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Wed 14 February 2024

Tue 13 February 2024

Sun 11 February 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Rick Simpson

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 10 February 2024

Fri 09 February 2024

QOW TRIO album launch

QOW TRIO is a unique multi-generational jazz band featuring award-winning young firebrand saxophonist Riley Stone-Lonergan, storied British Jazz legend Spike Wells on drums, and multi-genre bassist and bandleader Eddie Myer. The band have grown and developed as a unit: the levels of interplay and empathy are stronger than ever: their new album The Hold Up is the result.

Thu 08 February 2024

Sentient Beings

Sentient Beings gathers four strongly individualistic improvising voices from the US and UK (Faith Brackenbury, John O’Gallagher, Tony Bianco & John Pope) for a spiritual, intellectual, powerfully absorbing experience.

Wed 07 February 2024

Maddy Coombs Quintet

Maddy is a tenor saxophonist based in London, and has put together this band of some of her favourite musicians with the intent of exploring both new and old sounds in music. Will also feature some special guests – not one to miss!

Tue 06 February 2024

Whirlpool Series #5

Our Whirlpool series continues, with some new from the stars of the future! We’ve already had gigs that focus on the environment and children’s songs related to Sinterklaas in Netherlands. Come and find out what we have this month!!

Sun 04 February 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Ayo Vincent

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 and some guests, each one hosting one session on rotation.

LJO VORTEX SESSIONS Featuring Pete Hurt and Henry Lowther

Amongst the greats of their generation, saxophonist Pete Hurt and trumpeter Henry Lowther stand out as unique with their personal styles, sounds and virtuosity. Equally renowned as writers, their original music is a staple of the LJO’s repertoire, and this month we bring it to the fore.

Sat 03 February 2024

Reiss Ellis Beckles Group

The Reiss Ellis Beckles Group will be making their third appearance at Vortex Jazz Club after their last two sold out shows. Expect these talented musicians to explore virtuosic solos, original music and a few old classics from the Great American Songbook.

Fri 02 February 2024

Thu 01 February 2024

Batchelor/Hasler/Moll/Parricelli

A brand new quartet formed through Swiss/UK connections play the music of Bill Frisell plus original compositions by Chris Batchelor.

Wed 31 January 2024

A tribute to Ray ‘Saxman’ Carless

Join us as we celebrate 70 years since the late Ray Carless graced this Earth. An evening featuring friends, musicians and performers who participated in some of the many amazing recordings and live performances he was a part of.

Tue 30 January 2024

Jazz und Wine with Billy Marrows

The Vortex welcomes you for the second event of the Jazz and Wine tasting series on 30th January. Collaborating once again with our in-house expert Liv Kessler, we are showcasing…

Sun 28 January 2024

A Tribute to Martin Davidson

An evening concert featuring friends and musicians who were involved in some of the many amazing recording projects for EMANEM. All proceeds from this event will go towards B’Tselem, a Jerusalem-based non-profit organisation whose stated goals are to document human rights violations in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian.

Sat 27 January 2024

Henry Lowther’s Still Waters

The return of legendary British trumpet player Henry Lowther and his ‘Still Waters’ band feat. Pete Hurt (tenor saxophone), Barry Green (piano), Dave Green (double bass) and Paul Clarvis (drums).

Fri 26 January 2024

Germana Stella La Sorsa – ‘Primary Colours’ Album Launch

Italian London-based singer Germana Stella La Sorsa returns to the Vortex to launch her 2nd album “Primary Colours” with a stunning live band featuring: Sam Leak (Hammond organ), Tom Ollendorff (guitar), Jay Davis (drums) and special guest Tara Minton (harp).

Thu 25 January 2024

Rob Cope – Gemini Album Launch

Composer/saxophonist and podcaster/filmmaker Rob Cope follows his critically acclaimed Gods of Apollo with Gemini, featuring twelve original compositions specially written for musicians who have inspired him over the years. The album title refers to two coexisting duos brought together for the recording.

