Grounding (2nd Show)
Line-up: Daniel Kemshell – Guitar Harry Pearce – Double Bass Adam Merrell – Drums About Grounding are a recently-formed trio whose name refers to the act of connecting electrically with…
Thu 26 August 2021
Grounding (1st Show)
Line-up: Daniel Kemshell – Guitar Harry Pearce – Double Bass Adam Merrell – Drums About Grounding are a recently-formed trio whose name refers to the act of connecting electrically with…
Wed 25 August 2021
Crowley, Luft, Giles (2nd Show)
LINE-UP: George Crowley – Saxophone Rob Luft – Guitar Tim Giles – Drums About Coming soon… INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE MEMBERS – PLEASE READ Welcome to the Vortex. Although the government…
Discussion with tap supremo ANDREW NEMR
Following on from the show last night with Petra Haller, we are delighted that Andrew Nemr, one of the creators of modern tap, and narrator of the film, will join…
Crowley, Luft, Giles (1st Show)
LINE-UP: George Crowley – Saxophone Rob Luft – Guitar Tim Giles – Drums About Coming soon… INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE MEMBERS – PLEASE READ Welcome to the Vortex. Although the government…
Tue 24 August 2021
Petra Haller and Meg Morley Duo/ Tap Dance History: from Vaudeville to Film
For this special evening (taking place DOWNSTAIRS), tap dancer Petra Haller and pianist Meg Morley will play one improvised set of music, exploring rhythm and space, drawing from their combined…
Sun 22 August 2021
Mopomoso Live
Mopomoso, the UK’s longest running freely improvised music concert series is back! LINE-UP Steve Beresford Petra Haller, Charlotte Keeffe and Paul Jolly Martin Vishnick & Rick Jensen INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE…
Sat 21 August 2021
‘Improvisation Nights’
“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora.
Stone-Lonergan/Kitchman/Glaser/Scarcia (2nd Show)
Line-up: Riley Stone-Lonergan – Tenor Saxophone Will Glaser – Drums James Kitchman – Guitar Mirko Scarcia – Double Bass About INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE MEMBERS – PLEASE READ Welcome to…
Stone-Lonergan/Kitchman/Glaser/Scarcia (1st Show)
Line-up: Riley Stone-Lonergan – Tenor Saxophone Will Glaser – Drums James Kitchman – Guitar Mirko Scarcia – Double Bass About INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE MEMBERS – PLEASE READ Welcome to…
A Standard Afternoon
Enjoy an afternoon coffee with live music from a rotating group of London-based instrumentalists and singers jamming over jazz standards.
Fri 20 August 2021
Sean Gibbs – Album Launch (2nd show)
Sean Gibbs “When Can I See You Again?” album launch feat. Riley Stone-Lonergan (tenor), Rob Brockway (piano), Jay Davis (drums) and
Calum Gourlay (bass).
Sean Gibbs – Album Launch (1st show)
Sean Gibbs “When Can I See You Again?” album launch feat. Riley Stone-Lonergan (tenor), Rob Brockway (piano), Jay Davis (drums) and
Calum Gourlay (bass).
Wed 18 August 2021
Jamie Murray Trio (2nd show)
Jamie Murray (drums) / Tom Ollendorff (guitar) / Mirko Scarcia (bass)
Jamie Murray Trio (1st show)
Jamie Murray (drums) / Tom Ollendorff (guitar) / Mirko Scarcia (bass)
Vortex discussion 66 – time to (re)radicalise?
The Vortex discussion this week focuses on how we can make sure that our music is heard and supported. With long-term funding at risk, with Brexit and the pandemic potentially…
Tue 17 August 2021
Midweek Downstairs Jam
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.
Sat 14 August 2021
A Hologram Maze (2nd show)
A quartet featuring some of Birmingham and the UK’s finest improvisors: David Austin Grey (piano), Xhosa Cole (tenor sax / flute), Shivraj Singh (double bass) and Nathan Jones (drums)
A Hologram Maze (1st show)
A quartet featuring some of Birmingham and the UK’s finest improvisors: David Austin Grey (piano), Xhosa Cole (tenor sax / flute), Shivraj Singh (double bass) and Nathan Jones (drums)
Fri 13 August 2021
Jon Onabowu Trio (2nd show)
The Jon Onabowu Trio presents an eclectic night of jazz/fusion with drummer Jon Onabowu (Kamaal Williams), bassist Jon Moko (Kokoroko) and keyboardist David Mrakpor (Blue Lab Beats).
