London Jazz Orchestra
Celebrating 25 years, this is arguably London’s premier regularly working big band
Sun 19 November 2017
Sat 18 November 2017
Jazz2RockSteady with special guest Alex Garnett
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. Tonight it features the great energetic sound of Alex Garnett
Gilad Hekselman/Mark Turner – EXTRA SHOW
THIS IS AN EXTRA SHOW AT 10.45 P.M. AS THE EARLY SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT. Tonight we shall be lucky enough to have stunning saxophonist Mark Turner playing with…
Gilad Hekselman Trio with special guest Mark Turner
AN ADDITIONAL LATE SHOW HAS NOW BEEN ADDED. BOOK TICKETS ON https://www.wegottickets.com/event/421581 Tonight we shall be lucky enough to have stunning saxophonist Mark Turner playing with Gilad Hekselman to help…
NYJC & Hackney Youth Jazz Ensembles
Vortex – In The Changes, NYJC and Hackney Music Service present a series of Saturday concerts featuring the bright stars of tomorrow’s jazz. The National Youth Jazz Collective is a…
Fri 17 November 2017
Mario Rom’s Interzone and Namby Pamby Boy
A special night showcasing the new generation of Austrian Jazz. A jazz where humour and virtuosity combine with great success. Trumpeter Mario Rom has already led his trio (with Lukas…
Bruno Heinen & Fulvio Sigurta
Bruno Heinen has been working with trumpeter Fulvio Sigurta for over a decade. His flowing piano style complements well the careful sound scapes that Fulvio is able to create.
Randolph Matthews
After Lunch is a brand new series of great music specially programmed for charities / voluntary organisations / schools /etc to bring their clients, participants and staff along to. The…
Thu 16 November 2017
Words and Jazz
Hosted by Nicki Heinen, this monthly session has become one of the important nights in the intimacy of Vortex’s Downstairs space where creativity in words and music overlap. We are…
Illegal Crowns (Mary Halvorson, Taylor Ho Bynum, Tomas Fujiwara, Benoît Delbecq))+ Sam Leak Trio
Illegal Crowns (Mary Halvorson, Taylor Ho Bynum, Tomas Fujiwara, Benoît Delbecq) brings together three of the most stunning New Yorkers with a stunning French pianist who is always a pleasure…
Illegal Crowns Workshop and Cassandra Gurling
Both cancelled. Sorry.
Wed 15 November 2017
Emilia Mårtensson and Friends
Emilia is not just one of most imaginative singers, but a galvanising presence on the music scene, not just in London but also in Slovenia and Sweden. She brings together…
Bruno Heinen & Rachael Cohen
Born out of a longstanding musical relationship, Rachael Cohen (saxophone) and Bruno Heinen (piano) have a developed a forward-looking and empathic duo. Performing together consistently, they are continually working on…
Tue 14 November 2017
Crowley/Luft/Giles + Rick Simpson’s Klammer
A spectularly incisive trio leading one from the starting point of the jazz standards into pastures unknown, but satisfying. With George Crowley (sax), Rob Luft (guitar), Tim Giles (drums) Rick…
Mon 13 November 2017
Devin Gray with Chris Speed and Drew Gress + Phelan Burgoyne Quartet (Ft Anders Christensen)
A top notch trio from New York, led by drummer Devin Gray. Chris Speed and Drew Gress can be classed as NY jazz royalty. Credits range from the likes of…
Jeff Taylor ft. Mick Coady
Vocalist Jeff Taylor, who has collaborated with the likes of Sufjan Stevens, Martha Wainwright and The National, performs in the intimate setting of our Downstairs. With Voro Garcia (trumpet), Lloyd…
Sun 12 November 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by…
THE VORTEX DOWNSTAIRS JAZZ NIGHT
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by…
Pablo Held Trio + Elt (Ingebjørg Loe Bjørnstad, Kit Downes, Tom Challenger)
The award-winning Pablo Held Trio (with Robert Landfermann and Jonas Burgwinkel) from Cologne make a rare appearance in London despite their acclamation over the past decade as one of Europe’s…
Thelonious – two special shows for Monk’s 100th birthday
Hans Koller (Valve Trombone, Euphonium) Martin Speake (Alto Saxophone) Calum Gourlay (Bass) Jeff Williams (Drums) Taking inspiration from the Steve Lacy/Roswell Rudd School Days band from the early 1960s, Thelonious…
Mopomoso presents…
‘THE WORKSHOP INVITES’ Formed in 2016 to mark the 25th anniversary of the first Mopomoso concerts the Mopomoso workshops have continued each week in London’s West End. Guests are invited…
Sat 11 November 2017
Jazz2RockSteady with special guest Tony Kofi
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. Tonight it features the fiery saxophonist Tony Kofi
Huw Warren Trio Brasil + Dave Smith solo
Music by Heremeto Pascoal, Guinga, Tom Jobim, Egberto Gismonti, Pixinguinha and more. Huw Warren is one of Britain’s leading pianists, recently to be heard on the ECM label with the band…
Thelonious – two special shows for Monk’s 100th birthday
Hans Koller (Valve Trombone, Euphonium) Martin Speake (Alto Saxophone) Calum Gourlay (Bass) Jeff Williams (Drums) Taking inspiration from the Steve Lacy/Roswell Rudd School Days band from the early 1960s, Thelonious…
Fri 10 November 2017
The Dissolute Society Trio feat. Joshua Idehen + ALEX MUNK’S FLYING MACHINES
The Dissolute Society Trio feat. Joshua Idehen Personnel- Raph Clarkson- trombone and spoken word/vocals Phil Merriman- keys Simon Roth- drums Joshua Idehen- spoken word/vocals Developing from his Dissolute Society band,…
Fini Bearman + Hannes Riepler
