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Wed 26 January 2022

Barry Green trio (2nd Show)

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 trio (1st Show)

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

Tue 25 January 2022

Sun 23 January 2022

Vortex Jam Sessions hosted by Jas Kayser

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 Live / January

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… 

Sat 22 January 2022

The Noble/Marshall/Buckley Trio (2nd Show)

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.

The Noble/Marshall/Buckley Trio (1st Show)

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.

Fri 21 January 2022

Norma Winstone + Kit Downes Duo (2nd Show)

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).

Norma Winstone + Kit Downes Duo (1st Show)

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).

Thu 20 January 2022

Wed 19 January 2022

Tue 18 January 2022

Stan Sulzmann’s Organ Quartet – Shadow Painting (second show)

Shadow Painting is a collaboration between these four incredible musicians. The result is an album of real musical beauty that is both vibrant and delicate. Stan’s hallmark robust yet lyrical sound is complimented by Ross Stanley’s expressive Hammond accompaniment which often shimmers and swirls underneath the surface while Tim Giles’ tasteful bustling grooves give the group real momentum. There are eight originals by Stan and a wonderful interpretation of Dizzy Gillespie’s Con Alma which is turned into a waltz with a nod to Stan’s great friend the pianist John Taylor. The album is due for release 21 January. 

Stan Sulzmann’s Organ Quartet – Shadow Painting (first show)

Shadow Painting is a collaboration between four incredible musicians – Stan Sulzmann, Nick Smart, Tim Giles and Ross Stanley. The result is an album of real musical beauty that is both vibrant and delicate. Stan’s hallmark robust yet lyrical sound is complimented by Ross Stanley’s expressive Hammond accompaniment which often shimmers and swirls underneath the surface while Tim Giles’ tasteful bustling grooves give the group real momentum.

Sat 15 January 2022

Tom Barford Organ Trio (2nd Show)

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

Tom Barford Organ Trio (1st Show)

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

Fri 14 January 2022

Chris Maddock Quartet (2nd Show)

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

Chris Maddock Quartet (1st Show)

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

Thu 13 January 2022

Allsopp, Storey, Hayhurst

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

Wed 12 January 2022

The Calum Gourlay Big Band (2nd Show)

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.

The Calum Gourlay Big Band (1st Show)

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.

Tue 11 January 2022

Sun 09 January 2022

London Jazz Orchestra

London’s longest jazz residency resumes as the London Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 30th anniversary season!

Sat 08 January 2022

Late Night – Octopus Live

Between improvised and arranged music there are differences that we are working on overcoming. Feat. Chris Williams – Alto Sax, Giuliano Modarelli – Electric guitar, Yusuf Ahmed – Drums & Domenico Angarano – Bass

Ms Maurice (2nd Show)

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

Ms Maurice (1st Show)

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

Fri 07 January 2022

Duncan Fraser Septet (2nd Show)

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

Duncan Fraser Septet (1st Show)

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

Fri 31 December 2021

Ian Shaw’s New Year’s Eve Bash

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.

Thu 30 December 2021

Estelle Kokot presents MOFO and Skeef Stories (2nd show)

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in 2022.

Estelle Kokot presents MOFO and Skeef Stories (1st show)

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in 2022.

Wed 29 December 2021

Heidi Vogel (2nd Show)

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in 2022.

Heidi Vogel (1st Show)

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in 2022.

Tue 28 December 2021

John Etheridge, Vimala Rowe, Blue Spirits (2nd Show)

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in February 2022.

John Etheridge, Vimala Rowe, Blue Spirits (1st Show)

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in February 2022.

Thu 23 December 2021

Vittorio Mura / Olly Chalk (2nd show)

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in  2022.

Vittorio Mura / Olly Chalk (1st show)

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in  2022.

Wed 22 December 2021

Eternal Triangle (2nd Show)

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in 2022.

Eternal Triangle (1st Show)

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, this show had to be cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded for now and we are hoping to reschedule this performance in 2022.

Tue 21 December 2021

Sun 19 December 2021

Mopomoso Live / Christmas Party

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances and the number of musicians involved in this performance, we had to cancel the show on Sunday 19th December. We apologise for the inconvenience, all tickets will be refunded.

Sat 18 December 2021

Denys Baptiste (2nd show)

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).

Denys Baptiste (1st show)

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).

Fri 17 December 2021

World Music Big Band (2nd show)

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.

World Music Big Band (1st show)

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.

Thu 16 December 2021

Emma Johnson’s Gravy Boat (2nd Show)

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.

Emma Johnson’s Gravy Boat (1st Show)

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.

Wed 15 December 2021

Quintet Blue featuring Nigel Price (2nd show)

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.

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