Re-watch Renell Shaw’s highly successful and inspiring compositions the Windrush Suite and Echo in the Bones, a new body of work by composer and arranger Renell Shaw, supported by the […]

In 2006, as the opening event of the London Jazz Festival, we celebrated the opening of Gillett Square with our Saxophone Massive event – 200 saxophonists event. In this week’s […]

Ruth Goller is a name familiar to the music world – her contribution to numerous groups is incredible and diverse. SKYLLA is a brand new project by this interesting, enigmatic artist […]

This year for the EFG London Jazz Festival, the Vortex Jazz Club are hosting a series of late night shows featuring some of the most exciting up-and-coming artists in the […]

Emilia Martensson launches her new album Loredana which has already received a 4* Recommended review from Jazzwise.

A great chance to hear David Murray, one of the most important saxophonists and band leaders, in an intimate space. Here he re-creates a project from the late 80s, where […]

A great chance to hear David Murray, one of the most important saxophonists and band leaders, in an intimate space. Here he re-creates a project from the late 80s, where […]

Renell will be debuting songs and compositions inspired by his reflections and experiences from his travels around the world and conversations with friends and family. Expect melodic bass lines, thought provoking poetry and a fusion of Jazz sensibility with Hip-Hop honesty. He is joined by Nathan Flutebox Lee, Michael Antoniou and Kaz Rodriguez.

Saxophonist Riley Stone-Lonergan brings his quartet to the festival for the first time, a stunning group of emotional breadth and intensity. His name is one the world will hear much […]

For over 2 years, the Vortex has hosted monthly the big band initiated by bassist Calum Gourlay, known for his great work with Thelonious, an award-winning solo album, Kit Downes […]

Steve Swallow is one of the world’s leading bass players. A great chance to hear him in his pure long-standing partnership with Christian Muthspiel.

Angelica Sanchez – piano Mark Sanders – Drums Paul Dunmall – sax John O’Gallagher – sax   In her piano playing as well as her compositions Angelica Sanchez seeks out […]

Celebrating London’s longest jazz residency! The LJO’s Festival gig features music by composer-soloist-members Henry Lowther, Alcyona Mick, Scott Stroman, Martin Speake, Mick Foster, Noel Langley, Pete Hurt, Martin Hathaway, and […]

This year for the EFG London Jazz Festival, the Vortex Jazz Club are hosting a series of late night shows featuring some of the most exciting up-and-coming artists in the […]

The origins of The Organisation go back a over a decade and grew from Simon Fernsby’s memorable ‘Manhattan Project’ sessions which were a staple of jazz in South London throughout […]

Line up: Zhenya Strigalev – saxes, electronics Jamie Murray – drums JZ Replacement is a high energy and intense newly formed project, having just successfully played the Love Supreme festival, […]

A boxing ring is set on stage. Six musicians are set in the middle. Live audio samples are used. Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali takes you through his mind as I K A R A I sets his most legendary fight to music. Our new concert, MUHAMMAD, is a full-length musical telling of Ali’s movements and thoughts in the 1974 world heavyweight championship fight he ultimately won.

The LJO continues to set the standard in modern jazz, with great ensemble playing, cutting edge writing, and exciting soloing from the finest players on the scene.

James Brandon Lewis – tenor sax, Luke Stewart – bass Warren Crudup III – drums Anthony Pirog – guitar   The James Brandon Lewis Trio, with the addition of guitarist […]

“She’s got an extraordinary voice….an incredible range and such a texture….keep an eye out for Heidi Vogel.”
– JAMIE CULLUM BBC RADIO 2

Noel Langley has been at the forefront of the British music scene for nearly thirty years, enjoying a multi-faceted career as a performer, composer, arranger, arranger, producer and bandleader. Here he brings his critically acclaimed project EDENTIDE to the Vortex.

Vula Viel & Velvet Revolution, both with their unusual line-up, make strong musical statements: the sound is vibrant and at the same time intricate; with a fine sense for subtle nuances and yet delivered with verve, occasionally even with force.

Emilia Martensson (Vocalist of the year- Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2016) with Swedish harmonica sensation Filip Jers. Launching a new project together with Music Centrum Öst, EFG London Jazz Festival and The Vortex Jazz Club.

An adventurous jazz group formed by four of the most distinctive jazz musicians and composers in the UK.
‘If you don’t like this you don’t deserve ears.’ VOX

The first of two Saturday afternoon sessions showcasing the future stars of jazz, this time featuring NYJO London.

To open our fantastic EFG LJF programme, Nikki Iles presents for the first time a brand new large ensemble project featuring a handpicked line-up of old friends and new, to perform works by inspirational female composers.

Olie Brice is one of our most innovative bass players because he knows how to lead a group as well as anchor. So it’s a great pleasure to have him […]

Celebrating 25 years, this is arguably London’s premier regularly working big band

THIS IS AN EXTRA SHOW AT 10.45 P.M. AS THE EARLY SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT. Tonight we shall be lucky enough to have stunning saxophonist Mark Turner playing with […]

AN ADDITIONAL LATE SHOW HAS NOW BEEN ADDED. BOOK TICKETS ON https://www.wegottickets.com/event/421581 Tonight we shall be lucky enough to have stunning saxophonist Mark Turner playing with Gilad Hekselman to help […]

A special night showcasing the new generation of Austrian Jazz. A jazz where humour and virtuosity combine with great success. Trumpeter Mario Rom has already led his trio (with Lukas […]

