The Sam Norris Quartet [SNQ] is award-winning alto saxophonist Sam Norris’ primary creative project. The ensemble features bassist Harry Pearce (deputising for Will Sach), pianist Jay Verma and drummer Harry Ling and uses Sam’s compositions and standard tunes as vehicles for exploratory improvisation.

The Sam Norris Quartet [SNQ] is award-winning alto saxophonist Sam Norris’ primary creative project. The ensemble features bassist Harry Pearce (deputising for Will Sach), pianist Jay Verma and drummer Harry Ling and uses Sam’s compositions and standard tunes as vehicles for exploratory improvisation.

Phil is currently based between Ireland and NYC. He is internationally regarded as a versatile and creative player who appears in all kinds of diverse settings. Phil is also a celebrated composer and band leader.

Phil is currently based between Ireland and NYC. He is internationally regarded as a versatile and creative player who appears in all kinds of diverse settings. Phil is also a celebrated composer and band leader.

This week’s discussion reconsiders the role of livestreaming now that we seem to be re-emerging from the period of lockdown. Hosted by Vortex director Oliver Weindling and open to all.

Hannes Riepler – guitar / Tom Challenger – saxophone / Oli Hayhurst – bass & Jon Scott – drums

Hannes Riepler – guitar / Tom Challenger – saxophone / Oli Hayhurst – bass & Jon Scott – drums

Line-up James Kitchman – guitar Bruno Heinen – piano   About Musical synergy was evident from the first two notes of Thelonious Monk’s ‘Bemsha Swing’ that were played by guitarist…

Line-up James Kitchman – guitar Bruno Heinen – piano   About Musical synergy was evident from the first two notes of Thelonious Monk’s ‘Bemsha Swing’ that were played by guitarist…

A truly dynamic and lyrical set of music featuring a heavy line-up with Tom Ollendorff (guitar), Will Barry (piano), Mirko Scarcia (bass) & Billy Pod (drums).

A truly dynamic and lyrical set of music featuring a heavy line-up with Tom Ollendorff (guitar), Will Barry (piano), Mirko Scarcia (bass) & Billy Pod (drums).

Line-up: Emma Rawicz – Tenor Saxophone Ant Law – Guitar Ivo Neame – Piano Conor Chaplin – Double Bass James Maddren – Drums About Emma Rawicz is a young saxophonist…

Line-up: Emma Rawicz – Tenor Saxophone Ant Law – Guitar Ivo Neame – Piano Conor Chaplin – Double Bass James Maddren – Drums About Emma Rawicz is a young saxophonist…

Line-up: Byron Wallen – Trumpet Nick Ramm – Piano About Black Flag is a body of work from 2004, commissioned by the Jerwood Foundation. The project, a short series named…

Line-up: Byron Wallen – Trumpet Nick Ramm – Piano About Black Flag is a body of work from 2004, commissioned by the Jerwood Foundation. The project, a short series named…

Meg Bird is an emerging young artist right on the cusp of an exciting musical career. Her debut album, produced by Claire Martin OBE is due for release this October.

Meg Bird is an emerging young artist right on the cusp of an exciting musical career. Her debut album, produced by Claire Martin OBE is due for release this October.

Paul Jolly puts together a hand-picked lineup of improvisers from across the generations. The power of Alan Wilkinson mixes with the delicacy of Dave Tucker, Adam Hart’s love of boogie woogie and anchored by Otto Wilberg. A good introduction to improv music for those not already hooked!

Paul Jolly puts together a hand-picked lineup of improvisers from across the generations. The power of Alan Wilkinson mixes with the delicacy of Dave Tucker, Adam Hart’s love of boogie woogie and anchored by Otto Wilberg. A good introduction to improv music for those not already hooked!

Local trumpeter and composer Loz Speyer returns to the Vortex, for the first outing playing his own music since lockdown – in his Quartet featuring Hannes Riepler and a brilliant new rhythm section. Both sets include jazz tunes built to last from a range of Speyer albums, and new ones never yet heard composed during lockdown.

Local trumpeter and composer Loz Speyer returns to the Vortex, for the first outing playing his own music since lockdown – in his Quartet featuring Hannes Riepler and a brilliant new rhythm section. Both sets include jazz tunes built to last from a range of Speyer albums, and new ones never yet heard composed during lockdown.

How important is freedom for expression of individuality, such as in jazz. How is it shown? ‘Freedom’, according to a new book by Louis Menand, has been a cornerstone of…

Line-up: Lukáš Oravec – Trumpet Alex Garnett – Saxophone Jamil Sheriff – Piano Jack Garside – Double Bass Marek Dorčík – Drums Lukas Oravec is a world-renowned, phenomenal trumpet player from…

Line-up: Lukáš Oravec – Trumpet Alex Garnett – Saxophone Jamil Sheriff – Piano Jack Garside – Double Bass Marek Dorčík – Drums Lukas Oravec is a world-renowned, phenomenal trumpet player from…

Line-up: Martin Speake – Alto Saxophone Alyson Cawley – Tenor Saxophone Jakub Cywinski – Double Bass Daniel Israelsen – Drums About I have been drawn to Ornette’s music since I…

Line-up: Martin Speake – Alto Saxophone Alyson Cawley – Tenor Saxophone Jakub Cywinski – Double Bass Daniel Israelsen – Drums About I have been drawn to Ornette’s music since I…

Line-up: Richard Fairhurst – Piano Dave Whitford – Bass Tim Giles – Drums About Steinway Artist Richard Fairhurst has been an important figure on the UK jazz scene since the…

Line-up: Richard Fairhurst – Piano Dave Whitford – Bass Tim Giles – Drums About Steinway Artist Richard Fairhurst has been an important figure on the UK jazz scene since the…

blurring the lines between genre “your blind passenger” draws from the improvised music and free jazz tradition, weaving between moments influenced by post-rock, noise, groove, ambient and experimental music to create a uniquely immersive and cinematic experience

blurring the lines between genre “your blind passenger” draws from the improvised music and free jazz tradition, weaving between moments influenced by post-rock, noise, groove, ambient and experimental music to create a uniquely immersive and cinematic experience

Samba Azul is a constantly evolving collective of musicians with a passion for the music of Brazil, led by drummer and percussionist, Adam Osmianski

Line-up: Adam Osmianski – Drums Joy Ellis – Piano Amy Baldwin – Bass About Samba Azul is a constantly evolving collective of musicians with a passion for the music of…

Line-up: Elliot Frost – Guitar, Compositions Jonathan Chung – Saxophone Corrie Dick – Drums Calum Gourlay – Bass About Elliot is a jazz guitarist and composer hailing from Perth, Western…

Elliot is a jazz guitarist and composer hailing from Perth, Western Australia, who since August 2019 has been making his base in London.

Outlines is a new sextet led by Dee Byrne, playing her original compositions. The music evolved out of Dee’s Developing Your Creative Practice project (funded by Arts Council England.)

Outlines is a new sextet led by Dee Byrne, playing her original compositions. The music evolved out of Dee’s Developing Your Creative Practice project (funded by Arts Council England.)

The story about Brexit is very mixed. Indeed, British musicians will be easily able to access certain countries for gigs with provisos (over tax, importing and re-exporting instruments and….) Though…

Join one of the U.K’s central figures in improvisational music for a unique evening of Solos, Duos and Trios featuring some of Steve’s favourite musicians.