London-based double bassist and composer Calum is known for his deep warm tone, controlled execution as both a supporter and improviser, and rock-solid time and pulse. Born in Glasgow, he…

The penultimate edition of Grass Roots in 2019 will be headlined by Joe Perkins, a London-based session musician whose guitar-led jazz, rock and fusion very much follows the path set…

Beautiful, heartfelt Gypsy and Balkan tunes, rip-roaring Eastern European dancing (and drinking) tunes with a smattering of tango. All shot through with searing jazz improvisation. And a bit of blues.

Julian Siegel – tenor & soprano sax, bass clarinet, compositions, Liam Noble – Piano, Oli Hayhurst – Double Bass, Gene Calderazzo – Drums

A trio developed at the Elderfield pub – standards and melodic originals played with verve and joy.

Duck Baker (guitar)
Alex Ward (clarinet)
John Edwards (bass)
Steve Noble (drums)

Album launch for Coffee for three

Comprising leading figures from the UK improvised music scene, Union Division present Micromotives: a daring and anarchic approach to spontaneous music, with improvisation, collaboration and sociality at its core. Following…

ŪROK is an avant-jazz/experimental post noise rock unit led by drummer/composer Marco Quarantotto, with Filippo Ferazzoli on guitar/efx an Luigi Casanova Bass. Debut album coming on NYC’s Chant Records. Trumpet…

Line-up: Stefanos Tsourelis, guitars and oud Dave Jones, bass  Eric Ford, drums Born in Larisa, Greece, he has been playing music from the age of 10. He took his first…

Australian Art Orchestra Meeting Points featuring Hyelim Kim (taegum – Korean flute), Simon Barker (drums), and Peter Knight (trumpet/electronics) Straight from JazzFest Berlin, the Australian Art Orchestra brings an intimate experience of its Meeting Points Series to…

New Day – Huw Warren (piano) + Mark Lockheart (saxophones) Launch night for the new duo album recorded live in Italy by two longtime collaborators and leading lights of the UK jazz…

Kjetil A Mulelid – piano Andreas Winther – drums Bjørn Marius Hegge – double bass   Kjetil says… This is my own piano trio with musicians that are involved in…

Marc Ducret – Guitar ​Kasper Tranberg – Trumpet Simon Toldam – Keys/percussion Peter Bruun – Trommer/keys In 2017, Danish percussive pioneer Peter Bruun set out on an ambitious adventure with…

Penny Rimbaud, one of the founders of Crass, performs this new work alongside EVE LIBERTINE and KAY GRANT on vocals, LOUISE ELLIOTT/sax and flute, KATE SHORTT/cello and TERRY DAY/percussion.

This five-piece UK Jazz band, consisting of just horn section and drums, combine the energy and intensity of dance music with the spontaneity and freedom of a live group. Band members are Leroy Horns, Richard Halligan, Laura Impallomeni, Greg Sinclair and Peter Adam Hill.

Near East Collective are a London based Greek folk music band. Our latest performances involve a musical trip starting from the Ionian coast, through the mountains of Albania, Epirus and…

The 17-piece Mo Jazz Orchestra are joined by fabulous singer Catherine Lima for another Sunday afternoon of fantastic Big Band tunes. With an eclectic repertoire, the band has regularly performed…

Henry Spencer – Trumpet, Compositions
Ant Law – Guitar
Matt Robinson – Piano
Andrew Robb – Bass
David Ingamells – Drums

Tonights line up: Tony Hymas (piano), John Edwards (bass), Mark Sanders (drums)

Downtown New York/ Chicago jazz at its best, led by Greg Ward, for the UK DEBUT of this band. “Saxophonist Greg Ward turns in a program that’s as eclectic as it is electric with Stomping Off From Greenwood.” – DOWNBEAT

Matt Ridley, Double bass compositions Alex Hitchcock, saxophones Ant Law, guitar Tom Hewson, piano Marc Michel, drumkit   Following on from two successful album releases and extensive touring with his…

Our monthly residency continues for a big band initiated by bassist Calum Gourlay, known for his great work with Thelonious, an award-winning solo album and more. “I want it to…

Gilad Hekselman (guitar) Rick Rosato (bass) Jonathan Pinson (drums)   Gilad Hekselman has been developing a reputation as one of the most promising guitarists in New York since his arrival…

A welcome return of pianist Barry Green’s outstanding sextet. Barry Green (Piano) Miguel Gorodi (Trumpet) Sam Braysher (Alto Saxophone) Julian Siegel (Tenor Saxophone) Flo Moore (Bass) Will Glaser (Drums) Since…

The Gemini Trio is a young, London-based Italian band that vehemently upholds the superlative standards set by many of their compatriots before them. Having already graced the stages of Pizza…

The trumpet player Dominic Ntoumos, creates a music which utilises his different cultures: traditional Greek music, tinted with a touch of gypsy jazz, mixed with electro-jazz and a little bit…

Blow the Fuse celebrates 30 years 1989-2019 with their new season
RESISTANCE – 30 years of Blow the Fuse.

Line-up: Alice Leggett – sax Rick Simpson – piano Calum Gourlay – bass Jon Scott – drums The Alice Leggett Quartet will be playing a combination of Alice’s original compositions,…

The core team consists of Orphy Robinson, Cleveland Watkiss, Tori Handsley and Paul Bradshaw who are joined by an array of guests. You never know who’s going to drop in. In essence the team strive to…

Oxjam is taking over Hackney once again! Join us on the 13th of October at the Vortex Jazz Club for a night of music, fundraising and much more! Line up:…

Two big bands for one: The LJO welcomes the award-winning Guildhall Jazz Orchestra, featuring some of the brightest young talents on the scene, playing music by former LJO members Stan…

Emulsion VIII is a celebration of the adventurous spirit & the open mind. The programme includes: Awakening – Nikki Iles; Happy Mountain – Hans Koller; Elastic Band – Trish Clowes; Anamnesis – Josephine Stephenson Solo cello

Award winning pianist and composer, Nikki Iles brings her 20 piece Jazz Orchestra to the Vortex marking a new chapter in a long and distinguished career in British Jazz, gathering…

Pianist Barry Green returns to the Vortex in trio format with drummer Jeff Williams and saxophonist Steve Buckley. Barry studied classical and jazz piano at the Guildhall School of Music…

The Billy Marrows Band brings together Billy Marrows on guitar, Chris Williams (Led Bib, Let Spin) on alto sax, Huw V Williams (HON, Ivo Neame Quintet) on bass and Jay…

Tom Ollendorff Quartet, Marc Michel Drums Alex Hitchcock Sax Joe Downard Bass Tom Ollendorff is an award winning jazz guitarist based in London. He has performed alongside Bill McHenry, Ari Hoenig, Jeff…

Union Division with Moss Freed and a host of others… Comprising leading figures from the UK’s improvised music scene, Union Division present Micromotives: a daring and anarchic approach to collective…

“David Beebee is brilliant…his scores are world class” – Jazzwise magazine
“Now prepared to be totally floored by the dynamic music of UK bassist David Beebee” – ​Ronnie Scott’s magazine
David Beebee – Piano, Julian Nicholas – Saxophone Eric Ford – Drums, Jakub Cywinski – Bass