Jon Onabowu Trio (1st show)
The Jon Onabowu Trio presents an eclectic night of jazz/fusion with drummer Jon Onabowu (Kamaal Williams), bassist Jon Moko (Kokoroko) and keyboardist David Mrakpor (Blue Lab Beats).
Thu 12 August 2021
Gestalt (2nd Show)
Line-up: Becca Wilkins – Vocals Christos Stylianides – Trumpet, Electronics Olly Chalk – Piano, Synths Daisy George – Bass Jack Robson – Drums About Becca Wilkins is a young, innovative…
Gestalt (1st Show)
Becca Wilkins is a young, innovative vocalist, and her latest project, Gestalt, aims to break the mould of vocal-led jazz ensembles. Becca’s unique sense of style combines poignant lyricism with textural vocalisation in a soundscape combining electronics, FX and improvisation.
Wed 11 August 2021
Taupe (2nd show)
This three-piece – Jamie Stockbridge (alto sax), Mike Parr-Burman (guitar) and Adam Stapleford (drums) – are an explosive live band, veering from taut metronomic precision into intentionally turbulent, unchartered territory.
Taupe (1st show)
This three-piece – Jamie Stockbridge (alto sax), Mike Parr-Burman (guitar) and Adam Stapleford (drums) – are an explosive live band, veering from taut metronomic precision into intentionally turbulent, unchartered territory.
Vortex discussion 65 – Creativity through collaboration
Collaboration is crucial for evolution of the music and its momentum. Have the moves to localism and remote work been positive or will we just revert? Personal contact may be…
Sat 07 August 2021
‘Improvisation Nights’
“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora.
Liam Noble – Out Of The Door (and into Space) – (2nd Show)
Straight from being nominated for Lockdown innovation award at this year’s parliamentary jazz awards, Liam Noble brings his live stream solo shows to the Vortex. Songs drawn from the eighties, the…
Liam Noble – Out Of The Door (and into Space) – (1st Show)
Straight from being nominated for Lockdown innovation award at this year’s parliamentary jazz awards, Liam Noble brings his live stream solo shows to the Vortex. Songs drawn from the eighties, the…
A Standard Afternoon
Enjoy an afternoon coffee with live music from a rotating group of London-based instrumentalists and singers jamming over jazz standards.
Fri 06 August 2021
Dominic Ingham Quartet (2nd show)
Violinist Dominic Ingham’s quartet features Jonny Mansfield on vibraphone, Will Sach on Bass and Dave Hamblett on drums. Together, they explore new musical spaces through this unusual line up as well as performing “modern day lullabies”.
Dominic Ingham Quartet (1st show)
Violinist Dominic Ingham’s quartet features Jonny Mansfield on vibraphone, Will Sach on Bass and Dave Hamblett on drums. Together, they explore new musical spaces through this unusual line up as well as performing “modern day lullabies”.
Thu 05 August 2021
Alexander Hawkins (2nd Show)
Line-up: Alexander Hawkins – Piano Neil Charles – Bass Jon Scott – Drums Alexander Hawkins is a composer, pianist, organist, and bandleader who is ‘unlike anything else in modern creative…
Alexander Hawkins (1st Show)
Line-up: Alexander Hawkins – Piano Neil Charles – Bass Jon Scott – Drums Alexander Hawkins is a composer, pianist, organist, and bandleader who is ‘unlike anything else in modern creative…
Wed 04 August 2021
Josephine Davies – Satori (2nd show)
Featuring the irrepressible musicality of saxophonist Josephine Davies, drummer Will Glaser, and bassist Dave Whitford, Satori is an ever-evolving ensemble that defies the categorization of either avant-garde or mainstream jazz, instead shifting deftly and dynamically through various imaginative soundscapes according to where their shared inspiration takes them.
