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.
Two big bands for the price of one! The London Jazz Orchestra is joined by the outstanding Big Band from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, directed by Matt Skelton, featuring legendary singer Elaine Delmar in swinging standards arranged by Allan Ganley
The Nonet is an ensemble Miguel uses to explore various compositional techniques with specific focus on texture, timbre, polyrhythms, and the relationships between them all. Miguel draws influence from both Jazz and 20th Century European Art Music as well as contemporary artists such as Steve Lehman and Greg Osby among many others.
Unfortunately and due to unforeseen events, we are currently unable to host this performance in our downstairs bar. We hope to announce a new date very soon so keep an eye on our website.
Unfortunately and due to unforeseen events, we are currently unable to host this performance in our downstairs bar. We hope to announce a new date very soon so keep an eye on our website.
The Flame is a fierce improvising trio featuring Robert Mitchell (Piano/Perc/Poetry), Mark Sanders (Drums) and tonight with Olie Brice (Bass – standing in for Neil Charles)
Saxophonist Wanja Slavin comes to the Vortex with a band featuring many familiar faces: Laura Jurd (trumpet), Johannes Lauer (piano), Ruth Goller (bass guitar) & James Maddren (drums).
Due to unforeseen events, we had to relocate the event to our neighbour’s Brunswick East. The new location is just a minute walk from the Vortex. Programme and timings for the night remain unchanged.
Northern neo-soul duo Esk launched their debut album ‘People In Their Simplicity’ in September. Following a sold out performance at Pizza Express Live Holborn, they’re excited to play for the very first time at the Vortex.
An afternoon and evening showcase of bands from the Guildhall Jazz Department led by tutors including Rachael Cohen, Gareth Lockrane, Rob Barron, Winston Clifford, Kate Williams, Ines Loubet, Larry Bartley, Tom Farmer and more!
An afternoon and evening showcase of bands from the Guildhall Jazz Department led by tutors including Rachael Cohen, Gareth Lockrane, Rob Barron, Winston Clifford, Kate Williams, Ines Loubet, Larry Bartley, Tom Farmer and more!
In this fully improvised concert, Craig Taborn explores sounds and silences, swirling colours, densities and forms, creating new music with both poetic imagination and an iron grip on his material.
Come & join us for another wonderful Mopomoso featuring: Trio CZW ~ Maureen Wolloshin (oboe), Paul Cheneour (flutes) & Alistair Zaldua (electric violin) + Martin Speake (alto sax) & Alyson Cawley (tenor sax) + Marcio Mattos (bass, cello), Marilza Gouvea (voice), Lawrence Casserley (electronics) & Adrian Northover (alto sax)
Swiss jazz guitarist Dave Gisler brings his trio to the Vortex to present new musical material from their latest album. They will be joined on stage by legendary American saxophonist Tony Malaby.
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances we are unable to host today’s jam session. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. Next session will take place on December 9th.
Clarissa Connelly is a Copenhagen-based producer, composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, and has recently joined Warp Records family. Providing a moment of serenity and bright joy, Connelly is an artist whose music cuts through the chaos.
Join us for the launch event at the multi-award winning Vortex Jazz Club for an Azalea Arts production to enjoy an evening filled with art, music, poetry and dance! An…
Long time close musical collaborators Lockheart and Parricelli perform in a new small group setting. Both prolific composers tonights concert will feature brand new music , expansive improvising and much more!
The musical universe of this quartet, unfolds from the first notes into a breathtaking affair. Together, they always find the right balance between the fully developed sound space and the playful moment. In the process, a captivating dynamic unfolds, captivating the listener and taking them on an unforgettable journey.
UK guitarist Steve Saunders (Xhosa Cole, Paul Dunmall) and Berlin saxophonist Asger Nissen (Jim Black, Jeff Ballard, Loren Stillman) present ‘arche’ (ar-kay), a unique, bassless trio infused with contemporary classical and jazz/improvised music influences.
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.
The LJO’s Vortex Sessions are London’s longest jazz residency. Now in its 33rd year, the band is justly renowned for its world-class quality of performance and its lead in creating new and vital music. The band’s music is all written by its members, with two exceptions: Gil Evans, and the legendary John Warren, whose 85th birthday will be celebrated during this year’s festival gig.
The Billy Marrows Big Band features an eclectic mix of some of London’s most exciting improvisers, assembled to play Billy’s inventive and infectious compositions and arrangements. Their sets will feature a selection of favourites from Billy’s back catalogue, alongside some brand new music.
