Keith Tippett is one of our greatest improvising pianists and composers. His work with Julie is magical and spiritual. A pleasure to have them return to the club. Tonight they…

THIS IS CANCELLED FOR THIS MONTH. London’s longest running jazz residency continues as the LJO opens its new season at the Vortex Jazz. The LJO continues to set the standard…

  Welcome visit of the South African drum master and his superb band: Jason Yarde, Alexander Hawkins, John Edwards. Moholo-Moholo is one of the most significant drummers in the music,…

Jonny Mansfield’s Elftet was formed in September 2015, and is an extension of JMQ (his quartet) who have been playing together for over three years. His original compositions are influenced…

As a club always excited to give new opportunities, here we focus on a new jazz piano talent from Australia who is beginning to make waves on the jazz scene…

Last time guitarist Andrea Rinciari came in, the show was sold out. So it’s great have him back do soon. Joe Dessauer (Drums) Jj Stillwell (Bass) Liam Stevens (Piano) Andrea Rinciari (Guitar) Led by…

Warriors international presents – Freedom: The Art of Improvisation loft Jam session. The monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session. Curated this month by harpist Tori Handsley plus DJ Paul Bradshaw. There’s an opening short…

Basil Hodge (piano) Larry Bartley (double bass) Winston Clifford (drums) “Basil Hodge whether it’s his quintet, quartet or trio,have thrilled audiences throughout the UK with his charming compositions and emotional…

After his mesmerising study of Charlie Parker, the charismatic Gilad Atzmon now turns his attention to John Coltrane.

The trio debut of three of Oxford and Bristol’s most exciting improvisers (Pat Thomas, Dom Lash and Tony Orrell). The musical relationships between these three musicians are hugely varied and…

A fabulous improvising quartet! These four great musicians explore the cusp where melody, improvisation and rhythm meet. Each time they have played at the Vortex we have all left in…

A day in tribute and happy memorial to Retro Dom. Starting in the afternoon in Gillett Square with a live show including Zoe and Zara, and continuing inside Vortex Downstairs…

A mesmerising saxophonist – thoughtful and emotional. No wonder he was a regular with the likes of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and was specially invited by Kirk Lightsey to be…

Hailed as the ‘Diva of the Sudanese desert’ (BBC World News) Sudanese-Italian singer Amira Kheir has been enchanting audiences around the world with a sound inspired by traditional music from…

Huw V Williams – a young welsh bassist and composer, and one of our favourite musicians and a great bassist, invites us on a new journey with Berlin-based Canadian saxophonist,…

The acclaimed Duduvudu cd is a celebration of the enduring musical spirit of Dudu Pukwana. Duduvudu, is a project under the direction of renowned London-born, San Francisco-based flautist Chloë Scott.…

A great chance to hear David Murray, one of the most important saxophonists and band leaders, in an intimate space. Here he re-creates a project from the late 80s, where…

British-Nigerian guitarist Toby Foyeh enjoys massive success in USA where he is now based. His music is a musical melting pot created out of a unique fusion of traditional Nigerian Yoruba…

Popular vocalist on the London jazz scene, performing regularly at The 606 Jazz Club, The Vortex, The Spice of Life, Pizza Express Dean st. Jagz. Wakefield Jazz, FleeceJazz, Art House Crouch…

The return of a New York special! A chance to hear saxophonist Gilad Atzmon with guitarist Saul Rubin, frequently in the band of Sonny Rollins and visiting from New York.…

Maestro Kit Downes is an expert in inviting special guests to the Vortex. In this case, it is master drummer Colin Stranahan from New York. Colin Stranahan was one of…

Vocalist of the Jazz FM Awards 2016 and the Mercury Prize nominee pianist collaborate for this occasion, where empathy, experimentation, unusual techniques and a highly personal repertoire taken from across…

Following his previous sold out shows at the Vortex, we’re thrilled to welcome back this formidable young talent for two nights, the first for a late night show. Botswana-born pianist…

Martin Speake revives a partnership with Ethan Iverson (best known for his work as a member of Bad Plus) that goes back over a decade. So it’s a pleasure to…

One of the most imaginative African musicians returns to the Vortex. Sensitive guitar playing and dreamy, voice with distinctively textured, self-created loops and rhythms. The music has an airy, poetic…

The return of one of the very talented younger pianists. BBC Young  Musician of the Year, member of Camilla George Quartet. And mesmerising. Sarah Tandy is one of the U.K’s…

Electric bassist Emmanuel Adeniran and his band The Afrocentrics play the sounds and rhythms of the African diasporas taking in jazz, funk, afrobeat, salsa, reggae and adding a modern twist.…

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…