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Thu 01 September 2022

Elliot Galvin X Dave Smith

For this one-off gig, pianist Elliot Galvin and drummer Dave Smith will be playing as a duo on piano, electronics and drums. Expect electronic explorations, distorted beats and free improvisation.

Wed 31 August 2022

Reiss Ellis Beckles Group

Reiss will be making his debut as a bandleader here at Vortex Jazz Club as well as debuting new music that has been composed over the last year. Expect these talented musicians to explore virtuosic solos, original music and a few old classics from the Great American Songbook.

Tue 30 August 2022

Sun 28 August 2022

Vortex Jam Session hosted by Helena Kay

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.

Sat 27 August 2022

Tony Kofi Quartet

Performing music from modern 20th century jazz composers like Mulgrew Miller, Larry Willis, Junior Cook, Billy Strayhorn, McCoy Tyner and Chick Corea.

Fri 26 August 2022

Georgia Mancio Trio

Multi award-winning jazz vocalist, lyricist and producer, Georgia Mancio returns to the Vortex in a trio format feat. flautist/pianist Gareth Lockrane and bassist Andrew Cleyndert (Ronnie Scott, Gene Harris).

Thu 25 August 2022

Barry Green Trio w/ Dave Green and Sam Braysher

Barry Green, award winning pianist, fresh from the recording in New York with Drew Gress, Tom Rainey, Billy Drewes and Rudy Roystan..teams up with lyrical alto player Braysher to explore lesser known standards.

Wed 24 August 2022

Karim Saber Quartet

Led by London based guitarist and composer Karim Saber, this dynamic quartet combine fiery extended improvisation with memorable and heartfelt original compositions.

Tue 23 August 2022

Vortex discussion 110. Festivals and venues

Festivals and venues often develop independently, though both have importance. How do we make sure that they dovetail together, for audiences, musicians and each other. And how should they evolve…

Sun 21 August 2022

Vortex Jam Session hosted by Riley Stone-Lonergan

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.

Sat 20 August 2022

Quentin Collins Sextet (2nd show) [CANCELLED]

As one of the hardest working and in-demand internationally renowned jazz trumpet players, Collins formed an all-star group in 2019, which was a progression of his quintet with alto sax ace, Tom Harrison, giving birth to the Quentin Collins Sextet.

Quentin Collins Sextet (1st show)

As one of the hardest working and in-demand internationally renowned jazz trumpet players, Collins formed an all-star group in 2019, which was a progression of his quintet with alto sax ace, Tom Harrison, giving birth to the Quentin Collins Sextet.

Fri 19 August 2022

Anita Wardell’s “Scatasphere”

Multi award-winning jazz vocalist Anita Wardell returns to the Vortex with a quartet featuring pianist Graham Harvey, bassist Matyas Hoffecker and drummer Joe Dessauer.

Thu 18 August 2022

Radhika de Saram Quartet

New London-based project by Radhika de Saram featuring Zhenya Strigalev on saxophone, Ben Brown on drums and Elliot Galvin on keys.

Wed 17 August 2022

Sam Hogarth Trio

Sam Hogarth combines a deep love of the jazz repertoire with a fresh approach to harmonisation that is evident in his original compositions.

Tue 16 August 2022

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 14 August 2022

Vortex Jam Session hosted by Riley Stone-Lonergan

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.

Sat 13 August 2022

Henry Lowther’s Still Waters

Still Waters was born out a long association and friendship going back 40 years between Henry Lowther and Britain’s premiere bassist Dave Green.