Josephine Davies – Satori (1st show)
Featuring the irrepressible musicality of saxophonist Josephine Davies, drummer Will Glaser, and bassist Dave Whitford, Satori is an ever-evolving ensemble that defies the categorization of either avant-garde or mainstream jazz, instead shifting deftly and dynamically through various imaginative soundscapes according to where their shared inspiration takes them.
Vortex discussion 64 – Does jazz need to (re)radicalise?
Jazz runs the risk of being branded a luxury by governments, eager to find ways of saving money as the pandemic ends. How do we keep our sector energised? Is it time to look for new radical ideas? Join this weekly discussion, either actively or passively. All welcome.
Sat 31 July 2021
Celebrating Henry Lowther’s 80th Birthday – Still Waters (2nd show)
Celebrating his 80th birthday at the Vortex, legendary British trumpet player Henry Lowther presents his band ‘Still Waters’ feat. Pete Hurt (tenor saxophone), Alcyona Mick (piano), Dave Green (double bass) and Paul Clarvis (drums).
Celebrating Henry Lowther’s 80th Birthday – Still Waters (1st show)
Celebrating his 80th birthday at the Vortex, legendary British trumpet player Henry Lowther presents his band ‘Still Waters’ feat. Pete Hurt (tenor saxophone), Alcyona Mick (piano), Dave Green (double bass) and Paul Clarvis (drums).
Fri 30 July 2021
Sam Leak – Liberation Suite (2nd show)
Pianist Sam Leak presents “The Liberation Suite” – a composition paying tribute to Charlie Haden’s “Liberation Music Orchestra.” He will be joined by George Crowley on tenor saxophone/clarinet, James Copus on trumpet, Simon Read on double bass, and Jon Scott on the drums.
Sam Leak – Liberation Suite (1st show)
Pianist Sam Leak presents “The Liberation Suite” – a composition paying tribute to Charlie Haden’s “Liberation Music Orchestra.” He will be joined by George Crowley on tenor saxophone/clarinet, James Copus on trumpet, Simon Read on double bass, and Jon Scott on the drums.
Wed 28 July 2021
Noble, Sanders, Smith Trio (2nd show)
A trio of fantastic improvisers – Liam Noble (piano), Mark Sanders (drums) & Harrison Smith (saxophones / bass clarinet)
Noble, Sanders, Smith Trio (1st show)
A trio of fantastic improvisers – Liam Noble (piano), Mark Sanders (drums) & Harrison Smith (saxophones / bass clarinet)
Vortex discussion 63 – Streaming and how to move beyond Spotify
This week’s discussion focuses again on how the music and performers and can earn money. Especially after the year of the pandemic. With not enough gigs where to sell music,…
Sun 25 July 2021
Mopomoso Live (2nd set)
Mopomoso, the UK’s longest running freely improvised music concert series, was delighted to return live at The Vortex last month and now they’re back again this month presenting two brilliant duos and a solo set – come and join us!
Mopomoso Live (1st set)
Mopomoso, the UK’s longest running freely improvised music concert series, was delighted to return live at The Vortex last month and now they’re back again this month presenting two brilliant duos and a solo set – come and join us!
Sat 24 July 2021
Fini Bearman – La Loba (2nd show)
Singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Fini Bearman comes together with Tom Cawley (piano), James Maddren (drums) and Conor Chaplin (bass) to perform the songs from this record, in the wonderfully intimate setting of the Vortex.
Fini Bearman – La Loba (1st show)
Singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Fini Bearman comes together with Tom Cawley (piano), James Maddren (drums) and Conor Chaplin (bass) to perform the songs from this record, in the wonderfully intimate setting of the Vortex.
A Standard Afternoon
Enjoy an afternoon coffee with live music from a rotating group of London-based instrumentalists and singers jamming over jazz standards.
Fri 23 July 2021
Glasshopper Album Launch (2nd show)
Glasshopper are delighted to finally celebrate the release of their debut ‘Fortune Rules’ at the Vortex. Released in October 2020 with Norwegian Label AMP Music & Records, the record is an abstract tale that plunges into deep electric landscapes and raises into territory that suspends in the air. The evening will be a unique opportunity for the trio to invite album guests Sylvia Schmidt and Ed Begley to perform.