UK born multi award winner Alexandra Ridout is a trumpeter, bandleader, composer and educator based in Harlem NYC. At only 27 years old Alexandra is already one of the most talented young trumpet players on the international scene.
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Doors 2:00 PM, Music 2:30 PM About Julian Woods (guitar) & Steve Beresford (piano/electronics) + Susanna Ferrar (violin), Tracy Lisk (drums), Jerry Wigens (clarinet) + Marcio Mattos (bass/cello) & Alex…
As part of the UK jazz scene Annie has worked with Chris McGregor’s Brotherhood of Breath, John Stevens, Dudu Pukwana, Evan Parker, Paul Dunmall Octet (featuring Keith Tippett and Tony Levin) and Elton Dean’s Newsense.
The Haffner/Fink Quintet will be bringing exciting original music written by Donovan and Laurel.
This collaborative septet features a stunning line-up of leading musicians on the UK jazz scene who come together in this format for the first time to celebrate seminal septet recordings from the classic jazz canon.
A unique meeting of three of the countries most inventive improvisers – Binker Golding, Steve Noble and John Edwards.
This special three day residency will see Idris Rahman and Liran Donin collaborate with some of their favourite musicians, allowing improvisation and experimentation to dominate.
This special three day residency will see Idris Rahman and Liran Donin collaborate with some of their favourite musicians, allowing improvisation and experimentation to dominate.
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.
This special three day residency will see Idris Rahman and Liran Donin collaborate with some of their favourite musicians, allowing improvisation and experimentation to dominate.
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
A gifted international jazz musician and steel pan virtuoso from Trinidad & Tobago. His music is a blend of his Caribbean roots with the harmonic and improvisational complexities of jazz, creating a lively and eclectic meld all his own.
amigos del groove is excited to introduce the shared grooves sessions, a listening experience centered in musical presence and creating a sonic community.
Innovative vocalist Rebecka Edlund presents new material written for voice and harmonium alongside trailblazing fiddle player Owen Spafford.
Musician and composer Alasdair Pennington has in recent years established himself as a distinct and creative voice on the drum kit within the vibrant London jazz and improvised music scenes.
Zhenya Strigalev is renowned for his intense, unforgettable performances and distinctive saxophone sound. Drawing on the rich traditions of jazz history and global musical influences, he has developed a voice that is both original and compelling.
A quartet formed in Trondheim, Norway to explore mathematical and indeterminate forms in improvised music.
Tonight, we will honour Richard Turner, the brilliant trumpeter, composer, pillar of the London Jazz community.
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Join a collective of musicians who met through the Vortex jazz club in imagining future standards.
Two veteran maestros join forces with a superb rhythm section to bring an evening of mature, soulful jazz and blues.
This outing introduces an exciting new band, featuring original compositions and a curated set of arrangements spanning the tradition, from late 50s to present.
Alice returns to the Vortex two years after performing with the original ‘Reunion Band’ in summer 2024 for another one-time special evening involving some of her favourite London-affiliated musicians.
Our monthly series brings together some of the most prominent voices in contemporary songwriting, hosted by Matthew Herd. This month we’re hugely excited to welcome back The Howl & The Hum’s Sam Griffiths in a solo outing. This promises be an incredibly special evening.
Acclaimed jazz flautist Gareth Lockrane (Louis Cole, Bheki Mseleku, Quincy Jones, Dick Oatts, Bokani Dyer, Jules Buckley, Nikki Iles) brings an all-star band of long time collaborators to play his original compositions drawing on a wide spectrum of influences drawing on contemporary jazz, world music, hard bop, soul and blues.
Leif Kaner-Lidströms style has been described as a cinematic odyssey of music, inspired at its roots by classical form and melody consisting of through-composed compositions, where folk-like harmony and soulful rhythm shine through.
Dave Sear is pushing the envelope for jazz trombone in the UK, and is a regular sight on gigs throughout a multitude of genres.
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.
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Myele Manzanza brings a new ensemble to the legendary Vortex Jazz Club for an evening of adventurous contemporary music, featuring premieres of new works and exploratory improvisation at the edges of jazz and modern composition.
This performance marks the debut of a brand-new quintet, presenting new compositions and a new musical direction, born from Mark Kavuma’s record label Banger Factory records.
Pianist/composer Kate Williams has gained a reputation as both a distinctive writer and performer. The performance will feature material from the album as well as some new tunes and arrangements.
Join us for a drink looking out onto Gillett Square. Ticket holders for the gig upstairs get 20% off items, just show your ticket when ordering at the bar.
Reuben Goldmark returns to the Vortex with his trio to premiere a brand new set of original compositions.
Eastmond leads and curates the Composers Workshop Big Band, an alchemical fulcrum for new experimental big band music.
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Mopomoso is the UK’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music!
Tony Kofi, a renowned saxophonist, composer, and educator, began his recording career with a tribute to the legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, releasing the double award-winning album All Is Know.
New York and London improvising scenes collide as Phillip Golub, Alex Hitchcock and Andrew Lisle explore new settings of their own music as well as Ornette Coleman, Anthony Braxton and Paul Motian.
Pete Wareham is joined by some of London’s most inventive musicians for an evening of improvised and exploratory music including Dave Okumu, Sam Dixon and Emre Ramazanoglu.
NYC – based Danish bass sensation Felix Moseholm (Brad Mehldau, Samara Joy) makes a rare appearance as bandleader in the UK featuring legendary Vibes player and composer Jonny Mansfield.
The NYC-based quartet PANIKA makes its first ever UK appearance tonight alongside rising-star, Cenk Esen. Featuring original music from Louis Stringer and Rares-Vlad Gherman, combining a deep sense of lyricism with visceral swing.
Anatole Muster is in the process of re-defining what the accordion can do, and is actively bringing the instrument to a wider audience.
Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:15 PM House Band Nick Costley-White TBC About A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs,…
De Beauvoir Jazz Festival is a weekend-long jazz festival taking place across De Beauvoir Town, Hackney & Islington, in July 2026.
Recorded live at the Vortex in June 2025, the music encompasses a wide pallet, with earthy blues influences, soulful melodies and cinematic musical textures that highlight the vibrancy and interaction of this jazz trio at it’s finest.
From the Shetland Islands, via the ‘City of Edinburgh Music School’ and Birmingham Conservatoire, Rachael Cohen now finds herself amongst the top players on London’s vibrant Jazz scene and one the leading voices of her generation. Here she puts together a band of her favourite musicians who are all exceptional artists in their own right.
SULA is a new trio project made up of drummer Miranda Radford, bassist Aleks Dimitrova and pianist Kezia Abuoma. All currently studying jazz at Trinity Laban, these exciting young musicians have come up through hailed organisations like Tomorrow’s Warriors.
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.