Over the last few years, drummer Jas Kayser has developed her original sound and compositions with “chums” that she has met on her musical journey. This gig will feature Afro-Beat inspired grooves from her most recent release ‘ Jas 5ive’.
London based guitarist and composer, David Preston returns to the Vortex for this year’s festival, performing music from his debut album ‘Purple/Black’ with a band featuring Jason Yarde (alto sax), Jim Hart (vibraphone), Robin Mullarky (bass guitar) & Seb Rochford (drums).
Saxophonist Julian Siegel returns to the Vortex with his quartet featuring Liam Noble (piano), Oli Hayhurst (double bass) & Gene Calderazzo (drums).
Byron Wallen (b. 1969) was raised in a musical family and as a child studied classical piano, euphonium, trumpet, flute and drums. In the mid 1980’s the trumpet became Wallen’s primary instrument of choice.
Rachael Cohen presents her outstanding trio featuring an array of her own compositions and arrangements
Double Bill featuring drummer Sarah Heneghan and Myra Brownbridge
A concert of Free Improvisation from four of the leading voices on the UK/European scene.
Pianist Sultan Stevenson is one of the fastest emerging young artists on the London jazz scene. His trio is already established as an outfit to catch when billed to play live and is being tipped for success on national and international stages.
Memorable lines, melodic grooves and diverse references inform the debut album by Bruno Heinen’s The W, released on Ubuntu Music. The W is a newly established London-based contemporary jazz quartet of outstanding musicality creating chamber jazz that is as exciting and inventive, as it is elegant and sophisticated.
Mezcla are a Glasgow based jazz-fusion ensemble attracting attention for their soulful blend of eclectic jazz and infectious grooves. Led by David Bowden (member of Mercury Prize nominated Fergus McCreadie Trio).
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.
Over the past decade, Danish double bassist Jasper Høiby has become renowned the world over for his fearlessly expressive sound, charismatic stage presence, and distinct compositional prowess.
Come down for a drink downstairs with performances from a rotating group of London-based singers and instrumentalists. Arrive early if you’d also like to join in for when the sets open to the floor – all welcome!
Trumpeter Alexandra Ridout hosts the opening night of this year’s EFG London Jazz Festival at the Vortex with her trio featuring Freddie Jensen on bass and James Maddren on drums.
Saxophonist James Allsopp returns to the Vortex with frequent collaborator Dave Storey on drums, Olly Hayhurst on double bass and Chris Batchelor on trumpet.
The debut gig of ‘Baku Baku’, the latest project from pianist/composer Rick Simpson, featuring Simpson on synths and piano, Adam King on electric and synth bass and Jay Davis on drums
A new series of events at the Vortex Downstairs organised by Local & Live in Hackney, a small group of local musicians and artists. They organise gigs to support musicians, and their communities, across the rich traditions of Hackney and East London.
For the latest in our new monthly series of up-and-coming musicians of the scene here in London, we have a night programmed by guitarist Jakub Klimiuk. New music, new line-ups. What could be more exciting. Take the plunge and come along!
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.
MOJO Big Band and Catherine Lima return to the Vortex for another afternoon of exceptional jazz.
Collaborating with Tony Kofi, Alina Bzhezhinska brings a unique show that draws from diverse influences, from Dorothy Ashby’s ‘Afro-Harping’ to Alice Coltrane’s spiritual expressions, Joe Henderson’s free-form jazz, and the vibes of ’90s Acid Jazz and Trip Hop.
The first of many intimate nights of carefree dancing in the heart of Dalston — downstairs at the Vortex Jazz Club.
Only the second outing this year for this unique big band. Playing brand new music and music cultivated over the years in residency at The Vortex.
Guitarist Jean de Talhouët leads ONMO – bringing new original music which is dynamic, melodic, lyrical, contrasting, broad ranging, interweaving minimalist grooves, modal explorations, ethereal textures punctuated by playful, beat driven exclamations. Featuring an all-star cast of spirited and acclaimed musicians, we are excited to bring this relatively new project to The Vortex Jazz Club.
Performing material from Olie Brice’s recent album ‘Fire Hills’, the trio play melodic, swinging, explorative free jazz. The compositions include dedications to Eric Dolphy, Andrew Hill and Johnny Dyani.
Awen Ensemble are an alternative folk jazz collective featuring spoken word, shimmering instrumentation and a Celtic mystique, they bring a unique offering to the live performance table.
The Antidote features the formidable quintet of Alex Hitchcock on saxophone, Ant Law on guitar, Tom Hewson on piano, Marc Michel on drums, and of course Matt Ridley on bass. Tonight, they celebrate the release of their latest album “The Antidote: Live at the London Jazz Festival’