Josephine Davies’ Satori Album Launch
This wonderfully creative and dynamic trio led by saxophonist Josephine Davies return to the Vortex to launch their new album ‘In the Corners of Clouds’.
The Shape of Jazz To Come presents: Chris Laurence Quartet
Venerable leader Chris Laurence on bass, ‘master storyteller’ John Parricelli on guitar, ‘Wizard of the vibes’ Frank Ricotti and ‘marking time’ on drums, the swinging Martin France.
The Shape of Jazz to Come presents: TreeClimbers + Maria Chiara Argirò Quintet
Tonight as part of the series two bands will be performing TreeClimbers (Royal Academy of Music) and Maria Chiara Argirò Quintet (Middlesex). Hope to see you there!
The Shape of Jazz To Come Presents: MS MAURICE
MS MAURICE ALSO KNOWN AS SHEILA MAURICE-GREY IS A LONDON BASED TRUMPETER, VOCALIST AND VISUAL ARTIST
Tim Berne/Matt Mitchell (Two Night Residency)
Berne was aptly named one of New York City’s essential jazz icons by Time Out New York, while the UK’s Jazzwise magazine underscored the growing stature of his music by declaring it“suffused with genuine humanity and more than a little wisdom.” The New York Times praised Mitchell as“a pianist of burrowing focus and an indispensable fixture of the contemporary vanguard.”
Tim Berne/Matt Mitchell (Two Night Residency)
Berne was aptly named one of New York City’s essential jazz icons by Time Out New York, while the UK’s Jazzwise magazine underscored the growing stature of his music by declaring it“suffused with genuine humanity and more than a little wisdom.” The New York Times praised Mitchell as“a pianist of burrowing focus and an indispensable fixture of the contemporary vanguard.”
Matt Carmichael Quartet
‘Fast becoming one of the leading lights in Scottish Jazz’ (Tommy Smith). Matt Carmichael brings his quartet to London for the first time having just releasing their debut EP.
Kjetil Mulelid Trio (NO)
KMT is one of Norways most interesting jazz musicians playing modern acoustic jazz. Their music is a mixture of compositions by Mulelid and pure collective improvisations.
AARON PARKS & LITTLE BIG (2nd-NIGHT)
Little Big, the new band from pianist/composer Aaron Parks, could in some ways be seen as a continuation of the trajectory set on his 2008 record “Invisible Cinema,” with a deeper commitment to melodic songwriting, modern rhythms, and immersive storytelling.
The Shape of Jazz to Come: Elephant Talk (Guildhall), Wilbur Whitta Trio Plus (RAM) Will Cleasby Band(Trinity Laban)
A new project by the Vortex Jazz Club supported by the Dave Holland and Evan Parker Fund. This month will feature 3 bands from: Guildhall School of Music, Royal Academy of Music and Trinity Laban.
Hannes Riepler / Michael Blake Quartet feat. Conor Chaplin & James Maddren
New York Tenor Saxophone Wizard Michael Blake teams up with London Jazz Guitarist Hannes Riepler and band for an evening of exciting tunes.
Dave Manington’s Riff Raff
Riff Raff launch their new album “Challenger Deep”. This formidible line-up play inventive, forward looking jazz that subtly pushes the envelope whilst remaining thoroughly accessible to the listener.