of decades better than pianist…

Chris Laurence, double bass Martin France, drums John Parricelli, guitar Frank Ricotti, vibraphone Bassist Chris Laurence has been a fixture on the British scene for many years, working regularly in…

Stan Sulzmann is one of our greatest saxophonists. Connecting with a sublime tone and imaginative creative ability to audiences, and a supreme role model to the newer generation. Tonight he…

Senegal’s Kora master KADIALY KOUYATE meets Nigeria’s pianist NIRAN OBASA in a meeting of adventurous musical minds. Kora master Kadialy Kouyate is a genius griot who can trace his family…

Claudia Lang – Colmer & Crissy Lee (Ivy Benson Reunion band) come to ‘Swing the Vortex A night of swing, latin, ballads in the company of three legendary musicians from the…

Two compelling improvisers emerging from London’s jazz scene, James Kitchman (UK) and Sylvia Schmidt (DE) are an accomplished guitar-vocal duo. Originally drawn together by the richness and variety of the…

This is a special event at the Vortex, a club which thrives on the chances to hear new and partnerships. Luís Vicente is a Portugese trumpet player, improviser and composer. …

Continuing into the New Year the monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session. There’s an opening short set from an adhoc ensemble, swiftly followed by constantly shifting sets of soul stirring improv sessions…

A swinging Pete Hurt special!  The LJO continue London’s longest jazz residency with a feast of modern big-band jazz featuring a host of great soloists including Martin Speake and Martin…

  Big Satan – the iconic trio of saxophonist Tim Berne, guitarist Marc Ducret and drummer Tom Rainey – produced three albums over a decade: I Think They Liked It,…

A double bill highlighting the close links between the new jazz scenes in London and Paris ALEX BONNEY QUARTET (with special guest George Crowley on tenor sax and clarinet) Alex Bonney’s…

LEKAN BABALOLA’S SACRED FUNK QUARTET   LEKAN BABALOLA (percussion), KATE LUXMORE (bass clarinet), BEN MARKLAND (bass) and RUBEN REYNOLDS (guitar) Twice Grammy award winning Nigerian percussionist Lekan Babalola is well known…

  Born in Kios, Asia Minor on January 18, 1913, Yiannis Papaioannou came to Greece as a refugee when he was 9-years old. He first moved with his mother and…

Born on the island of Syros n 1905, from the humblest of roots, Markos Vamvakaris became revered as the Patriarch of Rebetiko music. His unique simple way of playing the…

Paul Dunmall is one of our great improvising saxophonists, balancing power and delicacy through his great imagination. Every time he plays the club, it is memorable. He has a knack…

Loz Speyer – trumpet, flugelhorn Martin Hathaway – alto sax, bass clarinet Stuart Hall – guitar Dave Manington – double bass Andy Ball – drums Maurizio Ravalico – congas + special…

A double bill of two contrasting trios both of which feature pianist Liam Noble and drummer Dave Wickins. Malcolm Earle Smith (trombone) joins Liam and Dave to perform with Three…

The English equivalent of Art Blakey – a great drummer, most often known here for his work with father Stan, works today with the stars of tomorrow. Playing originals and standards…

Annie Whitehead with the BTF all stars plus Rosie Turton Quintet An evening of Double Trouble, with two Trombone led groups promising inventive blend of jazz with influences from Africa…

Tali Atzmon – Voice Yaron Stavi – Double Bass Jenny Bliss Bennett – Viola De Gamba, Violin, flute and voice  Gilad Atzmon – Bass Clarinet, Accordion and Soprano Sax Talinka defies…

A meeting of generations! Guitarist Tom Ollendorff distinguished himself at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, winning the Yamaha scholarship in 2015.  Since graduating, he has been based…

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 month’s guests include Alex…

Armenian pianist Arman Vardanyan, bassist David Horler, and drummer Caroline Scott are three exciting young professional musicians who have come together to fuse their vast musical influences into a fresh…