British saxophonist and composer Denys Baptiste presents The Late Trane, a strong statement, reimagining the late period music of John Coltrane with a stellar band featuring Nikki Yeoh (piano and keyboards), Larry Bartley (bass) and Rod Young (drums).
British saxophonist and composer Denys Baptiste presents The Late Trane, a strong statement, reimagining the late period music of John Coltrane with a stellar band featuring Nikki Yeoh (piano and keyboards), Larry Bartley (bass) and Rod Young (drums).
Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, we had to cancel the 2 shows on Friday 17th December. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded.
Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances and the number of musicians involved in this performance, we had to cancel the 2 shows on Friday 17th December. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded.
Unfortunately and due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to cancel the 2 shows on Thursday 16th December. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded.
Unfortunately and due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to cancel the 2 shows on Thursday 16th December. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded.
Pianist Alex Webb leads this group with a front-line of two of the UK’s greatest jazz improvisers: tenor saxophonist Denys Baptiste and guitarist Nigel Price. Together they celebrate ‘jukebox jazz’ – the bluesy, swinging jazz of the 1950s and 60s, with a repertoire of pieces from Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Ahmad Jamal and others, as well as more recent works from Charlie Haden’s Quartet West.
Pianist Alex Webb leads this group with a front-line of two of the UK’s greatest jazz improvisers: tenor saxophonist Denys Baptiste and guitarist Nigel Price. Together they celebrate ‘jukebox jazz’ – the bluesy, swinging jazz of the 1950s and 60s, with a repertoire of pieces from Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Ahmad Jamal and others, as well as more recent works from Charlie Haden’s Quartet West.
This week’s discussion looks at how whether the era of giving money just for the quality of the music is perhaps now going. But, if one looks at how the…
Eddie Parker’s MoonWaves is an Arts Council funded international collaboration between video makers and musicians in UK, Thailand and South Africa.
We are incredibly excited to be restarting jam sessions at the Vortex Jazz Club. Free for participating musicians and Vortex members!
The 17-piece MOJO Big Band makes a return to the Vortex for a festive afternoon of modern big band tunes. They’ll be joined by singer Catherine Lima, with an exciting repertoire of Gordon Goodwin’s Christmas Carols, Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny with a few surprises amongst many classics. Book ahead to avoid disappointment!
For this week’s Raucous Late Downstairs, we are happy to welcome Zhenya Strigalev, an alto player with a justifiably earned pedigree. Incredible collaborations have been the foundation for a unique…
Trio HLK is the union of three distinct, forward thinking musical personalities: Rich Harrold (piano), Ant Law (guitar) and Rich Kass (drums). They are delighted to return to their London home for the first time in a few years to perform some new pieces.
Trio HLK is the union of three distinct, forward thinking musical personalities: Rich Harrold (piano), Ant Law (guitar) and Rich Kass (drums). They are delighted to return to their London home for the first time in a few years to perform some new pieces.
The perfect relaxed late night Friday gig to get your weekend started in style after dinner or your Friday night after work drinks.
Alto-sax master Tony Kofi fronts this loving celebration of the jazz giant Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley. With Andy Davies (trumpet) Alex Webb (piano), Andrew Cleyndert (bass) and Alfonso Vitale (drums) the group traces the explosive music of Cannonball Adderley from his first session as leader in 1955 through work with Miles Davis to the soul-jazz of the 1960s.
Alto-sax master Tony Kofi fronts this loving celebration of the jazz giant Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley. With Andy Davies (trumpet) Alex Webb (piano), Andrew Cleyndert (bass) and Alfonso Vitale (drums) the group traces the explosive music of Cannonball Adderley from his first session as leader in 1955 through work with Miles Davis to the soul-jazz of the 1960s.
The Billy Marrows Band brings together several of the UK’s most exciting improvisers to explore Billy’s unique contemporary jazz compositions. Expect to hear infectious grooves and melodies, and captivating improvisations, with atmospheres ranging from joyous to reflective. Join the band on this night as they record a live EP ‘Dancing on Bentwood Chairs’.
The Billy Marrows Band brings together several of the UK’s most exciting improvisers to explore Billy’s unique contemporary jazz compositions. Expect to hear infectious grooves and melodies, and captivating improvisations, with atmospheres ranging from joyous to reflective. Join the band on this night as they record a live EP ‘Dancing on Bentwood Chairs’.
Originally from London, Alto Saxophonist/Composer Will Vinson moved to New York City in 1999 and has remained there ever since. Since his arrival, he has performed, toured and/or recorded with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ari Hoenig, Linda May Han Oh, Chris Potter, Kurt Elling, Lage Lund, Aaron Parks, and many others.
