Liran Donin’s 1000 Boats
Acclaimed Israeli bass player, composer and producer Liran Donin is back again at the Vortex after some time away writing and gathering new material for his debut album which will be released…
Sun 27 November 2016
CDave Quartet: Lost Songs of Jazz
A kaleidoscope of obscure songs from all eras of jazz. These forgotten but great tunes were all originally recorded by the giants of jazz but now out-of-print. CDave revives them…
Sat 26 November 2016
Gilad Atzmon Orient House Ensemble
Gilad Atzmon (Alto & Soprano Sax, Clarinet) Frank Harrison (Piano) Yaron Stavi (Bass) Chris Higginbottom (Drums) Atzmon and the Orient House Ensemble, renowned for their unique mix of jazz, folk…
Fri 25 November 2016
ADAM GLASSER’S SOUTH AFRICAN JAZZ JAM
Adam Glasser knows how to motivate South African music and musicians. A South African Grammy winner, he plays piano and harmonica. Tonight he leads a stellar band in compositions by…
Gilad Atzmon Alan Barnes and the Lowest Common Denominator
Alan Barnes and Gilad Atzmon, two of Britain’s most celebrated saxophonists, join forces for a an evening of humour and superb music. Gilad Atzmon & Alan Barnes (Saxes and Clarinets), Yaron…
Thu 24 November 2016
Words and Jazz – November 2016
Nicki Heinen’s Words and Jazz season continues with a fascinating balance of exciting readings and then the duo of Bruno Heinen with the Cinematic Orchestra’s Heidi Vogel. James Trevelyan…
Blow the Fuse present: ARQ Alison Rayner Quintet – Album Launch
Album lauch for ‘A Magic Life’, the new CD for bass player Alison Rayner’s quintet ARQ, released on 18 November. ‘A Magic Life’ is supported by the Arts Council’s Grants…
Wed 23 November 2016
BBC Radio 3 Recommends – SOLD OUT
Lopa Kothari, Max Reinhardt and Soweto Kinch showcase new jazz, world and contemporary artists discovered through BBC Introducing on Jazz Now, Late Junction and World on 3. Kourelou are an…
Tue 22 November 2016
EVAN PARKER with JOHN EDWARDS, MARK SANDERS
Our monthly concert with iconic improviser Evan Parker continues this month with his long-standing musical partners John Edwards (bass), Mark Sanders (Drums). Expect empathy, energy and emotion.
Mon 21 November 2016
Phelan Burgoyne Band
Phelan Burgoyne Trio Martin Speake – Saxophone Rob Luft – Guitar Phelan Burgoyne – Drums Expect strong melodies, visceral grooves and meditative improvisations based around the music of iconic drummer…
Sun 20 November 2016
Vortex jazz session
Hannes Riepler leads our weekly session, involving some of the finest young musicians in London turning up to enjoy the company and the music. For the London Jazz Festival itself,…
Olie Brice/Achim Kaufmann; Camilla George
Two album launches to end the festival. Albert Mangelsdorf Prize winning pianist + bass (on Babel); one by saxophonist Camilla George on Ubuntu
Downstairs: THELONIOUS
Hans Koller (Valve Trombone, Euphonium) Martin Speake (Alto Saxophone) Calum Gourlay (Bass) TBC (Drums) Taking inspiration from the Steve Lacy/Roswell Rudd School Days band from the early 1960s, Thelonious explore the…
MOPOMOSO @ 25
Mopomoso presenting the finest in free improvisation since 1991 Yoko Arai (piano) / John Russell (guitar) duo + Mark Wastell Quintet – Mark Wastell (cello) / Olie Brice (bass) /…
