SULA is a new trio project made up of drummer Miranda Radford, bassist Aleks Dimitrova and pianist Kezia Abuoma. All currently studying jazz at Trinity Laban, these exciting young musicians have come up through hailed organisations like Tomorrow’s Warriors.

From the Shetland Islands, via the ‘City of Edinburgh Music School’ and Birmingham Conservatoire, Rachael Cohen now finds herself amongst the top players on London’s vibrant Jazz scene and one the leading voices of her generation. Here she puts together a band of her favourite musicians who are all exceptional artists in their own right.

De Beauvoir Jazz Festival is a weekend-long jazz festival taking place across De Beauvoir Town, Hackney & Islington, in July 2026.

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:15 PM House Band Sean Gibbs – Trumpet TBC About A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter…

Anatole Muster is in the process of re-defining what the accordion can do, and is actively bringing the instrument to a wider audience.

The NYC-based quartet PANIKA makes its first ever UK appearance tonight alongside rising-star, Cenk Esen. Featuring original music from Louis Stringer and Rares-Vlad Gherman, combining a deep sense of lyricism with visceral swing.

Pete Wareham is joined by some of London’s most inventive musicians for an evening of improvised and exploratory music including Dave Okumu, Sam Dixon and Emre Ramazanoglu.

New York and London improvising scenes collide as Phillip Golub, Alex Hitchcock and Andrew Lisle explore new settings of their own music as well as Ornette Coleman, Anthony Braxton and Paul Motian.

Tony Kofi, a renowned saxophonist, composer, and educator, began his recording career with a tribute to the legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, releasing the double award-winning album All Is Know.

Eastmond leads and curates the Composers Workshop Big Band, an alchemical fulcrum for new experimental big band music.

Reuben Goldmark returns to the Vortex with his trio to premiere a brand new set of original compositions.

Pianist/composer Kate Williams has gained a reputation as both a distinctive writer and performer. The performance will feature material from the album as well as some new tunes and arrangements.

Named Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year at the Jazz FM Awards 2025, trumpeter, composer and bandleader Mark Kavuma has become one of the defining voices in contemporary British jazz.

Myele Manzanza brings a new ensemble to the legendary Vortex Jazz Club for an evening of adventurous contemporary music, featuring premieres of new works and exploratory improvisation at the edges of jazz and modern composition.

Dave Sear is pushing the envelope for jazz trombone in the UK, and is a regular sight on gigs throughout a multitude of genres.

Leif Kaner-Lidströms style has been described as a cinematic odyssey of music, inspired at its roots by classical form and melody consisting of through-composed compositions, where folk-like harmony and soulful rhythm shine through.

Alice returns to the Vortex two years after performing with the original ‘Reunion Band’ in summer 2024 for another one-time special evening involving some of her favourite London-affiliated musicians.

Two veteran maestros join forces with a superb rhythm section to bring an evening of mature, soulful jazz and blues.

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music   Line-up: Zhenya Strigalev – Tenor saxophone Igor Yakovenko – Piano Annie Majin – Vocals Mirko Scarcia – Double…

Musician and composer Alasdair Pennington has in recent years established himself as a distinct and creative voice on the drum kit within the vibrant London jazz and improvised music scenes.

A gifted international jazz musician and steel pan virtuoso from Trinidad & Tobago. His music is a blend of his Caribbean roots with the harmonic and improvisational complexities of jazz, creating a lively and eclectic meld all his own.

Trumpet legend Henry Lowther is in the prime time of his life. A mainstay of the band for over 30 years, the LJO is about to launch their double LP of Lowther’s music, “Primetime”, on his 85th birthday on 11 July.

Revisiting the famous album when John Coltrane teamed up with vocalist Johnny Hartman, tenor sax virtuoso Mark Lockheart is joined by the extraordinary vocalist Marvin Muoneké and a top-flight rhythm including Gary Crosby.

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music   Line-up: Ricardo Grilli – Guitar Ferg Ireland – Double bass Jason Brown – Drums About: Hailed by the…

Tonight Will Cleasby brings to the Club his latest project, a tribute to the great US drummer Elvin Jones (the band name is based on an Elvin tune “3 Card Molly”). Featuring Riley Stone-Lonergan, Will Barry & Will Sach.

New York-born performer and improviser Lex Korten makes his leader debut in London at Vortex Jazz Club alongside some of the city’s finest on July 1, 2026.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted London’s finest – members and musicians go free!

Timings: *THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE HEAT WAVE Ed Jones Quartet finishes at 22:30, so we will be showing the game from this time onwards (Kick-Off is…

Award-winning saxophonist and composer Ed Jones returns to the quartet format that first established his presence on the UK jazz scene over three decades ago.

Vaughan Hawthorne-Nelson has led bands including some of the leading lights of jazz including Julian Joseph, Jason Rebello, Bheki Mseleku, Mark Mondesir, Aldo Romano and Gary Husband.

Virtuoso jazz French horn player and composer Jim Rattigan brings together some of the finest jazz musicians in the UK to perform music written especially for this Quintet with its unique line-up.

The Vortex Jazz Club is hosting a watch party to celebrate Scotland VS Brazil. Join us from 10pm for a short jam session followed by the game shown on our projector and sound system.

Mercury Prize-shortlisted pianist Fergus McCreadie returns to the Vortex for a very special solo show, exploring improvisation across jazz and classical styles through the music of Brahms. Fergus will perform Brahms’ Op. 10 Ballades, and take them as the musical DNA of his own improvisations around them.

Following the release of her debut EP ‘The Birds’ in May, Evelyn will be performing her songs with a full band, accompanied by a string quartet, for the very first time.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted London’s finest – members and musicians go free!

A welcome return to the Vortex from this highly acclaimed Birmingham-based ensemble Led by pianist/composer David Austin Grey.

Nick Ramm Ensemble is proud to present fresh compositions drawing from Ramm’s roots in souful piano and contemporary jazz ft. Pete Wareham, Byron Wallen, Tom Herbert & Corrie Dick.

NOCTILUME is a band where composition and improvisation meet somewhere in between, shaped by layered electric sound and a shared sense of exploration. The music draws from wide, cinematic post-rock atmospheres and psychedelic rhythms.

Come and hear the great improvisers of the future share their talent in a programme led by Moss Freed and Academy alumnus Chris Williams.