Illegal Crowns (Mary Halvorson, Taylor Ho Bynum, Tomas Fujiwara, Benoît Delbecq) brings together three of the most stunning New Yorkers with a stunning French pianist who is always a pleasure […]

Emilia is not just one of most imaginative singers, but a galvanising presence on the music scene, not just in London but also in Slovenia and Sweden. She brings together […]

Born out of a longstanding musical relationship, Rachael Cohen  (saxophone) and Bruno Heinen (piano) have a developed a forward-looking and empathic duo. Performing together consistently, they are continually working on […]

A spectularly incisive trio leading one from the starting point of the jazz standards into pastures unknown, but satisfying. With George Crowley (sax), Rob Luft (guitar), Tim Giles (drums) Rick […]

A top notch trio from New York, led by drummer Devin Gray. Chris Speed and Drew Gress can be classed as NY jazz royalty. Credits range from the likes of […]

The award-winning Pablo Held Trio (with Robert Landfermann and Jonas Burgwinkel) from Cologne make a rare appearance in London despite their acclamation over the past decade as one of Europe’s […]

A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. Tonight it features the fiery saxophonist Tony Kofi

Music by Heremeto Pascoal, Guinga, Tom Jobim, Egberto Gismonti, Pixinguinha and more. Huw Warren is one of Britain’s leading pianists, recently to be heard on the ECM label with the band […]

Lively, entertaining and thought-provoking singer who will start the Vortex’s programme at the London Jazz Festival on a high. She will be bringing over some of her collaborators from the […]

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 presenting the finest in free improvisation since 1991 Yoko Arai (piano) / John Russell (guitar) duo + Mark Wastell Quintet – Mark Wastell (cello) / Olie Brice (bass) / […]

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 […]

Exciting French pianist + a premier guitar/organ/drums trio + Bruno Heinen’s Vivaldi-inspired concerto for piano and strings

A late night top notch big band

Paula Rae Gibson/Mike Forrest Flynn/Sam Leak; Rory Simmons/Chris Montague/Jon Scott

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 […]

Benoit Delbecq/Petter Eldh/Jonas Burgwinkel; Kit Downes/Petter Eldh/James Maddren

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 […]

Wild and wacky trio dedicated to one of the great entertainers and innovators along with an amazing Belgo-New York band.

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 […]

12 piece big band led by French horn maestro Jim Rattigan

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Iconic London quartet + band from France

Double bill of imaginative trio + mega big band

Rory Simmons(trumpet), Dave De Rose (drums), George Crowley (sax) Big beats, free improv and modular synths BABs – Alex Bonney (trumpet)/ James Allsopp (reeds) /Olie Brice (bass) Ambient drones, electronica […]

An adventurous and accessible jazz group, formed by four of the most distinctive jazz musicians and composers in the UK. Mark Lockheart – soprano & tenor saxophones Huw Warren – […]

Live music/kids’ theatre event for the young and young-at-heart, with fun interactive elements. A brand new family-friendly collaboration between jazz singer Sara Mitra and childrens’ drama professional Lottie Allen. Showcasing the sounds […]

The Loop Collective takes over to see us into the early hours. Fofoulah Batch Gueye – vocals/dance Tom Challenger – sax/keys Phil Stevenson – guitar Johnny Brierley – bass Kaw […]

For this special show, Emilia has assembled a starry line-up, including musicians known for their work with John Newman, London Vocal Project, Cinematic Orchestra, Snowpoet and more. Emilia Mårtensson is […]

Double Trouble: Peter Ehwald (sax), Robert Landfermann (bass), Andreas Lang (bass), Jonas Burgwinkel (drums) Berlin-based Peter Ehwald fuses the approach of London, where he lived and studied, allowing the creation of the Paragon Trio, with the underground pulse of Berlin. The power and […]

Laka D singer, piano player, composer, choir arranger and director whose soulful voice was featured with The Guest Stars and Emma Peel Fan Club. This gig will draw on personal […]

Match&Fuse present bold new music from the cutting-edge of numerous contemporary music scenes across Europe. Since 2011 M&F have championed the work of hundreds of UK and European artists and produced […]

A must see gig. Four geniuses run amok. Amok Amor is a new quartet whose music ranges from the gentle to the urgent. It is led by Petter Eldh, bass […]

An album launch for this band, bringing together French saxophone star Julien Lourau, drummer and vibes virtuoso Jim Hart, keyboard and sound wizard Dave Maric and guitarist Hannes Riepler.

Line Up MOLIMO – Spain Chefa Alonso (sax/perc) Barbara Meyer (cello) Cova Villages (voice) This excellent all woman trio return to Mopomoso after three years to promote their new CD. […]

EFG London Jazz Festival special The Vortex’s ‘loft’ groove jam night, curated by Orphy Robinson and Cleveland Watkiss, moves to a late night slot. Known for its wild, totally free evenings of challenging and up-lifting improvisations which […]

Busy and ever-enjoyable jazz, ska and session trombonist Whitehead’s best known for her engaging mix of African grooves, blues, ska and Ellingtonian expressionism. Here though, she reawakens her brilliantly freewheeling […]

Live music/kids’ theatre event for the young and young-at-heart, with fun interactive elements. A brand new family-friendly collaboration between jazz singer Sara Mitra and childrens’ drama professional Lottie Allen. Showcasing the sounds […]

To open our late night season at the London Jazz Festival, we’re delighted to give a chance for musicians to get going with a South African Jam led by Adam […]

Aquarium is led by pianist and composer Sam Leak, described by Jazz FM as ‘one of the brightest young stars in the jazz piano galaxy, a heavenly improviser and a […]