Artists look for creativity from various influences brought together into their individual identity. Increasingly in jazz, as noticed at the Jazzahead event, political and national identity play an increasing role,…
“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora. For this occasion he will be doing a drums & percussion solo set.
Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.
Following on from his critically acclaimed release, Climbing in Circles pt. 3 (Ubuntu Music, 2021), this new album from drummer Will Glaser features long-time collaborator, Matthew Herd, on saxophones and piano, alongside trumpeter, electronic artist and producer, Alex Bonney.
Following on from his critically acclaimed release, Climbing in Circles pt. 3 (Ubuntu Music, 2021), this new album from drummer Will Glaser features long-time collaborator, Matthew Herd, on saxophones and piano, alongside trumpeter, electronic artist and producer, Alex Bonney.
Campus celebrates twenty years of eclectic artistic career since she left Sardinia to move to London. This project presents new compositions written with pianist Steve Lodder and arrangements of tunes that have been part of her repertoire and international collaborations.
Brigitte Beraha’s early incarnation of ‘Lucid Dreamers’ premiered at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall as a trio with George Crowley and Tim Giles in November 2019. Now extended to a quartet with Alcyona Mick, they released their debut album ‘Lucid Dreamers’ on Let Me Out Records in July 2020.
Brigitte Beraha’s early incarnation of ‘Lucid Dreamers’ premiered at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall as a trio with George Crowley and Tim Giles in November 2019. Now extended to a quartet with Alcyona Mick, they released their debut album ‘Lucid Dreamers’ on Let Me Out Records in July 2020.
For this, the 100th online discussion (a series which began in March 2020), we look at the effect of chance on musical performance. How do musicians react to the ‘slings…
A bi-monthly 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.
Led by saxophonist Xhosa Cole, join us for a night of improvised duos and trio featuring drummer Mark Sanders and bassist Neil Charles.
Led by saxophonist Xhosa Cole, join us for a night of improvised duos and trio featuring drummer Mark Sanders and bassist Neil Charles.
Improvised beats – big harmonies – sonic adventures
Improvised beats – big harmonies – sonic adventures
Since VEIN was founded, the trio has regularly joined forces with guest musicians in horizon-expanding and ground breaking projects. They have now come together again, forming an equally exciting and unconventional quartet with Stan Sulzmann, the great saxophonist with whom VEIN is collaborating since 2018.
Since VEIN was founded, the trio has regularly joined forces with guest musicians in horizon-expanding and ground breaking projects. They have now come together again, forming an equally exciting and unconventional quartet with Stan Sulzmann, the great saxophonist with whom VEIN is collaborating since 2018.
Antoine Boyer is widely seen as one of the best guitarists of his generation. He is joined by virtuosic Korean Harmonica player Yeore Kim and three in demand London based musicians: Tobie Medland (Violin), Harry Diplock (Rhythm Guitar) & Eleazar Ruiz (Double Bass).
Antoine Boyer is widely seen as one of the best guitarists of his generation. He is joined by virtuosic Korean Harmonica player Yeore Kim and three in demand London based musicians: Tobie Medland (Violin), Harry Diplock (Rhythm Guitar) & Eleazar Ruiz (Double Bass).
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.
According to sociologist Max Weber, charisma “is the authority of the extraordinary and personal gift of grace.” Merriam Webster goes further: “a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or…
Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.
With her debut album “Vapour”, Italian Jazz Singer and Storyteller Germana Stella La Sorsa has set out to break down both aesthetic and musical jazz conventions in a melting pot of styles.
With her debut album “Vapour”, Italian Jazz Singer and Storyteller Germana Stella La Sorsa has set out to break down both aesthetic and musical jazz conventions in a melting pot of styles.
Internationally renowned Alina Bzhezhinska, one of the leading harpists in the world today, has built a strong reputation for innovation.
Creating a unique sound on the harp, with layered effects and electronics, Bzhezhinska will be supported by music supremo’s Mikele Montolli (bass), Joel Prime (percussion) & Adam Teixeira (drums).
Internationally renowned Alina Bzhezhinska, one of the leading harpists in the world today, has built a strong reputation for innovation.
Creating a unique sound on the harp, with layered effects and electronics, Bzhezhinska will be supported by music supremo’s Mikele Montolli (bass), Joel Prime (percussion) & Adam Teixeira (drums).
First ever gig for this new improvising duo.