Sat 19 November 2016
THE LOOP ELECTRIC
Appropriate for our late night season! We are happy that the Loop Collective, with Dave Smith, Rory Simmons are putting together a special late night show. Full details in the…
Jazz2Rocksteady LJF *special* Downstairs at the Vortex
Bruno Heinen – Keys Tony Kofi – Sax Neville Malcolm – Bass Winston Clifford – Drums Bruno’s regular night is joined by the raw saxophone sounds of Tony Kofi…
Eve Risser + Bruno Heinen with the Camerata Alma Viva + Phil Robson Organ Trio
Exciting French pianist + a premier guitar/organ/drums trio + Bruno Heinen’s Vivaldi-inspired concerto for piano and strings
Thelonious (Part 1)
Hans Koller (Valve Trombone, Euphonium) Martin Speake (Alto Saxophone) Calum Gourlay (Bass) TBC (Drums) Taking inspiration from the Steve Lacy/Roswell Rudd School Days band from the early 1960s, Thelonious explore the…
Fri 18 November 2016
SAM LEAK BIG BAND
A late night top notch big band
Rae Forrest Project + Monocled Man
Paula Rae Gibson/Mike Forrest Flynn/Sam Leak; Rory Simmons/Chris Montague/Jon Scott
‘some things presents: Ben Higham / Paul Jolly’
Some Things (Chris Dowding and Ben Higham) is an ‘arresting trumpet duo’ from Norwich hosting a short residency at the Vortex Downstairs during the London Jazz festival. When not playing…
Thu 17 November 2016
LOOP CLUB NIGHT: FOFOULAH SOUND SYSTEM/ LEAFCUTTER JOHN /SURVIVAL SKILLS/ DAN NICHOLLS – ALEX BONNEY/ BE NICE
LOOP CLUB NIGHT FOFOULAH SOUND SYSTEM LEAFCUTTER JOHN SURVIVAL SKILLS DAN NICHOLLS / ALEX BONNEY BE NICE Loop Collective curates a club night featuring some of London’s most distinctive artists in…
Wed 16 November 2016
Medusa Beats + The Enemy
Benoit Delbecq/Petter Eldh/Jonas Burgwinkel; Kit Downes/Petter Eldh/James Maddren
NIKLAS WINTER
As part of our cosmopolitan enthusiasm, we are delighted to welcome Niklas Winter, Finnish jazz guitarist, composer and teacher. Performing in the intimacy of our Downstairs space with Henry Lowther (trumpet),…
Tue 15 November 2016
Dice Factory; Robin Fincker’s Bedmakers; Peedu Kass
A triple bill. Curated by Dice Factory with a new group from Toulouse of Robin Fincker and Estonian bassist Peedu Kass. FIRST BAND (PEEDU KASS) WILL BE START AT 8.15 Dice Factory…
KIRK KNUFFKE / OLIE BRICE / MARK SANDERS
Cornetist and Composer Kirk Knuffke is the winner of Downbeat Magazine’s “Rising Star”critics poll for 2015. He plays with one of our leading young bassists Olie Brice. Imagination personified
Mon 14 November 2016
LIAM NOBLE, MARK LEWANDOWSKI, PAUL CLARVIS PLAY FATS WALLER; BUREAU OF ATOMIC TOURISM
Wild and wacky trio dedicated to one of the great entertainers and innovators along with an amazing Belgo-New York band.
Sun 13 November 2016
Vortex jazz session
Hannes Riepler leads our weekly session, involving some of the finest young musicians in London turning up to enjoy the company and the music. For the London Jazz Festival itself,…
Eyes of a Blue Dog + Overground Collective
Eyes of a Blue Dog is a trio of Rory Simmons (Trumpet, electronics), Liz Nygaard (voice), Terje Evensen (drums, percussion). The band moniker Eyes of a Blue Dog derives from…
SAMUEL HALLQVIST /YAZZ AHMED
Swedish guitarist Hallqivst collaborates in a duo with one of our favourite trumpeters, Yazz Ahmed.
