Barry Green Trio feat. Jeff Williams & Steve Buckley (2nd show)
Exploring originals and standards with a unique group of musicians: Barry Green (piano), Steve Buckley (alto sax) & Jeff Williams (drums)
Sat 27 November 2021
Barry Green Trio feat. Jeff Williams & Steve Buckley (1st show)
Exploring originals and standards with a unique group of musicians: Barry Green (piano), Steve Buckley (alto sax) & Jeff Williams (drums)
Fri 26 November 2021
Calum Gourlay Trio Feat. Xhosa Cole & Jeff Williams (2nd Show)
Premiere gig for a brand new project by bassist Calum Gourlay. Playing hard swinging originals and selected tunes by Thelonious Monk.
Calum Gourlay Trio Feat. Xhosa Cole & Jeff Williams (1st Show)
Premiere gig for a brand new project by bassist Calum Gourlay. Playing hard swinging originals and selected tunes by Thelonious Monk.
Thu 25 November 2021
Annie Whitehead Quartet (2nd Show)
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 Whitehead Quartet (1st Show)
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.
Wed 24 November 2021
Threes Up Organ Trio
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…
Vortex discussion 78 – Who are the new ‘taste makers’?
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…
Tue 23 November 2021
Midweek Downstairs Jam
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.
Sun 21 November 2021
Downstairs @ The Vortex
A set from house band featuring: Guido Spannocchi (saxophone), Joe Armer (guitar), Jason Simpson (bass), Tristan Banks (drums) followed by Jam.
Mopomoso – A Tribute to John Russell
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…
Sat 20 November 2021
‘Improvisation Nights’
“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora.
Henry Spencer & Juncture (2nd show)
This special concert for the EFG London Jazz Festival will feature Henry Spencer and his group Juncture performing brand new music as well as music from this year’s EP release, ‘The Survivor and The Descendant‘.
Henry Spencer & Juncture (1st show)
This special concert for the EFG London Jazz Festival will feature Henry Spencer and his group Juncture performing brand new music as well as music from this year’s EP release, ‘The Survivor and The Descendant‘.
Fri 19 November 2021
Late Night Saturday Sessions
Late night after hours session downstairs at the Vortex hosted by drummer Will Glaser featuring Tom Challenger & Olie Brice
Shirley Smart Sextet (2nd show)
Acknowledged as one of the UK’s most versatile and creative cellists, trailblazing cellist and composer Shirley Smart brings her new sextet project to this years London Jazz Festival. Featuring: Tim Quicke (trumpet), James Arben (tenor sax/flute), John Crawford (piano), Michele Montoli (bass) & Demi Garcia Sabat (drums/percussion).
Shirley Smart Sextet (1st show)
Acknowledged as one of the UK’s most versatile and creative cellists, trailblazing cellist and composer Shirley Smart brings her new sextet project to this years London Jazz Festival. Featuring: Tim Quicke (trumpet), James Arben (tenor sax/flute), John Crawford (piano), Michele Montoli (bass) & Demi Garcia Sabat (drums/percussion).
Thu 18 November 2021
Leo Richardson Quartet (2nd show)
Tonight, the Leo Richardson Quartet (Leo Richardson – tenor saxophone; Liam Dunachie – piano; Conor Chaplin – bass; Darren Beckett – drums) will be performing select pieces from their most recent record “Move” along with new material created during the lockdown.
Leo Richardson Quartet (1st show)
Tonight, the Leo Richardson Quartet (Leo Richardson – tenor saxophone; Liam Dunachie – piano; Conor Chaplin – bass; Darren Beckett – drums) will be performing select pieces from their most recent record “Move” along with new material created during the lockdown.
Wed 17 November 2021
Rowland Sutherland Quartet – Man of Words and Music: Shake Keane (Pt. III) (2nd show)
Celebrating the creative contributions by Caribbean musicians to British Jazz. Part III the final instalment of Man of Words & Music: Shake Keane – featuring a live performance by the Rowland Sutherland Quartet with a mighty line up of Robert Mitchell (piano), Dudley Phillips (bass), Rod Young (drums) and Rowland Sutherland (flutes). Fellow Vincentian Sutherland will present a selection of Keane’s music with new arrangements.
