After playing together for over twenty years in various guises, Pete Wareham, Seb Rochford and Ruth Goller come together as an improvising group for the very first time.

Join Brazilian singer Luna Cohen and her band on a joyful and powerful journey where colorful grooves of Afro-Brazilian influences celebrate the diversity of Brazilian culture.

Join Brazilian singer Luna Cohen and her band on a joyful and powerful journey where colorful grooves of Afro-Brazilian influences celebrate the diversity of Brazilian culture.

‘Sean is a fantastic player and has great ears; and he can swing!’

‘Sean is a fantastic player and has great ears; and he can swing!’

What is the effect of where, when and the origination of the music and musicians? For example, the impact of being in a club, on the main stage of a…

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.

Cath Longbottom’s film weaves concert and rehearsal footage around an extensive interview with veteran free pianist Howard Riley as he reflects on his career, evolution and ethos. The documentary will be accompanied by a concert film of Riley’s last ever collaboration with Keith Tippett at the Steinway Spirio Two-Piano Festival at London’s PizzaExpress Soho in March 2016.

The Flame is a fierce new improvising trio making their Vortex debut. Featuring Robert Mitchell (Piano/Perc/Poetry), Mark Sanders (Drums) and Neil Charles (Bass) – they bring a hugely accomplished individual and international renown.

One show with two bands – don’t miss out on some of the most exciting and innovative music coming out of London.

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.

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.

This is a quote from Ted Joans, traveller, poet, musician, artist. He is particularly known for filming Archie Shepp at the Pan African Festival in 1969. How does jazz interact…

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.

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

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

A diverse night of variety featuring music, spoken word, live art and tap dance.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

Ethan Iverson will be performing music from his recent Blue Note release featuring Larry Grenadier and Jack DeJohnette, EVERY NOTE IS TRUE

Ethan Iverson will be performing music from his recent Blue Note release featuring Larry Grenadier and Jack DeJohnette, EVERY NOTE IS TRUE.

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.

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