Zoh Amba is a young composer, saxophonist, and flutist from Tennessee. Her music blends avant-garde, noise, and devotional hymns. Zoh Amba’s second record “Bhakti” has become the moniker for Amba’s ongoing live and recording ensemble project with ever changing members.

The Vortex Jazz Club invites Christine Tobin to curate an evening of music celebrating the diversity and artistic creativity of her colleagues and friends. The multi-award winning vocalist and composer will devise different combinations from a pool of seven musicians to perform short vignettes intermixing new compositions and old favourites. It will be an evening of musicians taking risks and celebrating the power of improvisation.

“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, guitarist Nick Costley-White, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

A new duo featuring two groundbreaking pioneers from the New York avant-garde.

A new duo featuring two groundbreaking pioneers from the New York avant-garde.

A first time collaboration for New Orleans based multi instrumentalist Aurora Nealand and pianist Liam Noble.

Launching her 5th studio album, Last Night of the World (Pastiche Records), Fini is joined tonight by her full band for a special night, showcasing the music from this new record. An eclectic collection of jazz, folk & pop-infused songs, Last Night of the World draws on Fini’s experiences of motherhood & new beginnings, of love & loss and of a new-found sense of meaning (or sometimes an existential lack thereof!).

New York-based, London-born Alex Hitchcock, an immediately distinctive improviser and a leading voice on the saxophone on the international stage, returns to the Vortex with his quartet featuring: Will Barry (piano), Mats Sandahl (double bass) & Ananda Brandão (drums).

An afternoon and evening showcase of bands from the Guildhall Jazz Department led by tutors including Rachael Cohen, Brandon Allen, Robert Mitchell, Matt Skelton, Miguel Gorodi, Winston Clifford, Fini Bearman, Ines Loubet, Larry Bartley, Tom Farmer and more!

An afternoon and evening showcase of bands from the Guildhall Jazz Department led by tutors including Rachael Cohen, Brandon Allen, Robert Mitchell, Matt Skelton, Miguel Gorodi, Winston Clifford, Fini Bearman, Ines Loubet, Larry Bartley, Tom Farmer and more!

Queer Jazz exists to platform, nurture and celebrate the emerging queer jazz scene. Programmed by Tina Edwards and Arowah, they have put together an exciting monthly programme of innovative LGBTQI+ artists at The Vortex Jazz Club, supported by Arts Council England.

A whirlwind of sonic exploration and improvised interaction from an electro-acoustic trio featuring three leading UK improvisers.

A band comprised of on the scene UK musicians playing the music of the great late Allan Holdsworth.

A band comprised of on the scene UK musicians playing the music of the great late Allan Holdsworth.

Award-winning saxophonist and composer Ed Jones returns to the quartet format that first established his presence on the UK jazz scene over 30 years ago. Featuring Rebecca Nash (piano), Riaan Vosloo (double bass)& Tim Giles (drums).

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, guitarist Nick Costley-White, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

This month, the London Jazz Orchestra, turns to music created by a range of its current members, including trumpet legend Henry Lowther, saxophonists Tory Freestone, Pete Hurt and Mick Foster, pianist Alcyona Mick, bassist Calum Gourlay and director Stroman.

“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.

Saxophonist Jean Toussaint presents a special edition of his quintet JT5.

Rachael Cohen presents her international Trio New York drummer Jason Brown. Their unique sound is crafted around Cohen’s original music, with carefully selected standards making an appearance shrouded in cleverly written arrangements. A rare opportunity to see this outstanding trio.

Red Kite is a pan-European Danish / English / Italian quintet that sits at the intersection of jazz, classical, and electronic music featuring Esben Tjalve (piano), Fulvio Sigurta (trumpet), Hannes Riepler (electric guitar), Jasper Høiby (double bass) & Marc Michel (drums).

After experiencing the alienation of the often male-dominated jazz world, 24-year-old saxophonist Jemima Whyte plans to use her opportunity within Vortex Jazz Club’s Whirlpool scheme to support other female creatives and…

Musician and composer Alasdair Pennington has in recent years established himself as a distinct and creative voice on the drum kit within the London jazz and improvised music scenes.

Pianist Elliot Galvin returns to the Vortex presenting his most personal album to date: “The Ruin”. Join us for a memorable evening featuring renowned bassist & vocalist Ruth Goller, virtuoso violinist Mandhira de Saram & Polar Bear drummer Sebastian Rochford.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, guitarist Nick Costley-White, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

The incredible MOJO Big Band is back at The Vortex for another unforgettable Sunday afternoon of jazz! For this special occasion, they’ll be shining a spotlight on the music of legendary jazz guitarist Pat Metheny and the stunning arrangements by Bob Curnow.

Bassist, band leader and co-founder of Tomorrow’s Warriors, Gary Crosby OBE brings together his sextet for a night celebrating the legendary jazz innovator and composer Charles Mingus.

Led by jazz violin virtuoso Piotr Jordan, Dunajska Kapelye have been delighting audiences at the Vortex for many years. You will hear authentic Balkan and Gypsy folk, Hot Club jazz, Klezmer and the odd blues and jazz standard, all shot through with scintillating improvisation for a seat-of-pants ride through Eastern Europe and beyond.

Following a sold-out downstairs show last September, post-fusion, nu-jazz group Dreamscapes returns to the Vortex this February. Five unique musicians drawing from a melting-pot of influences who transcend genre, producing music with a sense of true freedom.

Award winning composer Tom Niblock returns to the Vortex with his big band featuring many young stars and more established names of the London Jazz scene and beyond. Having won the Dankworth Prize in 2021 and the Eddie Harvey Arranger Award in 2020, the band will be playing his exciting original music alongside inventive arrangements.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, guitarist Nick Costley-White, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

Warm, reflective, open-hearted and lyrical jazz. A Hologram Maze is led by pianist/composer David Austin Grey. The band features a close-knit group of the UK’s finest improvisers, who bring a deep sense of understanding and common purpose to each composition.