On this Europe release tour, New York City-based guitarist and composer Silvan Joray presents „Updraft“, his second album as a leader and first for the London based Ubuntu Music label.

This month, curated by Kasper Rietkerk, who will bring a little of the Dutch “Sinterklaas” tradition to the Vortex stage with special arrangements of 4 children folk songs.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

Two big bands for the price of one! The London Jazz Orchestra is joined by the outstanding Big Band from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, directed by Matt Skelton, featuring legendary singer Elaine Delmar in swinging standards arranged by Allan Ganley

The Nonet is an ensemble Miguel uses to explore various compositional techniques with specific focus on texture, timbre, polyrhythms, and the relationships between them all. Miguel draws influence from both Jazz and 20th Century European Art Music as well as contemporary artists such as Steve Lehman and Greg Osby among many others.

The Flame is a fierce improvising trio featuring Robert Mitchell (Piano/Perc/Poetry), Mark Sanders (Drums) and tonight with Olie Brice (Bass – standing in for Neil Charles)

Saxophonist Wanja Slavin comes to the Vortex with a band featuring many familiar faces: Laura Jurd (trumpet), Johannes Lauer (piano), Ruth Goller (bass guitar) & James Maddren (drums).

Due to unforeseen events, we had to relocate the event to our neighbour’s Brunswick East. The new location is just a minute walk from the Vortex. Programme and timings for the night remain unchanged. 

Northern neo-soul duo Esk launched their debut album ‘People In Their Simplicity’ in September. Following a sold out performance at Pizza Express Live Holborn, they’re excited to play for the very first time at the Vortex.

An afternoon and evening showcase of bands from the Guildhall Jazz Department led by tutors including Rachael Cohen, Gareth Lockrane, Rob Barron, Winston Clifford, Kate Williams, 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, Gareth Lockrane, Rob Barron, Winston Clifford, Kate Williams, Ines Loubet, Larry Bartley, Tom Farmer and more!

In this fully improvised concert, Craig Taborn explores sounds and silences, swirling colours, densities and forms, creating new music with both poetic imagination and an iron grip on his material.

Swiss jazz guitarist Dave Gisler brings his trio to the Vortex to present new musical material from their latest album. They will be joined on stage by legendary American saxophonist Tony Malaby.

Clarissa Connelly is a Copenhagen-based producer, composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, and has recently joined Warp Records family. Providing a moment of serenity and bright joy, Connelly is an artist whose music cuts through the chaos.

Long time close musical collaborators Lockheart and Parricelli perform in a new small group setting. Both prolific composers tonights concert will feature brand new music , expansive improvising and much more!

The musical universe of this quartet, unfolds from the first notes into a breathtaking affair. Together, they always find the right balance between the fully developed sound space and the playful moment. In the process, a captivating dynamic unfolds, captivating the listener and taking them on an unforgettable journey.

Saxophonist James Allsopp returns to the Vortex with frequent collaborator Dave Storey on drums, Olly Hayhurst on double bass and Chris Batchelor on trumpet.

The debut gig of ‘Baku Baku’, the latest project from pianist/composer Rick Simpson, featuring Simpson on synths and piano, Adam King on electric and synth bass and Jay Davis on drums

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

MOJO Big Band and Catherine Lima return to the Vortex for another afternoon of exceptional jazz.

Collaborating with Tony Kofi, Alina Bzhezhinska brings a unique show that draws from diverse influences, from Dorothy Ashby’s ‘Afro-Harping’ to Alice Coltrane’s spiritual expressions, Joe Henderson’s free-form jazz, and the vibes of ’90s Acid Jazz and Trip Hop.