Vortex Collective presents: Future Standards & Downstairs Jam
Join a collective of musicians who met through the Vortex jazz club in imagining future standards.
Sat 05 December 2026
Phil Robson’s Organ Trio
Phil Robson, an incredibly versatile and creative guitar player as well as composer, named Musician of the Year at 2009 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, plus winning Album of the Year in 2015
Sun 06 December 2026
London Jazz Orchestra with the Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra
Two great bands: the London Jazz Orchestra, directed by Scott Stroman, host the award-winning young players of the Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra, directed by Martin Hathaway, for a first set.
Vortex Jam Session
Doors Open 19:45, Music Starts 20:15 | TA weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Tue 08 December 2026
Miles Spilsbury
Miles Spilsbury makes warm & expansive music, inspired by great improvising ensembles and drawing from fusion & new age music. The multi instrumentalist & composer presents new music and improvisations with a quintet.
Thu 10 December 2026
Frank Carlberg with the Trinity Laban Jazz Orchestra (Two Shows)
The Trinity Laban Jazz orchestra conducted by Olivia Murphy returns to the Vortex in a new project with Frank Carlberg on piano.
Sat 12 December 2026
Mark Lockheart – Shapeshifter Trio
Shapeshifter is a new trio featuring three very special creative voices of the UK scene.
Sun 13 December 2026
Vortex Jam Session
Doors Open 19:45, Music Starts 20:15 | TA weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Tue 15 December 2026
Being Human – Minar of Dreams (Album Launch)
Pan-European contemporary jazz quartet, bringing together Lithuanian guitarist Mindaugas Stumbras, Mercury Prize-nominated Scottish pianist Fergus McCreadie, and a rhythm section complete with Michelangelo Scandroglio and Mattia Galeotti.
Wed 16 December 2026
Finn Carter, Matt Carmichael & Alex Hitchcock
Part of Finn Carter’s monthly residency at the Vortex, showcasing a new project each month.
Sun 20 December 2026
Vortex Jam Session
Doors Open 19:45, Music Starts 20:15 | TA weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Tue 22 December 2026
Roella Oloro Trio
Roella Oloro is a multi-instrumentalist and composer originally from Gloucester, UK with Nigerian and Jamaican Heritage.
Mon 28 December 2026
John Etheridge and Vimala Rowe
The sensational vocalist Vimala Rowe joins guitar legend John Etheridge’s Blue Spirits (Pete Whittaker (organ) and Ian Thomas (drums) for a post Christmas treat of jazz, blues and global music.
Thu 31 December 2026
Ian Shaw’s New Year’s Eve Bash
We are delighted to welcome back the multi-award winning Ian Shaw (vocals, piano) for his traditional New Year’s Eve performance.
Fri 01 January 2027
The Procrastinators NYE Party
Doors Open 19:45, Music Starts 20:30 | Please join the Procrastinators as they celebrate the New Year – as per tradition – one day late. Gypsy and Hotclub jazz, tango, Klezmer and some jazz standards from some of the best musos in London!
Thu 14 January 2027
Yarde / Brice / Ibbetson
The YARDE / BRICE / IBBETSON Trio is a powerhouse contemporary jazz and free improvisation group based in the UK. Bringing together three individuals of distinct musical voices
Mon 25 January 2027
Calum Gourlay Big Band: Celebrating Burns Night
Join Calum Gourlay’s big band for an unforgettable Burn’s Night celebration – featuring a band comprised of London’s thriving Scottish jazz community.