Over the last 20 years the BA Jazz course at Middlesex University has produced a whole array of forward looking and creative improvisers, such as Led Bib, Femi Temowo, Binker…

Raph Clarkson – trombone Isaac Asamadu – keys Kiki Quansah – bass Alex Boateng – drums Chaley Gbagbagba – percussion Paul Bilson’s joyful music draws on his Ghanaian roots, delivering…

Ian Shaw‘s remarkable vocal range and style have seen him breathe new life into pop tunes and standards; he possesses an unfailing ability to reinvent even the most maudlin showtunes.…

This is now upstairs as a double bill with Mat Maneri and Lucian Ban. The set will be at 8.15

Marco Marconi – piano Tom Farmer – double bass Emiliano Caroselli – drums Return of stellar Italian pianist with a new line-up for his trio. This is a UK based,…

Ant Law (Guitar) Mike Chillingworth (Sax) Ivo Neame (Piano) Tom Farmer (Bass) James Maddren (Drums) Playing new music for this special London date, it will be exciting to welcome back…

Known for its wild, totally free evenings of challenging and up-lifting improvisations which have consistently united a cross cultural and cross generational posse of players, Freedom will continue to pursue…

A double bill of touring bands this month, as Cath Roberts launches her Sloth Racket album ‘Triptych’ and Andrew Woodhead brings his improvising trio ELDA from Birmingham. SLOTH RACKET Sloth…

Hans Koller (Valve Trombone) Martin Speake (Alto Saxophone) Calum Gourlay (Bass) Dave Dyson (Drums) Taking inspiration from the Steve Lacy/Roswell Rudd School Days band from the early 1960s, Thelonious explore…

Directed by Scott Stroman, the London Jazz Orchestra is “as fine a band as you can find anywhere” (Independent) and these up-close-and-personal sessions showcase great writing and soloing from a…

Batch Gueye – vocals/dance Tom Challenger – sax/keys Phil Stevenson – guitar Johnny Brierley – bass Kaw Secka – sabar Dave Smith – drums FOFOULAH (meaning “it’s there” in Wolof)…

Clark Tracey – Drums Henry Armburg Jennings – Trumpet Chris Maddock – Saxes Harry Bolt – Piano Daniel Casimir – Bass Now in its 4th year together, this latest group…

John Law (Piano) Josh Arcoleo (Saxophone) James Agg (Bass) Dave Hamblet (Drums) The latest project of John Law (“One of the UK’s most versatile and imaginative jazz pianist/composers” International Piano…

Barry Green (Piano) Miguel Gorodi (Trumpet) Sam Braysher (Alto Saxophone) Tom Barford (Tenor Saxophone) Flo Moore (Bass) Will Glaser (Drums) A welcome return of pianist Barry Green’s outstanding sextet.

Elliot Galvin (Piano) Tom McCredie (Bass) Simon Roth (Drums) The Elliot Galvin Trio Is made up of three young, exciting improvisors: Elliot Galvin (Piano), Tom McCredie (Bass) and Simon Roth…

Tim Berne is back with this great band!   Tim Berne: alto saxophone Oscar Noriega: clarinet and bass clarinet Matt Mitchell: piano Ches Smith: drums, percussion Ryan Ferreira: guitar Saxophonist…

Rachel Bartlet (Sax) Theo Gordon (Sax) Nick Payne (Sax) Dave Liddell (Trombone) Alan Tomlinson (Trombone) John Bennett (Trombone) Tom Hewin (Tuba) Peter Rolinsion (Trumpet) Claud Deppa (Trumpet) Steve Pretty (Trumpet)…

Chris Batchelor (trumpet) Liam Noble (piano) James Allsopp (baritone saxophone) Paul Clarvis (drums) Pigfoot established themselves as radical interpreters of classic New Orleans jazz with their acclaimed CD ‘21st Century…

SA Jazz Jam Session with Adam Glasser Quartet – a sensational band. Adam Glasser – harmonica/piano Rob Luft – guitar Conor Chaplin – bass Tim Giles – drums ( tbc)…

If recent European piano playing needed models, Bobo Stenson (along with our late and beloved John Taylor) would be one. So it is a pleasure to welcome him for a…

MARK GRIST Mark Grist went from being an English teacher to defeating a grime artist in a ‘student vs teacher’ rap battle that has attracted over 5 million hits on…

If recent European piano playing needed models, Bobo Stenson (along with our late and beloved John Taylor) would be one. So it is a pleasure to welcome him for a…

Gina B says: I am more than delighted to welcome back the extraordinary Fugata Quintet playing Piazzolla’s Nuevo Tango Masterpieces. Their concerts are sublime and magical. But here’s the official…

Mike Fletcher plays with his trio of Olie Brice, Jeff Williams + Julian Sanchez (trumpet) ‘…an impressive performance by a very well balanced trio.’ Ian Mann 2015 The trio’s distinctive…

A night where we welcome two piano trios led from Italy and France respectively. Both prize winners in their home countries. The sort of musicians whom the Vortex is proud…

JULIE KJÆR – Saxophone JOHN EDWARDS – Bass STEVE NOBLE – Drums Danish saxophonist, Julie Kjær joins forces with the English powerhouse rhythm section of Steve Noble and John Edwards. The trio…

A NYJO double-bill this evening with a set from the NYJO Ambassadors, led by Tom Ridout, followed by a performance from NYJO London. The NYJO Ambassadors which is made up…

David Toop (Sound Making Objects, Flutes, Strings) Tania Chen (Piano, Keyboards, Electronics) Jon Leidecker (Electronics, Super Booper) Immersive intentional and unintentional sound frequencies will be investigated through solos, duos &…

Carol Grimes (Voice) Dorian Ford (Piano) Alison Rayner (Bass) Annie Whitehead (Trombone) Winston Clifford (Drums) An evening with The Singer’s Tale and The Singer’s songs… extracts from a book and…

James Allsopp (Saxophone) Ross Stanley (Organ) Tim Giles (Drums) A joyous and fiery new trio exploring a wide range of repertoire from blues to blue note and beyond.

Blow the Fuse’s celebrated Tomorrow the Moon series – women-led double bills at the Vortex, tonight featuring Zoe Lewis + Koral Society. ZOE LEWIS Zoe Lewis (Vocals, Piano, Guitar, ukulele)…

Come and hear the excellent jazz students from Middlesex University in bands led by tutors Nikki Iles, Kate Williams, Stuart Hall and Dave Pattman. They’ll be playing an eclectic mix…

Rae Forrest Project “People should be able to feel their own lives as deeply as possible in the most uplifting way.” With this in mind, music merges with images, and…

After the preview of the Miles Davis film at the Rio, the conversation continues with a free early evening gig with Hannes Riepler, Oli Hayhurst (bass) and visiting New Yorkers…

Four enthralling sets celebrating the diversity of musical approaches to be found in the world of free improvisation. All are making their Mopomoso debuts. BOSS | GIBBS | MAGLIOCCHI |…

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…

Gilad Atzmon (Alto & Soprano Sax, Clarinet) Frank Harrison (Piano) Yaron Stavi (Bass) Chris Higginbottom (Drums) John Coltrane is the most influential tenor saxophonist in jazz history. Whether it’s his…

AMY GAMLEN Saxophonist Amy Gamlen’s group features some of London’s finest musicians – Sam Watts (piano), Dave Whitford (bass) and Matt Fishwick (drums), with special guest Nick Smart on trumpet.…