Originally from London, Alto Saxophonist/Composer Will Vinson moved to New York City in 1999 and has remained there ever since. Since his arrival, he has performed, toured and/or recorded with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ari Hoenig, Linda May Han Oh, Chris Potter, Kurt Elling, Lage Lund, Aaron Parks, and many others.
Or indeed “good jazz”? Is it about the technical, the financial or about the emotional? It’s a question that is constantly returned to. Have the criteria changed over the past…
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.
Unfortunately, due to the latest changes regarding test and isolation policies for all UK arrivals, this event can’t take place anymore. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope that we will be able to welcome back the artists whenever the circumstances become more favourable.
Unfortunately, due to the latest changes regarding test and isolation policies for all UK arrivals, this event can’t take place anymore. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope that we will be able to welcome back the artists whenever the circumstances become more favourable.
London’s longest jazz residency resumes as the London Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 30th anniversary season!
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this event had to be cancelled.
With the Julian Siegel Quartet, the BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices, creating an in-demand Quartet on the UK and European Jazz scene.
If you didn’t manage to get a ticket to attend the performance at the club, don’t miss the opportunity to join us online for tonight’s first set live-streamed from the club in real time!
With the Julian Siegel Quartet, the BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices, creating an in-demand Quartet on the UK and European Jazz scene.
Rachael Cohen brings her international trio (with Joe Downard on bass and Jason Brown on drums) to start a new series of regular dates as part of our RAUCOUS LATES Downstairs. Expect imagination…
A brand new project led by saxophonist Kevin Figes, featuring: Brigitte Beraha (vocals), Jim Blomfield (keyboards, electronics), Ashley John Long (bass) and Mark Whitlam (percussion).
A brand new project led by saxophonist Kevin Figes, featuring: Brigitte Beraha (vocals), Jim Blomfield (keyboards, electronics), Ashley John Long (bass) and Mark Whitlam (percussion).
Nishla is a singer and songwriter who defies easy categorisation: her live sets include a breathtaking variety of material, from celebrated originals to dark jazz standards and devastating ballads. Her often dreamy and melancholic aura is offset by an energetic and imaginative band of Manchester’s finest young contemporary improvisers.
Nishla is a singer and songwriter who defies easy categorisation: her live sets include a breathtaking variety of material, from celebrated originals to dark jazz standards and devastating ballads. Her often dreamy and melancholic aura is offset by an energetic and imaginative band of Manchester’s finest young contemporary improvisers.
NOONWARD is the duo of Sean Noonan (drums, vocals) and Alex Ward (guitar, clarinet), two composer/performers working at the intersections of rock, jazz, improvised music and contemporary classical composition.
NOONWARD is the duo of Sean Noonan (drums, vocals) and Alex Ward (guitar, clarinet), two composer/performers working at the intersections of rock, jazz, improvised music and contemporary classical composition.
Prepare yourselves for an afternoon full of stellar stalwart improvising musicians: Sue Lynch (sax) and Matt Hutchinson (piano) in duo and the Marcio Mattos (cello), Marilza Gouvea (voice), Adrian Northover (sax) and Mark Hewins (guitar) quartet!
Exploring originals and standards with a unique group of musicians: Barry Green (piano), Steve Buckley (alto sax) & Jeff Williams (drums)
Exploring originals and standards with a unique group of musicians: Barry Green (piano), Steve Buckley (alto sax) & Jeff Williams (drums)
Premiere gig for a brand new project by bassist Calum Gourlay. Playing hard swinging originals and selected tunes by Thelonious Monk.
Premiere gig for a brand new project by bassist Calum Gourlay. Playing hard swinging originals and selected tunes by Thelonious Monk.
Annie started her professional career with Ivy Benson’s All Girl Orchestra in 1971. Since then she has brought her distinctive sound to a wide range of projects, exploring many different musical styles.
Annie started her professional career with Ivy Benson’s All Girl Orchestra in 1971. Since then she has brought her distinctive sound to a wide range of projects, exploring many different musical styles.
Line-up: Rory Ingham – Trombone Matt Carter – Organ Luke Tomlinson – Drum kit About Threes Up Organ Trio is a high energy trombone-led organ trio playing a mixture of…
I The traditional ways of hearing about good music are still there. But declining. Radio (especially public in many countries), and print media (such as newspapers and periodicals) are still…
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.
A set from house band featuring: Guido Spannocchi (saxophone), Joe Armer (guitar), Jason Simpson (bass), Tristan Banks (drums) followed by Jam.
Mopomoso is the U.K.’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music, it was founded by guitarist John Russell who sadly passed away far too soon earlier this year. Mopomoso…