HARMSADA
Saxophonist and chaotic reveller Jamie Harms presents incisive new arrangements of John Zorn’s monolithic MASADA songbook, drawing on snarling post-punk and dreamy sephardic surf.
Wed 02 September 2026
Bonney/Crowley/Doulton/Kitchman/Goller
Expect heavy grooves, lush ambient soundscapes, nuanced improvisation and melodies from the likes of Paul Motian, Ornette Coleman and Marc Ribot from this new ensemble of top UK improvisors.
Thu 03 September 2026
Bird Talk: Fergus Quill/Sam Eastmond
‘Bird Talk’ is a new album celebrating the eternal beauty of the language of Charlie Parker by producing new compositions based on the dadaist cut up technique used by William S. Burroughs.
Fri 04 September 2026
Sultan Stevenson (Two Shows)
Pianist Sultan Stevenson is one of the fastest emerging young artists on the London jazz scene and soon to be Europe.
Sat 05 September 2026
Laura Jurd – MILES 100
One of the UK’s most distinctive voices in jazz and improvised music, Mercury-nominated Laura Jurd’s unique approach to the trumpet is celebrated in the work that she creates.
Sun 06 September 2026
London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions – Coltrane at 100: Africa/Brass
On 1 September 1961 Impulse! Records released John Coltane’s first large-scale recording, Africa/Brass, featuring his working quintet including Eric Dolphy, framed by a large ensemble of brass instruments. LJO director Scott Stroman has revisited and expanded the arrangements for jazz orchestra, adding an orchestral version of Coltane’s Naima, recorded around the same time.
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Tue 08 September 2026
Gotobeat Presents: Venice Jazz Quartet LIVE in London
Venice Jazz Club Quartet bring the spirit of Venice’s late-night jazz scene to the stage, blending timeless standards, refined musicianship and the unmistakable charm of one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities
Thu 10 September 2026
DOX: Dee Byrne / Oli Kuster / Xavier Kaeser
DOX is a duo with Swiss keyboardist Oli Kuster and UK saxophonist Dee Byrne with special guest Swiss drummer Xavier Kaeser.
Gard Nilssen Acoustic Unity
Gard Nilssen Acoustic Unity is the sound of the chaotic, curious and sleepless mind of a Norwegian drummer and his friends, meeting up in a totally open minded musical setting, without genre limitations!
Fri 11 September 2026
Queer Jazz: Margomool
margomool is a British/Italian musician based in South-East London uniquely fusing jazz-inspired electronic music with hints of folk and soul.
Sat 12 September 2026
Vortex Collective presents: Future Standards & Downstairs Jam
Join a collective of musicians who met through the Vortex jazz club in imagining future standards.
Henry Lowther’s Still Waters
Still Waters was born out a long association and friendship going back 40 years between Henry Lowther and Britain’s premiere bassist Dave Green.
Sun 13 September 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Tue 15 September 2026
SAROST Trio – Larry Stabbins, Paul Rogers, Mark Sanders
Sarost is a trio comprising Mark Sanders Percussion, Paul Rogers Custom 7 String Bass and Larry Stabbins Saxophones and G “Sol” Clarinet.
Wed 16 September 2026
Frederico Heliodoro Quartet
Celebrating ten years of international touring, the Brazilian bassist Frederico Heliodoro presents a new concert featuring music from his albums The Weight of the News, Máximos Eventos and Gávea Days Compact, alongside recent compositions written in Rio de Janeiro.
Thu 17 September 2026
Emma Coates
Originally from Leeds but now based in Berlin, singer and saxophonist Emma Coates weaves jazz and folk songwriting to create her unique, intimate sound, taking inspiration from the likes of Snowpoet, This Is The Kit and Joni Mitchell.
Awen Ensemble
Awen Ensemble are an alternative folk-jazz outfit hailing from the North of England with roots that extend across the British Isles. Meaning ‘poetic inspiration’ in Welsh, the name Awen outlines the band’s intention to explore folkloric heritage, landscape and emotional processes through their music.
Fri 18 September 2026
Eddie Parker’s Airborn
Airborn is the new project led by flutist, multi-instrumentalist and composer Eddie Parker. A founder member of the acclaimed British jazz orchestra Loose Tubes.
Sat 19 September 2026
Trish Clowes/Adriano Adewale/Ross Stanley
This performance brings together three unique voices from the London jazz scene.
Sun 20 September 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Tue 22 September 2026
Finn Carter Septet
Part of Finn Carter’s monthly residency at the Vortex showcasing a new project each month. This month he brings a four horn septet featuring some of the UK’s most exciting players.
Wed 23 September 2026
Noah Ojumu Quintet
Noah Ojumu is a London-based jazz drummer and composer whose quintet is defined by rhythmic melodies and dynamic interplay.
Harry Baker Trio
The Harry Baker Trio is a dynamic ensemble of the best of the London jazz scene, featuring Oren McLoughlin (drums) and Freddie Jensen (double bass – Emma Rawicz, Joe Farnsworth, Ant Law).
Thu 24 September 2026
Tom Barford Quintet
Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music Line-up: James Copus – Trumpet Tom Barford – Saxophone Ivo Neame – Piano Tim Giles – Drum kit…
Sun 27 September 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 04 October 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Wed 07 October 2026
Owen Snider Quartet
Owen Snider’s music is a contemporary vision of jazz guitar, lyrical and exploratory, grounded in groove and harmonic colour. His compositions and improvisations reveal a deep connection to the post-bop and modern jazz traditions.
Sat 10 October 2026
Orlando Le Fleming Trio
“Outstanding” is an overused description but one that’s applied to bassist Orlando le Fleming so consistently that its justification can’t be denied.
Sun 11 October 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 18 October 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 25 October 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 01 November 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 08 November 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 15 November 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 22 November 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 29 November 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sat 05 December 2026
Vortex Collective presents: Future Standards & Downstairs Jam
Join a collective of musicians who met through the Vortex jazz club in imagining future standards.
Sun 06 December 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 13 December 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 20 December 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.