Cleveland Watkiss reimagines his original compositions and other works with a brand new trio featuring Menelik Claffey (bass), Tom O’Brien (piano) and Cassius Cobbson (drums).

Ella Hohnen Ford is a vocalist/songwriter inspired by jazz, folk and the great songwriters of the 20th century. Her band for this performance includes pianist Noah Stoneman and a string quartet featuring Midori Jaeger, Nicole Petrus Barraks, Dom Ingham and Abbey Bowen.

Ella Hohnen Ford is a vocalist/songwriter inspired by jazz, folk and the great songwriters of the 20th century. Her band for this performance includes pianist Noah Stoneman and a string quartet featuring Midori Jaeger, Nicole Petrus Barraks, Dom Ingham and Abbey Bowen.

Nick Costley-White leads his “New Quartet” featuring the fearless and virtuosic piano playing of Phronesis pianist Ivo Neame, supported by the inventive and swinging rhythm section of double bassist Conor Chaplin (Marius Neset, Laura Jurd) and drummer James Maddren (ENEMY, Gwilym Simcock).

Nick Costley-White leads his “New Quartet” featuring the fearless and virtuosic piano playing of Phronesis pianist Ivo Neame, supported by the inventive and swinging rhythm section of double bassist Conor Chaplin (Marius Neset, Laura Jurd) and drummer James Maddren (ENEMY, Gwilym Simcock).

Odd-time palpitations, Eastern tinged melodies and full-throttle improv make up the sound of London based band Estraven.

Odd-time palpitations, Eastern tinged melodies and full-throttle improv make up the sound of London based band Estraven.

Line-up: Craig Taborn – Piano About Ten years have passed since Craig Taborn’s Avenging Angel album was released, bringing strikingly fresh ideas to the solo piano idiom. “It reflects Mr…

In this fully improvised concert, Craig explores sounds and silences, swirling colours, densities and forms, creating new music with both poetic imagination and an iron grip on his material.

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.

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.

A vibrant and highly individual pianist/composer, her style is deeply rooted in jazz yet it reflects her classical background, British/Bengali heritage and her very broad musical taste.

A vibrant and highly individual pianist/composer, her style is deeply rooted in jazz yet it reflects her classical background, British/Bengali heritage and her very broad musical taste.

Incorporating soundscapes and open passages with heavy grooves and structured bass lines, the band draw from avant-garde and experimental influences to create a visceral ensemble sound

Incorporating soundscapes and open passages with heavy grooves and structured bass lines, the band draw from avant-garde and experimental influences to create a visceral ensemble sound

Barry Green brings together the bass legend Dave Green who has worked with and extraordinary array of musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Don Byas, Coleman Hawkins, Roland Kirk with young alto player Sam Braysher

Barry Green brings together the bass legend Dave Green who has worked with and extraordinary array of musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Don Byas, Coleman Hawkins, Roland Kirk with young alto player Sam Braysher

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.

Three giants of the UK jazz and improvised music scene reunite after a break of twenty five years to present their unique brand of freewheeling musical adventure, highly improvised but firmly rooted in jazz and world music.

Three giants of the UK jazz and improvised music scene reunite after a break of twenty five years to present their unique brand of freewheeling musical adventure, highly improvised but firmly rooted in jazz and world music.

Duo comprised of two of Europe’s most important improvising musicians – legendary vocalist Norma Winstone (Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor and pianist Kit Downes (ENEMY, ECM).

Duo comprised of two of Europe’s most important improvising musicians – legendary vocalist Norma Winstone (Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor and pianist Kit Downes (ENEMY, ECM).

This is the very first duo show at the Vortex for Shirley Smart and Robert Mitchell, launching their debut album, “Zeitgeist²” (Discus)

This is the very first duo show at the Vortex for Shirley Smart and Robert Mitchell, launching their debut album, “Zeitgeist²” (Discus)

Tom Remon is a young, aspiring guitarist on the London Jazz scene.

Tom will be joined by the formidable David Ferris and Jonathan Silk for an incredibly feel good set of music.

Tom will be joined by the formidable David Ferris and Jonathan Silk for an incredibly feel good set of music.

The Chris Maddock Quartet aims to explore combining elements of the classic organ-based rhythm section with a range of modern influences.

The Chris Maddock Quartet aims to explore combining elements of the classic organ-based rhythm section with a range of modern influences.

This a new venture brings together long time collaborators James Allsopp and Dave Storey with bassist Oli Hayhurst.

Featuring some of London’s leading musicians and improvisers and new music written specially for the band. A unique group in the London Jazz scene.

Featuring some of London’s leading musicians and improvisers and new music written specially for the band. A unique group in the London Jazz scene.

Ms Maurice brings her melange of influences from organic grooves infused with 70s jazz and a touch of West African sonic seasoning.

Ms Maurice brings her melange of influences from organic grooves infused with 70s jazz and a touch of West African sonic seasoning.

Trumpeter, Composer & Arranger Duncan Fraser brings his Septet back to the Vortex, featuring some acclaimed young players on the London scene.

Trumpeter, Composer & Arranger Duncan Fraser brings his Septet back to the Vortex, featuring some acclaimed young players on the London scene.

We are delighted to be able to welcome back Ian Shaw for a very special New Year’s Eve performance. Join us for an intimate exuberant party with Britain’s finest jazz vocalist, producer and songsmith, performing a set of appropriately festive songs.