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”,…
London’s longest jazz residency resumes as the London Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 30th anniversary season!
Cleveland Watkiss reimagines his original compositions and other works with a brand new trio featuring Menelik Claffey (bass), Tom O’Brien (piano) and Cassius Cobbson (drums).
Cleveland Watkiss reimagines his original compositions and other works with a brand new trio featuring Menelik Claffey (bass), Tom O’Brien (piano) and Cassius Cobbson (drums).
Ella Hohnen Ford is a vocalist/songwriter inspired by jazz, folk and the great songwriters of the 20th century. Her band for this performance includes pianist Noah Stoneman and a string quartet featuring Midori Jaeger, Nicole Petrus Barraks, Dom Ingham and Abbey Bowen.
Ella Hohnen Ford is a vocalist/songwriter inspired by jazz, folk and the great songwriters of the 20th century. Her band for this performance includes pianist Noah Stoneman and a string quartet featuring Midori Jaeger, Nicole Petrus Barraks, Dom Ingham and Abbey Bowen.
Nick Costley-White leads his “New Quartet” featuring the fearless and virtuosic piano playing of Phronesis pianist Ivo Neame, supported by the inventive and swinging rhythm section of double bassist Conor Chaplin (Marius Neset, Laura Jurd) and drummer James Maddren (ENEMY, Gwilym Simcock).
Nick Costley-White leads his “New Quartet” featuring the fearless and virtuosic piano playing of Phronesis pianist Ivo Neame, supported by the inventive and swinging rhythm section of double bassist Conor Chaplin (Marius Neset, Laura Jurd) and drummer James Maddren (ENEMY, Gwilym Simcock).
Odd-time palpitations, Eastern tinged melodies and full-throttle improv make up the sound of London based band Estraven.
Odd-time palpitations, Eastern tinged melodies and full-throttle improv make up the sound of London based band Estraven.
Jazz and improvised music is renowned for being innovative, especially in venues such as the Vortex. Innovation often requires stimuli, such as collaboration, new sights and sounds. Can we find…
Line-up: Craig Taborn – Piano About Ten years have passed since Craig Taborn’s Avenging Angel album was released, bringing strikingly fresh ideas to the solo piano idiom. “It reflects Mr…
In this fully improvised concert, Craig explores sounds and silences, swirling colours, densities and forms, creating new music with both poetic imagination and an iron grip on his material.
Over the past few years Alyson Cawley and Martin Speake have been collaborating closely together on diverse projects ranging from exploring South Indian music to Charlie Parker to free improvisation.
Over the past few years Alyson Cawley and Martin Speake have been collaborating closely together on diverse projects ranging from exploring South Indian music to Charlie Parker to free improvisation.
A vibrant and highly individual pianist/composer, her style is deeply rooted in jazz yet it reflects her classical background, British/Bengali heritage and her very broad musical taste.
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A vibrant and highly individual pianist/composer, her style is deeply rooted in jazz yet it reflects her classical background, British/Bengali heritage and her very broad musical taste.
Incorporating soundscapes and open passages with heavy grooves and structured bass lines, the band draw from avant-garde and experimental influences to create a visceral ensemble sound
Incorporating soundscapes and open passages with heavy grooves and structured bass lines, the band draw from avant-garde and experimental influences to create a visceral ensemble sound
Barry Green brings together the bass legend Dave Green who has worked with and extraordinary array of musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Don Byas, Coleman Hawkins, Roland Kirk with young alto player Sam Braysher
Barry Green brings together the bass legend Dave Green who has worked with and extraordinary array of musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Don Byas, Coleman Hawkins, Roland Kirk with young alto player Sam Braysher
The Vortex discussion, led by Vortex director Oliver Weindling, has now been running for nearly 2 years. This week, we wonder if the relationship between musicians and audiences have changed…
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.