Sat 12 November 2016
Jim Rattigan’s Pavillon
12 piece big band led by French horn maestro Jim Rattigan
Jazz2Rocksteady LJF *special* Downstairs at the Vortex
Bruno Heinen – Keys Rachael Cohen – Sax Larry Bartley – Bass Will Glaser – Drums Bruno’s regular night is joined by the soulful saxophone sounds of Rachael Cohen…
Hannes Riepler/Jasper Blom + Julie Sassoon Quartet
Hannes Riepler’s guitar has rung out in the Vortex regularly over the past three years, not least as the host of our Sunday sessions. Here he invites one of the…
Alex Bonney & Terje Evensen duo
An early evening duo to start our first Saturday of the EFG London Jazz Festival, with Alex Bonney (trumpet, electronics) and Terje Evensen (percussion, electronics). Alex Bonney is known for…
Fri 11 November 2016
Clark Tracey Quintet
The English equivalent of Art Blakey – a great drummer, most often known here for his work with father Stan, works today with the stars of tomorrow. Playing originals and standards…
EFG London Jazz Festival 11-20 November 2016
The Vortex will host a wondrous selection of artists during the London Jazz Festival. So far, this is likely to include Medusa Beats (with Benoît Delbecq), Clark Tracey, Camilla George,…
‘some things presents: chris dowding / julie kjaer’
some things presents two early evening sets Downstairs during the London Jazz Festival: Tonight: Chris Dowding and Ben Higham followed by an improvised set by Chris Dowding and Julie Kjaer some things…
Thu 10 November 2016
Sophia Domancich/Simon Goubert/Paul Dunmall/Chris Mapp/Percy Pursglove
A rare chance to hear two leading French musicians – Sophia Domancich on piano and Simon Goubert on drums – playing with the incomparable Paul Dunmall on saxophones, Chris Mapp…
Wed 09 November 2016
SARAH GAIL BRAND, MICHAEL FISCHER, PAT THOMAS, MARK SANDERS
Sarah Gail Brand/Michael Fischer/Pat Thomas/Mark Sanders Sarah Gail Brand, trombone Michael Fischer, tenor saxophone Pat Thomas, piano Mark Sanders, drums A set with inspiring and shining artists of the local…
Tue 08 November 2016
Speak Low: Lucia Cadotsch + Kit Downes/Ruth Goller duo + Dan Nicholls
SPEAK LOW is Lucia Cadotsch’s new working band. With Petter Eldh on Double Bass and Otis Sansjö on Tenor Saxophone, she sings a captivating beautiful collection of modern classics, like…
Mon 07 November 2016
Gilad Hekselman Trio
New York based guitarist Gilad Hekselman with his trio comprising Joe Martin on bass and Kush Abadey drums Since arriving in New York in 2004 Israeli born Gilad has developed a…
Sun 06 November 2016
Tope Ten Ten
Nigerian juju singer Tope Ten Ten is one of the new wave of singers from Nigeria that are upgrading the juju music of King Sunny Ade and Chief Ebenezer Obey…
Sat 05 November 2016
Carol Grimes – Tales and Songs from a Life
The return of the mistressful Carol Grimes, one of our favourite vocalists, with Dorian Ford, piano, Winston Clifford, drums, Alison Rayner, bass & Annie Whitehead, trombone. Stellar reviews abound of Carol’s…
MOJO JAZZ ORCHESTRA
The 16-piece Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra brings a smouldering Guy Fawkes fueled set to the Vortex. Jazz, with added treason, from Duke to Chick
Fri 04 November 2016
Nicholas Meier
UK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved a reputation out as one of the UK’s most original and uniquely talented guitarists. Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and more — all mixed with jazz — Meier is one of the rising stars in a vibrant British jazz scene.
Thu 03 November 2016
Filipe Monteiro
One week before the annual EFG (London Jazz festival), the London-based top Brazilian guitarist and composer Filipe Monteiro is bringing his all stars quintet to perform his music at the…
Wed 02 November 2016
London International Arts Festival presents!
Rekesh Chauhan Having begun his musical journey supporting artists including MOBO award-winning jazz pianist Zoe Rahman he went on to collaborate with Mercury Prize award-winner Talvin Singh OBE.His knack for…
Tue 01 November 2016
PAUL DUNMALL/LIAM NOBLE/JOHN EDWARDS/MARK SANDERS
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 the best of moods.…
Mon 31 October 2016
Johnny Hunter Quartet
“The band admirably reflects the independent creativity of the new Manchester scene.” – John Fordham on Johnny Hunter Quartet, The Guardian Johnny Hunter is a drummer and band-leader at the…
Sun 30 October 2016
Anita Wardell
Anita Wardell ends her workshop weekend with a show where they all show what they have learnt and she then gives a magisterial performance with her band, as ever.