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SUMMARY:Local & Live: Görkem Özalp Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 5:30 PM\, Music 6:00 PM\nAbout\nLondon-based guitarist Görkem Özalp leads a compelling trio blending modern jazz with influences that trace a journey from Istanbul to London. After completing his music education in Turkey\, Özalp relocated to London in 2023 to pursue a Master’s in Music Performance\, quickly establishing himself as a distinctive new voice on the city’s jazz scene. His debut EP Addresses showcases his lyrical guitar style\, rhythmic clarity\, and thoughtful original compositions.\n\nOn bass is Costa Tancredi\, an acclaimed London-based musician originally from Italy. A Middlesex University jazz graduate\, he has performed with artists including Eric Clapton\, Amy Winehouse\, Pee Wee Ellis\, and Eliza Doolittle\, bringing deep groove\, versatility\, and musical sensitivity to the trio.\n\nOn drums\, Burak Ersöz adds a powerful and nuanced voice shaped by his background in jazz and Anatolian music. Originally from Ankara and now based in London\, he has performed with groups such as Anatolian Fusion Ensemble\, Female Voices of Turkey\, and Giants of Anatolia.\n\nExpect an engaging evening of modern jazz\, rich interplay\, and original music from three musicians shaping today’s London jazz sound.\n\nAbout Local & Live in Hackney\nLocal & Live in Hackney is a collective of local musicians and artists supporting performers and celebrating the diverse musical traditions of Hackney and East London.\n\nFollow: @localandliveinhackney\n\n[embed][/embed]
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LOCATION:11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Henry Spencer 'The Defector'
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM - 2 set(s) of music\n \nLine-up:\nHenry Spencer - Trumpet\nAnt Law - Guitar\nMatt Robinson - Piano\nJamie Murray - Drum kit\n\n \nAbout:\nBefore leaving the UK for a European tour Henry Spencer comes to the Vortex. He launched his latest album ‘The Defector’ (“A masterpiece” – Jazz in Europe) following international touring\, TV and radio broadcasts and the increase of audiences and followers worldwide. He worked with multi-GRAMMY Award winning Dave Darlington in New York (whose credits include Miles Davis\, Herbie Hancock\, Wayne Shorter) for his previous releases\, receiving critical acclaim internationally:\n\n"Spencer is one of the great talents of the British jazz scene drawing a high level of recognition. Listen to Spencer’s genius." InMusic(DE)\n\n"Big music that demands a big setting – major festival stages and theatres beckon." Jazzwise\n\nFor 'The Defector' Henry Spencer collaborated with Jon Kelly (credits include; Michael Jackson\, Kate Bush\, Paul McCartney\, John Lennon\, Richard Ashcroft)\, co-producer Paul Whalley (platinum-selling producer regularly working with high profile international artists) and composer George Stevenson (commissioned by London Symphony Orchestra\, Royal Scottish National Orchestra among others).\n\nTouching jazz\, rock and minimalism\, the music’s “astonishing dynamic variety” (Manchester Jazz Festival) combines Henry’s “spectacular technique” (The Guardian)\, intense\, raw energy and evocative outlets\, with moments of intimate\, heart-felt\, emotionally-led\, lyrical melodies – almost as if there were words being sung.\n\nHenry’s unusual and personal approach gives the music its rare\, impactful strength; emotionally drawing in as well as exhilarating the listener.\n\n"I’m most interested in music that’s driven by sincere emotional intent and deals with genuine experience. I want to draw in the listener so they engage with the music\, relating it to their own personal experience – with as much emotive clarity as if the music had lyrics. It’s an outlet\, a release."\n“Spencer sets the bar high…as if he's a singer-songwriter with a horn. Dazzling”\nThe Guardian ★★★★ & The Observer ★★★★\n\n[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XttJXU6zSQM&list=PL4y-8cnYmG62t8nSgvD0_UAjyOJNRG8n8&index=2[/embed]
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