Described by Jazzwise as an “inexhaustable creative powerhouse” leading bassist and composer Ferg Ireland brings a new specially assembled Quartet to the Vortex for this debut performance.

ONe_Orchestra New is a large group of improvising musicians brought together by Caroline Kraabel and made up of women and trans/non-binary people.

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For this special night at the Vortex Jazz Club, Niklas Lukassen merges his talents as a composer, bassist and vocalist to debut some entirely new compositions in a line up that promise to reveal striking musical depths.

Coco Mbassi returns to the Vortex with a quartet featuring French and UK jazz musicians performing some of her latest songs!

Ackerley, Wallace and Ghezzi will present a concert featuring compositions by each artist in a song cycle woven with spontaneous interludes as an inquiry into causes and broader social issues such as climate change impact.

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.

Rewired is the new acoustic trio project from acclaimed composer, arranger and pianist, Janette Mason.

The Quintet’s growing repertoire includes originals by Gorodi and jazz compositions by Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Andrew Hill, Woody Shaw, Dizzy Gillespie, Eric Dolphy and many more.

This double bill is presented in partnership with Trinity Laban.

London/New York based pianist and composer Noah Stoneman brings his trio back to the Vortex to perform brand new original material and compositions from the band’s first record.

presented by the combined big band of the Royal Academy of Music and Frost School of Music, University of Miami. Featuring Norma Winstone, John Daversa, Nick Smart and James Copus.

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.

Cleveland Watkiss and Pete Churchill, both esteemed figures in the UK music scene, join forces to pay homage to Hendricks, widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz poets in history.

After two previous sell-out Vortex gigs, UK jazz super group, Out Front return to play original music in advance of their debut album, together with music by two of Jazz’s greatest ‘inside-outside’ masters: Booker Little and Andrew Hill.

Inspired by the dynamic relationship between composition and improvisation, Surface Tension explores different forms of musical storytelling – from large-scale journeys, to angular ritualistic loops, to multi-layered song forms.

Phil Robson, an award-winning, incredibly versatile and creative guitar player as well as celebrated composer, joins forces with the Hammond virtuoso Ross Stanley and the inspiring and powerful drummer Gene Calderazzo in this all-star band. The music is sensational, played with great energy and the incredible rapport between the three members is something that definitely sets this band apart.

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.

Calum Gourlay’s big band returns to the Vortex for the first time in 2024. Always featuring new music and arrangements and pieces crafted during the band’s past residency at the club.

This one-off performance will feature London-affiliated musicians who have journeyed to Amsterdam and New York. This special reunion brings them together for a special evening, showcasing compositions primarily by Alice Leggett, complemented by works from other band members.

Multi-award winning pianist and composer Tom Cawley brings his new project to the Vortex for an intimate and absorbing night of improvisation and sonic adventure.

The Dave Storey Trio present brand new material for their up-coming fourth album featuring their signature quicksilver interplay honed over almost a decade of playing and touring together. The jazz tradition brought to life for the 21st century – communication with love, humour and fire.

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.

Altera Vita is the first studio album by world-renowned multi-award-winning artists Tony Kofi (tenor saxophone) and Alina Bzhezhinska (harp) as a duo. The album is saxophone and harp in perfect harmony with Tony and Alina also providing the bulk of the percussion to accompany their recordings.

The International Piano Academy and Rhythm Squad present their third annual Future Sounds Concert. Young musicians from across London will come together for this unique event.

Tom joins forces with a heavyweight rhythm section Joe Lee (electric bass) and Jay Davis (drums) to perform Steve Swallow’s hard swinging suite of trio music from his 2003 live album ‘Damaged in Transit’ for a unique one-off concert.