Partisans
Partisans have been thrilling audiences since its formation in 1996,with its tightly knit themes and a great freedom coming from years of playing together. ‘This foursome are often cited as godfathers…
Fri 24 January 2014
Thu 23 January 2014
The Bukky Leo Quartet
Bukky Leo is one of the most versatile and explosive saxophonists in the UK. While growing up in Lagos Nigeria, Bukky was spotted practising his first saxophone by the original…
Wed 22 January 2014
Delicatessen
We are delighted to welcome back this wonderful ensemble after their Vortex debut last year. A night of warm, joyful and beautiful music is guaranteed. Delicatessen is a London-based group…
Tue 21 January 2014
Sarah Gillespie
“Brilliant, the bee’s knees.” Robert Wyatt “Gillespie’s spiky lyrical gift is utterly distinctive.” The Metro, July 2013 Sarah Gillespie‘s music is a fusion of jazz, folk and blues knitted…
Mon 20 January 2014
A Priori: Will Butterworth / Jac Jones / Nick Pini
Tonight is the launch of new album ‘I Bought a Bike’ on Chamber Records, featuring Jac Jones sax, Will Butterworth piano, and Nick Pini on bass. A Priori are a…
Sun 19 January 2014
Mopomoso
To start the New Year, Mopomoso hosts an evening of intimate and engaging improvisations from five very different and highly skilled musicians from the UK, Switzerland and Italy. Nicola…
Fri 17 January 2014
Darren Hayman’s Occupation
Popside and Vortex present: Show seven: January Songs (Part 2) During January 2011 Darren Hayman, ex-Hefner, wrote a song for every day of the month. It was an incredibly frantic…
Thu 16 January 2014
Darren Hayman’s Occupation
Popside and Vortex present: Show seven: January Songs (Part 1) During January 2011 Darren Hayman, ex-Hefner, wrote a song for every day of the month. It was an incredibly frantic…
Wed 15 January 2014
Julian Argüelles Quartet
Kit Downes / Sam Lasserson / James Maddren / Julian Argüelles This new quartet grew out of an opportunity Julian had to play with Kit in various ensembles, they then went…
Tue 14 January 2014
Firefly Burning + Quest Ensemble
Firefly Burning Firefly Burning are an East London collective born out of a series of chance musical encounters. Bea Hankey, John Barber, Sam Glazer, James Redwood and Jack Ross create…
Mon 13 January 2014
Jonathan Brigg Quintet
This excellent young Quintet brings together five highly individual musicians with an ear for the unpredictable. Defiant of categorization and yet extremely accessible, their music combines elements of jazz, folk…
Sun 05 January 2014
Vocals at the Vortex
Open mic night hosted by Romy Summers and the Bob Stuckey Trio: Bob Stuckey (piano), Jerome Davies (bass), Cheryl Alleyne (drums) Doors and singing list open at 7pm… come down early…
Tue 03 December 2013
Frode Gjerstad / Paal Nilssen-Love / Jon Rune Strøm
Paal Nilssen-Love – drums Jon Rune Strøm – bass Frode Gjerstad – sax, clarinets Paal and Frode grew up in Stavanger and have played together since Paal was 15 years…
Mon 02 December 2013
New Simplicity Quartet: Ben Kraef / Bruno Heinen / Andrea Di Biase / Antonio Fusco
This quartet is led by German-born, New York heavyweight tenor sax player Ben Kraef who’s played with Archie Shepp, Fred Hersch & Gunther Schuller and features an international and acclaimed rhythm section…
Sun 01 December 2013
Vocals at the Vortex
Open mic night hosted by Romy Summers and the Bob Stuckey Trio: Bob Stuckey (piano), Jerome Davies (bass), Cheryl Alleyne (drums) With short sets by Carole Phillips and Dave Cockcroft, plus…
Sat 30 November 2013
Ian Shaw
One of Britain’s most inventive jazz vocalists, Shaw‘s remarkable vocal range and mesmerising style has seen him breathe life into pop tunes and standards, reinventing even the most maudlin showtunes with…
Fri 29 November 2013
Fofoullah + Kadialy Kouyate & Pierre-Alexandre Tremblay + DJs
A night of West African rhythms and experimentation, with the grooves of Fofoulah and the delicate musicality of Kouyate, who tonight performs with electronics experimentalist Tremblay. DJs take us into…
Thu 28 November 2013
Carla Morrison
Como No presents Carla Morrison. This is the London debut for one of Mexico’s rising stars. Last year Carla Morrison won two Latin Grammys for Best Alternative Song and Best…
Wed 27 November 2013
Dunajska Kapelye
Great favourites Dunajska Kapelye are back. Divine Gypsy violins, traditional Balkan and Gypsy tunes with a sizzling HotClub undercurrent and breathtaking jazz improvisation. Piotr Jordan & Flora Curzon – violins…
Tue 26 November 2013
The Vortex & The Other Woman present Julia Kent + Madam
The Other Woman – the UK’s only all female new music playlist – broadcasts on Amazing Radio & is presented by Ruth Barnes who searches out the best new music from…
Mon 25 November 2013
Adam Pierończyk & Anthony Joseph and Mikrokolektyw
Part of the Jazz and Experimental Music from Poland Festival (JEMP), saxophonist Adam Pierończyk and poet/musician Anthony Joseph collaborate for the first time, plus acclaimed Polish duo Mikrokolektyw merge electronica…
Sun 24 November 2013
The Vortex Downstairs Jam
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival THE VORTEX DOWNSTAIRS Continuing the long tradition of jazz jam sessions with musicians fine tuning their chops & maybe sparring a little too,…
