Future Sounds
The International Piano Academy and Rhythm Squad present their third annual Future Sounds Concert. Young musicians from across London will come together for this unique event.
Sat 08 June 2024
Sun 09 June 2024
Future Standards & Downstairs Jam
Twice a month, join us on a journey to extend standard jazz repertoire for the 21st century.
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Tue 11 June 2024
Richard Fairhurst – Album Launch
Steinway artist and BBC Jazz Award winner Richard Fairhurst presents “Inside Out” with his longstanding trio featuring Dave Whitford on double bass and Tim Giles on drums.
Wed 12 June 2024
Dave Storey Trio
The Dave Storey Trio present brand new material for their up-coming fourth album featuring their signature quicksilver interplay honed over almost a decade of playing and touring together. The jazz tradition brought to life for the 21st century – communication with love, humour and fire.
Thu 13 June 2024
Tom Cawley – Solo Piano & Live Sampling/Sound Manipulation
Multi-award winning pianist and composer Tom Cawley brings his new project to the Vortex for an intimate and absorbing night of improvisation and sonic adventure.
Fri 14 June 2024
Alice Leggett’s Reunion Band
This one-off performance will feature London-affiliated musicians who have journeyed to Amsterdam and New York. This special reunion brings them together for a special evening, showcasing compositions primarily by Alice Leggett, complemented by works from other band members.
Sun 16 June 2024
Mopomoso / June
Tickets and info coming soon!
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Wed 19 June 2024
Phil Robson’s Organ Trio
Phil Robson, an award-winning, incredibly versatile and creative guitar player as well as celebrated composer, joins forces with the Hammond virtuoso Ross Stanley and the inspiring and powerful drummer Gene Calderazzo in this all-star band. The music is sensational, played with great energy and the incredible rapport between the three members is something that definitely sets this band apart.
Thu 20 June 2024
Luke Bainbridge’s Surface Tension
Inspired by the dynamic relationship between composition and improvisation, Surface Tension explores different forms of musical storytelling – from large-scale journeys, to angular ritualistic loops, to multi-layered song forms.
Fri 21 June 2024
Out Front
After two previous sell-out Vortex gigs, UK jazz super group, Out Front return to play original music in advance of their debut album, together with music by two of Jazz’s greatest ‘inside-outside’ masters: Booker Little and Andrew Hill.
Sun 23 June 2024
Future Standards & Downstairs Jam
Twice a month, join us on a journey to extend standard jazz repertoire for the 21st century.
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Mon 24 June 2024
Kenny Wheeler’s Lost Scores
presented by the combined big band of the Royal Academy of Music and Frost School of Music, University of Miami. Featuring Norma Winstone, John Daversa, Nick Smart and James Copus.
Tue 25 June 2024
Midweek Downstairs Jam
Welcoming and relaxed, come for a drink, sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your horns, sticks and strings to join in during the second set.
Thu 27 June 2024
Matt Seddon Sinfonietta & Cameron Scott Jazz Orchestra feat. Steve Williamson
This double bill is presented in partnership with Trinity Laban.
Sun 30 June 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Wed 03 July 2024
Jessica Ackerley, Maddalena Ghezzi and Eli Wallace
Ackerley, Wallace and Ghezzi will present a concert featuring compositions by each artist in a song cycle woven with spontaneous interludes as an inquiry into causes and broader social issues such as climate change impact.
Sun 07 July 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Wed 10 July 2024
ONe_Orchestra New
ONe_Orchestra New is a large group of improvising musicians brought together by Caroline Kraabel and made up of women and trans/non-binary people.
Sun 14 July 2024
Future Standards & Downstairs Jam
Twice a month, join us on a journey to extend standard jazz repertoire for the 21st century.
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Wed 17 July 2024
OWL Quartet + guests
OWL Quartet is a new double trumpet group co-led by London-based Charlotte Keeffe and Norwich-based Chris Dowding.
Stablefolk
Stablefolk plays warm, tonal music, with a strong sense of home. This contemporary jazz band is fronted by James Pettinger, who draws sounds from folk, singer-songwriters, and music that falls between the cracks.
Sun 21 July 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 28 July 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sat 03 August 2024
Future Standards & Downstairs Jam
Twice a month, join us on a journey to extend standard jazz repertoire for the 21st century.
Sun 04 August 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 11 August 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 18 August 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 25 August 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 01 September 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 08 September 2024
JMI Youth Big Band
The JMI Youth Big Band – a raucous ensemble of talented teenagers with a passion for Jazz, Funk, Rock and Contemporary music – make an exciting return to the Vortex Jazz Club where they will be performing tracks from their forthcoming third album which is due for release in 2025.
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 15 September 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 22 September 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 29 September 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 06 October 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 13 October 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 20 October 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 27 October 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 03 November 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 10 November 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 17 November 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 24 November 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 01 December 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 08 December 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 15 December 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 22 December 2024
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.