“After last year’s joyful ‘Christ-Mess Extravaganza’ the Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra are welcomed back to the Vortex this festive season with original big band music composed by enigmatic leader and…
Paul Westwood’s Jazz FX features bass guitarist Paul Westwood and percussionist Rob Hervais-Adelman playing a style of music that includes creative themes, powerful moods, and distinctive performances. The group is…
Another chance to hear this exciting blend of music from twenty horns, featuring jazz, African and Latin grooves, under the leadership of saxophonist Ian Bumstead and supported by the phenomenal…
Dynamic London-based drummer Dave Storey has quickly established himself as one of the leading drummers on the London jazz scene playing regularly at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, The 606 &…
Mikis Theodorakis is known very much as a political activist as well as the composer of probably the most internationally recognised piece of music ever written, Zorba’s Dance! Much of…
Without a doubt, Leo Richardson is widely recognised to be one of London’s leading Jazz Tenor Saxophonists, best known for his honest, straight-ahead, contemporary hard-bop style. His most significant influences…
A unique quintet that combines emotive melody, lush harmony and virtuosic improvisation. The Sam Newbould Quintet draws together some of the most exciting talents on the European jazz circuit. Originating from the UK, Spain, Israel, Italy,…
Antonio Zambrini – Piano Andrea Di Biase – Double Bass Jon Scott – Drums Acclaimed pianist and composer Antonio Zambrini is one of the most respected figurehead of the…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
This month Evan invites…
This month Evan invites…Alexander Hawkins (piano), John Edwards (bass) and Paul Lytton (drums and percussion)
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.…
Tom Smith – Alto Sax/Bass Clarinet, Will Barry – Piano, Jonny Mansfield – Vibraphone
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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” 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 launches her new album Loredana which has already received a 4* Recommended review from Jazzwise.
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…
A night of Jazz, Disco, Funk, Soul and House Feat. DJ Murph & Miss Soxee (Open Decks)
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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” 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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.
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…
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 & 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…
María Grand – tenor saxophone and composition, Kanoa Mendenhall – bass, Savannah Harris – drums
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…
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…
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…
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…