Duo comprised of two of Europe’s most important improvising musicians – legendary vocalist Norma Winstone (Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor and pianist Kit Downes (ENEMY, ECM).

Three giants of the UK jazz and improvised music scene reunite after a break of twenty five years to present their unique brand of freewheeling musical adventure, highly improvised but firmly rooted in jazz and world music.

Three giants of the UK jazz and improvised music scene reunite after a break of twenty five years to present their unique brand of freewheeling musical adventure, highly improvised but firmly rooted in jazz and world music.

Mopomoso is the UK’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music!  Come and join us on the 4th Sunday of every month for an afternoon full of captivating musical meetings… 

A bi-monthly 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.

Barry Green brings together the bass legend Dave Green who has worked with and extraordinary array of musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Don Byas, Coleman Hawkins, Roland Kirk with young alto player Sam Braysher

Barry Green brings together the bass legend Dave Green who has worked with and extraordinary array of musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Don Byas, Coleman Hawkins, Roland Kirk with young alto player Sam Braysher

Incorporating soundscapes and open passages with heavy grooves and structured bass lines, the band draw from avant-garde and experimental influences to create a visceral ensemble sound

Incorporating soundscapes and open passages with heavy grooves and structured bass lines, the band draw from avant-garde and experimental influences to create a visceral ensemble sound

A vibrant and highly individual pianist/composer, her style is deeply rooted in jazz yet it reflects her classical background, British/Bengali heritage and her very broad musical taste.

A vibrant and highly individual pianist/composer, her style is deeply rooted in jazz yet it reflects her classical background, British/Bengali heritage and her very broad musical taste.

Over the past few years Alyson Cawley and Martin Speake have been collaborating closely together on diverse projects ranging from exploring South Indian music to Charlie Parker to free improvisation.

Over the past few years Alyson Cawley and Martin Speake have been collaborating closely together on diverse projects ranging from exploring South Indian music to Charlie Parker to free improvisation.

In this fully improvised concert, Craig explores sounds and silences, swirling colours, densities and forms, creating new music with both poetic imagination and an iron grip on his material.

Line-up: Craig Taborn – Piano   About Ten years have passed since Craig Taborn’s Avenging Angel album was released, bringing strikingly fresh ideas to the solo piano idiom. “It reflects…

Odd-time palpitations, Eastern tinged melodies and full-throttle improv make up the sound of London based band Estraven.

Odd-time palpitations, Eastern tinged melodies and full-throttle improv make up the sound of London based band Estraven.

Nick Costley-White leads his “New Quartet” featuring the fearless and virtuosic piano playing of Phronesis pianist Ivo Neame, supported by the inventive and swinging rhythm section of double bassist Conor Chaplin (Marius Neset, Laura Jurd) and drummer James Maddren (ENEMY, Gwilym Simcock).

Nick Costley-White leads his “New Quartet” featuring the fearless and virtuosic piano playing of Phronesis pianist Ivo Neame, supported by the inventive and swinging rhythm section of double bassist Conor Chaplin (Marius Neset, Laura Jurd) and drummer James Maddren (ENEMY, Gwilym Simcock).

Ella Hohnen Ford is a vocalist/songwriter inspired by jazz, folk and the great songwriters of the 20th century. Her band for this performance includes pianist Noah Stoneman and a string quartet featuring Midori Jaeger, Nicole Petrus Barraks, Dom Ingham and Abbey Bowen.

Cleveland Watkiss reimagines his original compositions and other works with a brand new trio featuring Menelik Claffey (bass), Tom O’Brien (piano) and Cassius Cobbson (drums).

Cleveland Watkiss reimagines his original compositions and other works with a brand new trio featuring Menelik Claffey (bass), Tom O’Brien (piano) and Cassius Cobbson (drums).

An array of influences in a modern genre bending sound full of infectious rhythms, explosive melodies and collective interplay.

An array of influences in a modern genre bending sound full of infectious rhythms, explosive melodies and collective interplay.

Awale Jant Band return to the Vortex showcasing the music of their latest album Yewoulen, and more.

Awale Jant Band return to the Vortex showcasing the music of their latest album Yewoulen, and more.

The return of the mistressful Carol Grimes, one of our favourite vocalists, with a full band including Alison Rayner (bass), Deirdre Cartwright (guitar) & Steve Lodder (piano). It is safe to say Carol is a truly genre-busting artist. Having turned to jazz and blues, her music embraces drama and love.

The return of the mistressful Carol Grimes, one of our favourite vocalists, with a full band including Alison Rayner (bass), Deirdre Cartwright (guitar) & Steve Lodder (piano). It is safe to say Carol is a truly genre-busting artist. Having turned to jazz and blues, her music embraces drama and love.

AuB (Alex Hitchcock & Tom Barford) welcome guests Jasper Høiby and Marc Michel for a special gig at the Vortex celebrating the end of a week recording their second album.

AuB (Alex Hitchcock & Tom Barford) welcome guests Jasper Høiby and Marc Michel for a special gig at the Vortex celebrating the end of a week recording their second album.

Look up, look down, look at O.
Tash Keary and Joe Henwood bring you a baritone sax and drums duo with a side of dubs, loud noises and heavy beats.

Look up, look down, look at O.
Tash Keary and Joe Henwood bring you a baritone sax and drums duo with a side of dubs, loud noises and heavy beats.

Dreamers is the new project from British saxophonist and composer Mark Lockheart featuring Elliot Galvin (Dinosaur, Elliot Galvin Trio), Tom Herbert (Polar Bear, The Invisible) and Dave Smith (Robert Plant).

Dreamers is the new project from British saxophonist and composer Mark Lockheart featuring Elliot Galvin (Dinosaur, Elliot Galvin Trio), Tom Herbert (Polar Bear, The Invisible) and Dave Smith (Robert Plant).

Guitarist Tom Ollendorff has been fast building a reputation as an outstanding improviser and imaginative composer. His 2022 tour is a collaboration with saxophonist Ben Wendel, who over the last two decades has established himself as one of the jazz world’s most prolific and innovative voices.