Saxophonist James Allsopp returns to the Vortex with frequent collaborator Dave Storey on drums, Olly Hayhurst on double bass and Chris Batchelor on trumpet.

The debut gig of ‘Baku Baku’, the latest project from pianist/composer Rick Simpson, featuring Simpson on synths and piano, Adam King on electric and synth bass and Jay Davis on drums

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.

MOJO Big Band and Catherine Lima return to the Vortex for another afternoon of exceptional jazz.

Collaborating with Tony Kofi, Alina Bzhezhinska brings a unique show that draws from diverse influences, from Dorothy Ashby’s ‘Afro-Harping’ to Alice Coltrane’s spiritual expressions, Joe Henderson’s free-form jazz, and the vibes of ’90s Acid Jazz and Trip Hop.

Only the second outing this year for this unique big band. Playing brand new music and music cultivated over the years in residency at The Vortex.

Guitarist Jean de Talhouët leads ONMO – bringing new original music which is dynamic, melodic, lyrical, contrasting, broad ranging, interweaving minimalist grooves, modal explorations, ethereal textures punctuated by playful, beat driven exclamations. Featuring an all-star cast of spirited and acclaimed musicians, we are excited to bring this relatively new project to The Vortex Jazz Club.

Performing material from Olie Brice’s recent album ‘Fire Hills’, the trio play melodic, swinging, explorative free jazz. The compositions include dedications to Eric Dolphy, Andrew Hill and Johnny Dyani.

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 of standards, as well as a touch of French, South African and Latin sounds.

Led by pianist Nikki Iles – described as a “formidable UK jazz presence” by the Guardian – and starring Grammy-nominated vocalist Norma Winstone MBE alongside four of the UK’s most brilliant jazz instrumentalists, the band is fully deserving of its ‘supergroup’ reputation.

Martin Speake celebrates the music of Ornette Coleman with this new “In All Languages” band featuring Alison Cawley (tenor sax), Calum Gourlay (double bass) & Ethan Sweeting (drums).

Sheldon Agwu’s new project ‘The Pirate Sessions’ is an exploration of Free Improvisation, incorporating elements of Jazz, Avant Garde Hip-Hop, Electronica, and World Music.

The trio, featuring 3 leading voices in the international jazz scene: Will Vinson on sax & keys, Gilad Hekselman on guitar, and Nate Wood on drums & bass, will be celebrating the release of their new album ‘Urban Myth’ on Whirlwind Recordings.

The trio, featuring 3 leading voices in the international jazz scene: Will Vinson on sax & keys, Gilad Hekselman on guitar, and Nate Wood on drums & bass, will be celebrating the release of their new album ‘Urban Myth’ on Whirlwind Recordings.

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.

Rory Ingham brings together the best jazz trombonists in the business to play a night of brand new music, featuring fresh works by prolific writer and world-famous trombonist Mark Nightingale.

This is a new project which sees the original quartet of like-minded friends, Family Band, expanded to a seven piece band. The band takes as its starting point the music of those musicians who, back in the 1960s, were at the forefront of the free jazz revolution, but whose opening up of jazz’s constraints is now recognised as not a break from the past but an integral part of the music’s development.

24-year-old, London based trumpeter & composer Grifton Forbes-Amos brings his quintet to the Vortex for the very first time to perform some original compositions.

Join us for a very special evening featuring three of London’s finest musicians in trio together for the first time.

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.

Lulu Pierre is a startling new arrival on the London jazz vocal scene, who has proved herself to be a classic Torch Song stylist in the tradition of Julie London.