A special evening features a solo piano set and a full band set from Metamorphic featuring material from two recent album releases – Laura’s solo album Enough and Metamorphic’s The Two Fridas.

Composer/Pianist/Electronic Musican Craig Taborn was born and raised in Golden Valley, Minnesota.  While Studying at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Craig had the good fortune to play in…

‘The Afternoon Sessions’ – a continuing series featuring some of the finest in free improvisation.

The McCormack & Yarde Duo first appeared togther at the Vortex in 2008. Tonight the duo return over a decade later as an established act on the international music scene.

“Supple, sensitive and full of detail” (Financial Times). Bassist Bartley leads a stellar band, fusing jazz, ska and all styles between.

Luca Manning is an award winning Jazz vocalist and composer from Glasgow, Scotland. He is inspired by a wide range of artists and musical styles, as well as being firmly…

Ari Hoenig is one of the jazz worlds most respected and innovative drummers. A prolific bandleader and sideman, he has appeared on over a hundred recordings and worked with a…

With a background of entwined classical and jazz influences, Nishla is a singer with a penchant is for story telling. Lush harmonies, haunting lyrics and precise arrangements await.

The core team consists of Orphy Robinson, Cleveland Watkiss, Tori Handsley and Paul Bradshaw who are joined by an array of guests. You never know who’s going to drop in.…

Chosen in ‘Shape of Jazz to Come’ (Jazzwise), Jam Experiment are an award-winning band with a frontline of trombone/violin/vocals, presenting engaging contemporary jazz with explosive rock energy.

The London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions, at 28 years old, is London’s longest jazz residency. Under the direction of Scott Stroman, the band seems to go from strength to strength,…

Originally formed by Stan for a BBC broadcast from the London Jazz Festival, 2013 the band has been going strong since then and will release a new album on Jellymould later in 2019. Playing a mixture of Stan’s original tunes and cunning reworkings of standards, the band puts a contemporary spin on the jazz tradition.

Sean Gibbs Quintet   Sean Gibbs – Trumpet Helena Kay – Tenor Saxophone Rob Brockway – Piano Calum Gourlay – Bass Jay Davis – Drums   Trumpet player and composer…

The Alice Leggett Quartet will be playing a combination of Alice’s original compositions, and arrangements of well-known jazz standards. Alice has drawn influences from a variety of artists such as, Miguel Zenon, Ben Van Gelder, Chris Cheek, Bill Frisell, Charlie Haden, John Coltrane and Thelonius Monk; to name a few. Each member approaches the compositions in their own distinctive way, helping the music venture towards various places, whilst maintaining a strong band sound.

Tabla master Avirbhav Verma leads a group fusing jazz and Indian percussion.

Our monthly residency continues for a big band initiated by bassist Calum Gourlay, known for his great work with Thelonious, an award-winning solo album and more. “I want it to…

Drummer and composer Phelan Burgoyne brings with him a new trio featuring the incomparable Kit Downes and Fred Thomas.

Music by Nino Rota and more, by one of the masters of Italian piano, Antonio Zambrini.

After nearly 20 years, Radiohead’s first foray into electronic music still remains as fresh as inspirational. This evening will feature a listening session to the classic record in the dark,…

Internationally acclaimed pianist Simon Purcell’s exciting new band comprises some of the most important contributors to the UK’s creative music scene during the last two decades: Steve Watts (Printmakers, Loose Tubes, Iain Ballamy), Gene Calderazzo (Partisans, Pharoah Sanders, Joey Calderazzo, Zoe Rahman), Julian Siegel (Partisans, Joey Baron, Kenny Wheeler, Django Bates, John Taylor) and Chris Batchelor (Big Air, Loose Tubes, Brotherhood of Breath, Hermeto Pascoal).

A spectacular mix of rhythm tap dance with Jazz and Latin music. Taking its roots from the iconic ‘Jazz Tap’ that originated in Harlem, which then became popularised on Hollywood’s silver screen, MDJTP features some of the most talented tap dancers and musicians from across the UK and international rhythm tap scene.

Bassist and big band leader Calum Gourlay brings his new Quartet project to The Vortex for its first ever gig. Helena Kay on Tenor Sax, Kieran McCleod on Trombone and James Maddren on drums.

