The Exiles
Jean Toussaint, saxophones Scott Stroman, vocals Jason Rebello, piano Tim Wells, bass Troy Miller, drums and special guest vocalist Emily Wolf The Exiles return for two New Year gigs at…
Sun 04 January 2015
Sat 03 January 2015
John Etheridge’s Blue Spirits
Led by guitar legend John Etheridge, the Blue Spirits Trio includes Pete Whittaker (organ) & Mark Fletcher (drums). Drawing on a vast reservoir of musical experience spanning 43 years ,Etheridge…
Fri 02 January 2015
The Exiles
Jean Toussaint, saxophones Scott Stroman, vocals Jason Rebello, piano Tim Wells, bass Paul Clarvis, drums and special guest vocalist Emily Wolf The Exiles return for two New Year gigs at…
Thu 01 January 2015
Procrastinators’ New Years Eve Party on New Year’s Day
Back by popular demand the Procrastinators’ NYE Party is for anyone who wants the fun of NYE without the pressure/had a disappointing NYE and wants to have another go/ loves…
Wed 31 December 2014
Festival of Voices: Ian Shaw’s New Years Eve Bash
“Praised far and wide as the greatest male jazz singer Britain has to offer” Jazz Times (US)
Tue 30 December 2014
Gill Manly and Simon Wallace
A singer whose charisma has charmed audiences for years. Performing with one of the best pianists around, making one of the best lead-ins to New Year that you might wish for!
Mon 29 December 2014
Sara Moule & Simon Wallace
“Honeyed in sound, subtle in timing and pitch, shrewd in weighting the music with meaning.” The Guardian Over the past few years singer Sarah Moule has established a rapidly growing…
Sun 28 December 2014
Christine Tobin & Phil Robson + Oli Rockberger
Christine Tobin‘s style, although rooted in jazz, is eclectic and draws on a broad range of influences from Ireland to West Africa to Brazil (Oumou Sangare, Elis Regina etc). Her…
Sat 27 December 2014
Zoe Francis & Jim Mullen
Zoe Francis started singing while living in New York, a time which cemented her love of the American Songbook composers and their lesser known songs. Now shoes making a name…
London Jazz Orchestra
Directed by Scott Stroman, the London Jazz Orchestra has been described as “as fine a band as you can find anywhere” (The Independent). These up-close-and-personal sessions showcase great writing and soloing from…
Fri 26 December 2014
Thu 25 December 2014
Wed 24 December 2014
Vortex Gypsy Allstars Christmas Party
The Vortex’s monthly Gypsy/Eastern European night brings you our traditional Christmas Party, playing Gypsy Jazz, hot club and vintage jazz all served up with seasonal cheer and a modicum of…
Tue 23 December 2014
Juwon Ogungbe
Solo performance Pianist, singer and composer Juwon Ogungbe is one of the mainstays of British-African music. His current CD “Life Force Music” covers all bases – African grooves, soul stirring…
Mon 22 December 2014
Alice Zawadzki + Mark Lockheart & Laura Jurd Quartet
For the last in their 2014 series, The Chaos Collective present their Christmas party. The Chaos Collective Something of a ‘secret weapon’ on the European music scene, the Chaos Collective…
Olie Brice Quintet – Album launch
Double bassist Olie Brice is well know to Vortex audiences, having performed here with Tony Malaby, Paul Dunmall, Evan Parker and many others. Tonight he launches the debut album by…
Sun 21 December 2014
Sara Mitra And Friends present: ‘A Fine Yuletide Songfest’
“Mitra has a really fresh-sounding voice: a great night full of Christmas classics” – The Sunday Times
Mopomoso Christmas Bash
It’s time for the annual extravaganza when Mopomoso celebrates all things improv by inviting as many musicians as we can manage to come together in different combinations in a…
Sat 20 December 2014
ICP Orchestra
A very special opportunity to see the legendary Instant Composers Pool aka ICP Orchestra playing music from their new album East of the Sun; the first not to feature its…
Christmas Open Decks
Day time party (2pm – 7pm) and night time soiree (10pm – 2am) with Miss Soxee and Richard Wilson. Admission: FREE https://bit.ly/1z4dHBl
Fri 19 December 2014
DJ Night Downstairs with High Pockets
DJ High Pockets (formerly known as Minimal Sound System) Genre: Electronica, Minimalist, Techno, Digital Orchestra… https://soundcloud.com/high_pockets
Arun Ghosh: Winter Rasa
ra•sa /ˈrʌsəː/ noun (Sanskrit) translate as ‘divine nectar’, flavour, sentiment, or emotion: regarded as one of the fundamental qualities of music, dance, and poetry. A celebration of the glorious essence of…
Thu 18 December 2014
Evan Parker, Paul Dunmall, Tony Bianco, John Edwards
Evan Parker and Paul Dunmall (saxophones) perform with Tony Bianco (drums) and John Edwards on bass. Always a compelling combination when Paul joins Evan, Tony’s drumming and John’s bass will…
Wed 17 December 2014
Kairos 4tet
Adam Waldmann reeds Ivo Neame piano Jon Scott drums Sam Lasserson bass “A beguiling mix of soulful jazz-folk songs and kinetic modern jazz.” ★★★★ Jazzwise Returning to The Vortex, MOBO…
Tue 16 December 2014
Liam Noble Trio
Liam Noble’s long standing trio returns with music from their 5 star album “Brubeck” combined with compositions from Bud Powell. Their interactive and imaginative approach brings these timeless classics into…
