Blow the Fuse present the Laka D All Stars This gig will draw on personal reworkings of a wide range of material from Marvin Gaye, Billie Holiday and Chet Baker to…

We are lucky that Austrian trombonist Paul Zauner is able to return after his successful trips here with Voices of Harlem and his Ellington Project. This time he performs with two all-time…

Acclaimed composer John Warren, known for his collaborations with the likes of Kenny Wheeler and John Surman, brings a nine piece to the Vortex comprised of some of the finest young jazz musicians in the U.K.

One of the leading pianists from Austria plays for his first time at the Vortex. He is about to release a new album on the prestigious ACT label, ‘Into the…

A stellar line-up. Mike Fletcher is a top saxophonist out of the vibrant Birmingham scene. He links into this band via bassist Olie Brice, as he is a member of…

Our monthly open-minded Freedom session, run by Cleveland Watkiss, Orphy Robinson and Tori Handsley. DJ Paul Bradshaw.

The Vortex is excited to present a Sunday evening double bill of emerging U.K jazz talent, which features two of the top Alto players to have come out of the London conservatoires in…

  Per Gardin (sax) solo Delighted to have a visit from Stockholm based saxophonist Per Gardin. An assured improviser whose musical skills are always employed to the demands of the…

In this new collaboration Pysz and Neame explore the exquisite soundworld of the piano and acoustic guitar. These two composers reinterpret existing material of their own, and explore music of…

Line-up Marianne Trudel – piano,  accordion, voice Etienne Lafrance – double bass Patrick Graham – percussion   The name “trifolia” is often applied to a plant that possesses three leaves.…

One of the great Brazilian singers and guitarists performs an intimate gig at the Vortex.

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…

An unmissable Jazz Orchestra event: the  London Jazz Orchestra and the Guildhall Jazz Band on one October afternoon. This month, as part of London’s longest jazz residency,  the LJO,  “as fine a…

Dunajska Kapelye are back – heartbreaking Gypsy ballads, tup thumping Balkan folk, jazz, tango and the odd song! Led by the irresistible violins of Piotr Jordan and Flora Curzon with…

Chicago Blues Galen Galen Weston is a Canadian guitarist and composer who recently celebrated the successful launch of his debut album, “Plugged In”. The Blujazz Label artist who is well-received…

Return of one of our favourite Romanian pianists. In quartet, this time! (With the support of the Romanian Cultural Institute.)  

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AKKU Quintet are a Swiss band based in Berne, from where they dispense a minimalistic jazz groove to great effect. The five musicians, led by drummer Manuel Pasquinelli, feature a hypnotic…

Chaos Collective member, Glaswegian drummer and composer Corrie Dick with his band. Corrie Dick – Drums Jessica Radcliffe – Vocals Laura Jurd – Trumpet Joe Wright – Saxophone Rob Luft…

We are happy to welcome this big band from Birmingham. Playing the music from the orchestra’s two albums, Burns and Rough Boundaries. The Birmingham Jazz Orchestra was founded in September 2014…

The first concert ever in which all of the music played has been written by a computer. We’re faced with constant reminders in the media that robots are coming to take our jobs, but the likes of Steve Reich, John Williams and Wayne Shorter might have thought their positions were safe at least. No longer!

From Greece to England to Sweden Acclaimed guitarist Tassos Spiliotopoulos is presenting his exciting new band from Sweden.         Originally from Athens, Greece, Tassos spent the better part of twelve…

One of the most respected saxophonists, who is known for his innovative approach to improvised music. He plays with two of his regular sparring partners – John Edwards (bass), Mark…

The Veryan Weston ‘Rhythm Figures’ project with Hannah Marshall (cello) and Mike Gennaro (drums) + Rachel Musson (tenor saxophone) Steve Beresford (piano) A super-short description of the Rhythm Figures project:…

John’s big band returns after their summer break to play more of his own compositions. Great solo work from an array of top-line musicians.  There’s  a  harmonised yet  slightly anarchic feel to…

Ed Jones is an award winning UK jazz saxophonist/composer who has been based in London for over 25 years. He works in the UK and internationally with a wide range…