DAVID TORN SOLO + SONAR WITH DAVID TORN (2nd NIGHT)
Second night of guitarist David Torn and Swiss progressive quartet Sonar.
David Torn solo + Sonar with David Torn (2 Nights)
The beast comes out! It’s guitarist David Torn and Swiss progressive quartet Sonar performing for two nights. Sonar is a mathematically oriented, rhythmically-based quartet that formed a temporary quintet by adding Torn’s as the third guitar, and his unconventional looping and sound manipulations.
The Shape of Jazz To Come Presents: Cassie Kinoshi’s Seed Ensemble
Formed in early 2016, SEED Ensemble is a ten-piece band led by alto saxophonist and composer Cassie Kinoshi.
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
Blues & Roots Ensemble
Blues and Roots Ensemble perform modern adaptations arrangements of classic and lesser known Charles Mingus compositions.
Evan Parker – Trance Map & Tom Wheatley
Evan and Matt met in 2008 and out of their first studio sessions developed Trance Map, an album of over an hour long that mixes field recordings, samples from cassettes, turntable scratching and the live processing of Evan’s relentlessly evolving saxophone lines.
MOPOMOSO Presents… The Afternoon Sessions
John Russell continues to host the UK’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music. This month’s line up includes: PHIL DURRANT / MARTIN VISHNICK duo; CATH ROBERTS / ALEX WARD duo; and a trio ‘LUST ROLLERS’ with MARK BROWNE / DAN GREGORY, plus special guest IAN MCGOWAN.
Stephen Edwards Band
Stephen Edwards, London, Notting Hill born & bread arranger composer with Caribbean roots celebrates music by Coltrane, Monk, Lacy and his own work!
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.
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.
John Russell and Thurston Moore (A Fundraiser for the Vortex)
The Vortex Jazz Club is delighted to present our second in a series of fundraisers. We would like to thank Thurston Moore and John Russell for laying on this very special concert and donating all the proceeds to help the club.
In the Moment (salsa, Latin vibes, Live percussion and more…) till late
Amanda Royes – Host/Salsa Instructor rapzcallion – Dj Crispin Ade Robinson – Percussion In The Moment is Salsa and Latin vibes night fused with House, Funk, Reggae, Hip Hop, […]
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.
BLACKSALT -Lucian Ban & Abraham Burton Duo
“If Abraham Burton were to be drawn in a caricature, there would be flames coming out of his horn…” Approaching three decades as a prominent figure on the jazz scene, world-renowned saxophonist and educator Abraham Burton’s passionate sound can still ignite a room filled with patrons.
MOPOMOSO
Sylvia Hallett (violin, electronics) / Ian McGowan (trumpet) duo plus Kay Grant (voice) and other musicians to be confirmed plus John Russell (guitar) / Stale Liavik Solberg (drums) / Alex […]
Cable Street Collective – ‘Where Now From Here’ EP Launch Party (Until Late)
Celebrating the release of their EP ‘Where Now From Here’, Cable Street Collective host a takeover at Vortex, with friends Animanz and DJ Cal Jader.
Anselmo Netto
Hailing from Bahia in Brazil, Anselmo Netto is a highly talented percussionist, composer and Mandolim player.