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.

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.

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.

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.

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 January 2022.

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.

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…

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!

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.