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.

This new trio explores music from Ant’s forthcoming album “Unified Theories” in trio format. Tonight they will play all brand new music!

Sam Hogarth combines a deep love of the jazz repertoire with a fresh approach to harmonisation that is evident in his original compositions. His influences include modern greats such as Chick Corea and Norma Winstone and more tradition-rooted players like Bill Charlap and Dick Hyman, but also range back as far as Teddy Wilson and Fats Waller.

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.

This quartet was formed in 2001 by Tony Kofi and Jonathan Gee which augmented into a 10 piece for the London jazz festival and became The Monk Liberation Front performing all of Monk’s 70 compositions at the 2003 London Jazz festival.

Join Tom and this star-studded quartet for a special gig of original material alongside music by Hermeto Pascoal, Dave Holland, and arrangements of standards by the greats of Jazz- Joe Henderson, John Coltrane.

Improvised jazz and electronica – a duo collaboration featuring synths, drums, drum machines, live sampling and sound manipulation.

Beyond the Blue are an exciting, up-and-coming London-based Jazz band. They have played a number of sell-out shows in venues ranging from Hootananny Brixton to Milton Court Concert Hall as a part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, as well as opening for established artists such as Blue Lab Beats, Ebi Soda and Rosie Frater-Taylor.

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.

Dylan Bates’s trio returns with more Bates originals about love, loss and liminality. Support from Badly Marged.

Zoe Francis, vocals, Jim Mullen, guitar and Ross Stanley on Hammond organ, will be performing songs from Zoe’s new album called “Somewhere in the Night” inspired by her love of the Blue Note, Larry Young and Grant Green recordings.

Calum Gourlay’s Big Band returns to the Vortex for a one-off gig. Featuring new music and music cultivated during the bands monthly residency at The Vortex.

22 Year old pianist and composer Noah Stoneman brings his trio to the vortex to perform all original compositions from his upcoming debut album, as well as premiering brand new material

As one goes eastwards in Europe, we see more musicians, public and more  venues  How good are these in helping to diversify the scene. Or could they just be clogging…

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.

London based saxophonist and composer Mike Chillingworth returns to the Vortex with his quartet feat. Rick Simpson on piano.

A rare meeting of minds as five distinctive and creative soloists transform melodies, cells and songs into an uplifting musical patina.

Multi-award-winning guitarist/composer Phil Robson brings a trio to the Vortex which will play a mixture of Robson originals, classic jazz tunes (Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Billy Strayhorn etc) and choice standards from the American Songbook.

Ethan Iverson returns to London with a crack trio featuring Conor Chaplin on bass and Martin France on drums.

Join us to celebrate OUTLINES – Dee Byrne’s newest project – album launch! An evening featuring Dee Byrne (alto sax), Tom Ward (clarinet, bass clarinet), Chris Batchelor (trumpet), Rebecca Nash (piano), Olie Brice (bass) & Andrew Lisle (drums).

How reliant have we become on social media to spread the word about music? If a musician doesn’t really use social media, such as Facebook, can he still have a…

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.

Join us for a fantastic afternoon of jazz as the sensational 17-piece MOJO Big Band return to the Vortex Jazz Club. Joined by the immensely talented singer Rachel O’Reilly, expect classic Big Band tunes, Funk, Latin and modern arrangements of timeless classics.

In Women’s Words, Sisters Stories, vocalist Ineza and the Alex Webb Trio (Myra Brownbridge, bass and Chiara Spigariol, drums) explore the repertoire penned by the great female songstresses: Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Betty Carter and Abbey Lincoln.

The prolific 27-year old has been picked up as an artist by Paiste Cymbals and Yamaha Drums and is winning an international following thanks to her eclectic adventures in sound which have taken her to Panama, Boston and the heart of the exciting London scene, where she is now based.

Linley Hamilton is a trumpeter, educator and broadcaster from Belfast who has been part of the jazz scene for over 35 years.

Award-winning pianist and composer Deschanel Gordon joins forces with the TLJO in a new and unique project centred around George Russell’s seminal 1972 recording Living Time for a 20 piece jazz orchestra and pianist Bill Evans.

Dynamic and prolific 23-year-old London-based saxophonist, composer and arranger, Asha Parkinson founded the Kalpadruma Collective in 2017 to explore authentic, vital and exciting meeting points between Jazz, Contemporary Classical, Mediterranean, Arab, and Indian music traditions. Tonight, she presents an eclectic programme of original repertoire from the debut album Onwards alongside new material from the upcoming album Possession.

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.

Tonight, award-winning London-based Jazz pianist Sam Leak celebrates the music of Chick Corea, with a focus on his seminal 1968 album “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs,” alongside bassist James Owston and drummer Mark Taylor.

Born and raised in Norway, Bassist and singer Ellen Andrea Wang has been a powerful force in Jazz and beyond, distinguishing herself as a truly inventive artist that blends styles in unprecedented ways.

Join Luke Bacchus for a special performance celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Windrush Day.

Vaughan Hawthorne-Nelson makes a rare London appearance. Vaughan has played and performed with many of the greats of the British jazz scene over the years.

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.

Vortex Collective presents a fresh selection of musical treasures being added to the ever-evolving jazz repertoire, leaning particularly on the last 15 years. Featuring Sabina Spagnoli on vocals.