Guildhall Vocal Ensembles
The Jazz Department at Guildhall School is one of the most renowned and established of its kind, with alumni including Zara McFarlane, NAO, Natalie Williams, Stacey Kent, and Cleveland Watkiss.…
Sun 01 December 2019
Sat 30 November 2019
Monica Vasconcelos
We welcome back Mônica Vasconcelos, beloved singer songwriter who never fails to entrance audiences here at the Vortex. Tonight she will be undertaking a tribute to Joao Gilberto. São Paulo…
Fri 29 November 2019
London Electric Blues Band
BAND MEMBERS: Legendary drummer Winston Clifford won the British Jazz awards in 2018. Keys player Dorian Ford is one of the most in demand keys players in the UK. Leading…
BRIDGES with Seamus Blake
Seamus Blake (sax) Hayden Powell (trumpet) Espen Berg (piano) Jesper Bodilsen (bass) Anders Thorén (drums) BRIDGES with Seamus Blake is a modern, Nordic jazz project with a vision to…
Thu 28 November 2019
Evan Parker invites…
This month Evan invites…
This month Evan invites…Alexander Hawkins (piano), John Edwards (bass) and Paul Lytton (drums and percussion)
Wed 27 November 2019
Steve Williamson Trio
Steve Williamson (sax) Hamish Moore (bass) Zoe Pascal (drums) Steve Williamson is one of the most important saxophonists to have emerged on the London scene over the past decades.…
Tue 26 November 2019
Gecko
Tom Smith – Alto Sax/Bass Clarinet, Will Barry – Piano, Jonny Mansfield – Vibraphone
Mon 25 November 2019
Noah Stoneman Trio
The London-based pianist Noah Stoneman featured as a finalist in the 2016 BBC Young Musician of the Year competition. He plays in a variety of projects including the electronic trio…
Sun 24 November 2019
SKYLLA + Chris Montague
Ruth Goller is a name familiar to the music world – her contribution to numerous groups is incredible and diverse. SKYLLA is a brand new project by this interesting, enigmatic artist…
Improvised Music Agenda:Live Podcast
Hosted by Huw V Williams, he chats to fellow musicians about life and music within the world of jazz and improvised music. Join for the first live recordings with musicians…
Rio Cinema: LED BIB + Rebecca Salter/Max de Wardener
The only London show of It’s Morning, a film and live music collaboration featuring Mercury-nominated band Led Bib, combines film, song and improvisation to full cinematic effect. Led Bib, known…
Mopomoso
This month’s line up: Olie Brice (bass) / Rachel Musson (sax) duo + John Jasnoch (12 string guitar, mandolin) / Gillian Whitely (violin, accordion, hurdy-gurdy, voice) / Geoff Bright (soprano…
Sat 23 November 2019
McCreadie/Costello
This year for the EFG London Jazz Festival, the Vortex Jazz Club are hosting a series of late night shows featuring some of the most exciting up-and-coming artists in the…
IMPROV NIGHTS
“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a monthly event at the Vortex Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora. LIVE DUO and TRIO sets of improvised music, with a different set-up…
Emilia Martensson and Friends – Loredana
Emilia Martensson launches her new album Loredana which has already received a 4* Recommended review from Jazzwise.
Fri 22 November 2019
Blue Brass ft. David Murray (late show)
A great chance to hear David Murray, one of the most important saxophonists and band leaders, in an intimate space. Here he re-creates a project from the late 80s, where…
Miss Soxee and Friends
A night of Jazz, Disco, Funk, Soul and House Feat. DJ Murph & Miss Soxee (Open Decks)
Blue Brass ft. David Murray (early show) – EXCLUSIVE UK DATES
A great chance to hear David Murray, one of the most important saxophonists and band leaders, in an intimate space. Here he re-creates a project from the late 80s, where…
Thu 21 November 2019
Festivsal Special! Words and Jazz
Words & Jazz is proud to present a blistering night of the best in contemporary poetry and jazz this EFG London Jazz Festival. Come to the cosy bar downstairs at…
The Shape of Jazz To Come presents: Renell Shaw Fore
Renell will be debuting songs and compositions inspired by his reflections and experiences from his travels around the world and conversations with friends and family. Expect melodic bass lines, thought provoking poetry and a fusion of Jazz sensibility with Hip-Hop honesty. He is joined by Nathan Flutebox Lee, Michael Antoniou and Kaz Rodriguez.
Wed 20 November 2019
Riley Stone-Lonergan Quartet
Saxophonist Riley Stone-Lonergan brings his quartet to the festival for the first time, a stunning group of emotional breadth and intensity. His name is one the world will hear much…
Tue 19 November 2019
Resonances 3 – Rêves
New artists announced! Be transported at this event merging art, music, poetry and dance to a world of demas. Curated by artist Aurelie Freoua and will include musicians Zac Gvi, Dave O’Brien, Maurizio Ravalico and incredible Korean flautist Hyelim Kim, artists Ley Loosh and Gwen Heddle, poet Mervin Scott, tap dancer Petra Haller and Atomik Bubbles.
Calum Gourlay Big Band
For over 2 years, the Vortex has hosted monthly the big band initiated by bassist Calum Gourlay, known for his great work with Thelonious, an award-winning solo album, Kit Downes…
Mon 18 November 2019
Steve Swallow & Christian Muthspiel. And Bruno Heinen (solo)
Steve Swallow is one of the world’s leading bass players. A great chance to hear him in his pure long-standing partnership with Christian Muthspiel.
