John Etheridge’s Blue Spirits is a classic guitar-led jazz organ trio and showcases the bluesier side of John’s musical repertoire. A special performance with vocalist Vimala Rowe joining the trio.
John Etheridge’s Blue Spirits is a classic guitar-led jazz organ trio and showcases the bluesier side of John’s musical repertoire. A special performance with vocalist Vimala Rowe joining the trio.
Unfortunately, due to the extreme weather conditions, we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone tonight’s gig with Filomena Campus. Travel conditions are still uncertain and we want to avoid any potential problems with travel to and from the Vortex.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and the late notice. We will do our best to reschedule this gig as soon as possible.In the meantime, all tickets will be refunded.
Unfortunately, due to the extreme weather conditions, we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone tonight’s gig with Filomena Campus. Travel conditions are still uncertain and we want to avoid any potential problems with travel to and from the Vortex.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and the late notice. We will do our best to reschedule this gig as soon as possible.In the meantime, all tickets will be refunded.
Look up, look down, look at O.
Tash Keary and Joe Henwood bring you a baritone sax and drums duo with a side of dubs, loud noises and heavy beats.
Look up, look down, look at O.
Tash Keary and Joe Henwood bring you a baritone sax and drums duo with a side of dubs, loud noises and heavy beats.
Pianist Basil Hodge performs some of his latest compositions. Expect a cohesive blend of latin, bossa nova, funk and of course hard swinging grooves with top class solos from Riley Stone-Lonergan (sax), Oli Hayhurst (bass) & Rod Youngs (drums).
Pianist Basil Hodge performs some of his latest compositions. Expect a cohesive blend of latin, bossa nova, funk and of course hard swinging grooves with top class solos from Riley Stone-Lonergan (sax), Oli Hayhurst (bass) & Rod Youngs (drums).
The Shape of Jazz to Come presents: Stan Sulzmann, Will Barry, Conor Chaplin & Jeff Williams. TSOJTC is a series of performances supported by the Dave Holland – Evan Parker Fund and hosted by the Vortex Jazz Club.
The Shape of Jazz to Come presents: Stan Sulzmann, Will Barry, Conor Chaplin & Jeff Williams. TSOJTC is a series of performances supported by the Dave Holland – Evan Parker Fund and hosted by the Vortex Jazz Club.
In the latest Vortex discussion, we look at the environmental aspects of music, and art. Touring, recording, performing live and disseminating the music online. Clearly, much of music is geared…
AuB (Alex Hitchcock & Tom Barford) welcome guests Jasper Høiby and Marc Michel for a special gig at the Vortex celebrating the end of a week recording their second album.
AuB (Alex Hitchcock & Tom Barford) welcome guests Jasper Høiby and Marc Michel for a special gig at the Vortex celebrating the end of a week recording their second album.
The return of legendary British trumpet player Henry Lowther and his ‘Still Waters’ band feat. Pete Hurt (tenor saxophone), Barry Green (piano), Dave Green (double bass) and Paul Clarvis (drums).
The return of legendary British trumpet player Henry Lowther and his ‘Still Waters’ band feat. Pete Hurt (tenor saxophone), Barry Green (piano), Dave Green (double bass) and Paul Clarvis (drums).
Unfortunately our online booking system is down at the moment but we still have tickets available on the door!
Unfortunately our online booking system is down at the moment but we still have tickets available on the door!
An array of influences in a modern genre bending sound full of infectious rhythms, explosive melodies and collective interplay.
An array of influences in a modern genre bending sound full of infectious rhythms, explosive melodies and collective interplay.
This quote – the opening sentence of LP Hartley’s “The Go Between”- seems to describe one view of categorisation of jazz for some. Musicians and music are categorised as “contemporary”,…
London’s longest jazz residency resumes as the London Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 30th anniversary season!
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).
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.
Jazz and improvised music is renowned for being innovative, especially in venues such as the Vortex. Innovation often requires stimuli, such as collaboration, new sights and sounds. Can we find…
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.
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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
The Vortex discussion, led by Vortex director Oliver Weindling, has now been running for nearly 2 years. This week, we wonder if the relationship between musicians and audiences have changed…
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.
Mopomoso is the UK’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music! Come and join us on the 4th Sunday of every month for an afternoon full of captivating musical meetings…
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)