Mopomoso is the UK’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music! Come and join us on the 4th Sunday of every month for an afternoon full of captivating musical meetings…
Three giants of the UK jazz and improvised music scene reunite after a break of twenty five years to present their unique brand of freewheeling musical adventure, highly improvised but firmly rooted in jazz and world music.
Three giants of the UK jazz and improvised music scene reunite after a break of twenty five years to present their unique brand of freewheeling musical adventure, highly improvised but firmly rooted in jazz and world music.
Duo comprised of two of Europe’s most important improvising musicians – legendary vocalist Norma Winstone (Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor and pianist Kit Downes (ENEMY, ECM).
Duo comprised of two of Europe’s most important improvising musicians – legendary vocalist Norma Winstone (Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor and pianist Kit Downes (ENEMY, ECM).
This is the very first duo show at the Vortex for Shirley Smart and Robert Mitchell, launching their debut album, “Zeitgeist²” (Discus)
This is the very first duo show at the Vortex for Shirley Smart and Robert Mitchell, launching their debut album, “Zeitgeist²” (Discus)
Tom Remon is a young, aspiring guitarist on the London Jazz scene.
Shadow Painting is a collaboration between these four incredible musicians. The result is an album of real musical beauty that is both vibrant and delicate. Stan’s hallmark robust yet lyrical sound is complimented by Ross Stanley’s expressive Hammond accompaniment which often shimmers and swirls underneath the surface while Tim Giles’ tasteful bustling grooves give the group real momentum. There are eight originals by Stan and a wonderful interpretation of Dizzy Gillespie’s Con Alma which is turned into a waltz with a nod to Stan’s great friend the pianist John Taylor. The album is due for release 21 January.
Shadow Painting is a collaboration between four incredible musicians – Stan Sulzmann, Nick Smart, Tim Giles and Ross Stanley. The result is an album of real musical beauty that is both vibrant and delicate. Stan’s hallmark robust yet lyrical sound is complimented by Ross Stanley’s expressive Hammond accompaniment which often shimmers and swirls underneath the surface while Tim Giles’ tasteful bustling grooves give the group real momentum.
The weekly discussion has been continuing for nearly 2 years. This week, we shall discuss how viable recordings are. No doubt that they are important as a way of ‘archiving’,…
Tom will be joined by the formidable David Ferris and Jonathan Silk for an incredibly feel good set of music.
Tom will be joined by the formidable David Ferris and Jonathan Silk for an incredibly feel good set of music.
The Chris Maddock Quartet aims to explore combining elements of the classic organ-based rhythm section with a range of modern influences.
The Chris Maddock Quartet aims to explore combining elements of the classic organ-based rhythm section with a range of modern influences.
This a new venture brings together long time collaborators James Allsopp and Dave Storey with bassist Oli Hayhurst.
Featuring some of London’s leading musicians and improvisers and new music written specially for the band. A unique group in the London Jazz scene.
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Featuring some of London’s leading musicians and improvisers and new music written specially for the band. A unique group in the London Jazz scene.
Looking ahead to 2022, our weekly discussion continues online. With the proper return of live gigs stopped in their tracks by the need to respond to the latest Covid resurgence,…
London’s longest jazz residency resumes as the London Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 30th anniversary season!
Between improvised and arranged music there are differences that we are working on overcoming. Feat. Chris Williams – Alto Sax, Giuliano Modarelli – Electric guitar, Yusuf Ahmed – Drums & Domenico Angarano – Bass
Ms Maurice brings her melange of influences from organic grooves infused with 70s jazz and a touch of West African sonic seasoning.
Ms Maurice brings her melange of influences from organic grooves infused with 70s jazz and a touch of West African sonic seasoning.
Trumpeter, Composer & Arranger Duncan Fraser brings his Septet back to the Vortex, featuring some acclaimed young players on the London scene.
Trumpeter, Composer & Arranger Duncan Fraser brings his Septet back to the Vortex, featuring some acclaimed young players on the London scene.