Wed 24 January 2024

Huw Warren : Choro Choro Choro

Celebrating Choro, the vibrant beating heart of Brazilian music, Huw Warren’s latest project explores music from the 1880’s to the present day by composers such as Ernesto Nazareth, Chiquinha Gonzaga, Pixinguinha, and modern masters such as Guinga and Hermeto Pascoal.

Mon 22 January 2024

Elliot Galvin / Ruth Goller / Seb Rochford / Mandhira De Saram with support from Elliot Galvin X Matthew Bourne Duo

An all-star new project featuring Elliot Galvin on piano and electronics, Ruth Goller on bass and voice, Seb Rochford on drums and Mandhira De Saram on violin. Support will be from renowned keyboardists Elliot Galvin and Matthew Bourne, performing spontaneous duo improvisations on Memorymoog and modular synthesisers.

Sun 21 January 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Sean Gibbs

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be 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.

Mopomoso / January

Come & join us for another wonderful Mopomoso with John Butcher (saxophones) + Pascal Marzan (guitar), Si Paton (bass),
Douglas Benford (harmonium and objects)+ Roland Ramanan (trumpet)+ Ecka Mordecai (cello) + Sylvia Hallett (violin, bicycle wheel) kicking off 2024 for us on Sunday 21st January.

Sat 20 January 2024

Jean Toussaint “JT4”

Saxophonist Jean Toussaint returns to the Vortex with another special edition of his quartet JT4 feat. Emile Hinton (piano), Murray Dare (bass) & Ben Brown (drums).

Fri 19 January 2024

Orlando le Fleming & Romantic Funk

Performing music from their new album which will be released on April 19.

Thu 18 January 2024

Nye Banfield – ‘Trails and Traces’ Album Launch

The Leicestershire-raised, Welsh-rooted saxophonist Nye Banfield presents his debut record ‘Trails and Traces’ live at the Vortex. The show will feature Nye’s sextet, performing his original music, plus an opening set from captivating duo BIGHEADMODE.

Wed 17 January 2024

Liam Noble/Fini Bearman/George Crowley

Join us for a very special evening featuring three of London’s finest musicians in trio together.

Sun 14 January 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Rick Simpson

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be 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.

Adam Cruz Drum Workshop

Join American drummer Adam Cruz for a 1h30 drum workshop following his performance at the Vortex on Saturday 13 January. 

Sat 13 January 2024

Adam Cruz Trio featuring Joris Teepe and Barry Green

Adam Cruz was born in New York City and is one of the foremost drummers of his generation. His deep knowledge of Latin American rhythms gives him a unique sound and place on the international jazz scene. Tonight for a special vortex exclusive he plays with Joris Teepe and Barry Green. Its the last gig of an EU tour.

Fri 12 January 2024

Nikki Yeoh – Cafè Oran

Nikki Yeoh celebrates the music of French Algerian Jewish Composer Maurice El Medioni interpreter of Andalusian, Rai, Sephardic and Arabic music with a new band “Cafè Oran”

Thu 11 January 2024

Barford/Copus Quintet

Join this stellar line up of Tom Barford, James Copus, Ivo Neame, Tim Giles and Conor Chaplin as they play an exciting set of original compositions alongside some new arrangements of his favourite tunes by the greats of jazz. Some of which include Joe Henderson, John Coltrane and Freddie Hubbard.

Wed 10 January 2024

Stoneman/Williams/Sanders (Late Show)

This trio comes together again for a night of immediate and intense free-improvisation. Not one to be missed!

Jim Rattigan & Nick Costley-White

Inspired by the work of Jim Hall and Bob Brookmeyer, Jim Rattigan and Nick Costley-White play music from their recent album release  ‘You Must Believe in Spring’ (from the box set Duos), a selection of Standards from Richard Rogers, Michel Legrand, Antonio Carlos Jobim, to Bill Evans, Steve Swallow and Charlie Parker.

