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London, N16 8AZ
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Tue 19 March 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.

Wed 20 March 2024

Deschanel Gordon Trio

Deschanel Gordon, the 2020 BBC Young Jazz Musician winner, showcases a remarkable blend of originality and versatility in his performances. His music embodies swing, groove and his Jamaican heritage. Gordon’s ability to navigate various styles and collaborate seamlessly makes him a standout figure in the contemporary UK jazz scene.

Thu 21 March 2024

Sean Gibbs Big Band

Trumpeter/composer Sean Gibbs leads a big band featuring some of the UK’s most prominent jazz musicians. They will be performing new material alongside music from their critically acclaimed album Confluence, which was nominated for Best Album at the 2023 Scottish Jazz Awards.

Fri 22 March 2024

World Music Big Band featuring Ian Bumstead

We welcome back the World Music Big Band lead by Ian Bumstead on Tenor sax and featuring Alison Rayner on bass and Mark Huggett on drums.

Sat 23 March 2024

Florian Arbenz “Conversation”

From the rising star Immy Churchill to internationally renowned musicians Percy Pursglove, Jim Hart, Ivo Neame and the legendary veteran Christy Doran; five illustrious British musicians contributing to drummer Florian Arbenz’s newest project.

Sun 24 March 2024

A Standard Afternoon

Come down for a drink downstairs with performances from a rotating group of London-based singers and instrumentalists. Arrive early if you’d also like to join in for when the sets open to the floor – all welcome!

Vortex Jam Session with Riley Stone-Lonergan

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 27 March 2024

Ali Watson Quartet

Originally hailing from the Highlands, 24-year- old bass player Ali Watson has recently been making waves with his new quartet comprising an all-star band of Glasgow musicians – Matt Carmichael, Alan Benzie and Greg Irons.

Thu 28 March 2024

Rebecka Edlund’s Virgin Forest (Jurd/Galvin/Williams)

Rebecka Edlund is a Swedish singer, lyricist & composer whose music is a concoction of jazz and Scandinavian folk music, herding calls, bird whistles and other peculiar sounds. Fellow explorers and esteemed improvisers Laura Jurd, Elliot Galvin and Caius Williams will join Rebecka as they venture into unknown terrains, taking the listener with them.

Fri 29 March 2024

Sun-Mi Hong Quintet

The Sun-Mi Hong Quintet is an emerging addition to the European scene of improvised and contemporary jazz music. The Quintet walks the line between elaborate composition and the great void that is improvised music.

Dalston Song Club

Two singer songwriters join Matthew Herd to perform in the round as part of our intimate, late night series. This month features Immy Churchill and Arun Thavasothy.

Sat 30 March 2024

Georgia Mancio Quartet

Multi-award-winning jazz vocalist, lyricist and producer, Georgia Mancio, is a supreme storyteller, creating work of authenticity, adventure, beauty and bite. Whether interpreting her own luminous originals or standards, Georgia’s evoking performances connect deeply with her audiences and linger long in the mind.

Sun 31 March 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Helena Kay

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 02 April 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.

Wed 03 April 2024

Liam Noble & Geoff Simkins

Taking their name, and not much else, from a late Victorian circus act involving the catching of turnips on a fork wedged between his front facing incisors, Noble and Simkins wind and swoop their way around melodies from classic standards to 80s pop.

Thu 04 April 2024

Chris Montague / Ted Morcaldi Guitar Duo

Together Montague and Morcaldi blend electric guitar, classical guitar and sonic exploration within a broad repertoire from Joni Mitchell and The Beatles, Bill Frisell and Ralph Towner, to original compositions and improvisations.

Dunajska Kapelye

Join longstanding Vortex favourites Dunajska Kapelye for a night of authentic Balkan and East European folk, Klezmer, Hotclub jazz and the odd standard.

Fri 05 April 2024

Paula Rae Gibson – Loving in Real Time – Album Launch

Album launch for the whispery, noir-ish, avant-garde singer Paula Rae Gibson with avant Memorymoog synth innovator pianist and improviser Matthew Bourne will deliver a night of extreme intimacy and bravery, with special guest Alex Bonney.

Sat 06 April 2024

Sun 07 April 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.

Mon 08 April 2024

TALKING THE GROOVE – BOOK LAUNCH and PERFORMANCE

Join us to celebrate Jazz In Britain latest publication, ‘Talking the Groove – jazz words from the Morning Star’, a compendium of Chris Searle’s reviews and interviews from the last few years. Featuring a performance by a quartet of musicians, all of whom feature regularly throughout the book: John Edwards, Mark Sanders, Trevor Watts & Veryan Weston.

Tue 09 April 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.

Whirlpool 7: Marta Gornitzka

This month it’s the turn of vocalist Marta to lead our Whirlpool collective.  

Thu 11 April 2024

Joel Ross ‘Good Vibes’ (1st Show)

Vibraphonist Joel Ross comes to the Vortex with his longtime band “Good Vibes” featuring Jeremy Corren on piano, Kanoa Mendenhall on bass and Jeremy Dutton on drums, as part of a European tour celebrating the release of their latest album “nublues”.

Joel Ross ‘Good Vibes’ (2nd Show)

Vibraphonist Joel Ross comes to the Vortex with his longtime band “Good Vibes” featuring Jeremy Corren on piano, Kanoa Mendenhall on bass and Jeremy Dutton on drums, as part of a European tour celebrating the release of their latest album “nublues”.

