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.

“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.

The London-based quartet has honed its chemistry through many hours playing together. Stone-Lonergan, Simpson, Hayhurst and Glaser all contribute compositions, which are all designed to experiment with the freedom of music within the structure of a loose container.

“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.

Award winning pianist and composer, Nikki Iles brings her 20 piece Jazz Orchestra back to the Vortex, gathering together commissions from over the years, new orchestrations of her own small band tunes and new compositions, all played by the remarkable band she has assembled.

Award winning pianist and composer, Nikki Iles brings her 20 piece Jazz Orchestra back to the Vortex, gathering together commissions from over the years, new orchestrations of her own small band tunes and new compositions, all played by the remarkable band she has assembled.

Drawing from the worlds of Celtic, European & American folk music, alongside 20th Century jazz icons, trumpet-player and composer Laura Jurd joins forces with bassist Ruth Goller and drummer Dave Smith, plus special guest Cori Smith (viola) to present melodies old and new.

BAN BAM is an initiative of Improvised Music Company in Dublin supporting women and gender diverse composers in jazz and improvised music. With new work from commissioned artists: Meilana Gillard, Bianca Gannon and Carole Nelson.

Tim Berne’s work is characterized by tireless artistic dedication and creativity. His newly formed trio with accordionist and multi-instrumentalist Aurora Nealand and cellist Hank Roberts takes the listener on a sonically adventurous journey on Oceans And and delights with much imagination and amazing musical diversity.

Tim Berne’s work is characterized by tireless artistic dedication and creativity. His newly formed trio with accordionist and multi-instrumentalist Aurora Nealand and cellist Hank Roberts takes the listener on a sonically adventurous journey on Oceans And and delights with much imagination and amazing musical diversity.

Retaining their trademark acoustic punk sound, the Teis Semey Quintet pulls the listener along for a wild, acoustic, energetic and alive album of unique music courtesy of Semey.

Pianist John Escreet, hailed by Time Out London as a “transatlantic jazz genius,” continues his artistic ascent with the bold, exploratory new album Seismic Shift (Whirlwind Recordings).

Pianist John Escreet, hailed by Time Out London as a “transatlantic jazz genius,” continues his artistic ascent with the bold, exploratory new album Seismic Shift (Whirlwind Recordings).

Girl Plays Jazz Project presents: a workshop and performance introducing girls and young women to jazz improvisation.

New show added due to popular demand! Django Bates makes a welcome return to his spiritual home the Vortex Jazz Club for a solo performance.

Django Bates makes a welcome return to his spiritual home the Vortex Jazz Club for a solo performance during the EFG London Jazz Festival following spontaneous sold out shows in January this year. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness one of jazz’s most innovative artists in the most intimate of settings.

Queer Jazz exists to platform queer jazz artists and nurture an emerging queer jazz scene. Founded by international DJ and journalist Tina Edwards and award-winning musical artist Arowah, they wanted to create a safe and celebratory space for queer artists, audiences and allies.