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Fri 14 June 2024

Dalston Song Club [LATE NIGHT]

Two songwriters join Matthew Herd to perform in the round as part of this intimate, late night series.
This month features lilo and Joseph Futak.

Alice Leggett’s Reunion Band

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.

Thu 13 June 2024

Tom Cawley – Solo Piano & Live Sampling/Sound Manipulation

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.

Vicente Magalhães Trio

This exciting three-piece band, led by Portuguese-born, London-based pianist/composer Vicente Magalhães plays music with a mixed DNA. They explore and develop on the work of their European contemporaries and also honour the American tradition, with an equal mix of modern takes on standards and original compositions.

Wed 12 June 2024

Dave Storey Trio

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.

Mike Fletcher’s Silent Form Quartet

SFQ is a new UK-Norway collaboration that draws together four of Europe’s leading improvisers. The quartet’s core repertoire is music written by saxophonist, composer and researcher Mike Fletcher to explore ideas about how melody and form influence free improvisation.

Tue 11 June 2024

Richard Fairhurst – Album Launch

Steinway artist and BBC Jazz Award winner Richard Fairhurst presents “Inside Out” with his longstanding trio featuring Dave Whitford on double bass and Tim Giles on drums.

Whirlpool 9 – the best of the new!

For the past year, the Whirlpool team, including Caius Williams on bass, Kasper Rietkerk on saxes, Alex Lockheart and  Jakub Klimiuk on guitar and vocalists Rebecka Edlund and Marta Gornitzka.…

Mon 10 June 2024

Sun 09 June 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Sean Gibbs

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.

Sat 08 June 2024

Altera Vita – Alina Bzhezhinska & Tony Kofi feat. Joel Prime

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.

Future Sounds

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.

Fri 07 June 2024

TOM SMITH TRIO PLAYS STEVE SWALLOW’S ‘DAMAGED IN TRANSIT’

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.

Thu 06 June 2024

Karim Saber Quintet

Following the release of his debut album ‘Transmission’ through Ubuntu Music, guitarist and composer Karim Saber returns to the Vortex alongside his quintet of virtuosic young musicians.

Wed 05 June 2024

Samba Azul with Horns

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).

Tue 04 June 2024

Midweek Downstairs Jam

Welcoming and relaxed, come for a drink, sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your horns, sticks and strings to join in during the second set.

Sun 02 June 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Rick Simpson

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.

LJO Vortex Sessions with Brigitte Beraha

Singer Brigitte Beraha joins the LJO for a feast of new music written by Tori Freestone, Mick Foster, Alcyona Mick, Martin Hathaway, Andre Canniere, director Scott Stroman, and Beraha herself.

Sat 01 June 2024

ONJ – STEVE LEHMAN EX MACHINA (2ND SHOW)

The Orchestre National de Jazz (ONJ) and IRCAM present Ex Machina, a creation conceived by American saxophonist Steve Lehman and artistic director of the ONJ Frédéric Maurin. The fruit of a close collaboration with the Music Representations Team at IRCAM-STMS, Ex Machina combines devices based on Dicy2, an artificial intelligence software developed by researcher Jérôme Nika, with real-time music composing and improvisations by the soloists.

ONJ – STEVE LEHMAN EX MACHINA (1ST SHOW)

The Orchestre National de Jazz (ONJ) and IRCAM present Ex Machina, a creation conceived by American saxophonist Steve Lehman and artistic director of the ONJ Frédéric Maurin. The fruit of a close collaboration with the Music Representations Team at IRCAM-STMS, Ex Machina combines devices based on Dicy2, an artificial intelligence software developed by researcher Jérôme Nika, with real-time music composing and improvisations by the soloists.

Fri 31 May 2024

Myra Melford’s SPLASH TRIO with Neil Charles & Ches Smith (2nd Show)

Splash is an adventurous new trio led by visionary pianist/composer Myra Melford, featuring bassist Neil Charles (deputising for Michael Formanek) and drummer/vibraphonist Ches Smith. The project is the latest installment of Melford’s ongoing body of work inspired by and engaging with the work of the American post-abstract expressionist painter Cy Twombly. The bold, sudden action implicit in the trio’s name reflects the energy and motion captured on Twombly’s canvases, a physicality that drives Melford’s exploratory music.

Myra Melford’s SPLASH TRIO with Neil Charles & Ches Smith (1st Show)

Splash is an adventurous new trio led by visionary pianist/composer Myra Melford, featuring bassist Neil Charles (deputising for Michael Formanek) and drummer/vibraphonist Ches Smith. The project is the latest installment of Melford’s ongoing body of work inspired by and engaging with the work of the American post-abstract expressionist painter Cy Twombly. The bold, sudden action implicit in the trio’s name reflects the energy and motion captured on Twombly’s canvases, a physicality that drives Melford’s exploratory music.

Thu 30 May 2024

Jasper Hoiby’s 3Elements Trio

As the founding member of Phronesis, one of the most talked about and acclaimed European bands during the last decade, Jasper Høiby now returns with his new piano trio 3Elements.