Sat 13 April 2024

Brice, Dunmall, Sanders & Yeoh

Pianist & composer Nikki Yeoh returns to the Vortex for an unmissable night with an incredible line-up featuring Olie Brice (bass), Paul Dunmall (saxophone) & Mark Sanders (drums).

Sun 14 April 2024

A Standard Afternoon

Come down for a drink downstairs with performances from a rotating group of London-based singers and instrumentalists. Arrive early if you’d also like to join in for when the sets open to the floor – all welcome!

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 15 April 2024

Rakvere Funkfest presents: Anatole Muster (2 shows)

At just 22 years old, Swiss London-based producer and accordion phenomenon Anatole Muster is already making waves in the internatonal music scene! With his fresh take on modern jazz, he’s garnered praise from the likes of Jamie Cullum and collaborated with heavyweights like Tennyson, Kiefer, and Louis Cole! 

Tue 19 March 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.

Mon 18 March 2024

Røysum/Edwards/Sanders

Discover this new trio featuring clarinetist Andreas Røysum, bassist John Edwards & drummer Mark Sanders currently touring in Norway and the UK.

Sun 17 March 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Ayo Vincent & Ezekiel Aje

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.

Mopomoso / March

Come & join us for another wonderful Mopomoso featuring: Caroline Kraabel (sax), Maggie Nicols (voice, tap),
Marilza Gouvea (voice, electronics), Maja-Leigh Rosenwasser (piano, electronics) & Sue Lynch (sax)

Sat 16 March 2024

JULIAN SIEGEL QUARTET

Saxophonist Julian Siegel returns to the Vortex with his quartet featuring Liam Noble (piano), Oli Hayhurst (double bass) & Gene Calderazzo (drums).

Fri 15 March 2024

Thu 14 March 2024

Slavik/Noble/Clarvis

This trio features Czech double-bassist Jiří Slavík in collaboration with extraordinary jazz pianist Liam Noble and home percussionist from Abbey Road Studios Paul Clarvis, whose duo recordings had a major impact on Slavík since the times when he first met them as a student of the Royal Academy of Music in London.

Tom Ridout’s UFO

UFO (Unidentified Folk Outfit), led by Tom Ridout on the electric recorder, is a Rock/Folk power trio that reinvents traditional English folk music. The band combines innovative arrangements with a focus on improvisation, creating a unique and dynamic sound. Expect to hear well-known melodies, but with intriguing and unexpected twists.

Wed 13 March 2024

Andy Watts Quartet – “The Way Back From Here” Album Launch

Following over 15 years on the stage and tour with the internationally renowned London Afrobeat Collective, trumpeter Andy Watts announces his forthcoming solo release ‘The Way Back From Here’. In its live iteration, the quartet features cornet, guitar, bass & drums, and expands on the compositions from the record, showcasing the ability of some of Andy’s favourite London musicians.

Silvia Leonzio Quartet

Silvia Leonzio Quartet is a new project that brings together various genres such as modern jazz, folk, world music, improvised music, and songwriting. The project introduces a fresh and captivating sound by combining these diverse elements.

Tue 12 March 2024

Guildhall Jazz Showcase (Upstairs & Downstairs) – Day 2

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

Mon 11 March 2024

Guildhall Jazz Showcase (Upstairs & Downstairs) – Day 1

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

Sun 10 March 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.

The Vortex Collective

The Vortex Collective returns for an afternoon showcasing jazz from around the globe.

Sat 09 March 2024

Fri 08 March 2024

Thu 07 March 2024

Mike Soper

A vibrant London-based band come together to celebrate the art of group improvisation, combining original material with well loved standards. Driven and heartfelt music, played to feed the spirit.

Wed 06 March 2024

Tim Whitehead Quartet

Saxophonist Tim Whitehead returns to the Vortex with a quartet featuring: David Gordon (piano), Dave Whitford (double bass) & Tom Hooper (drums).

Tue 05 March 2024

Whirlpool Series #6 I Alex Lockheart

Guitarist Alex Lockheart takes centre stage for this month’s Whirlpool. He will incorporate electronics with improvised grooves, ambient soundscapes and spoken word poetry to create a special sound world, into which we are drawn.

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.

Sun 03 March 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Jas Kayser

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.

LJO VORTEX SESSIONS Featuring Noel Langley

Lead trumpet Noel Langley co-founded the LJO with director Scott Stroman in 1991.  Celebrated for his beautiful sound and musicality, here we feature his compositions, many influenced by those of Kenny Wheeler – and fascinating re-compositions of music by Edward Elgar and Pete Saberton.

Sat 02 March 2024

Fri 01 March 2024

Annie Whitehead 4tet

Made up of long term collaborators and dear friends, the Annie Whitehead 4tet delivers a powerful and joyous mix of African grooves, blustery free jazz, Ellingtonian expressionism, reggae stylings and bursts of driving blues.

Thu 29 February 2024

Alex Ridout Trio featuring Hamish Smith + special Guest Tal Kalman

Trumpeter Alexandra Ridout brings to the Vortex her trio featuring frequent musical collaborator James Maddren, the great NYC bassist Hamish Smith and tenor saxophonist Tal Kalman as a special guest.

Wed 28 February 2024

Shane Forbes Quartet

UK Drummer Shane Forbes (Empirical) will be presenting a brand new project with some of his favourite musicians on the jazz scene.

Tue 27 February 2024

Marble Sun – A Listening Experience

Join us for a different kind of evening at the Vortex, as Marble Sun unveil their second EP in a unique immersive listening experience.

Sun 25 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.

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