Brooklyn-Berlin based American drummer-composer Devin Gray’s latest release Melt All the Guns II (Out October 4th) features Ralph Alessi on trumpet & Myslaure Augustin on piano. This exciting new batch of politically leaning songs arrives at a time where global democracy is on the line, allowing Gray to express concerns through his music.

The Trinity Laban Jazz Orchestra conducted by Otto Kampa returns to the Vortex with American bassist and composer Michael Formanek, in a rarely heard exploration of the large scale music from the 2016 ECM album The Distance.

The Trinity Laban Jazz Orchestra conducted by Otto Kampa returns to the Vortex with American bassist and composer Michael Formanek, in a rarely heard exploration of the large scale music from the 2016 ECM album The Distance.

jack banjo’s snackwall peddle their unique brand of avant rock-jazz, echoing jazz rock, scandi-jazz, traditional musics and art-rock along with reference to the powerful energies and grooves that have driven the uk jazz scene in recent years.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.

Revisiting the famous album when John Coltrane teamed up with vocalist Johnny Hartman to explore their favourite romantic standards, tenor sax boss Denys Baptiste is joined by the extraordinary vocalist Marvin Muoneke and a top-flight rhythm section of Gary Crosby (bass), Alex Webb (piano) and Alfonso Vitale (drums).

Without a doubt, Leo Richardson is widely recognised to be one of the UK’s leading Jazz Tenor Saxophonists, best known for his honest, straight-ahead, contemporary hard-bop style. Tonight, the quartet will be performing select pieces from their most recent record “Move” along with new material.

The Vortex Jazz Club presents a special double bill featuring the Brussels-based bassist Farida Amadou and Caius Williams.

Bringing his Jazz Orchestra to the Vortex for the first time, Jonny Ford is one of the rising stars of the UK jazz and big band scene. Throughout the evening you’ll be taken on a journey through intricate layers of orchestral jazz, infused with vibrant energy, exceptional skill, and unwavering passion.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.

Guitarist Tom Ollendorff embarks on a European tour with a quartet featuring the highly regarded saxophonist Will Vinson, drummer David Ingamells and bassist Viktor Nyberg.

Smiodair is an international trio, which reunites three leading improvisers that share a long musical history: Dave Smith, Robin Finker & Simon Jermyn. For this evening the trio will be joined by French flute virtuoso Sylvaine Helary, in addition to renowned London based musicians, tenor saxophonist Tom Challenger and bassist Johnny Brierley.

Guitarist Mike De Souza leads his quintet on a tour celebrating his latest album Chrysalis (Fresh Sound New Talent). Written post-lockdown, the title alludes to the emergence from a state of isolation, having changed in a positive way, just as a butterfly emerges transformed from its chrysalis state.

Led by drummer / composer Rod Oughton, this band features several young heavyweights from the next generation of British jazz, namely George Crowley on Sax, Deschanel Gordon on piano and Flo Moore on electric bass.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.

Henry Spencer launched his new album ‘The Defector’ (“A masterpiece” – Jazz in Europe) following international touring, TV and radio broadcasts and the increase of audiences and followers worldwide.

Multi-award winning composer Olivia Murphy conducts this large ensemble made up of 20 of the most exciting emerging improvisers and musicians from both the London and Birmingham creative music scenes – two cities that have been integral to her musical development so far.

Multi-award winning composer Olivia Murphy conducts this large ensemble made up of 20 of the most exciting emerging improvisers and musicians from both the London and Birmingham creative music scenes – two cities that have been integral to her musical development so far.

Irini Arabatzi is a singer/songwriter from Greece based in London. With a rich background in jazz (Guildhall School of Music) and world music from Brazil to Middle Eastern music, Irini’s recent EP “Songs for them” released in June on Albert’s Favourites, showcases her unique sound, blending haunting melodies with vibrant beats.

Immersive and thought provoking original contemporary jazz by a quartet of highly acclaimed musicians, led by guitarist Harry Christelis.

Join the multi award-winning UK jazz ensemble Empirical for the launch of their first ever vinyl release of their latest album Wonder is the Beginning, out on on Whirlwind Recordings. The show will feature special guests Ivo Neame & David Preston.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.

Paul and Sophia have been playing together in various combinations for over 30 years. She is one of the leading pianist in France leading her own trios and quartets. Tonight the quartet has the superb rhythm section of James Owston (bass) and Miles Levin (drums).

It’s been over 10 years since Ant and his 5tet released their debut album ‘Entanglement’. Join them tonight – for one night only – as the band is reunited to explore the music from that album! Are they older? Yes. Any wiser? Only you can say…

All three musicians have rich and varied backgrounds in free improvisation, the jazz tradition and as composers, and the trio will draw on all of that in an unpredictable and exciting collage.

Composer and improviser Marco Colonna and pianist Alexander Hawkins’ first album as a duo, Dolphy Underlined, focussed on radical reworkings of music by American composer Eric Dolphy.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.

An afternoon of stories from Refugee Tales and music. Readings, Walking Statues and a world/jazz/contemporary trio bringing together folk music from the Mediterranean, contemporary western sounds and an improvisational approach.