Still Waters was born out a long association and friendship going back 40 years between Henry Lowther and Britain’s premiere bassist Dave Green.

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.

A diverse night of variety featuring music, spoken word, live art and tap dance.

Sam Hogarth combines a deep love of the jazz repertoire with a fresh approach to harmonisation that is evident in his original compositions.

New London-based project by Radhika de Saram featuring Zhenya Strigalev on saxophone, Ben Brown on drums and Elliot Galvin on keys.

Multi award-winning jazz vocalist Anita Wardell returns to the Vortex with a quartet featuring pianist Graham Harvey, bassist Matyas Hoffecker and drummer Joe Dessauer.

As one of the hardest working and in-demand internationally renowned jazz trumpet players, Collins formed an all-star group in 2019, which was a progression of his quintet with alto sax ace, Tom Harrison, giving birth to the Quentin Collins Sextet.

As one of the hardest working and in-demand internationally renowned jazz trumpet players, Collins formed an all-star group in 2019, which was a progression of his quintet with alto sax ace, Tom Harrison, giving birth to the Quentin Collins Sextet.

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.

Led by London based guitarist and composer Karim Saber, this dynamic quartet combine fiery extended improvisation with memorable and heartfelt original compositions.

Barry Green, award winning pianist, fresh from the recording in New York with Drew Gress, Tom Rainey, Billy Drewes and Rudy Roystan..teams up with lyrical alto player Braysher to explore lesser known standards.

Multi award-winning jazz vocalist, lyricist and producer, Georgia Mancio returns to the Vortex in a trio format feat. flautist/pianist Gareth Lockrane and bassist Andrew Cleyndert (Ronnie Scott, Gene Harris).

Performing music from modern 20th century jazz composers like Mulgrew Miller, Larry Willis, Junior Cook, Billy Strayhorn, McCoy Tyner and Chick Corea.

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.

Reiss will be making his debut as a bandleader here at Vortex Jazz Club as well as debuting new music that has been composed over the last year. Expect these talented musicians to explore virtuosic solos, original music and a few old classics from the Great American Songbook.

The Flame is a fierce new improvising trio making their Vortex debut. Featuring Robert Mitchell (Piano/Perc/Poetry), Mark Sanders (Drums) and Neil Charles (Bass) – they bring a hugely accomplished individual and international renown.

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.

‘Sean is a fantastic player and has great ears; and he can swing!’

‘Sean is a fantastic player and has great ears; and he can swing!’

Join Brazilian singer Luna Cohen and her band on a joyful and powerful journey where colorful grooves of Afro-Brazilian influences celebrate the diversity of Brazilian culture.

Join Brazilian singer Luna Cohen and her band on a joyful and powerful journey where colorful grooves of Afro-Brazilian influences celebrate the diversity of Brazilian culture.

After playing together for over twenty years in various guises, Pete Wareham, Seb Rochford and Ruth Goller come together as an improvising group for the very first time.

Orlando will be premiering brand new music for this band in his September residency at the Vortex.

This is not a jazz night, but a night to find new friends, new styles and more. 6 Hours of performances. That’s £1 an hour!!!

Founded by saxophonist/composer, Asha Parkinson in 2017, Kalpadruma is an exciting collective exploring connection between Arabic, Turkish, Indian, Contemporary Classical and Jazz musics.

English trumpeter Tom Syson and Austrian trumpeter Dominik Fuss lead this quintet feat. Jacky Naylor (piano), Huw V Williams (double bass) & Jay Davis (drums)

Orlando will be premiering brand new music for this band in his September residency at the Vortex.

Featuring Jim Watson & Ian Thomas, this trio, specially put together for the Vortex, will ‘burn’ an amalgam of bluesy jazz and jazzy blues, intense, exciting and committed. Three masters at the top of their game.

Music of Jewish origin and cutting edge jazz sounds fused together to create Jewish music as you’ve never heard it before. Led by inspirational band leader Sam Eastmond (Spike Orchestra, John Zorn) this is music for the next generation performed by the next generation.

Vienna born London based saxophonist Guido Spannocchi returns to the Vortex after his sold out album release show in June 2021 with a quartet feat. Ruth Goller (bass), Danny Keane (Fender Rhodes) and Tristan Banks (drums).

Scottish drummer and composer Graham Costello creates minimalist-inspired music that ranges from ambient and post-rock, to jazz improvisation and noise rock.

Hannes Riepler makes a habit of teaming up with some of the great saxophonists around, such as Chris Cheek. Here he joins with Peter Ehwald from Berlin to play their own original music as well as lively takes upon standards.

Orlando will be premiering brand new music for this band in his September residency at the Vortex.

A 13-piece ensemble exploring and celebrating musical ideas and imagined movements of Charlie Parker and George Russell

A 13-piece ensemble exploring and celebrating musical ideas and imagined movements of Charlie Parker and George Russell

The W is Bruno Heinen’s new London-based contemporary jazz group. The band features Heidi Vogel on wordless vocals, Andrea Di Biase on double bass, Gene Calderazzo on drums and Bruno Heinen on piano.

An imaginative reworking of some of Duke Ellington’s iconic  compositions, from the early Cotton Club blues material to Swing hits and through to the exotica that was inspired by Ellington’s extensive travels.

Orlando will be premiering brand new music for this band in his September residency at the Vortex.