Carol Grimes
The return of the mistressful Carol Grimes, one of our favourite vocalists, with a band featuring Annie Whitehead, trombone. Carol’s repertoire is always insightful and her repartee and charisma second…
Just announced! Uri Caine solo + Nautilus on 1 November. An intimate concert by a great pianist
Vortex Jazz Club
Sat 21 October 2017
Sun 22 October 2017
MOJO – the Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra
The 14-piece Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra brings its rugged charms to the Vortex once more, playing you tunes with rich melodies and joyful grooves. Our set includes epic arrangements by…
Hear in Now: Tomeka Reid, Mazz Swift (violin/voice), Silvia Bolognesi (bass) with special guest Alexander Hawkins
Tomeka Reid (Cello), Mazz Swift violin/voice, Silvia Bolognesi bass. Once again we welcome some of the best music out of Chicago. Tonight they are joined by the great imaginative pianist…
Mon 23 October 2017
Dominic J Marshall Trio
Dominic J Marshall finds a piano trio format a very intimate and inspiring setting. The compositional approach to improvising has been one of the main elements of the trio’s work as a…
Tue 24 October 2017
Malija – 1st night of 2
Mark Lockheart, Jasper Høiby, Liam Noble. Three of the great heroes of the Vortex team up to create the imaginative and enjoyable jazz that we have been led to expect…
Wed 25 October 2017
Malija – 2nd night
Mark Lockheart, Jasper Høiby, Liam Noble. Three of the great heroes of the Vortex team up to create the imaginative and enjoyable jazz that we have been led to expect…
Thu 26 October 2017
Return to Vegas. A play with music by Roland Gift – Show Cancelled
A platform performance of a musical as work in progress by Roland Gift, with 7 actors and 4 musicians. “Based on a true story that didn’t happen.” New tunes as well as some from Fine Young Cannibals.
Permission – Paula Rae Gibson & Sam Leak
Paula Rae Gibson and Sam Leak collaborate in a new creative partnership, involving music, poetry and film. Please note: the videos contain nudity and the performance is for over…
Fri 27 October 2017
The Quartet (with Jack Hues, Mark Holub, Liran Donin) + Raph Clarkson’s Dissolute Society
The latest project from Jack Hues and The Quartet, COLLABORATIONS, is a series of new recordings which began with the release of “A Thesis on The Ballad” in 2015. The…
Sat 28 October 2017
Stormy Weather! A benefit for the Caribbean hurricane victims
A benefit for victims of the Caribbean hurricanes Irma and Maria. So far confirmed include Julian Siegel, Camilla George, Liam Noble with DJing from Kevin Le Gendre. More names soon.…
Sun 29 October 2017
Phillip Gropper’s Philm
PHILM: Philipp Gropper – SaxophonesElias Stemeseder – piano / synthesizerRobert Landfermann – double bassOliver Steidle – drums Returning with a new double bassist, Philm has confirmed itself as one of…
Mon 30 October 2017
Tom Harrison / Sam Leak
A new duo by two of our best up-and-coming musicians. Tom Harrison, whose most recent album featured Robert Mitchell and Cleveland Watkiss; and pianist Sam Leak, who has a special…
Wed 01 November 2017
Uri Caine solo + Nautilus
Exciting that Uri Caine, one of the most imaginative pianists around, is coming to play an intimate solo concert. In this rare UK solo concert, he returns to some of…
Thu 02 November 2017
Dunajska Kapelye – Gypsy/East European Night
Dunajska Kapelye has been performing together since 2006, but their roots go way back to the origin of folk music itself – to a time when people travelled free from…
Fri 03 November 2017
Heidi Vogel
The voice of the Cinematic Orchestra. As at home with standards or singing Brazilian songs, she appears on the Cinematic Orchestra’s album “Live at The Royal Albert Hall” and has…
Sat 04 November 2017
Ingrid and Christine Jensen with Ben Monder – Infinitude
With infinitude, Ingrid and Christine Jensen have realized a long-held ambition – to write for and perform in the more intimate setting of a quintet, combining their intuitive, sibling trust…
Sun 05 November 2017
Filipe Sousa and Guests; Fran & Flora
Filipe Sousa is a Portuguese pianist/composer and workshop leader based in the UK. He works with artists and communities of ranging age, ability and background. He founded Quest Ensemble…
Mon 06 November 2017
Cleveland Watkiss – solo project with special guest
A new collaboration of Cleveland Watkiss, who is a musician who has the ability to seamlessly merge classical and hip-hop vocalistic technique.