SPECTRUM are: NIRAN OBASA (piano/keyboards) DARLINGTON JOSEPH (bass) STANLEY OHIOS (drums)   A New Direction in African jazz with SPECTRUM (formerly Niran Obasa Trio) combines evocative melodies of the pianist and…

A musical extravaganza in support of the Play for Cuba Appeal to raise funds, and collect musical instrument for young musicians living in Cuba.

Three giants of British jazz combine for a very special performance. Guaranteed to be unforgettable!

A more formal part 2 of our David Mossman celebration includes Orquestra Mahatma with Paul Clarvis, Stuart Hall, Sonia Slany, Alcyona Mick, Chris Batchelor, Liam Noble, Gene Calderazzo and more.…

We are celebrating David Mossman the founder of the Vortex over 24 hours with a party/memorial about his legacy! Some of the musicians confirmed include Sarah Jane Morris, Mark Hewins,…

Without a doubt, Leo Richardson is widely recognised to be one of London’s leading Jazz Tenor Saxophonists, best known for his honest, straight-ahead, contemporary hard-bop style. His most significant influences…

Joe Hill’s North Ark is a new jazz septet, started in 2017. They play original compositions and arrangements by Joe, which are influenced by a wide variety of artists, such…

The spectrum of music played by Evan Parker ranges from “free jazz” to “free improvisation”. Each month Evan invites different guests to play with him. This evening the guests are John…

With the release of his critically albums ‘Silent Storm’ (2016) and ‘Live at the Vortex’ (2017), Danish guitarist and composer Kristian Borring and his group have been turning heads and…

‘Crossing’ is a trio with Veryan Weston/keystation, Hannah Marshall/cello and Yusuf Ahmed/drums/percussion. They present a new project with specially invited guest violinist Pei Ann Yeoh who is visiting UK from…

Electric, acoustic, micro-tonal, plectrum, prepared, finger style, steel, nylon, hollow and solid body. Showcasing a number of approaches to the instrument Mopomoso starts the New Year with an all guitar…

Jean-Paul Estiévenart Trumpeter Jean-Paul Estiévenart is a highly sought after trumpeter on the Belgian and European scene and has played in many European ensembles including the European Youth Jazz orchestra.…

Jamaican saxophonist Ray Carless is returns to the Vortex with Windrush Jazz.  Carless started out on his musical journey working with a wide variety of pop jazz reggae funk and…

Joy Ellis is a pianist, singer and composer based in London. Since graduating from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama she has toured all over the world playing jazz.…

Over the years, the Vortex has encouraged and enjoyed many groups which balance wit and joy with subtlety and complexity. Township Comets, the celebration of Dudu Pukwana led by Chris…

Tom Smith is a London based saxophonist and composer. He runs a number of his own bands and has brought his music all round the UK, including two sold out…

The core team consists of Orphy Robinson, Cleveland Watkiss, Tori Handsley and Paul Bradshaw who are joined by an array of guests. You never know who’s going to drop in.…

The John Bennett Band is a 15 piece jazz ensemble. The music is structured whilst also allowing for interplay between the musicians. John describes the band as not a “…

  Henry Lowther is one of Britain’s greatest trumpet players, appearing as soloist with numerous jazz and pop artist.  A long-term member of the LJO, he is also writes wonderful…

Janette Mason  – Piano and Synthesizers Chris Morris  – Drums Tom Mason – Bass   Red Alert is pianist Janette Mason’s explosive new trio. A platform for her unique contemporary jazz…

“An exciting band to hear live” John Fordham

Raph Clarkson (trombone, FX) + Chris Williams (sax) will perform a freely improvised set, interacting with the live painting of Aurelie Freoua. The second set will see RESOLUTE preview their forthcoming…

Talinka defies boundaries between styles and genres. It is where folk, early music, jazz and tango merge into simplicity, harmony and warmth.  Talinka creates a new distinctive sound that explores the unique…

Bruno Heinen brings his forward-looking, originals quintet to the Vortex. Described by the Guardian as eclectic, eccentric, and unobtrusively erudite, the group features a stellar line-up of Percy Pursglove, Rachael…