Rowland Sutherland Quartet – Man of Words and Music: Shake Keane (Pt. III) (1st show)
Celebrating the creative contributions by Caribbean musicians to British Jazz. Take a special ride with the Rowland Sutherland Quartet as they chart the musical journey of the trumpeter and poet Shake Keane from the warm sunny climes of St.Vincent in the Caribbean, to the cold and grey skies of Britain. Zoning in on the wide sphere of music which Keane travelled through we come to appreciate that he was probably the most versatile musician to hail from the Caribbean.
Vortex discussion 77 – does music need strong beliefs?
Much music (and indeed art) over the years has been made by musicians (artists) with strong beliefs. Be it the likes of Wagner (and anti-semitism), Chick Corea (and Scientology) or…
Tue 16 November 2021
Pete Wareham/Ruth Goller/Chris Sharkey/Tom Skinner + DJ Set
Saxophonist from Melt Yourself Down Pete Wareham is performing as part of this year’s London Jazz Festival alongside Ruth Goller, Chris Sharkey and Tom Skinner.
Mon 15 November 2021
Freedom! The Art Of Improvisation (2nd show)
The monthly club night is hosted by two elders from the original Jazz Warriors – Orphy Robinson and Cleveland Watkiss – along with harpist Tori Handsley and vinyl selector Paul Bradshaw (Straight No Chaser). Those who perform at Freedom! will be drawn from the musicians, singers, poets, dancers and visual artists in the house. They are chosen by the hosts and may perform solo or as duets or whatever is felt right at the session. This is not a “jazz jam” – there are no standards… a note is played and we go from there. As we’ve said, everything is in the moment….
Freedom! The Art Of Improvisation (1st show)
The monthly club night is hosted by two elders from the original Jazz Warriors – Orphy Robinson and Cleveland Watkiss – along with harpist Tori Handsley and vinyl selector Paul Bradshaw (Straight No Chaser). Those who perform at Freedom! will be drawn from the musicians, singers, poets, dancers and visual artists in the house. They are chosen by the hosts and may perform solo or as duets or whatever is felt right at the session. This is not a “jazz jam” – there are no standards… a note is played and we go from there. As we’ve said, everything is in the moment….
Sun 14 November 2021
Tineke Postma – Freya Group (2nd show)
Freya is the seventh album from Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma and a come-back album as a leader. Following an acclaimed international career, Tineke’s Freya represents a fresh start with a new label, reinvigorated energy and an exciting band that is collectively inspired by the experiences she has gathered throughout her career.
Tineke Postma – Freya Group (1st show)
Freya is the seventh album from Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma and a come-back album as a leader. Following an acclaimed international career, Tineke’s Freya represents a fresh start with a new label, reinvigorated energy and an exciting band that is collectively inspired by the experiences she has gathered throughout her career.
Sat 13 November 2021
Houndsbleat (2nd show)
houndsbleat is the latest project from the imagination of pianist/composer olly chalk featuring tom challenger (tenor sax), daniel kemshell (guitar) and will glaser (drums)
Houndsbleat (1st show)
houndsbleat is the latest project from the imagination of pianist/composer olly chalk featuring tom challenger (tenor sax), daniel kemshell (guitar) and will glaser (drums)
A Standard Afternoon
Enjoy an afternoon coffee with live music from a rotating group of London-based instrumentalists and singers jamming over jazz standards.
Fri 12 November 2021
Heidi Vogel
An informal late night on the opening of the London Jazz Festival, with the voice of the Cinematic Orchestra, HEIDI VOGEL
Allsopp/Edwards/Forbes (2nd show)
John Edwards – bass / James Allsopp – saxophone / Shane Forbes – drums
Allsopp/Edwards/Forbes (1st show)
John Edwards – bass / James Allsopp – saxophone / Shane Forbes – drums
Thu 11 November 2021
Robert Castelli (2nd show)
Robert Castelli will be presenting music from his new release “Party at One World Plaza” featuring Francesco Lo Castro on guitar & Bruno D’Ambra on keyboards.