Tue 07 November 2017
MYRIAD project with Bernhard Schimpelsberger and Chris Gall
A mix of modern jazz piano with world percussion “Chris Gall provides evidence that jazz is alive and kicking in Germany” – Jazzwise – “Bernhard Schimpelsberger is one of the…
Wed 08 November 2017
Tim Berne’s Snakeoil + Mark Trounson Group featuring Bill McHenry
A stunning double bill with two of the dynamic saxophonists on the New York scene. Snakeoil Tim Berne is back with this great band! Tim Berne: alto saxophone Oscar Noriega:…
Thu 09 November 2017
Tim Berne’s Snakeoil + Mark Trounson Group ft. Bill McHenry – 2nd night
A stunning double bill with two of the dynamic saxophonists on the New York scene. Snakeoil Tim Berne is back with this great band! Tim Berne: alto saxophone Oscar Noriega:…
Fri 10 November 2017
Fini Bearman + Hannes Riepler
Lively, entertaining and thought-provoking singer who will start the Vortex’s programme at the London Jazz Festival on a high. She will be bringing over some of her collaborators from the…
Sat 11 November 2017
Huw Warren Trio Brasil + Dave Smith solo
Music by Heremeto Pascoal, Guinga, Tom Jobim, Egberto Gismonti, Pixinguinha and more. Huw Warren is one of Britain’s leading pianists, recently to be heard on the ECM label with the band…
Jazz2RockSteady with special guest Tony Kofi
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. Tonight it features the fiery saxophonist Tony Kofi
Sun 12 November 2017
Mopomoso presents…
‘THE WORKSHOP INVITES’ Formed in 2016 to mark the 25th anniversary of the first Mopomoso concerts the Mopomoso workshops have continued each week in London’s West End. Guests are invited…
Pablo Held Trio + Elt (Ingebjørg Loe Bjørnstad, Kit Downes, Tom Challenger)
The award-winning Pablo Held Trio (with Robert Landfermann and Jonas Burgwinkel) make a rare appearance in London despite their acclamation over the past decade as one of Europe’s foremost trios.…
THE VORTEX DOWNSTAIRS JAZZ NIGHT
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by…
Mon 13 November 2017
Jeff Taylor ft. Mick Coady
Vocalist Jeff Taylor, who has collaborated with the likes of Sufjan Stevens, Martha Wainwright and The National, performs in the intimate setting of our Downstairs. With Voro Garcia (trumpet), Lloyd…
Devin Gray with Chris Speed and Drew Gress + Phelan Burgoyne Quartet (Ft Anders Christensen)
A top notch trio from New York, led by drummer Devin Gray. Also: the trio of drummer Phelan Burgoyne with Martin Speake (alto), Rob Luft (guitar) with special guest Anders…
Tue 14 November 2017
Crowley/Luft/Giles + Rick Simpson’s Klammer
A spectularly incisive trio leading one from the starting point of the jazz standards into pastures unknown, but satisfying. With George Crowley (sax), Rob Luft (guitar), Tim Giles (drums) Rick…
Sat 21 October 2017
Carol Grimes
The return of the mistressful Carol Grimes, one of our favourite vocalists, with a band featuring Annie Whitehead, trombone. Carol’s repertoire is always insightful and her repartee and charisma second…
Fri 20 October 2017
Monica Vasconcelos – The Sao Paulo Tapes
Exclusive London album launch! Monica Vasconcelos’ interpretations of compositions written by some of Brazil’s greatest “songpoets”, including Aldir Blanc, Chico Buarque, Ivan Lins and Caetano Veloso, responding to the era of the era of military dictatorship.
Big Bad Wolf
After Lunch is a brand new series of great music specially programmed for charities / voluntary organisations / schools /etc to bring their clients, participants and staff along to. The…
Thu 19 October 2017
Evan Parker, Mat Maneri, Lucian Ban
Evan Parker invites Lucian Ban and Mat Maneri to join him for his monthly series. This gig celebrates the launch of a new album, under Mat’s name, Sounding Tears (Clean…
Wed 18 October 2017
“Two Things with Four Trumpets” featuring Jurd, Batchelor, Gorodi, Collins and Strigalev
Zhenya Strigalev curates a new project bringing attention to the jazz instrument called “trumpet”. The night will consists of two bands (“Things”) each of them consists with two trumpets, fully…
Tue 17 October 2017
Helena Kay’s Kim Trio
KIM Trio Helena Kay – tenor saxophone Ferg Ireland – double bass David Ingamells – drums KIM Trio is led by tenor saxophonist Helena Kay (Young Scottish Jazz Musician of…
Mon 16 October 2017
Calum Gourlay Big Band
Our monthly residency continues for a big band initiated by bassist Calum Gourlay, known for his great work with Thelonious, an award-winning solo album and more. “I want it to…
Sun 15 October 2017
Oded Tzur Quartet
Oded Tzur is a New York City based saxophonist, composer and bandleader. His work explores fundamental connections between different musical traditions and draws influence from the art of storytelling. Tzur…
MOPOMOSO ‘THE AFTERNOON SESSIONS’ PRESENT…
YVES CHARUEST (SAX) / DOMINIC LASH (BASS) duo + MATT HUTCHINSON (piano) solo + SUE FERRAR (violin) / KEN IKEDA (electronics) / JOHN RUSSELL (guitar) trio THE MUSICIANS Montreal based…
Sat 14 October 2017
