Martin Speake / Hans Koller / Anders Christensen / Anders Mogensen – Universal Connection (1st show)
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.
Binker Golding, John Edwards, Steve Noble (2nd show)
Binker Golding (Tenor Sax) – John Edwards (Double Bass) – Steve Noble (Drums)
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
Standard £15 / Vortex members £12 / Students & UC beneficiaries £7.50
Binker Golding, John Edwards, Steve Noble (1st show)
Binker Golding (Tenor Sax) – John Edwards (Double Bass) – Steve Noble (Drums)
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
STANDING ONLY
Standard £15 / Vortex members £12 / Students & UC beneficiaries £7.50
Nathaniel Facey Trio (2nd show)
This Fire breathing trio comprised of Nathaniel Facey, Ferg Ireland and James Maddren play with big tone, a sure deeply swinging rhythmic sense, adventurous musicality and heavy broad sensibility that staggers setting the imagination alight with all kinds of imagery.
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
Nathaniel Facey Trio (1st show)
This Fire breathing trio comprised of Nathaniel Facey, Ferg Ireland and James Maddren play with big tone, a sure deeply swinging rhythmic sense, adventurous musicality and heavy broad sensibility that staggers setting the imagination alight with all kinds of imagery.
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
ALATI (2nd show)
ALATI are a trio led by Norwich-based trumpeter Chris Dowding, with the wonderful vocalist Brigitte Beraha and versatile pianist / keyboardist Dave O’ Brien.
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
ALATI (1st show)
ALATI are a trio led by Norwich-based trumpeter Chris Dowding, with the wonderful vocalist Brigitte Beraha and versatile pianist / keyboardist Dave O’ Brien.
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
Vortex Jam Session hosted by Helena Kay
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.
Time: 7.30 - 10.30PM
Standard £5 / FREE for Vortex members & participating musicians
London Jazz Orchestra with special guest Stan Sulzmann
London’s longest jazz residency as the London Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 30th anniversary season!
Time: 3 - 5.30PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members £10 / Students & UC beneficiaries £8
Late Night – Alexandra Ridout Trio + special guest Iver Cardas
Trumpeter Alexandra Ridout (BBC Young Musician Jazz Award 2016) leads this trio featuring Will Sach on bass and Will Cleasby on drums. They are to be joined by special guest Iver Cardas on guitar.
Time: 11 - 12.30AM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
Emma Rawicz’s “Chroma” feat. Ant Law and Ivo Neame (2nd show)
Emma Rawicz presents ‘Chroma’ featuring Ant Law and Ivo Neame. Chroma is a collection of Emma’s original tunes inspired by her synaesthesia, compositions based upon various unusual colours such as Viridian and Phlox.
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
STANDING ONLY
Standard £15 / Vortex members £12 / Students & UC beneficiaries £7.50
Emma Rawicz’s “Chroma” feat. Ant Law and Ivo Neame (1st show)
Emma Rawicz presents ‘Chroma’ featuring Ant Law and Ivo Neame. Chroma is a collection of Emma’s original tunes inspired by her synaesthesia, compositions based upon various unusual colours such as Viridian and Phlox.
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
Standard £15 / Vortex members £12 / Students & UC beneficiaries £7.50
A Standard Afternoon
Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.
Steve Buckley / Julian Siegel Quartet (2nd show)
Two of the UK’s finest saxophonists together with the world class rhythm section of Dave Whitford and Gene Calderazzo present a high energy quartet playing compositions by some of the creative giants of the saxophone. Expect to hear music by Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman and Sonny Rollins amongst others.
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
Standard £17.50 / Vortex members £14 / Students & UC beneficiaries £10
Steve Buckley / Julian Siegel Quartet (1st show)
Two of the UK’s finest saxophonists together with the world class rhythm section of Dave Whitford and Gene Calderazzo present a high energy quartet playing compositions by some of the creative giants of the saxophone. Expect to hear music by Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman and Sonny Rollins amongst others.
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
Standard £17.50 / Vortex members £14 / Students & UC beneficiaries £10
Tom Ollendorff Quartet feat. Ben Wendel (2nd show)
Guitarist Tom Ollendorff has been fast building a reputation as an outstanding improviser and imaginative composer. His 2022 tour is a collaboration with saxophonist Ben Wendel, who over the last two decades has established himself as one of the jazz world’s most prolific and innovative voices.
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
Standard £20 / Vortex Members £18
Tom Ollendorff Quartet feat. Ben Wendel (1st show)
Guitarist Tom Ollendorff has been fast building a reputation as an outstanding improviser and imaginative composer. His 2022 tour is a collaboration with saxophonist Ben Wendel, who over the last two decades has established himself as one of the jazz world’s most prolific and innovative voices.