Christmas Vegan Vortex
Join us for a yummy festive vegan vortex Christmas extravaganza…
Mon 15 December 2014
Hon: Huw V Williams/Laura Jurd/Alam Nathoo/Elliot Galvin/Pete Ibbetson
Hon is the exciting new project by double bassist and composer Huw V Williams. Huw’s original music is played by a phenomenol collective of London’s finest young improvisers featuring Laura…
Sun 14 December 2014
Kenny Wheeler Celebration – In aid of the Kenny Wheeler Prize
A celebration of the music of trumpeter Kenny Wheeler…
London Jazz Orchestra plays the music of Kenny Wheeler
Directed by Scott Stroman, the London Jazz Orchestra has been described as “as fine a band as you can find anywhere” (The Independent). Kenny Wheeler, who died in September, was one…
Sat 13 December 2014
DJ Night Downstairs with Retro Dom 10pm
The vibe Reggae, Soul, Disco and more… Admission: FREE
Mari Wilson and Barb Jungr – A Woman to Woman Xmas
Take a break from the Christmas shopping, stuff that turkey and polish your baubles and beads, for an evening of festive fun in this yuletide treat with your two favourite…
Fri 12 December 2014
DJ Night Downstairs with Siriusonic
Spinning House, Nu disco, World music, plus more… Admission: Free
Annie Whitehead World Music Workshop Band
An exciting blend of music from twenty horns, featuring jazz, African and Latin grooves, under the leadership of trombone virtuoso Annie Whitehead and supported by the phenomenal bass and drums…
Thu 11 December 2014
Pigfoot Play..Opera
Pigfoot established themselves as radical interpreters of classic New Orleans music with their acclaimed 2014 CD “21st Century Acid Trad”, recorded live at the Vortex. Now, with Pigfoot Play… they…
Wed 10 December 2014
Avishai Cohen’s Triveni
BOOK HERE FOR TICKETS FOR STANDING ROOM. NOW AVAILABLE, AS ALL SEATS SOLD. https://www.wegottickets.com/event/301719 We’re thrilled to present this rare London performance at the Vortex. Trumpeter Avishai Cohen – voted…
Tue 09 December 2014
John Butcher / Guillaume Viltard / Eddie Prévost
Following the critical acclaim for drummer Eddie Prévost’s bold series of recorded concerts in 2011, join us for this unique monthly live series, revisiting the Meetings With Remarkable Saxophonists recordings…
Mon 08 December 2014
Achim Kaufmann / Olie Brice
This concert features the improvising duo of pianist Achim Kaufmann and double bass player Olie Brice, and will be the final night of their UK tour. Berlin-based pianist Kaufmann is probably best known…
Sun 07 December 2014
Saxoctopus & Alphabets
Alphabets Alphabets is a new trio comprising three exciting voices in UK and Irish improvised music, creating music inspired by language, vocalisation & landscapes. The group aims to reach states…
Sat 06 December 2014
Oriole + John Crawford Trio (+ guests from Oriole)
The South American side of Oriole with John Crawford, Andres Tecino and bass player Andy Hamil a one-off night of Latin and Flamenco Jazz…
Tots Tunes
For parents and babies/toddlers (0-5s) Created and led by Tara Franks. This joy-filled class offers the opportunity for parents to sing, dance and shake along to songs from around the…
Fri 05 December 2014
Alan Skidmore & the Steve Melling Trio
A very special gig, tonight Alan Skidmore is joined by the Steve Melling Trio
Alan Skidmore, sax / Steve Melling, piano / Alec Dankworth, bass / Miles Levin, drums.
Thu 04 December 2014
9Bach
Atmospheric, evocative and emotional hybrid of the folk tradition and contemporary influences. Building on a deepened, almost ambient sound picture the songs transport you into the landscape and deep into the emotions that it evokes.
Wed 03 December 2014
ARQ
Blow the Fuse present the Alison Rayner Quintet, aka ARQ. Winner of the Jazz Services Recording Subsidy Award for 2013, bass player and composer Alison Rayner leads this contemporary jazz quintet.…
Tue 02 December 2014
Dead Neanderthals
Dead Neanderthals is a Dutch/UK based double sax & drums trio incorporating elements from jazz, grindcore, drone and noise culminating in a pummeling sound that has been described as Painkiller…
Mon 01 December 2014
Adrian Crowley
Bird on the Wire presents Adrian Crowley. For a man of such personal understatement, Adrian Crowley is an artist of considerable ambition – something he shares with the unique artists…
Sun 30 November 2014
Indigo Kid II feat Dan Messore, Gareth Lockrane, Calum Gourlay & Gethin Jones
This group is touring nationally supporting guitarist/composer Dan Messore‘s second release as bandleader of ‘Indigo Kid’. The line up glistens with new cohorts. A hefty crew carve fresh musical ground…
Sat 29 November 2014
DJ Night with Dubratz
Dubratz Presents: Slauka, Ed West, Japu Selektah spinning Reggae, Steppas, Jungle and more.
Ian Shaw
“One of the UK’s most honest and musical jazz vocalists” The Guardian We welcome back one of Britain’s most inventive jazz vocalists. Ian Shaw‘s remarkable vocal range and style have…
Open Decks Downstairs
A simple concept strictly for vinyl lovers to play, talk and share music. Hosted by Soxee and steeley. Come, bring your vinyl and enjoy good times.
Fri 28 November 2014
DJ Night with Rico and Kozber
Expect Hard Roots. Yeah mon….