Lively, entertaining and thought-provoking singer who will start the Vortex’s programme at the London Jazz Festival on a high. She will be bringing over some of her collaborators from the…
Thu 09 November 2017
Tim Berne’s Snakeoil + Mark Trounson Group ft. Bill McHenry – 2nd night
A stunning double bill with two of the dynamic saxophonists on the New York scene. Snakeoil Tim Berne is back with this great band! Tim Berne: alto saxophone Oscar Noriega:…
Wed 08 November 2017
Tim Berne’s Snakeoil + Mark Trounson Group featuring Bill McHenry
A stunning double bill with two of the dynamic saxophonists on the New York scene. Snakeoil Tim Berne is back with this great band! Tim Berne: alto saxophone Oscar Noriega:…
Tue 07 November 2017
MYRIAD project with Bernhard Schimpelsberger and Chris Gall
A mix of modern jazz piano with world percussion “Chris Gall provides evidence that jazz is alive and kicking in Germany” – Jazzwise – “Bernhard Schimpelsberger is one of the…
Mon 06 November 2017
Cleveland Watkiss – solo project with special guest
A new collaboration of Cleveland Watkiss, who is a musician who has the ability to seamlessly merge classical and hip-hop vocalistic technique. Born in the East End of London, virtuoso…
Sun 05 November 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by…
Filipe Sousa and Guests; Fran & Flora
Filipe Sousa is a Portuguese pianist/composer and workshop leader based in the UK. He works with artists and communities of ranging age, ability and background. He founded Quest Ensemble…
Sat 04 November 2017
Ingrid and Christine Jensen with Ben Monder – Infinitude
With infinitude, Ingrid and Christine Jensen have realized a long-held ambition – to write for and perform in the more intimate setting of a quintet, combining their intuitive, sibling trust…
Thu 02 November 2017
Dunajska Kapelye – Gypsy/East European Night
The much anticipated return of Dunajska Kapelye. The band’s roots go way back to the origin of folk music itself – to a time when people travelled free from the cares…
Wed 01 November 2017
Uri Caine solo + Nautilus
Exciting that Uri Caine, one of the most imaginative pianists around, is coming to play an intimate solo concert. In this rare UK solo concert, he returns to some of…
Mon 30 October 2017
Tom Harrison / Sam Leak
A new duo by two of our best up-and-coming musicians. Tom Harrison, whose most recent album featured Robert Mitchell and Cleveland Watkiss; and pianist Sam Leak, who has a special…
Sun 29 October 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by…
Phillip Gropper’s Philm + Lauren Kinsella/Tom Challenger
PHILM: Philipp Gropper – SaxophonesElias Stemeseder – piano / synthesizerRobert Landfermann – double bassOliver Steidle – drums Returning with a new double bassist, Philm has confirmed itself as one of…
Sat 28 October 2017
Stormy Weather! A benefit for the Caribbean hurricane victims
A benefit for victims of the Caribbean hurricanes Irma and Maria. So far confirmed include Julian Siegel, Camilla George, Liam Noble, Peter Edwards with DJing from Kevin Le Gendre. More…
Fri 27 October 2017
The Quartet (with Jack Hues, Mark Holub, Liran Donin) + Raph Clarkson’s Dissolute Society
The latest project from Jack Hues and The Quartet, COLLABORATIONS, is a series of new recordings which began with the release of “A Thesis on The Ballad” in 2015. The…
Bradbury Street Redevelopment – Public consultation by HCD
Public consultation meeting hosted by Hackney Co-operative Developments relating to a major refurbishment/redevelopment of South side of Gillett Square
Thu 26 October 2017
Words and Jazz
Nicki Heinen programmes her monthly event showing the close creative proximity between the imagination of writers, such as poets, and jazz. Readers followed by jazz. Melissa Lee-Houghton, Bobby Parker, Omikemi…
Wed 25 October 2017
Malija – 2nd night
Mark Lockheart, Jasper Høiby, Liam Noble. Three of the great heroes of the Vortex team up to create the imaginative and enjoyable jazz that we have been led to expect…
Tue 24 October 2017
Malija – 1st night of 2
Mark Lockheart, Jasper Høiby, Liam Noble. Three of the great heroes of the Vortex team up to create the imaginative and enjoyable jazz that we have been led to expect…
Mon 23 October 2017
Dominic J Marshall Trio
Dominic J Marshall finds a piano trio format a very intimate and inspiring setting. The compositional approach to improvising has been one of the main elements of the trio’s work as a…
Sun 22 October 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by…
Hear in Now: Tomeka Reid, Mazz Swift (violin/voice), Silvia Bolognesi (bass) with special guest Alexander Hawkins
Tomeka Reid (Cello), Mazz Swift violin/voice, Silvia Bolognesi bass. Once again we welcome some of the best music out of Chicago. Tonight they are joined by the great imaginative pianist…
MOJO – the Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra
The 14-piece Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra brings its rugged charms to the Vortex once more, playing you tunes with rich melodies and joyful grooves. Our set includes epic arrangements by…
Sat 21 October 2017
Carol Grimes
The return of the mistressful Carol Grimes, one of our favourite vocalists, with a band featuring Annie Whitehead, trombone. Carol’s repertoire is always insightful and her repartee and charisma second…
Sound Man – Black History Month celebration
The event will run from 2pm to 9pm, with the soundsystem hosting DJs from 2pm till 7 pm, and a film screening of the cult film Babylon taking place after…