Saxophonist Julian Siegel returns to the Vortex with his quartet featuring Liam Noble (piano), Oli Hayhurst (double bass) & Gene Calderazzo (drums).

Bassist and composer Dave Manington is one of the mainstays of the London jazz scene, a founder member of the Loop Collective, he has played with many of the pre-eminent jazz musicians in the UK and Europe including Julian Arguelles, Marius Neset and Gwilym Simcock amongst many others.

Samba Azul is a chameleon collective of London-based musicians with a shared passion for Brazilian music that has been together for over 10 years. Tonight they return to the Vortex with a special horn section featuring Leo Richardson (tenor sax), Miguel Gorodi (trumpet) & Olli Martin (trombone).

First London concert for over 10 years for Larry Stabbins, whose 50+ year career across the spectrum of music has included long spells in the bands of Keith Tippet, Peter Brotzmann and Tony Oxley as well as cult pop group Weekend, co-leading Latin Soul jazz band Working Week and his own projects as Stonephace.,

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.

Sam Newbould Quintet is an award winning five piece international line-up hailing from the UK, Spain, Israel and the Netherlands. Based in Amsterdam, the quintet won the prestigious Keep an Eye Records in 2019. The band appear at the Vortex tonight as part of their UK-wide tour, premiering new music for their third studio album to be released in 2024.

A UK jazz super group, Out Front formed to play the music of two of Jazz’s greatest ‘inside-outside’ masters: Booker Little and Andrew Hill.

Artist, tattooist & musician Loz KeyStone and drummer Harry Pope present Surrender – an improvised duet for amplified tattoo machine and drums.

“A trio of masters here, with every note and sequence a new discovery” – Chris Searle Morning Star

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.

Alex Hitchcock is an immediately distinctive improviser and a leading voice on the saxophone in the UK. An Ivor Novello-nominated composer, is innovative collaborations have confirmed his growing international reputation as an instigator and catalyst for captivating musical encounters that ‘continually push the envelope a little further’ (Jazzmania BE).

An evening of new songs from Matthew Herd (Seafarers), Sam Griffiths (The Howl & The Hum), and Elanor Moss.

Renowned for her exceptional scat singing skills which include her ability to seamlessly blend intricate vocal improvisations with the bebop style. Her impeccable sense of timing, creative phrasing and playfulness contribute to her captivating performances.

Following on from their debut performance earlier this year, Ayo Vincent leads his trio through a program of original compositions. Expect high energy twists, turns and exploration.

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.

The LJO, stronger than ever, returns for its 33rd season at the Vortex featuring a new “Crazy Suite” – a fun collaboration between director Scott Stroman, pianist Alcyona Mick, sax Martin Hathaway and trumpet Andre Canniere – created during the band’s artist-in-residency at Morley College. 

Dreamers is the newest project from saxophonist and composer Mark Lockheart and explores Mark’s multi-faceted outlook on music through a new set of original compositions with this bold and unique sounding group.

At the rhythmic epicentre of a new era of innovative British jazz is Corrie Dick. Tonight, he will perform music from his latest album “Sun Swells” with a band featuring: Rebecka Edlund, Rob Luft, Laura Jurd & Caius Williams.

A few months after the release of her new EP, ‘ELA’, the UK-based Franco-Cameroonian singer-songwriter comes to the Vortex with a prestigious quintet including some of the UK’s best jazz and gospel musicians.

Milena Granci is a pianist of French and Italian descent. After moving to London to complete a Master degree at The Guildhall School of Music, she is now slowly taking part in the music scene, collaborating with other musicians as well as composing and leading her own band.

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.

Saxophonist Jean Toussaint presents a special edition of his quartet JT4 feat. Emile Hinton (piano), Murray Dare (bass) & Ben Brown (drums).

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Guitarist Hannes Riepler returns to the Vortex with a quartet feat. George Crowley (tenor sax) & Oli Hayhurst (double bass).

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.

In honour of  last year’s Toots Thielemans centenary, Adam Glasser explores chromatic harmonica possibilities on a range of great tunes from bebop to SA township jazz assisted by Ant Law (guitar), Dave Manington (bass) & Tristan Mailliot (drums).

After a sold out performance last year, Reiss will be returning to Vortex Jazz Club with new material that takes influence from the traditional era of jazz whilst also looking ahead and incorporating contemporary music styles featuring serene melodies & complex musical arrangements.

Two of the most unique and innovative pianists in the UK will perform as a duo for the first time. Both known equally for their work as pianists and synthesizer players, Elliot Galvin and Matthew Bourne will be performing on piano, modular synthesize and the Memorymoog.

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.

Golding, Edwards & Noble play an improvised set based on the music of their album “Moon Day”.

Singer Heidi Vogel returns to the Vortex with a quartet featuring pianist Ivo Neame.

Drummer / Composer Rodney “The Ruckus” performs his first show with a band featuring: Mark Kavuma (trumpet), Maddy Coombs (tenor sax), Yohannes Kebede (piano), Ferg Ireland (bass) + special guests Taloula & Lily Head

Caius Williams and Noah Stoneman return to the Vortex to present a night of improvised music from a brand-new ensemble formed of collaborators and friends, many of whom are regularly involved in the successful ‘Grain’ residency at Avalon Cafe. 

Continuing from last week! Live performances and interactions are one of the most exciting elements of being involved with music. But the environmental impacts can be pretty negative. So are…

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.

Pianist Alex Webb leads this group with a powerful tenor & trombone front-line celebrating ‘jukebox jazz’ – the bluesy, swinging jazz of the 1950s and 60s, as well as more recent works from the likes of Charlie Haden.