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.

This month, curated by Kasper Rietkerk, who will bring a little of the Dutch “Sinterklaas” tradition to the Vortex stage with special arrangements of 4 children folk songs.

On this Europe release tour, New York City-based guitarist and composer Silvan Joray presents „Updraft“, his second album as a leader and first for the London based Ubuntu Music label.

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.

Let Spin are a cutting edge post-jazz quartet comprised of players at the forefront of the vibrant UK contemporary music scene. Their incendiary live shows conjure a mean mix of musical styles with a focus on improvisation for exploring new ground.

The JMI Youth Big Band is rooted in contemporary Jewish music and big band jazz, assimilating myriad styles and influences from around the world through their unique musical lens.

Eternal Triangle play the music of Trevor Watts, compositions originally inspired by rhythmic structures from Africa and South America as well as jazz and European musical forms. This is a music with a depth that is both expansive and honest.

Expect long-form guitar-led compositions exploring a range of musical moods and landscapes, bolstered by captivating and virtuosic improvisations by some of London’s most sought-after musicians.

A Time To Remember is a continuation of the special synergy that inhabited Elina Duni’s and Rob’s Luft acclaimed Lost Ships. Rob and Elina’s musical bond is key to the group’s floating interplay and the development of the musical material. They will be joined on stage by drummer Corrie Dick.

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.

London Born and raised, Poppy has become an infamous part of the UK jazz scene. Performing with the likes of Blue Lab Beats, China Moses, Daniel Casimir, Roella Oloro, Nix Northwest, Nu Civilisation Orchestra, Colectiva , Eliane Correa and more.

Miles Mindlin is an award winning virtuoso jazz guitarist, composer and bandleader currently based in New York. His debut album, to be released on the Fresh Sound label in November 2023 features all original compositions which draw on literature, film and music in equal measure.

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music   Line-up: Heidi Vogel – Voice Ivo Neame – Piano Tom Farmer – Double bass Shaney Forbes – Drums…

It is safe to say, then, that when it comes to playing companions, Etheridge’s judgement is second to none. The band will be launching their new ‘Live’ album at this gig.

In Women’s Words, Sisters Stories, vocalist Ineza and the Alex Webb Trio (Flo Moore, bass and Sophie Alloway, drums) explore the repertoire penned by the great female songstresses: Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Betty Carter and Abbey Lincoln.

Zoe Francis, vocals, Jim Mullen, guitar and Ross Stanley on Hammond organ, will be performing songs from Zoe’s new album called “Somewhere in the Night” inspired by her love of the Blue Note, Larry Young and Grant Green recordings.

We are delighted to welcome back Ian Shaw for his traditional New Year’s Eve performance.

Donovan Haffner, an alto saxophonist, is currently pursuing a BMus degree in Jazz at the Royal Academy of Music. He has had the opportunity to collaborate with notable musicians, including Shane Forbes and Jay Phelps. He also toured around Italy with Moses Boyd at only 18 years old and at various places around the UK.

Join us for a celebration of International Women’s Day, featuring two of the world’s leading jazz musicians.

Join us for a celebration of International Women’s Day, featuring two of the world’s leading jazz musicians.