Petter Eldh (bass), Kit Downes (piano) and James Maddren (drums) are ‘ENEMY’. Based in London and Berlin, they play expressive and complex music – light-speed rhythmic patterns and dense harmonic clusters collide in a unique and formidable combination of voices that has been described as both “fiercely intense” and “beautifully intricate”.
Petter Eldh (bass), Kit Downes (piano) and James Maddren (drums) are ‘ENEMY’. Based in London and Berlin, they play expressive and complex music – light-speed rhythmic patterns and dense harmonic clusters collide in a unique and formidable combination of voices that has been described as both “fiercely intense” and “beautifully intricate”.
Alto-sax master Tony Kofi fronts this loving celebration of the jazz giant Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley. With Andy Davies (trumpet) Alex Webb (piano), Andy Champion (bass) and Alfonso Vitale (drums) the group traces the explosive music of Cannonball Adderley from his first session as leader in 1955 through work with Miles Davis to the soul-jazz of the 1960s.
Alto-sax master Tony Kofi fronts this loving celebration of the jazz giant Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley. With Andy Davies (trumpet) Alex Webb (piano), Andy Champion (bass) and Alfonso Vitale (drums) the group traces the explosive music of Cannonball Adderley from his first session as leader in 1955 through work with Miles Davis to the soul-jazz of the 1960s.
Another Mopomoso Sunday afternoon not to be missed – book your tickets now!
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Playing the music of Sarah Vaughan, singer Heidi Vogel returns to the Vortex with fantastic band featuring: Will Barry (piano), Tom Farmer (bass) & Shane Forbes (drums).
Playing the music of Sarah Vaughan, singer Heidi Vogel returns to the Vortex with fantastic band featuring: Will Barry (piano), Tom Farmer (bass) & Shane Forbes (drums).
For this special, one-off performance the Elliot Galvin Trio will be playing brand new music with special guest Binker Golding.
For this special, one-off performance the Elliot Galvin Trio will be playing brand new music with special guest Binker Golding.
Unfortunately and due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to postpone Quintet Blue upcoming gig at the Vortex which will now take place on Saturday 2nd July.
Unfortunately and due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to postpone Quintet Blue upcoming gig at the Vortex which will now take place on Saturday 2nd July.
Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.
Award-winning clarinettist and composer Arun Ghosh makes an eagerly anticipated return to The Vortex, performing music from new album, Seclused in Light.
Award-winning clarinettist and composer Arun Ghosh makes an eagerly anticipated return to The Vortex, performing music from new album, Seclused in Light.
Join the “On y va” Jazz Band for an afternoon of live music mixing standards, French, South African and Latin!
Composer, pianist, organist Alexander Hawkins brings his trio to the Vortex featuring long time associates Neil Charles on bass (Mingus Big Band, Terence Blanchard, Sun Ra Arkestra) and Stephen Davis on drums (Django Bates, John Taylor, Rufus Reid).
Composer, pianist, organist Alexander Hawkins brings his trio to the Vortex featuring long time associates Neil Charles on bass (Mingus Big Band, Terence Blanchard, Sun Ra Arkestra) and Stephen Davis on drums (Django Bates, John Taylor, Rufus Reid).
A brand new line up featuring Calum’s original quartet members Helena Kay & Kieran McLeod along side Drum legend Jeff Williams & one of Londons leading pianists Tom Cawley.
A brand new line up featuring Calum’s original quartet members Helena Kay & Kieran McLeod along side Drum legend Jeff Williams & one of Londons leading pianists Tom Cawley.
Sean Gibbs is a London based trumpet player/composer, known for his work with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, Calum Gourlay Big Band, Young Pilgrims and many others. Tonight he will be performing material from his album ‘When Can I See You Again?’, released with Ubuntu Music.
Sean Gibbs is a London based trumpet player/composer, known for his work with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, Calum Gourlay Big Band, Young Pilgrims and many others. Tonight he will be performing material from his album ‘When Can I See You Again?’, released with Ubuntu Music.
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.
The trio can be characterised by being highly interactive, they explore group improvisation. Their playing is loose and at times resorts into free improvisation. Sultan’s writing is purposed to uplift and maintain a high sense of soulfulness. This concert will feature Sultan’s original compositions, many of which will soon be released on Sultan’s debut album.
The trio can be characterised by being highly interactive, they explore group improvisation. Their playing is loose and at times resorts into free improvisation. Sultan’s writing is purposed to uplift and maintain a high sense of soulfulness. This concert will feature Sultan’s original compositions, many of which will soon be released on Sultan’s debut album.
Gravy Boat is a contemporary, cinematic jazz quintet led by Leeds based saxophonist and composer Emma Johnson.
Gravy Boat is a contemporary, cinematic jazz quintet led by Leeds based saxophonist and composer Emma Johnson.
Bass player, composer and producer Liran Donin and his band 1000 Boats are returning to the Vortex for their first London debut since Covid, and will be showcasing some new material.
Bass player, composer and producer Liran Donin and his band 1000 Boats are returning to the Vortex for their first London debut since Covid, and will be showcasing some new material.
Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.
The Blue Spirits Trio John is leading tonight is a classic guitar-led jazz organ trio and showcases the bluesier side of John’s musical repertoire. With Pete Whittaker on organ, a superb accompanist as well as soloist and in demand drummer George Double.
The Blue Spirits Trio John is leading tonight is a classic guitar-led jazz organ trio and showcases the bluesier side of John’s musical repertoire. With Pete Whittaker on organ, a superb accompanist as well as soloist and in demand drummer George Double.
Scottish jazz vocalist Louise Dodds will be making her debut at The Vortex tonight performing songs from her latest album ‘The Story Needs an Ending’ as part of her UK tour. Released in March 2022, the album is a deeply personal collection of songs written and arranged by Louise, which are both moving and uplifting.
Scottish jazz vocalist Louise Dodds will be making her debut at The Vortex tonight performing songs from her latest album ‘The Story Needs an Ending’ as part of her UK tour. Released in March 2022, the album is a deeply personal collection of songs written and arranged by Louise, which are both moving and uplifting.
Elina Duni and Rob Luft’s programme of songs of love and exile has been gathering momentum since 2017, when the Albanian-Swiss singer and the British guitarist began their collaboration. Along the way the duo has been augmented by several distinguished guests, with multi-instrumentalist Fred Thomas making a significant contribution to the overarching concept.
Elina Duni and Rob Luft’s programme of songs of love and exile has been gathering momentum since 2017, when the Albanian-Swiss singer and the British guitarist began their collaboration. Along the way the duo has been augmented by several distinguished guests, with multi-instrumentalist Fred Thomas making a significant contribution to the overarching concept.
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.
Pianist Alex Webb leads this group with a front-line of two of the UK’s greatest jazz improvisers: tenor saxophonist Denys Baptiste and guitarist Nigel Price. Together they celebrate ‘jukebox jazz’ – the bluesy, swinging jazz of the 1950s and 60s, with a repertoire of pieces from Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Ahmad Jamal and others, as well as more recent works from Charlie Haden’s Quartet West.
Pianist Alex Webb leads this group with a front-line of two of the UK’s greatest jazz improvisers: tenor saxophonist Denys Baptiste and guitarist Nigel Price. Together they celebrate ‘jukebox jazz’ – the bluesy, swinging jazz of the 1950s and 60s, with a repertoire of pieces from Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Ahmad Jamal and others, as well as more recent works from Charlie Haden’s Quartet West.