A Standard Afternoon

Come down for a drink downstairs with jazz standards from a rotating group of London-based singers and instrumentalists. Opens up for the final set from 5.30pm – all welcome to…

Fri 12 August 2022

Jon Onabowu (2nd Show)

After a string of sold-out shows across London last year, Jon Onabowu returns with an eclectic night of live music with his all-star Quartet

Jon Onabowu (1st Show)

After a string of sold-out shows across London last year, Jon Onabowu returns with an eclectic night of live music with his all-star Quartet

Thu 11 August 2022

Wed 10 August 2022

Tue 09 August 2022

Alex Hitchcock Dream Band: Live Recording (Night 1)

Ivor Novello-nominated saxophonist and composer Alex Hitchcock leads three one-night-only ensembles in a LIVE ALBUM RECORDING for a second instalment of his Dream Band series

Sun 07 August 2022

Vortex Jam Session hosted by Jas Kayser

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.

Sat 06 August 2022

Melford / Buckley / Batchelor / Edwards / Sanders (2nd show)

An exciting one-off Vortex appearance combining visionary US pianist Myra Melford with the telepathic horn partnership of Steve Buckley and Chris Batchelor and legendary free improv bass and drums team Mark Sanders and John Edwards.

Melford / Buckley / Batchelor / Edwards / Sanders (1st show)

An exciting one-off Vortex appearance combining visionary US pianist Myra Melford with the telepathic horn partnership of Steve Buckley and Chris Batchelor and legendary free improv bass and drums team Mark Sanders and John Edwards.

Fri 05 August 2022

Thu 04 August 2022

Huw V Williams’ Di-Cysgodion

Di-Cysgodion, a new group led by Welsh bass player/composer Huw V Williams. The line up consists of Mike De Souza and Billy Marrows both on electric guitar, Jay Davis on drums and Huw V Williams completing the line up on electric bass.

Wed 03 August 2022

Crowley / Goller / Glaser

Open improvising and new music from a trio comprising three sought-after musicians performing publicly together for the first time.

Tue 02 August 2022

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.

Azalea Arts Presents….

A chance to make new discoveries and be inspired by imaginative people, carefully chosen for quality and expressiveness. The multi award winning Vortex Jazz Club presents to you an Azalea-Arts…

Sun 31 July 2022

Vortex Jam Session hosted by Riley Stone-Lonergan

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.

Sat 30 July 2022

Ed Jones Quartet (2nd Show)

Award winning Saxophonist Ed Jones makes his first appearance at Vortex Jazz club since the lockdown of 2020.

Ed Jones Quartet (1st Show)

Award winning Saxophonist Ed Jones makes his first appearance at Vortex Jazz club since the lockdown of 2020.

A Standard Afternoon

Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.

Fri 29 July 2022

Gabriele Mitelli, John Edwards, Mark Sanders trio

Gabriele Mitelli’s new trio has a clear mission statement: to distance itself from cliché, and to take the path less traveled. The music is a journey to the heart of improvisation, where jazz is once again a gamble.

Thu 28 July 2022

Rick Simpson / Riley Stone-Lonergan / Will Glaser / Oli Hayhurst

Four improvisers dedicated to the whole history of Jazz come together to explore their original compositions and free playing. Dynamic, exciting group playing from an ensemble with many hours under their belt and intense chemistry.

Wed 27 July 2022

Sorin Zlat Trio

Romanian pianist Sorin Zlat returns to the Vortex in a trio format with Mikele Montolli (double bass) and Andy Trim (drums) to perform new creations from his latest album The Land of Dreams.

Tue 26 July 2022

Sun 24 July 2022

Vortex Jam Session hosted by Rick Simpson

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.

Mopomoso / July – Lol Coxhill tribute

About Mopomoso is the UK’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music! Come & join us on the 4th Sunday of every month for an afternoon full of captivating…

Sat 23 July 2022

Billy Marrows Band featuring Emma Rawicz, Ralph Wyld, Huw V Williams and Jay Davis

For this gig the Billy Marrows Band will feature the incredible Emma Rawicz, Ralph Wyld and the usual rhythm section of Huw V Williams and Jay Davis. They will be performing some of Billy’s infectious and inventive compositions from his upcoming album ‘Dancing on Bentwood Chairs’ arranged for this exciting line up, alongside some brand new tunes written specially for this gig.

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