Mario Laginha, Julian Argüelles, Helge Andreas Norbakken
Laginha Argüelles Norbakken Portuguese pianist Mário Laginha, English saxophonist Julian Argüelles and Norwegian percussionist Helge Andreas Norbakken are amongst Europe’s strongest musical personalities. They combine gently propulsive grooves, complex but…
Monica Vasconcelos’ Sao Paolo Tapes – workshop
In the months leading up to the album’s release, Vasconcelos will be co-hosting Arts Council funded public workshops where she will explore the lyrics and the stories behind the songs…
Fri 13 October 2017
Fletch’s Brew
Led by one of our favourite drummers, Mark Fletcher, Fletch’s Brew makes a rare appearance outside Ronnie Scott’s where they play weekly. With a real superstar line-up. The band plays…
Thu 12 October 2017
BLOW THE FUSE PRESENTS:The Alexandra Ridout Quintet + Solar Flare
The first night of the new Blow the Fuse season ‘Tomorrow the Moon V’ a series of double bills led by women. The Alexandra Ridout Quintet, is led by the BBC…
Wed 11 October 2017
Space Cake Jazz Band
Drums :Goaty Keyboard : Michael Born Trumpet : Tom Spencer Sax :Roger Crosdale Bass : Frederico Frederico leads his Space Cake Band in a combination of funky standards from the…
Tue 10 October 2017
Krysztof Urbanski Quintet (featuring Hannes Riepler) + Mike Hobart Urban Sax Quartet
An exciting night with a double bill of quartets led by two saxophonists, playing original music and imaginative arrangements
Mon 09 October 2017
WARRIORS INTERNATIONAL PRESENT: FREEDOM THE ART OF IMPROVISATION LOFT JAM SESSION
The monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session. There’s an opening short set from an adhoc ensemble, swiftly followed by constantly shifting sets of soul stirring improv sessions open to all… So tune…
Sun 08 October 2017
De Beren Gieren
This is one of the leading new European piano trios, from Belgium. We are fortunate that they will play at the Vortex as part of a short UK tour. The…
Thelonious
Hans Koller (Valve Trombone, Euphonium) Martin Speake (Alto Saxophone) Calum Gourlay (Bass) TBC (Drums) Taking inspiration from the Steve Lacy/Roswell Rudd School Days band from the early 1960s, Thelonious explore the…
London Jazz Orchestra
London’s longest running jazz residency continues as the LJO opens its new season at the Vortex Jazz. The LJO continues to set the standard in modern jazz, with great ensemble…
Sat 07 October 2017
Emily Wolf & Friends
London & NYC based Singer Songwriter. “Eclectic mix of Vocal genres, Neo Soul, R&B, Jazz and Reggae” Merging Soul, Pop and Jazz Sounds, Wolf was from an early age influenced…
Fri 06 October 2017
Dialektos – Maria Pia de Vito and Huw Warren
Dialektos is the remarkable musical encounter between Italian vocalist Maria Pia De Vito and Welsh pianist Huw Warren and includes their own compositions, settings of Neapolitan poems and Brazilian songs.…
Thu 05 October 2017
Mark Pringle
Andersson/Pringle/Lopez/Pereira is an imaginative quartet of young European improvisers, coming to the UK via Berlin-based pianist Mark Pringle.
Wed 04 October 2017
Dave Liebman/Richie Beirach
Two of the jazz’s foremost exponents of their instruments (and good friends going right back to the 70s when they played in the band Lookout Farm). Dave Liebman on saxes,…
Tue 03 October 2017
PAUL DUNMALL/ PERCY PURSEGLOVE/ STEVE TROMAN/ DAVE KANE/ MILES LEVIN
PAUL DUNMALL SAX PERCY PURSGLOVE TRUMPET STEVE TROMANS PIANO DAVE KANE BASS MILES LEVIN DRUMS Paul Dunmall put this group together originally with Hamid Drake on drums and played…
Mon 02 October 2017
Hyelim Kim & Alice Zawadzki
The K-Music festival has been proud to commission some major collaborations, and this one is really special. Hyelim Kim, a superb taegum (bamboo flute) player, has played with Nils Frahm and…
Sat 30 September 2017
15th London African Music Festival presents GINO SITSON (Cameroon)
“An extraordinarily pliable voice in settings rich with melody, emotion and rhythm. his gift for melody and his persuasive powers for interpretation establish an instant connection for listeners(…) always fascinating.”…
DJ Sapphire’s Birthday Celebrations featuring Ray Carless
A new monthly series Downstairs
Fri 29 September 2017
15th London African Jazz Festival presents: MIM SULEIMAN (Zanzibar)
The 15th London African Music Festival presents MIM SULEIMAN (Zanzibar) Pemba, Zanzibar born Singer songwriter is a globally renowned artist, Mim Suleiman has been described as a fiery, electric,…
Orphy Robinson Trio
After Lunch is a brand new series of great music specially programmed for charities / voluntary organisations / schools /etc to bring their clients, participants and staff along to. The…
Thu 28 September 2017
15th London African Music Festival presents: LEKAN BABALOLA’S SACRED FUNK
Twice Grammy award winning Nigerian percussionist Lekan Babalola is well known for his innovative musical style, using his native Yoruba tongue infused with traditional music, Afrobeat and funky dance overtones.…