Formed in lockdown through a series of remote JackTrip rehearsals online, Spinningwork is the new collaborative project of four established bandleaders and composers: Tom Ward (alto saxophone), Cath Roberts (baritone saxophone), Olie Brice (double bass) and Johnny Hunter (drums).
What do musicians take with them when they improvise? Pre-prepared licks and techniques that might be adjusted by who and where one is playing, perhaps. What is the ‘minimum’ required…
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
British-American-Nigerian guitarist and vocalist Toby Foyeh returns to the UK for a tour with his Orchestra Africa.
Pete Wareham – solo baritone and tenor saxophones, through guitar pedals and a big old amp.
Blues-laden, folk-influenced and groove heavy, acclaimed UK trumpet player & composer Laura Jurd takes this incredible rhythm section feat. Alex Haines, Ruth Goller and Corrie Dick out for a spin.
Blues-laden, folk-influenced and groove heavy, acclaimed UK trumpet player & composer Laura Jurd takes this incredible rhythm section feat. Alex Haines, Ruth Goller and Corrie Dick out for a spin.
Samba Azul is a chameleon collective of London-based musicians with a shared passion for Brazilian music that has been together for over 10 years.
Samba Azul is a chameleon collective of London-based musicians with a shared passion for Brazilian music that has been together for over 10 years.
A trio of fantastic improvisers – Liam Noble (piano), Mark Sanders (drums) & Harrison Smith (saxophones / bass clarinet)
A trio of fantastic improvisers – Liam Noble (piano), Mark Sanders (drums) & Harrison Smith (saxophones / bass clarinet)
Welcoming and relaxed, come for a drink, sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your horns, sticks and strings to join in during the second set.
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
The LJO returns to its Vortex home to continue London’s longest jazz residency.
Pianist Alex Webb leads this group with a front-line of two of the UK’s greatest jazz improvisers: tenor saxophonist Denys Baptiste and guitarist Nigel Price. Together they celebrate ‘jukebox jazz’ – the bluesy, swinging jazz of the 1950s and 60s, with a repertoire of pieces from Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Ahmad Jamal and others, as well as more recent works from Charlie Haden’s Quartet West.
Pianist Alex Webb leads this group with a front-line of two of the UK’s greatest jazz improvisers: tenor saxophonist Denys Baptiste and guitarist Nigel Price. Together they celebrate ‘jukebox jazz’ – the bluesy, swinging jazz of the 1950s and 60s, with a repertoire of pieces from Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Ahmad Jamal and others, as well as more recent works from Charlie Haden’s Quartet West.
Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.
Fofoulah combine jazz with flavours of West Africa to create a unique sound world that is both earthy and urban, futuristic and rooted.
Event organised by Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho – More info on their website.
Trumpet player Alistair Martin will be joined by some of London’s most gifted players: James Allsopp (Saxophone), Dave Storey (Drums), Flo Moore (Bass) and Eddie Lee (Keys), to perform music from his acclaimed debut album ‘Oblivion’
Trumpet player Alistair Martin will be joined by some of London’s most gifted players: James Allsopp (Saxophone), Dave Storey (Drums), Flo Moore (Bass) and Eddie Lee (Keys), to perform music from his acclaimed debut album ‘Oblivion’
OK Aurora is an up-and-coming Jazz/Pop octet that comprises of some of the London jazz scene’s fastest rising stars.
Playing the original songs of Amsterdam-based drummer/composer Rod Oughton, the band was called ‘the most exciting thing I’ve heard for ages’ by Jeremy Isaac at Jazz Journal.
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Book launch with a conversation between Christian Marclay and Steve Beresford about their new book Call and Response, with a performance from Pat Thomas.
Another wondrous Mopomoso Sunday afternoon not to be missed – book your tickets now!
Saxophonist Jean Toussaint presents a special edition of his quartet JT4 feat. John Turville (piano), Alec Dankworth (bass) & Ben Brown (drums).
Saxophonist Jean Toussaint presents a special edition of his quartet JT4 feat. John Turville (piano), Alec Dankworth (bass) & Ben Brown (drums).
The Miguel Gorodi Nonet features many of London’s leading jazz musicians who bring their own personalities to the sound through their unique improvisations. Influences include Steve Coleman, Steve Lehman, Louis Andriessen, Gerard Grisey, Thelonious Monk, Stravinsky, and many others.
The Miguel Gorodi Nonet features many of London’s leading jazz musicians who bring their own personalities to the sound through their unique improvisations. Influences include Steve Coleman, Steve Lehman, Louis Andriessen, Gerard Grisey, Thelonious Monk, Stravinsky, and many others.
