VEIN featuring Dave Liebman
We welcome back two friends of the Vortex, but for the first time together. It coincides with the release of their new album together. VEIN played at the club last…
Thu 28 May 2015
Wed 27 May 2015
Corrie Dick and friends
A dynamic and ever innovating presence on the UK jazz scene, Glaswegian Corrie Dick is a musician recognised for his fluency, touch and abandon on the drum kit. He is…
Dogma feat. Alessandro Lanzoni and Federico Casagrande
Dogma is a new forward-looking project by four of the most prominent young Italian jazz musicians: pianist Alessandro Lanzoni, guitarist Federico Casagrande, bassist Andrea Di Biase and drummer Michele Salgarello.…
Tue 26 May 2015
Sam Leak presents:
UPDATED LINE-UP! • Sam Leak/Joe Wright duet – Original Music • Sam Leak/Josh Ison/Tom Wheatley/Phelan Burgoyne – Free” An outing for two new projects from the immensely talented Sam Leak…
Mon 25 May 2015
Heidi Vogel
Celebrate the Bank Holiday in style! The Cinematic Orchestra vocalist, Heidi Vogel has worked with Isaac Hayes, F-ire Big Band, The Brand New Heavies, Cleveland Watkiss, Eska and others. Tonight performs material…
Sun 24 May 2015
Vortex Downstairs Bar Jazz Night
The London Jazz Jam session is hosted every Sunday in the Vortex Downstairs Bar by guitarist Hannes Riepler and features his house band which varies from time to time.
Sat 23 May 2015
Don Weller
One of the greats of the British jazz scene, saxophonist Don Weller has performed with many of the greatest players of the past forty years. He led the jazz-rock group…
Fri 22 May 2015
Christine Tobin
CHRISTINE TOBIN – It Might As Well Be Spring with Phil Robson guitar, Dave Whitford double bass & a surprise special guest. The Irish-born vocalist and songwriter is renowned for…
Thu 21 May 2015
Evan Parker
Our monthly residency continues. This month Evan’s quartet is made up of Paul Dunmall, John Edwards, Tony Bianco.
Tots Tunes
‘Shake, stomp and sing’ The Tots Tunes experience is for parents and little ones (0-5 yr olds). Described as “uplifting and energising” and “such a fun, high quality experience”. It is a…
Bobby Wellins with Ross Stanley Trio
A great musician, at the top of his game for 50 years, coupled with the dynamism of relative ‘new kids on the block’: Ross Stanley (piano), Riaan Vosloo (bass), Tim…
Wed 20 May 2015
Dominic J Marshall
“He brings together a great heritage of the past, but also something very fresh and new.” – Jamie Cullum.
Line up: Sam Vicary, double bass / Sam Gardner, drums / Dominic J Marshall, piano/compositions
Capsule
CAPSULE Matthew Bourne – piano Tam de Villiers – guitar Jean-Brice Godet – clarinetsA fascinating new trio that brings together Leeds-based keyboards maverick Matthew Bourne, French clarinettist Jean-Brice Godet, and…
Tue 19 May 2015
Babelfish
Brigitte Beraha, Barry Green, Chris Laurence, Paul Clarvis Babelfish is led by Brigitte Beraha (vocals) and Barry Green (piano), joined by the wonderful Chris Laurence on bass and Paul Clarvis…
Sun 17 May 2015
Vortex Downstairs Bar Jazz Night
The London Jazz Jam session is hosted every Sunday in the Vortex Downstairs Bar by guitarist Hannes Riepler and features his house band which varies from time to time.
Chaos Collective: Corrie Dick Band + Huw V Williams ‘Hon’
Led by young Scottish drum sensation Corrie Dick, this 9-piece super-band performs genuinely euphoric, triumphant original music composed by its dynamic and ever innovating leader. Soaring anthems surge from emotional…
Mopomoso
Steve Beresford (piano) and Beibei Wang (percussion) make their Mopomoso debut as a duo in a meeting that promises to be full of twists and turns. SQ – Paul Pignon…
Fri 15 May 2015
Estelle Kokot/Jean Toussaint
A stellar duo of vocalist Estelle Kokot with one of our leading saxophonists Jean Toussaint. Showcasing some of the songs from the current album The Sound of You (not yet…
Thu 14 May 2015
Filomena Campus
Filomena Campus with Steve Lodder (piano, keyboards), Dudley Phillips (bass) and Rod Youngs (drums). “Filomena Campus’ Jester of Jazz is a bold jump into the blue colours of the Mediterranean Sea.…
Tots Tunes
‘Shake, stomp and sing’ The Tots Tunes experience is for parents and little ones (0-5 yr olds). Described as “uplifting and energising” and “such a fun, high quality experience”. It is a…
Wed 13 May 2015
Blow The Fuse presents ELECTRIC LANDLADIES UNPLUGGED
A continuation of the Tomorrow the Moon III series presented by Blow the Fuse. Another great double bill – the Electric Landladies’ reimagined pop and rock classics plus Charlotte Glasson’s…
Tue 12 May 2015
Ant Law’s Trio HSK
Trio HSK are pianist Richard Harrold, 8 string guitarist Ant Law and drummer Richard Kass. Their compositions draw from contemporary classical music, jazz, hip-hop, breakcore, metal and the music of…
Mon 11 May 2015
Freedom
2015 Freedom relocates to its new home – The Vortex – and enters a new phase its evolution. Known for its wild, totally free evenings of challenging and up-lifting improvisations which have…
Gypsy and Balkan jazz night
Our monthly night. Please check soon for the exact line-up
Sun 10 May 2015
Vortex Downstairs Bar Jazz Night
The London Jazz Jam session is hosted every Sunday in the Vortex Downstairs Bar by guitarist Hannes Riepler and features his house band which varies from time to time.