Edition Records Label Meet: Q and A Panel

Open to all musicians, industry and fans wanting to understand a little more about the workings of releasing music, join this FREE event to meet the Edition Records team, and discover insights into the challenges and solutions of releasing music in today’s world.

Wed 29 May 2024

Brigitte Beraha’s Lucid Dreamers

A year on from their last appearance at the club, ‘Lucid Dreamers’ return with music from their acclaimed albums as well as brand new offerings.

Tue 28 May 2024

Sofi Paez

Sofi Paez is a pianist and composer born in San José, Costa Rica. She experiments with piano, voice and electronic elements in search for new ways of expression in her roots, using both the Spanish and English language.

Sun 26 May 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Nick Costley-White

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.

Sat 25 May 2024

Byron Wallen: Remembering Andrew Hill

This performance is inspired by and dedicated to the brilliant jazz pianist, composer & Blue Note recording artist Andrew Hill. Byron was a member of Hill’s quintet in the last phase of his career, playing with him until his death in 2007.

Fri 24 May 2024

A KURDISH MUSIC CONCERT with SUNA ALAN

Suna’s musical journey is a celebration of cultural diversity and artistic expression. While her heart remains rooted in Kurdish folk songs, her performances weave together a captivating tapestry of Armenian, Greek, Arabic, Sephardic, and Turkish music.

Thu 23 May 2024

Dolphin Hyperspace & Roni Kaspi // Album Release + Support from Christos Stylianides & Daisy George

Dolphin Hyperspace is an electro-jazz duo based in Los Angeles, led by saxophonist Nicole McCabe and bassist Logan Kane. Their new EP was released in January, featuring support from drummers such as Louis Cole and Justin Brown (Thundercat, Flying Lotus), as the band continually finds new ways to blend jazz and beat culture.

Wed 22 May 2024

Tivon Pennicott Quartet // Album Release

For years, Tivon Pennicott has been transporting audiences and listeners to a higher level of consciousness. The highly sought saxophone player, composer and multi-instrumentalist is a key contributor to three GRAMMY Award winning albums with Esperanza Spalding and Gregory Porter. As a player, Pennicott expresses an evolving sound—the result of a soulful and sophisticated foundation for groove he honed in the church and through his Jamaican heritage, and a penchant for harmonic exploration that reflects the depth of his ear.

Tue 21 May 2024

Mon 20 May 2024

Midweek Downstairs Jam

Welcoming and relaxed, come for a drink, sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your horns, sticks and strings to join in during the second set.

Sun 19 May 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Riley Stone-Lonergan

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.

Mopomoso / May

Come & join us for another tremendous Mopomoso featuring: Geoff Hearn + Olie Brice + Milo Fell (drums), Susanna Ferrar + Sylvia Hallett + Maggie Nicols + Tracy Lisk, Reuben Derrick, Mia Zabelka + Charlotte Keeffe + Tracy Lisk.

Sat 18 May 2024

Nick Costley-White Trio

Acclaimed UK guitarist Nick Costley-White leads his trio featuring Dave Whitford (Billy Hart, Dave Leibman) on bass and Josh Morrison (Stacey Kent, Dave O’Higgins) on drums.

Fri 17 May 2024

Jonny Mansfield Quartet

Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize winner Jonny Mansfield is regarded as ‘one of the great British jazz talents who surprises with his unique approach to composition and improvisation.’ (Laboratorium). Tonight, he returns to the Vortex with his quartet featuring: Will Sach (double bass), Will Barry (piano) and Luke McCarthy (drums).

Thu 16 May 2024

Enemies Of Turin

Bringing beat-heavy electronic improv jazz, Enemies of Turin fuse diverse influences from across modern music in epic improvised sets interweaving big grooves, heavy bass lines, fierce hooks and gleaming electronics!

Wed 15 May 2024

Awen Ensemble

Awen, meaning ‘poetic inspiration’ in Welsh, outlines the intention of their music to explore folkloric heritage, landscape and the human mind, inspiring audiences to reflect on and connect with these subjects. Featuring spoken word, shimmering instrumentation and a Celtic mystique, Awen Ensemble bring a unique offering to the jazz table.

Tue 14 May 2024

Tom Niblock Big Band

Award winning composer Tom Niblock presents the first outing of his new big band project featuring many young stars of the London Jazz scene. Having won the Dankworth Prize in 2021 and the Eddie Harvey Arranger Award in 2020, the band will perform his exciting original music alongside inventive arrangements.

Sun 12 May 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Sean Gibbs

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.

The Music of Horace Silver

Following on from the band’s previous sell out shows at the Vortex featuring the music of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter and Thelonious Monk , we return to present a celebration of another of the all time jazz greats.

Sat 11 May 2024

James Allsopp Quartet plays the music of Stan Getz

Award winning saxophonist James Allsopp leads an all star quartet performing music associated with Stan Getz. Featuring Colin Oxley on guitar, Olly Hayhurst on double bass and Dave Storey on drums.

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