Improvised Music Agenda: Live Podcast
Hosted by Huw V Williams, he chats to fellow musicians about life and music within the world of jazz and improvised music. Join for the first live recordings with musicians…
Sun 17 November 2019
Angelica Sanchez Quartet
Angelica Sanchez – piano Mark Sanders – Drums Paul Dunmall – sax John O’Gallagher – sax In her piano playing as well as her compositions Angelica Sanchez seeks out…
Thelonious
Martin Speake – Saxophone Hans Koller – Euphonium/Piano Jeff Williams – Drums Fred Thomas – Double Bass Thelonious formed in 2015 to study and play the music of one of…
London Jazz Orchestra
Celebrating London’s longest jazz residency! The LJO’s Festival gig features music by composer-soloist-members Henry Lowther, Alcyona Mick, Scott Stroman, Martin Speake, Mick Foster, Noel Langley, Pete Hurt, Martin Hathaway, and…
Sat 16 November 2019
Jas Kayser
This year for the EFG London Jazz Festival, the Vortex Jazz Club are hosting a series of late night shows featuring some of the most exciting up-and-coming artists in the…
IMPROV NIGHTS
“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a monthly event at the Vortex Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora. LIVE DUO and TRIO sets of improvised music, with a different set-up…
Tony Kofi & The Organisation (sold out)
The origins of The Organisation go back a over a decade and grew from Simon Fernsby’s memorable ‘Manhattan Project’ sessions which were a staple of jazz in South London throughout…
Thelonious
Martin Speake – Saxophone Hans Koller – Euphonium Jeff Williams– Drums Fred Thomas – Double Bass Thelonious formed in 2015 to study and play the music of one of the…
Fri 15 November 2019
JZ Replacement
Line up: Zhenya Strigalev – saxes, electronics Jamie Murray – drums JZ Replacement is a high energy and intense newly formed project, having just successfully played the Love Supreme festival,…
Ikarai – MUHAMMAD (Muhammad Ali – Rumble In the Jungle)
A boxing ring is set on stage. Six musicians are set in the middle. Live audio samples are used. Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali takes you through his mind as I K A R A I sets his most legendary fight to music. Our new concert, MUHAMMAD, is a full-length musical telling of Ali’s movements and thoughts in the 1974 world heavyweight championship fight he ultimately won.
Thu 14 November 2019
Toby Boalch Quartet featuring Brigitte Beraha
In this exciting project, Birmingham-based pianist Toby Boalch presents his settings of classic poetry to the song form. He has drawn from a broad range of works, including William Blake…
Wed 13 November 2019
Twice as Nice: Nathaniel Facey & Shane Forbes | Rachael Cohen & Alex Garnett
This month’s duo: Nathaniel Facey & Shane Forbes Rachael Cohen & Alex Garnett Twice as Nice celebrates the art of the duo. All through Jazz there have been pairings…
Words and Jazz – London Jazz Festival Special!
Words & Jazz is proud to present a blistering night of the best in contemporary poetry and jazz this EFG London Jazz Festival. Come to the cosy bar downstairs at…
Tue 12 November 2019
María Grand
María Grand – tenor saxophone and composition, Kanoa Mendenhall – bass, Savannah Harris – drums
Mon 11 November 2019
Warriors International Present: Freedom
The core team consists of Orphy Robinson, Cleveland Watkiss, Tori Handsley and Paul Bradshaw who are joined by an array of guests. You never know who’s going to drop in. In essence the team strive to…
Sun 10 November 2019
Orquestra Mahatma
Orquestra Mahatma are unique in British Jazz due to their bizarre and wonderful take on music from the strangest places around the world. Based on a solid foundation of their…
Sat 09 November 2019
Calum Gourlay Quartet
London-based double bassist and composer Calum is known for his deep warm tone, controlled execution as both a supporter and improviser, and rock-solid time and pulse. Born in Glasgow, he…
Fri 08 November 2019
LATE NIGHTS: GRASS ROOTS
The penultimate edition of Grass Roots in 2019 will be headlined by Joe Perkins, a London-based session musician whose guitar-led jazz, rock and fusion very much follows the path set…
Gypsy Night – Dunajska Kapelye
Beautiful, heartfelt Gypsy and Balkan tunes, rip-roaring Eastern European dancing (and drinking) tunes with a smattering of tango. All shot through with searing jazz improvisation. And a bit of blues.
Thu 07 November 2019
JULIAN SIEGEL QUARTET
Julian Siegel – tenor & soprano sax, bass clarinet, compositions, Liam Noble – Piano, Oli Hayhurst – Double Bass, Gene Calderazzo – Drums
Wed 06 November 2019
Riepler/Calderazzo/Jensen – “Elderfield Trio”
A trio developed at the Elderfield pub – standards and melodic originals played with verve and joy.
Tue 05 November 2019
Duck Baker Quartet
Duck Baker (guitar)
Alex Ward (clarinet)
John Edwards (bass)
Steve Noble (drums)
Album launch for Coffee for three
Salon de Resonances
Salon: “A place where artists and writers meet” (Cambridge Dictionary) Hosted by Aurelie Freoua, this salon is a chance to explore, listen, be challenged and experiment. Debate, music and free…
Mon 04 November 2019
Union Division
Comprising leading figures from the UK improvised music scene, Union Division present Micromotives: a daring and anarchic approach to spontaneous music, with improvisation, collaboration and sociality at its core. Following…
Sun 03 November 2019
ÜROK + Sam Eastmond’s Historical Treasures Of Atlantis
ŪROK is an avant-jazz/experimental post noise rock unit led by drummer/composer Marco Quarantotto, with Filippo Ferazzoli on guitar/efx an Luigi Casanova Bass. Debut album coming on NYC’s Chant Records. Trumpet…
Stefanos Tsourelis Trio
Line-up: Stefanos Tsourelis, guitars and oud Dave Jones, bass Eric Ford, drums Born in Larisa, Greece, he has been playing music from the age of 10. He took his first…