Robert Castelli (1st show)
Robert Castelli will be presenting music from his new release “Party at One World Plaza” featuring Francesco Lo Castro on guitar & Bruno D’Ambra on keyboards.
Wed 10 November 2021
Andrew Lisle / John Edwards / Kit Downes Trio (2nd show)
Multi-directional Free-Jazz from three of London’s finest improvising musicians. This trio features the great talents of Kit Downes on piano, John Edwards on bass, and Andrew Lisle on drums.
Andrew Lisle / John Edwards / Kit Downes Trio (1st show)
Multi-directional Free-Jazz from three of London’s finest improvising musicians. This trio features the great talents of Kit Downes on piano, John Edwards on bass, and Andrew Lisle on drums.
Sun 07 November 2021
Vortex Jam Sessions
We are incredibly excited to be restarting jam sessions at the Vortex Jazz Club. Starting with a bi-monthly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be 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.
London Jazz Orchestra – Henry Lowther’s 80th Birthday Celebration
The long-awaited return of the London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions, celebrating Henry Lowther’s 80th birthday.
Sat 06 November 2021
Late Night Saturday Sessions
Late night after hours session downstairs at the Vortex hosted by drummer Will Glaser featuring Tori Freestone and Mike de Souza
Elliot Galvin / Binker Golding / John Edwards / Seb Rochford (2nd show)
An improvised set from an all-star quartet featuring Elliot Galvin (piano), Binker Golding (saxophone), John Edwards (double bass) & Seb Rochford (drums)
Elliot Galvin / Binker Golding / John Edwards / Seb Rochford (1st show)
An improvised set from an all-star quartet featuring Elliot Galvin (piano), Binker Golding (saxophone), John Edwards (double bass) & Seb Rochford (drums)
Fri 05 November 2021
Qow Trio
QOW TRIO (Riley Stone-Lonergan – tenor saxophone; Eddie Myer – double bass & Spike Wells – drums) is a generation-spanning trio of diverse players who’ve come together, united by a love of the tradition, to explore the freedom that opens up within the three-way saxophone-bass-drums format.
Thu 04 November 2021
Sultan Stevenson Trio (2nd show)
Sultan is an upcoming young talent, aged only 20. He is joined by his other young and talented partners in crime: Kai MacRae on drums and Jacob Gryn at the bass. Come out and hear the trio for an evening of mostly original compositions from Sultan.
Sultan Stevenson Trio (1st show)
Sultan is an upcoming young talent, aged only 20. He is joined by his other young and talented partners in crime: Kai MacRae on drums and Jacob Gryn at the bass. Come out and hear the trio for an evening of mostly original compositions from Sultan.
Wed 03 November 2021
Henrik Jensen‘s ‘Followed By Thirteen’ (2nd show)
Double Bass player and composer Henrik Jensen released his third album Affinity in March 2020 on Babel Label, a collection of incendiary tracks performed by his trio.
Henrik Jensen‘s ‘Followed By Thirteen’ (1st show)
Double Bass player and composer Henrik Jensen released his third album Affinity in March 2020 on Babel Label, a collection of incendiary tracks performed by his trio.
Vortex discussion 76 – jazz and the environment
Jazz musicians are on the road a lot affecting the environment when they travel, they use studios which consume a lot of energy. Or should we just act as ambassadors…
Tue 02 November 2021
Midweek Downstairs Jam
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.
Mon 01 November 2021
Jazz For The Planet stream (ft. Joe Lovano, John Pattitucci, Terri Lynne Carrington) + Tom Challenger
A special stream of a concert for the environment featuring Joe Lovano, John Pattitucci and Terri-Lynne Carrington, along with live music led by Tom Challenger.