Moonscape is an exciting contemporary group – feat. Jim Howard (trumpet, flugelhorn & electronics), Luke Annesley (alto sax), Julie Walkington (bass) and Mike Pickering drums – playing original music drawn from a wide range of influences.
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.
‘Be afraid, be very afraid’. The tagline from The Fly can extend to jazz and improvised music quite easily. Audiences frightened by having to put their foot through the door…
A bi-monthly 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.
A reunion for Barry and Helena to develop and explore unique jazz repertoire and standards. A melting pot of Barry and Helena’s exploration of the New York and Dutch jazz scenes.
A reunion for Barry and Helena to develop and explore unique jazz repertoire and standards. A melting pot of Barry and Helena’s exploration of the New York and Dutch jazz scenes.
Rachael Cohen presents her international Trio featuring Joe Downard on double bass and New York drummer Jason Brown.
Rachael Cohen presents her international Trio featuring Joe Downard on double bass and New York drummer Jason Brown.
Harry Christelis and Pedro Velasco form a guitar duo that explores and challenges the boundaries of improvised music. They recorded their first album, ‘Scribbling’, in December 2020. The result is a truly distinct album that challenges the ideas of what a guitar duo should sound like. ‘Scribbling’ (Ubuntu Music) will be available worldwide in March 2022 on Vinyl/CD/Digital.
Harry Christelis and Pedro Velasco form a guitar duo that explores and challenges the boundaries of improvised music. They recorded their first album, ‘Scribbling’, in December 2020. The result is a truly distinct album that challenges the ideas of what a guitar duo should sound like. ‘Scribbling’ (Ubuntu Music) will be available worldwide in March 2022 on Vinyl/CD/Digital.
Formed in 2019 by Iranian composer and pianist, Ashkan Layegh, in London, Phemo aims is to explore freedom through a highly-detailed composition. Its current line up includes Academy graduate, Sam Norris (Alto Saxophone), Guildhall graduate Harry Ling (Drums), and Academy classical guitarist, Gonçalo Maia Caetano (Bass).
Formed in 2019 by Iranian composer and pianist, Ashkan Layegh, in London, Phemo aims is to explore freedom through a highly-detailed composition. Its current line up includes Academy graduate, Sam Norris (Alto Saxophone), Guildhall graduate Harry Ling (Drums), and Academy classical guitarist, Gonçalo Maia Caetano (Bass).
Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.
A Hologram Maze is led by pianist/composer David Austin Grey and features brand new music played by five of the UK’s finest improvising musicians, all close friends, bringing the music a deep sense of understanding and common purpose.
A Hologram Maze is led by pianist/composer David Austin Grey and features brand new music played by five of the UK’s finest improvising musicians, all close friends, bringing the music a deep sense of understanding and common purpose.
Martin Speake (UK) and Scott Stroman (USA) were born on the same day, half a world apart. Guitarist Colin Oxley and bassist Larry Bartley join them as their lively “Twins” band returns to celebrate their birthdays.
Featuring a cast of London’s finest improvisers: pianist Bruno Heinen (Denys Baptiste); bassist Tom McCredie (Elliot Galvin); and drummer Shane Forbes (Empirical).
featuring a cast of London’s finest improvisers: pianist Bruno Heinen (Denys Baptiste); bassist Tom McCredie (Elliot Galvin); and drummer Shane Forbes (Empirical).
Saxophonist, double bassist, singer & composer Ben Somers brings his quartet to the Vortex featuring: Ron Updegraff (guitar), Steve Watts (double bass) and Tim Giles (drums).
Of course, we now have live gigs back. But has the recorded sector moving to streaming changed how to perceive recording? And have the ways in which musicians behave at…
Tom Challenger (Saxophone) joins forces in an improvising trio with Alex Hawkins (Piano) and Mark Sanders (Drums). Having released an LP ‘Imasche’ in 2021, the trio bring their collective experience to create music that veers from blistering free jazz, to sonic explorations that test the limits of their instruments.
Tom Challenger (Saxophone) joins forces in an improvising trio with Alex Hawkins (Piano) and Mark Sanders (Drums). Having released an LP ‘Imasche’ in 2021, the trio bring their collective experience to create music that veers from blistering free jazz, to sonic explorations that test the limits of their instruments.
Loz Speyer’s Inner Space return *live* to the Vortex Jazz Club, with an exciting new line up featuring: Loz Speyer (trumpet, flugelhorn), Dee Byrne (alto sax), Xhosa Cole (tenor sax), Olie Brice (double bass) and Gary Willcox (drums).
Loz Speyer’s Inner Space return *live* to the Vortex Jazz Club, with an exciting new line up featuring: Loz Speyer (trumpet, flugelhorn), Dee Byrne (alto sax), Xhosa Cole (tenor sax), Olie Brice (double bass) and Gary Willcox (drums).
