eavesdropping returns to East London for another four-day festival, curated by Juliet Fraser, which includes four evening double-bill events (at Cafe OTO) and a weekend-long forum of provocations exploring ‘Experiments in Magic’ (at Vortex).

eavesdropping returns to East London for another four-day festival, curated by Juliet Fraser, which includes four evening double-bill events (at Cafe OTO) and a weekend-long forum of provocations exploring ‘Experiments in Magic’ (at Vortex).

Pianist Bruno Heinen returns to the Vortex with his trio featuring fiery young talent Kobe Heath Ngugi on bass and acclaimed UK/USA drummer Gene Calderazzo (Pharaoh Sanders, Freddie Hubbard).

Strange Meeting was formed in 2023 to explore the distinctive, fluid and witty music of guitarist Bill Frisell. The band featuring Chris Batchelor, Margrit Hasler, John Parricelli & Dave Whitford, cover a range of Frisell’s stylistically varied output, including pieces from the albums In Line, This Land, Good Dog Happy Man, but with a particular focus on repertoire from the 1996 album Quartet.

Sun-Mi Hong, the South-Korean-born and Amsterdam-based musician, stands as one of the most inventive drummers and composers of her generation, continuously pushing the boundaries of jazz and its intersections with diverse musical traditions.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, guitarist Nick Costley-White, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

The International Piano Academy and Rhythm Squad present their fourth annual Future Sounds Concert.

Award-winning saxophonist and composer Ed Jones returns to the quartet format that first established his presence on the UK jazz scene over 30 years ago. Featuring Rebecca Nash (piano), Riaan Vosloo (double bass)& Tim Giles (drums).

A band comprised of on the scene UK musicians playing the music of the great late Allan Holdsworth.

A whirlwind of sonic exploration and improvised interaction from an electro-acoustic trio featuring three leading UK improvisers.

Queer Jazz exists to platform, nurture and celebrate the emerging queer jazz scene. Programmed by Tina Edwards and Arowah, they have put together an exciting monthly programme of innovative LGBTQI+ artists at The Vortex Jazz Club, supported by Arts Council England.

An afternoon and evening showcase of bands from the Guildhall Jazz Department led by tutors including Rachael Cohen, Brandon Allen, Robert Mitchell, Matt Skelton, Miguel Gorodi, Winston Clifford, Fini Bearman, Ines Loubet, Larry Bartley, Tom Farmer and more!

An afternoon and evening showcase of bands from the Guildhall Jazz Department led by tutors including Rachael Cohen, Brandon Allen, Robert Mitchell, Matt Skelton, Miguel Gorodi, Winston Clifford, Fini Bearman, Ines Loubet, Larry Bartley, Tom Farmer and more!

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, guitarist Nick Costley-White, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

New York-based, London-born Alex Hitchcock, an immediately distinctive improviser and a leading voice on the saxophone on the international stage, returns to the Vortex with his quartet featuring: Will Barry (piano), Mats Sandahl (double bass) & Ananda Brandão (drums).

Launching her 5th studio album, Last Night of the World (Pastiche Records), Fini is joined tonight by her full band for a special night, showcasing the music from this new record. An eclectic collection of jazz, folk & pop-infused songs, Last Night of the World draws on Fini’s experiences of motherhood & new beginnings, of love & loss and of a new-found sense of meaning (or sometimes an existential lack thereof!).

A first time collaboration for New Orleans based multi instrumentalist Aurora Nealand and pianist Liam Noble.

A new duo featuring two groundbreaking pioneers from the New York avant-garde.

A new duo featuring two groundbreaking pioneers from the New York avant-garde.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, guitarist Nick Costley-White, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.

The Vortex Jazz Club invites Christine Tobin to curate an evening of music celebrating the diversity and artistic creativity of her colleagues and friends. The multi-award winning vocalist and composer will devise different combinations from a pool of seven musicians to perform short vignettes intermixing new compositions and old favourites. It will be an evening of musicians taking risks and celebrating the power of improvisation.

Zoh Amba is a young composer, saxophonist, and flutist from Tennessee. Her music blends avant-garde, noise, and devotional hymns. Zoh Amba’s second record “Bhakti” has become the moniker for Amba’s ongoing live and recording ensemble project with ever changing members.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, guitarist Nick Costley-White, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

This month, the London Jazz Orchestra, turns to music created by a range of its current members, including trumpet legend Henry Lowther, saxophonists Tory Freestone, Pete Hurt and Mick Foster, pianist Alcyona Mick, bassist Calum Gourlay and director Stroman.

“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.

Saxophonist Jean Toussaint presents a special edition of his quintet JT5.

Rachael Cohen presents her international Trio New York drummer Jason Brown. Their unique sound is crafted around Cohen’s original music, with carefully selected standards making an appearance shrouded in cleverly written arrangements. A rare opportunity to see this outstanding trio.