Maddy Coombs is a young up-and-coming tenor saxophonist from Northampton, and is currently in her third year at the Guildhall School.
Maddy Coombs is a young up-and-coming tenor saxophonist from Northampton, and is currently in her third year at the Guildhall School.
According to Immanuel Kant, “the product of a genius…is an example that is meant not to be imitated, but to be followed by another genius…[who]…is aroused…to a feeling of his…
Another Mopomoso Sunday afternoon not to be missed – book your tickets now!
Pigfoot (Chris Batchelor, James Allsopp, Liam Noble & Paul Clarvis) was formed by Chris Batchelor in 2014 to play classic 1920’s New Orleans themes with an open and original improvised approach to the material.
Pigfoot (Chris Batchelor, James Allsopp, Liam Noble & Paul Clarvis) was formed by Chris Batchelor in 2014 to play classic 1920’s New Orleans themes with an open and original improvised approach to the material.
A UK jazz super group, Out Front formed to play the music of two of Jazz’s greatest ‘inside-outside’ masters: Booker Little and Andrew Hill.
A UK jazz super group, Out Front formed to play the music of two of Jazz’s greatest ‘inside-outside’ masters: Booker Little and Andrew Hill.
Pianist Bruno Heinen joins forces with Larry Bartley (Courtney Pine) – one of the most sought after bassists on the scene, and Rod Youngs (Gil Scott-Heron) – one of the most expressive and adept musicians in the music arena today.
Pianist Bruno Heinen joins forces with Larry Bartley (Courtney Pine) – one of the most sought after bassists on the scene, and Rod Youngs (Gil Scott-Heron) – one of the most expressive and adept musicians in the music arena today.
Moonscape is an exciting contemporary group – feat. Jim Howard (trumpet, flugelhorn & electronics), Luke Annesley (alto sax), Julie Walkington (bass) and Mike Pickering drums – playing original music drawn from a wide range of influences.
Moonscape is an exciting contemporary group – feat. Jim Howard (trumpet, flugelhorn & electronics), Luke Annesley (alto sax), Julie Walkington (bass) and Mike Pickering drums – playing original music drawn from a wide range of influences.
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.
‘Be afraid, be very afraid’. The tagline from The Fly can extend to jazz and improvised music quite easily. Audiences frightened by having to put their foot through the door…
A bi-monthly 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.
A reunion for Barry and Helena to develop and explore unique jazz repertoire and standards. A melting pot of Barry and Helena’s exploration of the New York and Dutch jazz scenes.
A reunion for Barry and Helena to develop and explore unique jazz repertoire and standards. A melting pot of Barry and Helena’s exploration of the New York and Dutch jazz scenes.
Rachael Cohen presents her international Trio featuring Joe Downard on double bass and New York drummer Jason Brown.
Rachael Cohen presents her international Trio featuring Joe Downard on double bass and New York drummer Jason Brown.
Harry Christelis and Pedro Velasco form a guitar duo that explores and challenges the boundaries of improvised music. They recorded their first album, ‘Scribbling’, in December 2020. The result is a truly distinct album that challenges the ideas of what a guitar duo should sound like. ‘Scribbling’ (Ubuntu Music) will be available worldwide in March 2022 on Vinyl/CD/Digital.
Harry Christelis and Pedro Velasco form a guitar duo that explores and challenges the boundaries of improvised music. They recorded their first album, ‘Scribbling’, in December 2020. The result is a truly distinct album that challenges the ideas of what a guitar duo should sound like. ‘Scribbling’ (Ubuntu Music) will be available worldwide in March 2022 on Vinyl/CD/Digital.
Formed in 2019 by Iranian composer and pianist, Ashkan Layegh, in London, Phemo aims is to explore freedom through a highly-detailed composition. Its current line up includes Academy graduate, Sam Norris (Alto Saxophone), Guildhall graduate Harry Ling (Drums), and Academy classical guitarist, Gonçalo Maia Caetano (Bass).
Formed in 2019 by Iranian composer and pianist, Ashkan Layegh, in London, Phemo aims is to explore freedom through a highly-detailed composition. Its current line up includes Academy graduate, Sam Norris (Alto Saxophone), Guildhall graduate Harry Ling (Drums), and Academy classical guitarist, Gonçalo Maia Caetano (Bass).
Enjoy an afternoon drink with live music from London-based instrumentalists and singers performing jazz standards.