WARRIORS INTL PRESENT: Freedom
Our monthly open-minded Freedom session, run by Cleveland Watkiss, Orphy Robinson and Tori Handsley. DJ Paul Bradshaw.
Solstice – Alimentation album launch
Solstice is an ensemble comprising some of the foremost bandleaders and composers emerging from the thriving East London music scene, including in-demand saxophonist Tori Freestone and renowned vocalist Brigitte Beraha. They have […]
Loz Speyer’s Time Zone
TIME ZONE plays an innovative “deep fusion” of Cuban music and Jazz – soulful, catchy and rhythmically provocative. Cuban elements are re-assembled, or mutated to fit odd meters – bilingual […]
CDave Quartet: Lost Songs of Jazz
A kaleidoscope of obscure songs from all eras of jazz. These forgotten but great tunes were all originally recorded by the giants of jazz but now out-of-print. CDave revives them […]
Vortex jazz session
Hannes Riepler leads our weekly session, involving some of the finest young musicians in London turning up to enjoy the company and the music. For the London Jazz Festival itself, […]
NIKLAS WINTER
As part of our cosmopolitan enthusiasm, we are delighted to welcome Niklas Winter, Finnish jazz guitarist, composer and teacher. Performing in the intimacy of our Downstairs space with Henry Lowther (trumpet), […]
VIETNAMESE POP UP FOR EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL
This year EFG London Jazz Festival the Vortex is not only hosting 29 concerts, 35+ artists and over 150 musicians, but also a new food offering! From Fri 18 to […]
Vortex jazz session
Hannes Riepler leads our weekly session, involving some of the finest young musicians in London turning up to enjoy the company and the music. For the London Jazz Festival itself, […]
JOHN BENNETT BAND
A stalwart of the old Vortex, the band is now installed with a regular Sunday afternoon residency. With John’s fantastic compositions and an always exciting line-up of fine musicians this is […]
SoundMoves
Innovative new music, rich choreography, and dynamic improvisation. SoundMoves brings together musicians and dancers from Jazz, Flamenco, Tap Dance, and Classical Indian music to explore rhythm as a way to […]
Words and Jazz – Matthew Caley, Paul Roden, Todd Swift, Tim Cumming, Peter Daniels, Heinen-di Biase-Chiaberta
Nicki Heinen has once more programmed an exciting evening of poetry and jazz in our intimate downstairs space. Matthew Caley Matthew’s debut Thirst [Slow Dancer, 1999] was nominated for […]
Niran Obasa
Nigerian pianist Niran Obasa established his name as one of the foremost session musicians and the gospel music in Lagos. He is the keyboardist with The Yoruba Women Choir […]
Stephen Davis’ Human
Human is the world-class quartet assembled by Irish-born drummer and composer Stephen Davis. For this exciting new project, he’s joined by three of the most creative young artists on the […]
Stan Sulzmann with Barry Green and the Vortex Jazz Trio
Another legend of British jazz and Vortex regular returns. This time with Barry Green and trio. Stan Sulzmann, saxophone Barry Green, piano Steve Watts, bass Tim Giles, drums ‘But a […]
Penny Rimbaud presents The Pity of War: the complete war poems of Wilfred Owen
Penny Rimbaud – Vocals Liam Noble – Piano Kate Shortt – Cello Gee Vaucher – Visuals ‘THE PITY OF WAR’, the complete war poems of Wilfred Owen recited by legendary […]
DAVID FRIESEN | MARTIN HATHAWAY | BARRY GREEN
“The David Friesen compositions are all gorgeous, rich and accessible, each tune more beautiful than the first and absolutely wonderful soloing and ensemble play at its highest level.” JM/Jazz Clubscene […]
Penny Rimbaud’s L’Académie des Vanités
Penny Rimbaud’s L’ACADÉMIE DES VANITÉS. A show curated by poet, author and erstwhile Crass band founder Penny with poets, musicians, performers and artists. Penny’s shows are performed in an environment […]
The Exiles
Martin Speake, alto saxophone Scott Stroman, vocals Jason Rebello, piano Alec Dankworth, bass Will Glaser, drums and special guest vocalist Emily Wolf The Exiles return for two New Year gigs […]
Words and Jazz
Come along to a brand new night mixing delicious spoken word with luscious music at the Vortex Downstairs hosted by Nicki Heinen. Featuring the tremendous literary talents of David McGrath, Tom Bland, Bernadette Reed and Mark Waldron, […]
Stan Sulzmann Quartet – N.B. change of concert
Unfortunately, due to sudden ill health, we have to replace Bobby Wellins. But we are so lucky that we have another legend of British jazz, tonight playing with a group […]