Celebrating ten years of work, the all-star collective trio Thumbscrew celebrates by adding new instrumental hues to their already well-established sound on Multicolored Midnight, the group’s seventh album
We hear a lot, especially now, about jazz musicians who have done things which are morally reprehensible despite fantastic music. Often these are to do with attitudes to women. As…
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.
With the Julian Siegel Quartet, the BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices, creating an in-demand Quartet on the UK and European Jazz scene.
With the Julian Siegel Quartet, the BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices, creating an in-demand Quartet on the UK and European Jazz scene.
Active since 2011, Dugong are a unique proposition on the European jazz scene.
Tara Minton is an Australian born harpist, vocalist and composer. Tonight’s performance will feature contemporary works and arrangements from Tara and special guest Emma Rawicz’s past recordings, as well as new compositions.
Sam Leak’s trio, featuring bassist Simon Read and drummer Will Glaser, perform contemporary jazz with a gospel-tinged, and folk-inspired, freedom and abandon, invoking the joy and emotion typified by Paul Bley and Keith Jarrett’s 1960s trios.
Combining jazz tradition with songs Maria grew up singing in her childhood Slovak folklore group, TOPOĽANA is a jazz folk fusion sextet packed with some of the freshest young talent on the London jazz scene.
How is one creative? Is it taught, or come through playing or self-discovery? Creativity is a crucial element of good jazz, so let’s think why. These online discussions have been…
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 London Jazz Orchestra open their new season of monthly Second Sunday gigs by celebrating pianist John Taylor’s 80th birthday.
Dreamers is the new project from British saxophonist and composer Mark Lockheart featuring Elliot Galvin (Dinosaur, Elliot Galvin Trio), Tom Herbert (Polar Bear, The Invisible) and Dave Smith (Robert Plant).
Come down for a drink downstairs with performances from a rotating group of London-based singers and instrumentalists. Arrive early if you’d also like to join in for when the sets…
Over the past few years Alyson Cawley and Martin Speake have been collaborating closely together on diverse projects ranging from exploring South Indian music to Charlie Parker to free improvisation.
Three of the most exciting improvisers in the country, in an ongoing trio that ranges from fiery, propulsive free jazz to the most detailed explorations of sound and texture.
A double bill featuring two new projects: IOMOON feat. bassist Ruth Goller and drummer/keyboard player Emanuele Maniscalco + PANDO PANDO feat. Alex Bonney (electronics) + Will Glaser and Jem Doulton on drums.
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.
Our weekly online discussion has now been going since March 2020. It covers a wide range of topics – some more philosophical, some more political, some more purely musical. It…
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.
An afternoon mixing of standards, as well as a touch of French, South African and Latin sounds.
High energy and intense free improvisations from this new group.
London-based saxophonist and Dankworth Prize-winning composer Matt Anderson presents his third album, “The Town and the City” with his quartet composed of Alberto Palau (piano), Will Harris (double bass) and Jay Davis (drums).
Orlando will be premiering brand new music for this band in his September residency at the Vortex.
From the pen of this prolific and prodigious creative comes Airborn, a suite of related pieces featuring the mighty talents of virtuoso guitarist Rob Luft.
An imaginative reworking of some of Duke Ellington’s iconic compositions, from the early Cotton Club blues material to Swing hits and through to the exotica that was inspired by Ellington’s extensive travels.
The W is Bruno Heinen’s new London-based contemporary jazz group. The band features Heidi Vogel on wordless vocals, Andrea Di Biase on double bass, Gene Calderazzo on drums and Bruno Heinen on piano.
For the latest Vortex online discussion, we consider the balance between originality in jazz and interpretation. Last Sunday, Calum Gourlay’s Big Band played Duke Ellington’s Queen’s Suite. How far could…
A special performance from Calum Gourlay’s big band commissioned for our first edition of Feed the Soul – Vortex Jazz Festival
Come & join us on Sunday 25th September from 5pm to 7pm as part of ‘Feed the Soul’ Vortex’s Jazz Festival!
This Résonances performance will feature the musicians: Hyelim Kim, Liran Donin, Cleveland Watkiss, Asha Parkinson, Charlotte Keeffe, Paul Jolly, Terry Day & more!
A special afternoon as part of the Vortex Jazz Club Festival including a screening of wonderful Ebba Jahn’s Miniatures by Improvisers, plus a live performance from the Mopomoso Orchestra
A 13-piece ensemble exploring and celebrating musical ideas and imagined movements of Charlie Parker and George Russell
A 13-piece ensemble exploring and celebrating musical ideas and imagined movements of Charlie Parker and George Russell
Join us for a day of extravagant celebration with free live music in Gillett Square, an exhibition at the Vortex Downstairs Bar + indoor live performances and live art throughout the weekend.
Orlando will be premiering brand new music for this band in his September residency at the Vortex.
Hannes Riepler makes a habit of teaming up with some of the great saxophonists around, such as Chris Cheek. Here he joins with Peter Ehwald from Berlin to play their own original music as well as lively takes upon standards.
Scottish drummer and composer Graham Costello creates minimalist-inspired music that ranges from ambient and post-rock, to jazz improvisation and noise rock.
Vienna born London based saxophonist Guido Spannocchi returns to the Vortex after his sold out album release show in June 2021 with a quartet feat. Ruth Goller (bass), Danny Keane (Fender Rhodes) and Tristan Banks (drums).
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.
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.
Music of Jewish origin and cutting edge jazz sounds fused together to create Jewish music as you’ve never heard it before. Led by inspirational band leader Sam Eastmond (Spike Orchestra, John Zorn) this is music for the next generation performed by the next generation.
Featuring Jim Watson & Ian Thomas, this trio, specially put together for the Vortex, will ‘burn’ an amalgam of bluesy jazz and jazzy blues, intense, exciting and committed. Three masters at the top of their game.
Come down for a drink downstairs with performances from a rotating group of London-based singers and instrumentalists. Arrive early if you’d also like to join in for when the sets…
Orlando will be premiering brand new music for this band in his September residency at the Vortex.
The return of legendary British trumpet player Henry Lowther and his ‘Still Waters’ band feat. Pete Hurt (tenor saxophone), Barry Green (piano), Dave Green (double bass) and Paul Clarvis (drums).
English trumpeter Tom Syson and Austrian trumpeter Dominik Fuss lead this quintet feat. Jacky Naylor (piano), Huw V Williams (double bass) & Jay Davis (drums)
Founded by saxophonist/composer, Asha Parkinson in 2017, Kalpadruma is an exciting collective exploring connection between Arabic, Turkish, Indian, Contemporary Classical and Jazz musics.
This is not a jazz night, but a night to find new friends, new styles and more. 6 Hours of performances of music and dance. That’s £1 an hour!!!…
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.
In Zone-B, Buckley and Batchelor have joined forces with the world class rhythm section of Rob Luft, Tom Herbert and Gene Calderazzo to present fiery and soulful original music inspired by the range and depth of the musical experiences they have enjoyed together.