Born and bred in East London, Meg Bird is an emerging young artist right at the cusp of an exciting musical career. Her sound is rooted in the jazz tradition, though and she is constantly pushing songs, both old and new, to fresh boundaries
Heavy music with big instruments. Leading from the back is Twm Dylan (Maisha, Gary Bartz) in a double double bass shoot out with Huw V Williams (Gruff Rhys). Up front we have Rosie Turton (Nerija) and Dan Smith (Howl Quartet) with Jake Long (Maisha) providing the swing.
Heavy music with big instruments. Leading from the back is Twm Dylan (Maisha, Gary Bartz) in a double double bass shoot out with Huw V Williams (Gruff Rhys). Up front we have Rosie Turton (Nerija) and Dan Smith (Howl Quartet) with Jake Long (Maisha) providing the swing.
Welcoming and relaxed, come for a drink, sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your horns, sticks and strings to join in during the second set.
The word ‘free’ in jazz comes up in so many contexts. Freedom for the performer, freeness in terms of ‘point of sale’, free jazz in terms of lack of constraint.…
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Unfortunately, due to Covid, Red Circle won’t be able to perform as planned. However, Simon Purcell has arranged another brilliant line-up featuring: Simon Purcell (piano), Jean Toussaint (saxophones), Steve Watts (double bass) & Mark Taylor (drums).
Unfortunately, due to Covid, Red Circle won’t be able to perform as planned. However, Simon Purcell has arranged another brilliant line-up featuring: Simon Purcell (piano), Jean Toussaint (saxophones), Steve Watts (double bass) & Mark Taylor (drums).
Human Being Human (Esben Tjalve – Piano / Keys; Torben Bjørnskov – Double bass; Frederik Bülow – Drums) sonically explores and challenges the acoustic jazz trio with elements of electronica and ambient landscapes.
Elina Duni and Rob Luft’s programme of songs of love and exile has been gathering momentum since 2017, when the Albanian-Swiss singer and the British guitarist began their collaboration. Along the way the duo has been augmented by several distinguished guests, with multi-instrumentalist Fred Thomas making a significant contribution to the overarching concept.
Elina Duni and Rob Luft’s programme of songs of love and exile has been gathering momentum since 2017, when the Albanian-Swiss singer and the British guitarist began their collaboration. Along the way the duo has been augmented by several distinguished guests, with multi-instrumentalist Fred Thomas making a significant contribution to the overarching concept.
Little Weaver Bird is a contemporary take on the unique music and poetry of Molly Drake. Fronted by award-winning Irish vocalist Lauren Kinsella (Snowpoet), this new quintet features some of the U.K’s most in demand musicians; James Kitchman, (guitar) Riley Stone Lonergan, (sax) Andrea Di Biase, (bass) and Phelan Burgoyne (drums).
Scottish jazz vocalist Louise Dodds will be making her debut at The Vortex tonight performing songs from her latest album ‘The Story Needs an Ending’ as part of her UK tour. Released in March 2022, the album is a deeply personal collection of songs written and arranged by Louise, which are both moving and uplifting.
A night of close harmony and lush arrangements from Guildhall’s 2022 vocal ensemble ‘The Guildhall Jazz Singers’ including the work of Gene Puerling, Duncan Lamont and Scott Stroman.
Ethnicity and gender diversity and jazz have been over recent years two significant issues. Gender, especially in Europe, has been a particularly powerful topic needing to be addressed. Val Wilmer,…
The Austrian Cultural Forum is pleased to welcome Max Plattner Trio to this year’s edition of the ongoing JazzExchange Series.
Unfortunately, we had to cancel this Sunday’s jam session but we look forward to welcoming you next week for a session hosted by saxophonist Helena Kay.
Unfortunately, due to some severe delays with the repair works taking place in our upstairs space, we sadly won’t be able to host the return of the London Jazz Orchestra at the Vortex this Sunday. We sincerely apologise for the disappointment and look forward to welcome them back as soon as possible.
The Blue Spirits Trio John is leading tonight is a classic guitar-led jazz organ trio and showcases the bluesier side of John’s musical repertoire. With Pete Whittaker on organ, a superb accompanist as well as soloist and in demand drummer George Double.
The Blue Spirits Trio John is leading tonight is a classic guitar-led jazz organ trio and showcases the bluesier side of John’s musical repertoire. With Pete Whittaker on organ, a superb accompanist as well as soloist and in demand drummer George Double.
Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.