Since her emergence on the British jazz scene in the mid 90s pianist Nikki Yeoh has proved to be an improviser, composer and all-round adventurer who has continually sought to broaden…

Kasaï Masaï fron Congo successfully marry vintage and urban grooves together. Tonight they play from their new CD “SUNSHINE MUSIC”.

Kadjovi Kush released one of the very best African music CD in 2018 with “LOVE IN AFRICA”. Tonight the band play from this incredible CD with it upbeat songs and joyous sounds of West Africa take your breath.

Partisans will be recording a new live album over their two nights at The Vortex.

Restless, almost reckless energy..delirious listening…consistently thrilling’ – BBC Music magazine

Sloth Racket is a band of UK improvisers led by baritone saxophonist Cath Roberts, with Sam Andreae on alto saxophone, Anton Hunter on guitar, Seth Bennett on bass and Johnny Hunter…

Senegalese kora master KADIALY KOUYATE and Nigerian pianist NIRAN OBASA come together to perform the unique music they create together.

Wiyaala is Ghanaian Afro pop singer-songwriter who sings in her native Sissala and Waale dialects and English, often combining all three languages within her songs.

An excursion along the African roots of an authentic Creole culture which has a history of struggle for its recognition although it was the first Black Republic ever established.

Led by top baritone sax player Mick Foster, the quartet play an interesting and diverse repertoire of original compositions and some well known jazz pieces.

Leading young French singer. Astonishing range and mesmerising presence.

Leave your preconceptions at the door and prepare to be blown away by this improvising quartet.

One of the most influential jazz saxophonists is back with his monthly Vortex series.

Northern synth-driven experimental rock trio Voronoi plays in a double bill with London-based interstellar jazz voyagers Entropi for a special Match & Fuse late night session.

Big Bad Wolf / Taupe: London based band featuring washy guitars, ambient vocals, brassy hooks and deep grooves play alongside scatter-skronk, math-prov commando team Taupe.

The first in a new series of nights run by trumpeter Chris Dowding  showcasing a diverse range of improvising solos, duos and trios. 

Full information coming soon…

The core team consists of Orphy Robinson, Cleveland Watkiss, Tori Handsley and Paul Bradshaw who are joined by an array of guests. You never know who’s going to drop in. In…

This is the launch party for Charlie Pyne Quartet’s debut album ‘Dancing Shadows’. Expect ECM-inspired jazz with big grooves, memorable tunes and a story-telling vibe.

Zoetic Zoetic is a new London based group of very experienced improvising musicians. Chris Batchelor, John Paricelli and Steve Watts were all members of influential British big band Loose Tubes…

A host of modern jazz from two big bands!

London meets Berlin with this rare collaboration, expect high level improvising and honest music making.

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…

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…

Showcasing music from their upcoming third record, with tunes from each member, Let Spin bring an anarchic, fiery brand of jazz/groove/improv/noise to their London home.

Piano trio freely moving between improvised and written original music without any plan

A celebratory evening of jazz standards (with the odd left turn thrown in) with pianist Rob Brockway and some surprise guests.

September’s monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session curated by Cleveland Watkiss, Orphy Robinson and Tori Handsley. There’s an opening short set from an ad-hoc ensemble, swiftly followed by constantly shifting sets…

‘Long Suite 2005’ just bursts with melodic invention. Kenny Wheeler was a founder member of the orchestra….what was fascinating about this gig was to hear the music start to move away from him.”

Three of the UK’s finest jazz musicians come together to perform a vibrant mix of free-wheeling classic jazz standards, inspired by and reminiscent of the great Sonny Rollins’ trio. Steve is joined by Steve Watts on bass and Gene Calderazzo on drums.

Always a pleasure to have perform at the Vortex, Tony’s mesmerising style and natural flair give pleasure and joy to us all. The origins of the Organisation go back a over…

Manchester and London based quartet of David Birchall (guitar), Andrew Cheetham (drums), Colin Webster (alto and baritone saxophones), and Otto Willberg (double bass).

Unique Norwegian vocalist Ingebjørg Loe Bjørnstad joins the long standing improvising duo of Tom Challenger and Kit Downes as part of the trio ‘Elt’.

The Quantum House Project, jazz/fusion project by Anders Helmerson Trio

Contemporary jazz trio led by prodigious pianist Richard Fairhurst alongside Dave Whitford and brilliant drummer Tim Giles, their music combines cerebral, lyrical improvisation with high energy grooves.

The John Bennett Band is a 15 piece jazz ensemble. The music is structured whilst also allowing for interplay between the musicians. John describes the band as not a “…

Gilad Atzmon’s tributes to the music of John Coltrane and Charlie Parker are a labour of love. He is a consummate improviser and uses his great skills to convey this to the audience.

Gilad Atzmon’s tributes to the music of John Coltrane and Charlie Parker are a labour of love. He is a consummate improviser and uses his great skills to convey this to the audience.

Ray Carless is a talented Jamaican saxophonist whose musical career spans almost 40 years. He started started out on his musical journey working with a wide variety of pop jazz reggae funk and African bands.

A swinging and groovy night feauturing original music by Italian guitar player Giulio Romano as well as arrangements of legendary standard jazz tunes.

Phaze Theory is a London based art-rock band focused exploring the occult traditions of Britain through the poetry of Yeats and Blake particularly. Founded in 2014 by tuba player Christopher…

Aisling Lavelle – Voice Rick Simpson – Piano Rob Anstey – Bass Sam Jesson – Drums Aisling is a London-based singer/songwriter with a gift for harmony, improvisation and scat. She…

Martin’s highly rhythmic groove based project influenced by Indian/ Arabic and Turkish music featuring his own compositions and those of Ramamani from Karntaka College of Percussion.

Emerging from London’s young Jazz scene, Brother’s Testament fuse Jazz with sounds from Hip-Hop, Funk, Neo-soul, Classical and more…

Guitarist Tom is one of the talented young musicians whose careers started in Cardiff. He is regularly to be seen playing with the likes of Huw Warren. He was awarded…