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
Standard £20 / Vortex Members £18
Coloriage: The World of Richard Galliano (2nd show)
This exciting new London-based quartet pays tribute to one of Europe’s greatest living accordionists and honours his work through exploring his small ensemble repertoire, along with similarly inspired compositions by group members.
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
Coloriage: The World of Richard Galliano (1st show)
This exciting new London-based quartet pays tribute to one of Europe’s greatest living accordionists and honours his work through exploring his small ensemble repertoire, along with similarly inspired compositions by group members.
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
Vortex discussion 89 – Nationalism in jazz and other music?
At music conferences, such as Jazzahead, many different countries have their own stands to promote their local scenes. (Often giveaway alcohol seems to be the main USP!) But are there…
Mopomoso Live / February
Mopomoso is the UK’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music! Come & join us on the 4th Sunday of every month for an afternoon full of captivating musical meetings…
Time: 2 - 5PM
Standard £12 / Vortex members & conc. £8
Mark Lockheart’s “Dreamers” (2nd show)
Dreamers is the new project from British saxophonist and composer Mark Lockheart featuring Elliot Galvin (Dinosaur, Elliot Galvin Trio), Tom Herbert (Polar Bear, The Invisible) and Dave Smith (Robert Plant).
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
SOLD-OUT
Mark Lockheart’s “Dreamers” (1st show)
Dreamers is the new project from British saxophonist and composer Mark Lockheart featuring Elliot Galvin (Dinosaur, Elliot Galvin Trio), Tom Herbert (Polar Bear, The Invisible) and Dave Smith (Robert Plant).
A Standard Afternoon
Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.
The Larry Bartley Trio feat. Riley Stone-Lonergan (2nd show)
The Larry Bartley Trio, featuring saxophonist Riley Stone-Lonergan, performs a repertoire consisting of a mixture of standards and original compositions.
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
Standard £15 / Vortex members £12 / Students & UC beneficiaries £7.50
The Larry Bartley Trio feat. Riley Stone-Lonergan (1st show)
The Larry Bartley Trio, featuring saxophonist Riley Stone-Lonergan, performs a repertoire consisting of a mixture of standards and original compositions.
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
Standard £15 / Vortex members £12 / Students & UC beneficiaries £7.50
Mike Chillingworth + Rick Simpson + Oli Hayhurst + James Maddren
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Riley Stone-Lonergan & Will Glaser are no longer able to perform for this show. Mike Chillingworth (alto sax) and James Maddren (drums) have kindly accepted to step in.
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
“I don’t need light, please give me water” C. Dick / T. Cunningham / L. Jones
Three young masters of sound (Tara Cunningham – Guitar / Effects; Corrie Dick – Drums / Percussion; Lara Jones – Saxophone / Electronics) join together for their first improvisational collaboration as “I don’t need light, please give me water”.
Time: 7 - 9PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
Vortex discussion 89 – Defining jazz today: what’s in a name?
Today’s discussion encourages people to wonder about the definitions of jazz especially being thrown around today. There have always been discussions about the definition of ‘jazz’. But today, equally there…
Time: 4.30 - 5.30PM
Free via Zoom
Vortex Jam Session hosted by Riley Stone-Lonergan
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.
Time: 7.30 - 10.30PM
Standard £5 / FREE for Vortex members & participating musicians
John Etheridge’s Blue Spirits with special guest Vimala Rowe (2nd Show)
John Etheridge’s Blue Spirits is a classic guitar-led jazz organ trio and showcases the bluesier side of John’s musical repertoire. A special performance with vocalist Vimala Rowe joining the trio.
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
Standard £15 / Vortex members £12 / Students & UC beneficiaries £7.50
John Etheridge’s Blue Spirits with special guest Vimala Rowe (1st Show)
John Etheridge’s Blue Spirits is a classic guitar-led jazz organ trio and showcases the bluesier side of John’s musical repertoire. A special performance with vocalist Vimala Rowe joining the trio.
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
STANDING ONLY Standard £15 / Vortex members £12 / Students & UC beneficiaries £7.50
Filomena Campus’ Theatralia w/ Steve Lodder & Charlie Pyne (2nd show)
Unfortunately, due to the extreme weather conditions, we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone tonight’s gig with Filomena Campus. Travel conditions are still uncertain and we want to avoid any potential problems with travel to and from the Vortex.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and the late notice. We will do our best to reschedule this gig as soon as possible.In the meantime, all tickets will be refunded.
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
POSTPONED
Filomena Campus’ Theatralia w/ Steve Lodder & Charlie Pyne (1st show)
Unfortunately, due to the extreme weather conditions, we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone tonight’s gig with Filomena Campus. Travel conditions are still uncertain and we want to avoid any potential problems with travel to and from the Vortex.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and the late notice. We will do our best to reschedule this gig as soon as possible.In the meantime, all tickets will be refunded.
