The Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra brings its candid sparkle to the Vortex once more, playing you tunes with rich melodies and joyful grooves. Our set includes epic arrangements by jazz…

JIM MULLEN – Guitar ZOE FRANCIS – Voice KATE WILLIAMS – piano MICK HUTTON – bass Joining Zoe this evening is multi award winning guitarist Jim Mullen, his career spans…

The ‘classic’ Vortex Jazz Quartet returns. Itself made up of superstars, with Huw Warren (of Perfect Houseplants and Quercus) on piano and John Parricelli (of Loose Tubes and Kenny Wheeler…

‘MY GENERATION’ features a wonderful line up of mini double bills and women musicians who grew up listening to music on vinyl and transistor radio… and decided that they also…

Hogcallin’ explore the musical legacy of Charles Mingus –  using  improvisation and spontaneity  to expand and rework arrangements of his tunes. With 4 horns, the powerhouse rhythm section of Edwards and…

A chance to hear the stars of tomorrow, as they undertake their final recital. First come first served seating.

Ethan Iverson, known for his blog Do The Math and as pianist in iconic The Bad Plus, revives his long-standing relationship with Jeff Williams, and bassist Sam Lasserson. Last time…

  Tonight will see the climax of ‘experiments in electronics’, with a short solo set by electronics improviser David Ross, followed by a full set by Rude 2.0 David Ross…

This latest season of ‘My Generation’ features trombonist Annie Whitehead and drummer Winston Clifford Annie Whitehead Deirdre Cartwright Alison Rayner Winston Clifford Annie Whitehead: Trombone virtuoso best known for her engaging…

Somewhere, in the middle of nowhere, a dilapidated big top stands. Trudging through the rain towards it, a small orchestra is besieged by birds of paradise. Inside the tent an…

A part of Dalston African Week! This truly remarkable Senegalese blues outfit draws elements from the rich Fula tradition interwoven with Rumba, Mbalax, Afro-Latin and deep blues.   Abdoulaye SAMB is…

Guitarist Mike de Souza leads his new trio in mix of standards and originals played with joy, exuberance and quality. This new Guitar led trio featuring Jay Davis (Drums) and…

It’s not been long since a pianist with the Sardinian mask that looks like an antelope suddenly stepped into public. The rumours were numerous: Who is the person behind the…

26 year old Elias Stemeseder is already for 4 years, pianist with the bands of Jim Black. But the bold adventurers in this band are all young and fearless.

Adam Glasser (piano, harmonica), Jason Yarde (sax), Rob Luft (guitar), Steve Watts (bass), Mike Pickering (drums) South African Grammy-winning Glasser knows his South African Township music inside out and how…

A trio of three of great improvisers. Father figure Mark Sanders add his imaginative zest to any band that he is involved with. Olie Brice on bass has a flair…

An improvised homage to the kids at home. Klaus Bru: C-Saxophones, Flute, Electronics, Concept-Minding Charlotte Keeffe: Trumpet and Flugelhorn Huw V Williams: Bass Terry Day: Percussion and Drums Four musicians…

A welcome return of one of the great trios. A STELLAR NIGHT IN DALSTON….. A MUST SEE -That’s how Jazzwise described this gig. ‘vivid sharply-drawn soundscapes that varied greatly in…

Since their formation in 1996 Partisans have been thrilling audiences the world over with their ferociously energetic performances of tightly knit themes and with great freedom coming from their years…

Winners of 2015 ‘Parliamentary Jazz Awards’ for ‘Jazz Album Of The Year’ Since their formation in 1996 Partisans have been thrilling audiences the world over with their ferociously energetic performances of tightly…

A continuation of the new Blow the Fuse season ‘My Generation’ featuring projects led by women jazz musicians who grew up in the 60s and 70s. Tonight, an evening of…

A very special double bill, where we get the great textures of what can be called ”chamber jazz” at its best. To a duo of viola and piano based around…

Warriors international presents – Freedom: The Art of Improvisation loft Jam session. The monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session, Voted by the Evening Standard one of the Top 6 Uk jam sessions. Curated  by Cleveland…

2ND NIGHT In 2011 the group released Bring Your Own, their second album for US based Cuneiform Records. Quickly hailed as a stand out success it gained 4 and 5…

Led Bib return for two nights to celebrate their newest album on the Rare Noise label. In 2011 the group released Bring Your Own, their second album for US based…

Tonbruket: Dan Berglund (bass), Martin Hederos (keyboards, violin), Johan Lindstrom (guitar), Andreas Werliin (percussion). This Swedish quartet, featuring Dan Berglund (who made his name as part of the legendary EST),…

Peter Evans, Wanja Slavin, Petter Eldh, Christian Lillinger. One of the most exciting bands anywhere today. The structure and form you will find in the music of this group are…

Mario Batkovic “I chose the path of greatest resistance for my music voluntarily”, admits Mario Batkovic. Batkovic is a Swiss, Bosnian-born accordion player who’s on a mission to expand the…

TIC – The Improvisers’ Choir was founded in September 2015 by composer, conductor and vocalist Jenni Roditi. All music is generated in the moment – with some starting points devised…

Keith Tippett – piano Louis Moholo-Moholo – drums  AT LAST! For the first time in over 30 years these two giants perform as a duo on a British stage! Playing…