Does one ‘play’ or ‘perform’ music? The psychologist Donald Winnicott wrote: “Play more than anything else makes the individual feel that life is worth living.” But does that potentially lower…
An evening of music from the great Wayne Shorter focussing on his solo albums and time with with Art Blakey and Miles Davis.
Another Mopomoso Sunday afternoon not to be missed – book your tickets now!
The band is comprised of some of the UK’s most formidable musicians: Jean Toussaint & Jason Yarde (saxophones), Larry Bartley (double bass) & Shaney Forbes (drums). Each member composes the nucleus of the band’s music, whilst the magic of their sound truly takes form in the process of improvisation during performance.
The band is comprised of some of the UK’s most formidable musicians: Jean Toussaint & Jason Yarde (saxophones), Larry Bartley (double bass) & Shaney Forbes (drums). Each member composes the nucleus of the band’s music, whilst the magic of their sound truly takes form in the process of improvisation during performance.
Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.
Sarah Gillespie performs with her full band described by Jazzwise as ‘young, jazz heavies’ including: Kit Downes (piano), James Maddren (drums), Chris Montague (guitar) and Conor Chaplin (bass).
Sarah Gillespie performs with her full band described by Jazzwise as ‘young, jazz heavies’ including: Kit Downes (piano), James Maddren (drums), Chris Montague (guitar) and Conor Chaplin (bass).
Jazz pianist, singer and composer Joy Ellis introduces her 3rd album ‘Peaceful Place’, recorded at the end of May 2021. Feat Amy Baldwin on double bass and Adam Osmianski on drums.
Jazz pianist, singer and composer Joy Ellis introduces her 3rd album ‘Peaceful Place’, recorded at the end of May 2021. Feat Amy Baldwin on double bass and Adam Osmianski on drums.
Caius Williams is a London-based double bassist and composer. For his debut show at The Vortex, he will be joined by Tara Cunningham (guitar), Tom Challenger (saxophone), Simeon May (tenor sax & bass clarinet) and Dom Hall (drums).
Caius Williams is a London-based double bassist and composer. For his debut show at The Vortex, he will be joined by Tara Cunningham (guitar), Tom Challenger (saxophone), Simeon May (tenor sax & bass clarinet) and Dom Hall (drums).
A quartet inspired by the folk tradition of storytelling through music, Tales From The Undertow is an exciting new project involving Anatole Muster (accordion), singer Immy Churchill (vocals), pianist Scottie Thompson (piano) and Matthew Berrill (clarinet).
A quartet inspired by the folk tradition of storytelling through music, Tales From The Undertow is an exciting new project involving Anatole Muster (accordion), singer Immy Churchill (vocals), pianist Scottie Thompson (piano) and Matthew Berrill (clarinet).
The ancient Greek word “chaos” means a chasm or void, and its opposite is “cosmos”, meaning the exquisite design of the world. Where does improvisation sit in this spectrum? How…
A bi-monthly 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.
Multi award-winning jazz vocalist, lyricist and producer, Georgia Mancio returns to the Vortex with a band featuring Kate Williams (piano), Julie Walkington (bass) and Dave Ohm (drums)
Multi award-winning jazz vocalist, lyricist and producer, Georgia Mancio returns to the Vortex with a band featuring Kate Williams (piano), Julie Walkington (bass) and Dave Ohm (drums)
The 2022 edition of saxophonist Jean Toussaint’s band “Nazaire” featuring Andrew McCormack (piano), Mutale Chashi (bass), Shane Forbes (drums).
The 2022 edition of saxophonist Jean Toussaint’s band “Nazaire” featuring Andrew McCormack (piano), Mutale Chashi (bass), Shane Forbes (drums).
Unpredictable Thursdays at The Vortex 2022 presents experimental music, free improvisation, film, and art sessions. Every season we will present an unpredictable line-up!
Unpredictable Thursdays at The Vortex 2022 presents experimental music, free improvisation, film, and art sessions. Every season we will present an unpredictable line-up!
As one of the premier bassists of his generation in the UK, Max Luthert is known for his distinctive bass sound, approach to improvisation and is quickly generating a name for himself as a composer and band leader. Tonight, he brings his trio to the Vortex feat. Matt Robinson on piano and Jon Scott on drums.
As one of the premier bassists of his generation in the UK, Max Luthert is known for his distinctive bass sound, approach to improvisation and is quickly generating a name for himself as a composer and band leader. Tonight, he brings his trio to the Vortex feat. Matt Robinson on piano and Jon Scott on drums.
The latest Ukraine war seems to have put the arts world in a quandary. For example, orchestras cancelling Russian music from programmes and musicians being pushed out. Is this right?…
Universal Connection, the international quartet of Martin Speake, Hans Koller, Anders Christensen, and Anders Mogensen. A testament to the vibrancy, beauty, and imagination of jazz old and new.