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
POSTPONED
O. (2nd show)
Look up, look down, look at O.
Tash Keary and Joe Henwood bring you a baritone sax and drums duo with a side of dubs, loud noises and heavy beats.
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
O. (1st show)
Look up, look down, look at O.
Tash Keary and Joe Henwood bring you a baritone sax and drums duo with a side of dubs, loud noises and heavy beats.
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
Basil Hodge Quartet – New Album Tour (2nd show)
Pianist Basil Hodge performs some of his latest compositions. Expect a cohesive blend of latin, bossa nova, funk and of course hard swinging grooves with top class solos from Riley Stone-Lonergan (sax), Oli Hayhurst (bass) & Rod Youngs (drums).
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
Basil Hodge Quartet – New Album Tour (1st show)
Pianist Basil Hodge performs some of his latest compositions. Expect a cohesive blend of latin, bossa nova, funk and of course hard swinging grooves with top class solos from Riley Stone-Lonergan (sax), Oli Hayhurst (bass) & Rod Youngs (drums).
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
Stan Sulzmann, Will Barry, Conor Chaplin & Jeff Williams (2nd show)
The Shape of Jazz to Come presents: Stan Sulzmann, Will Barry, Conor Chaplin & Jeff Williams. TSOJTC is a series of performances supported by the Dave Holland – Evan Parker Fund and hosted by the Vortex Jazz Club.
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members, students & UC beneficiaries £5
Stan Sulzmann, Will Barry, Conor Chaplin & Jeff Williams (1st show)
The Shape of Jazz to Come presents: Stan Sulzmann, Will Barry, Conor Chaplin & Jeff Williams. TSOJTC is a series of performances supported by the Dave Holland – Evan Parker Fund and hosted by the Vortex Jazz Club.
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members, students & UC beneficiaries £5
Vortex discussion 88 – How green is my (artistic) valley?
In the latest Vortex discussion, we look at the environmental aspects of music, and art. Touring, recording, performing live and disseminating the music online. Clearly, much of music is geared…
Time: 4.30 - 5.30PM
Online on Zoom. Details in text.
AuB featuring Jasper Høiby, Marc Michel (2nd show)
AuB (Alex Hitchcock & Tom Barford) welcome guests Jasper Høiby and Marc Michel for a special gig at the Vortex celebrating the end of a week recording their second album.
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
Standard £15 / Vortex members £12 / Students & UC beneficiaries £7.50
AuB featuring Jasper Høiby, Marc Michel (1st show)
AuB (Alex Hitchcock & Tom Barford) welcome guests Jasper Høiby and Marc Michel for a special gig at the Vortex celebrating the end of a week recording their second album.
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
Standard £15 / Vortex members £12 / Students & UC beneficiaries £7.50
HENRY LOWTHER’S STILL WATERS (2nd Show)
The return of legendary British trumpet player Henry Lowther and his ‘Still Waters’ band feat. Pete Hurt (tenor saxophone), Barry Green (piano), Dave Green (double bass) and Paul Clarvis (drums).
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
Standard £15 / Vortex members £12 / Students & UC beneficiaries £7.50
HENRY LOWTHER’S STILL WATERS (1st Show)
The return of legendary British trumpet player Henry Lowther and his ‘Still Waters’ band feat. Pete Hurt (tenor saxophone), Barry Green (piano), Dave Green (double bass) and Paul Clarvis (drums).
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
Standard £15 / Vortex members £12 / Students & UC beneficiaries £7.50
Awale Jant Band (2nd Show)
Unfortunately our online booking system is down at the moment but we still have tickets available on the door!
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
Standard £15 / Vortex members £7.50 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
Awale Jant Band (1st Show)
Unfortunately our online booking system is down at the moment but we still have tickets available on the door!
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
Standard £15 / Vortex members £7.50 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
Adam Teixeira Group (2nd Show)
An array of influences in a modern genre bending sound full of infectious rhythms, explosive melodies and collective interplay.
Time: 9 - 10.30PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
Adam Teixeira Group (1st Show)
An array of influences in a modern genre bending sound full of infectious rhythms, explosive melodies and collective interplay.
Time: 7 - 8.30PM
Standard £12.50 / Vortex members £6.25 / Students & UC beneficiaries £5
Vortex discussion 87 – “The past is another country”. Or isn’t?
This quote – the opening sentence of LP Hartley’s “The Go Between”- seems to describe one view of categorisation of jazz for some. Musicians and music are categorised as “contemporary”,…
Time: 4.30 - 5.30PM
Via Zoom link below