Pulcinella / Hannes Riepler Quintet / FUTUREthno
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival Match&Fuse & The Vortex present Pulcinella (France), Hannes Riepler Quintet (UK), and Futurethno (Ukraine/Poland) This exciting triple bill brings some of the UK’s…
Dan Messore’s View From The Tower
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival “View From The Tower” is a series of concerts exploring British jazz composers, with a particular look at those from the renown Babel Label.…
Sat 23 November 2013
Alexander Hawkins Curates: Hello Skinny
Pianist & composer Alexander Hawkins curates three late night sessions at the Vortex – catch them after the evening concerts. Known as an extraordinary improviser Hawkins plays with musicians from…
Philip Catherine & John Etheridge + Pascal Schumacher & Sylvain Rifflet + Igor Gehenot Trio
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival Belgium’s Igloo Records in partnership with MusicLX and The Vortex present three generations of Jazzmen. A night of exclusive collaborations, with Philip Catherine…
Fri 22 November 2013
Alexander Hawkins Curates: Alex Ward plus Kit Downes and Lucy Railton
Pianist & composer Alexander Hawkins curates three late night sessions at the Vortex – catch them after the evening concerts. Known as an extraordinary improviser Hawkins plays with musicians from…
Grasscut + Eyes Of A Blue Dog + MooV
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival Sonorous: Three bands working at the edges of musical genres come together for a night of boundary-pushing, sonorous experimentation. Signed to Ninja Tunes,…
Thu 21 November 2013
Alexander Hawkins Curates: Steve Davis’ Human
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival FROM MIDNIGHT… Pianist & composer Alexander Hawkins curates three late night sessions at the Vortex – catch them after the evening concerts. Known…
Tue 19 November 2013
Maggie Nicols / Denis Charolles / David Chevallier + Laura Jurd Quartet feat Lauren Kinsella
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival Improvisations and sound games carried by Maggie Nicols’ voice, with the phenomenal duo of Charolles & Chevallier. The trio first met & played…
Mon 18 November 2013
Louis Moholo-Moholo & Alexander Hawkins Duo and The Mediums
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival Musical fireworks are guaranteed from an intercontinental dialogue between the intense piano improvisations of Alexander Hawkins and the extraordinary dynamic range of South…
Sun 17 November 2013
The Vortex Downstairs Jam
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival Vortex Downstairs Continuing the long tradition of jazz jam sessions with musicians fine tuning their chops & maybe sparring a little too, the…
Mopomoso presents John Russell’s Quaqua
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival Mopomoso presents John Russell’s Quaqua. The highly regarded guitarist leads his own group, bringing together musicians from a variety of backgrounds and approaches…
London Jazz Orchestra
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival The London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions…New Adventures! Directed by Scott Stroman The London Jazz Orchestra crosses paths with other contemporary genres, as new arrangements of…
Sat 16 November 2013
Emilia Mårtensson with the Fable String Quartet
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival Emilia Mårtensson is a London based singer of considerable repute. Her critically acclaimed contributions (both as vocalist and lyricist) to jazz’s newest stars, Kairos…
Bruno Heinen Quintet presents Tierkreis
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival Bruno Heinen Quintet presents Tierkreis (Stockhausen’s Signs of the Zodiac) plus a pre-concert talk hosted by Max Reinhardt. The Bruno Heinen Quintet features some of…
The Vortex Late Night Sessions
1st & 3rd Saturday of the month Continuing the long tradition of jazz jam sessions with musicians fine tuning their chops and maybe sparring a little too, the Vortex Late…
Fri 15 November 2013
Township Comets
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival Township Comets play the searing, joyous music of the South African saxophonist Dudu Pukwana, who in exile brought a pioneering mix of township…
Township Comets
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival Township Comets play the searing, joyous music of the South African saxophonist Dudu Pukwana, who in exile brought a pioneering mix of township…
Enrico Pieranunzi Trio + Julie Sassoon
Enrico Pieranunzi Trio A very special performance, part of this years London Jazz Festival, Italy’s jazz poet, pianist & composer Enrico Pieranunzi plays with his trio. Known for fusing classical piano techniques…
Mon 04 November 2013
Evan Parker
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival With John Russell (guitar) and John Edwards (bass) Monthly Vortex residency with the master of free improvisation. A major force in European improvising,…
Sam Crowe Quintet
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival Pianist Sam Crowe has performed and recorded with some of the most highly regarded jazz musicians in the UK and US. His critically acclaimed second…