Piano trio freely moving between improvised and written original music without any plan

A celebratory evening of jazz standards (with the odd left turn thrown in) with pianist Rob Brockway and some surprise guests.

September’s monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session curated by Cleveland Watkiss, Orphy Robinson and Tori Handsley. There’s an opening short set from an ad-hoc ensemble, swiftly followed by constantly shifting sets…

‘Long Suite 2005’ just bursts with melodic invention. Kenny Wheeler was a founder member of the orchestra….what was fascinating about this gig was to hear the music start to move away from him.”

Three of the UK’s finest jazz musicians come together to perform a vibrant mix of free-wheeling classic jazz standards, inspired by and reminiscent of the great Sonny Rollins’ trio. Steve is joined by Steve Watts on bass and Gene Calderazzo on drums.

Always a pleasure to have perform at the Vortex, Tony’s mesmerising style and natural flair give pleasure and joy to us all. The origins of the Organisation go back a over…

Manchester and London based quartet of David Birchall (guitar), Andrew Cheetham (drums), Colin Webster (alto and baritone saxophones), and Otto Willberg (double bass).

Unique Norwegian vocalist Ingebjørg Loe Bjørnstad joins the long standing improvising duo of Tom Challenger and Kit Downes as part of the trio ‘Elt’.

The Quantum House Project, jazz/fusion project by Anders Helmerson Trio

Contemporary jazz trio led by prodigious pianist Richard Fairhurst alongside Dave Whitford and brilliant drummer Tim Giles, their music combines cerebral, lyrical improvisation with high energy grooves.

The John Bennett Band is a 15 piece jazz ensemble. The music is structured whilst also allowing for interplay between the musicians. John describes the band as not a “…

Gilad Atzmon’s tributes to the music of John Coltrane and Charlie Parker are a labour of love. He is a consummate improviser and uses his great skills to convey this to the audience.

Gilad Atzmon’s tributes to the music of John Coltrane and Charlie Parker are a labour of love. He is a consummate improviser and uses his great skills to convey this to the audience.

Ray Carless is a talented Jamaican saxophonist whose musical career spans almost 40 years. He started started out on his musical journey working with a wide variety of pop jazz reggae funk and African bands.

A swinging and groovy night feauturing original music by Italian guitar player Giulio Romano as well as arrangements of legendary standard jazz tunes.

Phaze Theory is a London based art-rock band focused exploring the occult traditions of Britain through the poetry of Yeats and Blake particularly. Founded in 2014 by tuba player Christopher…

Aisling Lavelle – Voice Rick Simpson – Piano Rob Anstey – Bass Sam Jesson – Drums Aisling is a London-based singer/songwriter with a gift for harmony, improvisation and scat. She…

Martin’s highly rhythmic groove based project influenced by Indian/ Arabic and Turkish music featuring his own compositions and those of Ramamani from Karntaka College of Percussion.

Emerging from London’s young Jazz scene, Brother’s Testament fuse Jazz with sounds from Hip-Hop, Funk, Neo-soul, Classical and more…

Guitarist Tom is one of the talented young musicians whose careers started in Cardiff. He is regularly to be seen playing with the likes of Huw Warren. He was awarded…

The Line Up over the next three days: Mark Browne (sax / percussion) Phil Durrant (mandolin / electronics) Max Eastley (self made instruments) Sylvia Hallett (violin / electronics) Matt Hutchinson…

The Line Up over the next three days: Mark Browne (sax / percussion) Phil Durrant (mandolin / electronics) Max Eastley (self made instruments) Sylvia Hallett (violin / electronics) Matt Hutchinson…

An annual gathering of free improvising musicians put together by guitarist John Russell Fête Quaqua aims for old friends to get together and meet new ones in the moment.

“[Mancio] has everything covered – technical mastery, expressive range and a remarkable versatility”-The Observer 4****

Maestro Evan Parker invites for his monthly residency John Edwards, the master bassist and drummer Roger Turner, known for some of the most imaginative band partnerships of the past 40 years.

The Alice Leggett Quartet features established, London based musicians; Rick Simpson, Calum Gourlay and Will Glaser. They’ll be performing Alice’s compositions and arrangements.

The quintet play nuanced, sophisticated modern jazz originals, hear it just prior to recording later in August.

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…

Henry Lowther – Trumpet and flugelhorn Pete Hurt – Tenor saxophone Barry Green – Piano Steve Watts – Bass Paul Clarvis – Drums Henry Lowther’s Still Waters was born out…

Bassist Calum Gourlay’s big band is a band of energy and joy, having developed over the course of over a year at the Vortex. He brings stunning arrangements and a…

‘NIM QUARTET’ is the project of London based bass player Nim Sadot who conjures up a magical mix of instrumental fusion jazz.

Serendip is a project led by Arnaud Guichard and explores the meaning of Serendipity through jazz.

The Olli Martin Quintet perform original compositions containing strong melodies and catchy grooves that draw upon on a wide range of influences and styles.

The Jonny Mansfield Quintet brings musicians together from all over Europe – Spain, Denmark, France and the UK. Expect a night of intricate compositions and exciting improvisations.

An immersive mix of afro-latin music and dance, fused with House, Funk, Reggae & Hip Hop.

Practical hands-on workshop exploring the musical and religious tradition of Candomblé (West African Yoruba culture as practised in Northeast Brazil), for reasonably able musicians of all ages, led by Ricardo…

Featuring Candomblé expert Ricardo Axé (singer/dancer/drummer), South African trumpeter Claude Deppa and Latin percussionist Carlo Fuentes – the last in a series of monthly Friday night performances with outstanding improvising…

These gentlemen are the real deal, 75 and 83 years old, they are the historic legacy of the boleros and vals peruanos in Chile, our buena vista … great performers.…

Rising star tenor saxophonists Tom Barford and Alex Hitchcock are joined by a powerhouse rhythm section of Ferg Ireland (bass) and James Maddren (drums).

Carol Grimes – Voice Annie Whitehead – Trombone Jessica Lauren – Keyboards Winston Clifford – Drums Alison Rayner – Double Bass   Grimes has a fascinating story to tell. She…