A mesmerising saxophonist – thoughtful and emotional. No wonder he was a regular with the likes of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and was specially invited by Kirk Lightsey to be…

Hailed as the ‘Diva of the Sudanese desert’ (BBC World News) Sudanese-Italian singer Amira Kheir has been enchanting audiences around the world with a sound inspired by traditional music from…

Warriors international presents – Freedom: The Art of Improvisation loft Jam session. The monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session. Curated  by Cleveland Watkiss, Orphy Robinson and Tori Handsley plus DJ Paul Bradshaw. There’s an opening…

Huw V Williams – a young welsh bassist and composer, and one of our favourite musicians and a great bassist, invites us on a new journey with Berlin-based Canadian saxophonist,…

The acclaimed Duduvudu cd is a celebration of the enduring musical spirit of Dudu Pukwana. Duduvudu, is a project under the direction of renowned London-born, San Francisco-based flautist Chloë Scott.…

A great chance to hear David Murray, one of the most important saxophonists and band leaders, in an intimate space. Here he re-creates a project from the late 80s, where…

A great chance to hear David Murray, one of the most important saxophonists and band leaders, in an intimate space. Here he re-creates a project from the late 80s, where…

British-Nigerian guitarist Toby Foyeh enjoys massive success in USA where he is now based. His music is a musical melting pot created out of a unique fusion of traditional Nigerian Yoruba…

Popular vocalist on the London jazz scene, performing regularly at The 606 Jazz Club, The Vortex, The Spice of Life, Pizza Express Dean st. Jagz. Wakefield Jazz, FleeceJazz, Art House Crouch…

The return of a New York special! A chance to hear saxophonist Gilad Atzmon with guitarist Saul Rubin, frequently in the band of Sonny Rollins and visiting from New York.…

Maestro Kit Downes is an expert in inviting special guests to the Vortex. In this case, it is master drummer Colin Stranahan from New York. Colin Stranahan was one of…

Vocalist of the Jazz FM Awards 2016 and the Mercury Prize nominee pianist collaborate for this occasion, where empathy, experimentation, unusual techniques and a highly personal repertoire taken from across…

Following his previous sold out shows at the Vortex, we’re thrilled to welcome back this formidable young talent for two nights, the first for a late night show. Botswana-born pianist…

Martin Speake revives a partnership with Ethan Iverson (best known for his work as a member of Bad Plus) that goes back over a decade. So it’s a pleasure to…

One of the most imaginative African musicians returns to the Vortex. Sensitive guitar playing and dreamy, voice with distinctively textured, self-created loops and rhythms. The music has an airy, poetic…

The return of one of the very talented younger pianists. BBC Young  Musician of the Year, member of Camilla George Quartet. And mesmerising. Sarah Tandy is one of the U.K’s…

Electric bassist Emmanuel Adeniran and his band The Afrocentrics play the sounds and rhythms of the African diasporas taking in jazz, funk, afrobeat, salsa, reggae and adding a modern twist.…

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…

Round up your weekend with the fabulous  Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra bringing its candid sound to the Vortex once more. They’ll be playing you big band jazz and soul music…

Heartfelt prize-winning vocalist brings her quartet. Originals blend with new and old standards. Miriam Ast:  I am a German jazz singer, saxophonist and composer. I have been living in London since…

Another chance to hear this exciting blend of music from twenty horns, featuring jazz, African and Latin grooves, under the leadership of trombone virtuoso Annie Whitehead and supported by the…

Line up: John Edwards (bass) Paul Lytton (drums)  

Line-up:  Klaus Bru: C-Tuned E-Saxophones Martijn Vanbuel: Downtuned Fret Bass Pietro Valente: 4 Limb-Drums I Have A New Band Now was founded in 2010 by European expats then living Taipei…

This gig is cancelled Alabaster dePlume is part performance poet, part jazz saxophonist and part singer/songwriter. He also has an enviable ability to bring the right guests at the right…

James O’Sullivan (guitar) / Chris Prosser (violin) duo The New Zealand based violinist and London based guitarist renew their partnership in a duo that promises to further enlarge upon their…

Fundraiser and public demonstration of LOVE for Grenfell survivors. Raising funds for victims of the fire and Fire Brigade Benevolent Fund.

Joe Dessauer (Drums) Jj Stillwell (Bass) Liam Stevens (Piano) Andrea Rinciari (Guitar) Led by guitarist Andrea Rinciari, this young quartet’s music  is based around the American Jazz Tradition of the late 50s and 60s,…

Filomena Campus vocals Steve Lodder piano Dudley Phillips double bass Rod Youngs drums Blending Italian tradition with standards and improvisation – jazz in its truest mesmerising definition. A perfect way…