Tue 09 January 2024

Rebecka Edlund Presents. (Whirlpool Series)

Whirlpool – moving, changing, turbulent water. Floods, rising sea levels, melting ice fields, wildfires and droughts. Climate change is primarily a water crisis. This month, Rebecka Edlund will invite the audience to…

Sun 07 January 2024

LJO VORTEX SESSIONS / Kenny Wheeler birthday tribute

Kenny Wheeler was a founder member of the London Jazz Orchestra, providing much of the band’s original repertoire. The jazz orchestra was Kenny’s main vehicle, and the LJO features his music in his birthday month.

Sat 06 January 2024

Stone-Lonergan/ Simpson/ Hayhurst/ Glaser

Four improvisers dedicated to the whole history of Jazz come together to explore their original compositions and free playing. Dynamic, exciting group playing from an ensemble with many hours under their belt and intense chemistry.

Fri 05 January 2024

Patchwork Jazz Orchestra

Winners of the 2015 Peter Whittingham Award, Patchwork Jazz Orchestra are a collective London-based ensemble dedicated to championing big band music in a contemporary setting.

Thu 04 January 2024

Django Bates – Distilled (2nd Show)

New show added due to popular demand: Thrilled to start the new year with an unmissable piano solo performance from British composer and multi-instrumentalist Django Bates.

Django Bates – Distilled

Thrilled to start the new year with an unmissable piano solo performance from British composer and multi-instrumentalist Django Bates.

Wed 03 January 2024

Donovan Haffner Quintet

Donovan Haffner, an alto saxophonist, is currently pursuing a BMus degree in Jazz at the Royal Academy of Music. He has had the opportunity to collaborate with notable musicians, including Shane Forbes and Jay Phelps. He also toured around Italy with Moses Boyd at only 18 years old and at various places around the UK.

Mon 01 January 2024

The Procrastinators New Year’s Eve Party

Come and see in the New Year in a warm, joyful and relaxed way – listening to fabulous Gypsy, Balkan Folk, Tango, Hot Club and a few jazz standards.

Sun 31 December 2023

IAN SHAW’S NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH

We are delighted to welcome back Ian Shaw for his traditional New Year’s Eve performance.

Sat 30 December 2023

Blue Town Trio: Zoe Francis, Jim Mullen and Ross Stanley

Zoe Francis, vocals, Jim Mullen, guitar and Ross Stanley on Hammond organ, will be performing songs from Zoe’s new album called “Somewhere in the Night” inspired by her love of the Blue Note, Larry Young and Grant Green recordings.

Fri 29 December 2023

Ineza & Women’s Words, Sisters’ Stories

In Women’s Words, Sisters Stories, vocalist Ineza and the Alex Webb Trio (Flo Moore, bass and Sophie Alloway, drums) explore the repertoire penned by the great female songstresses: Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Betty Carter and Abbey Lincoln.

Thu 28 December 2023

Wed 27 December 2023

Heidi Vogel

Singer Heidi Vogel returns to the Vortex with her band featuring Ivo Neame (piano), Neville Malcolm (double bass) & Jon Scott (drums) + special guests.

Fri 22 December 2023

Sharp Little Bones featuring Tony Kofi

Sharp Little Bones is the house band of Peggy’s Skylight (a multi-award-winning jazz venue) feat. bassist & composer Simon Paterson, drummer Andrew ‘Woody’ Wood & keyboardist Paul Deats. Joined by MOBO- nominated, multi-BBC Jazz & Parliamentary Jazz Awards winner Tony Kofi, they form a quartet of virtuosos playing compositions that reach deep within and far outside the jazz canon.

Thu 21 December 2023

Miles Mindlin Quartet

Miles Mindlin is an award winning virtuoso jazz guitarist, composer and bandleader currently based in New York. His debut album, to be released on the Fresh Sound label in November 2023 features all original compositions which draw on literature, film and music in equal measure.

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