In recent months we have seen very few journalists from ‘traditional’ media (such as newspapers and print magazines) at the Vortex. Are we doing something wrong? Or is the media…

Join UK jazz stalwarts Empirical for a two-night celebration of their 15th anniversary at the Vortex.

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.

Moanin’, the classic album by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, gets rethought and expanded for jazz orchestra in a vibrant new suite by director Scott Stroman.

Paul Dunmall returns to The Vortex for this special concert in celebration of his 70th birthday.

Paul Dunmall returns to The Vortex for this special concert in celebration of his 70th birthday.

Join the 2017 Kenny Wheeler Prize winning Tom Barford and his quintet as they play an exciting set of original compositions alongside some new arrangements of his favourite tunes by the greats of jazz.

Barry Green explores new music and old with the improvising greats Buckley and Glaser + special guest vocalist Lauren Kinsella

A double bill featuring saxophonist Simeon May Trio + cellist Naomi Gee Wright Band featuring Brigitte Beraha & Ben Hazleton

This afternoon’s concert features the suite Josephine wrote during lockdown for this 16-piece ensemble – a series of 8 pieces representing the 8 parts of the Celtic Wheel of the Year, bringing a much needed celebration of nature, connection, and renewal to our fragmented times.

True Think is a multi-generational, multi-cultural reflection of several periods of Robert Mitchell’s journey. Joining Robert (keys, perc, sampler) on stage will be vocalist and songwriter Liselotte Östblom on vocals, multi-instrumentalist Zayn Mohammed, on guitar, multi-genre bassist/keys player Tom Mason, and drummer and percussionist Saleem Raman.

Legendary English guitarist John Etheridge returns to the Vortex with sensational vocalist Vimala Rowe for another evening of passion and soul.

Olli Soikkeli was born in Nurmes, Finland, and is now based in NYC. Despite his modest age he has performed with Pasquale Grasso, Bucky Pizzarelli, Tommy Emmanuel, Cyrille Aimee and Stochelo Rosenberg. He has also featured at legendary American venues including Birdland Jazz Club, Blue Note and The Lincoln Centre.

The Dave Storey Trio present material from their third album ‘Circeo’ 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, 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 International Piano Academy and Rhythm Squad present their second annual Future Sounds Concert. Future Sound Concerts are developed to provide extra performance opportunities in professional performance spaces for our young musicians.

His debut album ‘Purple / Black’ featuring Kit Downes, Sebastian Rochford and Kevin Glasgow is due for release in April 2023 on Whirlwind Recordings.

A one-off gig featuring the music of Matt Carmichael alongside an exciting line-up of new collaborators.

Fresh from recording his debut album, guitarist and composer Karim Saber returns to the Vortex accompanied by his band of long-term collaborators. This concert will feature music from the upcoming album as well as select compositions from the other performers.

A stunning close-harmony group of 8 young solo voices in the tradition of the Singers Unlimited, New York Voices and Swingle Singers, based at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and directed by Scott Stroman.

Martin and Alcyona have been playing  together for many years in the London Jazz Orchestra. This more intimate quartet setting features Martin’s music, drawing on many influences, with melody as the driving force.

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.

Grammy nominated, New York City based vibraphonist & composer Simon Moullier has distinguished himself as one of the leading voices of his generation and became recognized for his entirely new approach and sound on the instrument.

A double bill featuring an improvised set from rebecka edlund, christos stylianides & olly chalk + Swiss skaterjazz trio UASSYN

Tom will be joined on stage by a group of exceptional musicians. The quintet will present a captivating setlist that includes original compositions from Tom’s repertoire, exploring the boundaries of jazz while paying tribute to its rich heritage.

Vocalist Heidi Vogel brings her quartet feat. Will Barry (piano), Tom Farmer (bass) and Shane Forbes (drums) for a night of Cuban and Brazilian Bossa Nova.

Come and join us for an evening of jazz, colour, dance and poetry around the theme of Illusion.

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.

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Multi-award winning young saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz returns to the Vortex with her quartet featuring Ivo Neame (piano), Conor Chaplin (bass) & Marc Michel (drums).

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

The James Allsopp Quartet is the new project from the BBC Jazz award winning saxophonist. The band builds on the joyful and haunting melodies that characterise his music and combines them with deep bass riffs and a sense of swing rooted in the jazz tradition but not beholden to it.

With the Julian Siegel Quartet, the BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices, creating an in-demand Quartet on the UK and European Jazz scene.

UBy now, almost all jazz is created by musicians who are professionally educated.  But how do we prevent audiences being left behind? The music is often clever and sophisticated. Is…

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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.