EFG London Jazz Festival 2022
Sun 20 November 2022
Led Bib + Anthropods
For this year’s London Jazz Festival, Mark Holub presents two of his projects: Anthropods – a new band featuring some of the most highly acclaimed players from the Viennese jazz and improvised music scenes & Led Bib (familiar to many Vortex regulars) returning to the club with a brand new set of music.
Sat 19 November 2022
Vortex Jam Session Hosted by Rick Simpson [Late Night]
Join us for a special series of Late Night Jam sessions which will briefly replace our regular Sunday sessions, hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan.
Black Top – Orphy Robinson/Pat Thomas with special guest Mariam Rezaei
Black Top comprises the duo of Award winning Virtuoso musicians Orphy Robinson and Pat Thomas. Black Top’s blend of lo-fi samples, dub effects and experimental electronics has been one of the leading groups in free improvisation on the International scene since 2012.
Fri 18 November 2022
Julie Campiche Quartet
This quartet composed of Swiss musicians led by harpist Julie Campiche of the new generation proposes a music where the electronic effects of each instrument are intertwined in delicate yet powerful acoustic space, balancing structured passages with open improvisations.
Thu 17 November 2022
The Olie Brice Octet
Featuring eight of the most exciting improvisers around, the Octet plays Brice’s original compositions, combining fiery free jazz, dense counterpoint, beautiful melodies and crunchy textures.
Wed 16 November 2022
Vortex Jam Session Hosted by Riley Stone-Lonergan [Late Night]
Join us for a special series of Late Night Jam sessions which will briefly replace our regular Sunday sessions, hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan.
Trio Grande 2.0
Trio Grande 2.0 Is a collaborative multi-national trio with UK saxophonist Will Vinson, Israeli guitarist Gilad Hekselman and US drummer Nate Wood.
Tue 15 November 2022
Mike Gibbs 85th birthday celebration (Night 2 – 2nd Show)
Mike Gibbs 85th birthday celebration with the Trinity Laban Jazz Orchestra conducted by Mike Gibbs & Josephine Davies.
Mike Gibbs 85th birthday celebration (Night 2 – 1st Show)
Mike Gibbs 85th birthday celebration with the Trinity Laban Jazz Orchestra conducted by Mike Gibbs & Josephine Davies.
Mon 14 November 2022
Mike Gibbs 85th birthday celebration (Night 1 – 2nd Show)
Mike Gibbs 85th birthday celebration with the Trinity Laban Jazz Orchestra conducted by Mike Gibbs & Josephine Davies.
Mike Gibbs 85th birthday celebration (Night 1 – 1st Show)
Mike Gibbs 85th birthday celebration with the Trinity Laban Jazz Orchestra conducted by Mike Gibbs & Josephine Davies.
Sun 13 November 2022
THE SHAPE OF JAZZ TO COME PRESENTS: LEON FOSTER-THOMAS QUARTET
TSOJTC is delighted to present the Leon Foster-Thomas Quartet. LFT is winner of the World Steelband Music Festival’s Soloist and Duet competitions in 2002 and 2004, critics laud him as “the next big thing on his instrument”, “…an enthralling improvisor…” All About Jazz; “…masterful with impeccable musicianship” – When Steel Talks. Tonight he performs for the first time at the Vortex with his London quartet as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.
London Jazz Orchestra
Vocalist Brigitte Beraha joins the London Jazz Orchestra and director Scott Stroman for two sizzling sets of modern big band music as part of the 2022 EFG London Jazz Festival.
Sat 12 November 2022
Small Print (Norma Winstone / Nikki Iles / Mark Lockheart)
Named after the incredible British super-group ‘The Printmakers’ and featuring many of its core members.
Fri 11 November 2022
Vortex Jam Session with Helena Kay [Late Night]
Join us for a special series of Late Night Jam sessions which will briefly replace our regular Sunday sessions, hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan.
Calum Gourlay Big Band w/ special guest Olivia Murphy
A special performance from the Calum Gourlay Big Band – featuring performances to celebrating the life and career of Charles Mingus in his centennial year and music from rising star, saxophonist and composer Olivia Murphy.