Sara Mitra – ‘Losing You’ Album launch
Sara Mitra is a singer, songwriter and bandleader. Her new music forges an original, alternative sound at the junction of folk, jazz and psychedelic blues. A Time Out ‘Critics Choice’…
London Jazz Orchestra
“as fine a band as you can find anywhere” (Independent)
Sat 09 May 2015
Liane Carroll
She’s back!
Fri 08 May 2015
Sarah Moule
‘If being in touch with the heritage of jazz music is an essential ingredient, then Sarah Moule’s set drips with authenticity’ (YorkshireCoastGigs.com on Scarborough Jazz Festival 2014). Singer Sarah Moule…
Thu 07 May 2015
Mimika Ensemble + White Flower Trio
Mimika Ensemble is multinational London based contemporary 20 piece art ensemble formed in 2010 by the Croatian composer and saxophonist Mak Murtić and fronted by the female vocalist Maja Rivić. Their style…
Tots Tunes
‘Shake, stomp and sing’ The Tots Tunes experience is for parents and little ones (0-5 yr olds). Described as “uplifting and energising” and “such a fun, high quality experience”. It is a…
Wed 06 May 2015
Vitor Pereira
VP Quintet Alum Nathoo – tenor sax Chris Williams – alto sax Dave Hamblett – drums Andrea Di Biase – bass Vitor Pereira – guitar/compositions Led by Portuguese guitarist Vitor Pereira this…
Tue 05 May 2015
Fulvio Sigurta/Federico Casagrande & Bruno Heinen/Kristian Borring
TWO ALBUM LAUNCHES – ONE GLORIOUS NIGHT. New albums of the band of trumpeter Fulvio Sigurta (trumpet) on Camjazz and the duo of Bruno Heinen and Kristian Borring on Babel…
Mon 04 May 2015
Rachel Musson, Mark Sanders, Corey Mwamba, Neil Charles
A superb quartet of great empathising improvisers. Rachel and Mark have also made the album Tatterdemalion together. Corey is one of the most committed vibes players you could ever wish…
Sun 03 May 2015
Vortex Downstairs Bar Jazz Night
The London Jazz Jam session is hosted every Sunday in the Vortex Downstairs Bar by guitarist Hannes Riepler and features his house band which varies from time to time.
Lume presents: Jeff Spencer’s Crocodile & Nick Malcolm Quartet
Jeff Spencer’s Crocodile Crocodile is the vehicle for compositions by bassist Jeff Spencer, featuring an all-star lineup of some of the best young jazz musicians around. The best of modern classical influences…
Linda Sharrock
Iconic singer Linda Sharrock comes for an intimate Sunday afternoon show with Mario Rectern and others including Charlie Collins, John Jasnoch and Derek Saw. Produced in conjunction with Mopomoso. From…
Sat 02 May 2015
Gill Manly with Simon Wallace
Blues Mother – Soul Sister! The inimitable jazz diva Gill Manly premiers her new show celebrating the life and music of Etta James and Nina Simone. Described by Time Out…
Fri 01 May 2015
Ed Jones
Ed Jones is one of our leading saxophonists. A long-standing regular at the Vortex, for example as co-leader of Killer Shrimp. With Ross Stanley, Riaan Vosloo, Tim Giles.
Thu 30 April 2015
BRITISH/AFRICAN COMPOSER SERIES 3: SAMY BISHAI
Celebrated Egyptian violinist and composer Samy Bishai built his reputation as an outstanding musician through his work with Natacha Atlas, Seckou Keita, Celloman, Digitonal, Zoe Rahman, Arun Ghosh to name…
Tots Tunes
‘Shake, stomp and sing’ The Tots Tunes experience is for parents and little ones (0-5 yr olds). Described as “uplifting and energising” and “such a fun, high quality experience”. It is a…
Wed 29 April 2015
K-GROOVE & BRASS-BOTTOMED KLEZMER BAND – JOINT ALBUM LAUNCH
Come to a double CD launch party with this loveable master of the reeds!! Stewart Curtis is proud to present his two ensembles & two CD releases on 33records. The Brass Bottom 4tet’s…
MGK (Musikalsk Grund Kursus)
Six small concerts by twenty-six talented music students from the Pre-Music Academy in Denmark (MGK) FREE
To be confirmed
Watch web site for more details.
Tue 28 April 2015
British / African Composer Series 3: Paul Lunga
Lunga’s roots are in Bulawayo where a unique style of jazz was forged in the melting pot of cultures resulting from the mass migration of rural communities in the 1940s and 50s.
Mon 27 April 2015
The Whammies play Steve Lacy + Alan Benzie
Led by Dutch saxophonist Jorrit Dijkstra, the Whammies specialises in the music of Steve Lacy, with the notables such as Jeb Bishop from Chicago and Han Bennink from Amsterdam. Steve…
Sun 26 April 2015
Vortex Downstairs Bar Jazz Night
The London Jazz Jam session is hosted every Sunday in the Vortex Downstairs Bar by guitarist Hannes Riepler and features his house band which varies from time to time.
Dan Messore Flotsam Quartet with Elliot Galvin, Dave Manington, Dave Hamblett
Dan Messore is known for his Indigo Kid group as well as arranging the View from The Tower series here. Just back from a period in Costa Rica, he celebrates…
Sat 25 April 2015
Ian Shaw
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.…
Fri 24 April 2015
Peter King
PETER KING, in the words of one critic, “is the finest alto saxophonist that Britain has ever produced, and one of the finest in the world today” (Dave Gelly, ‘The…