The Blue Spirits Trio John is leading tonight is a classic guitar-led jazz organ trio and showcases the bluesier side of John’s musical repertoire. With Pete Whittaker on organ, a superb accompanist as well as soloist and in demand drummer Ian Thomas.
With this quartet, BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices: inspirational pianist Liam Noble, dynamic drummer Gene Calderazzo and the deep groove of bassist Oli Hayhurst.
If you didn’t manage to get a ticket to attend the performance at the club, don’t miss the opportunity to join us online for tonight’s first set live-streamed from the club in real time!
With this quartet, BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices: inspirational pianist Liam Noble, dynamic drummer Gene Calderazzo and the deep groove of bassist Oli Hayhurst.
The Mopomoso team are delighted to be bringing you a delicious MOPOMOSO mix of LIVE improvised music on this gig, one year since the beginning of our online activities.
The Mopomoso team are delighted to be bringing you a delicious MOPOMOSO mix of LIVE improvised music on this gig, one year since the beginning of our online activities.
Don’t miss the award winning saxophonist and recorder player Tom Ridout returning to the Vortex with his band feat. Will Barry (piano), Flo Moore (bass) and Rod Oughton (drums).
A regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora.
Don’t miss the award winning saxophonist and recorder player Tom Ridout returning to the Vortex with his band feat. Will Barry (piano), Flo Moore (bass) and Rod Oughton (drums).
Alex Garnett has been one of the leading saxophonists in the UK and Mainland Europe for over two decades, being instantly recognised by his dark, husky sound. Tonight he brings a quartet to the Vortex for a selection of lightly arranged standards and a smattering of new originals.
Alex Garnett has been one of the leading saxophonists in the UK and Mainland Europe for over two decades, being instantly recognised by his dark, husky sound. Tonight he brings a quartet to the Vortex for a selection of lightly arranged standards and a smattering of new originals.
3 master improvisers collaborate DOWNSTAIRS. A great, and still all-too-rare, chance to hear their interplay LIVE. Tom Challenger (sax), Olie Brice (bass), Will Glaser (drums) Only limited advanced seating available.…
More and more there is interest in locations to hear and experience music which are not purpose built. Even mountain tops, quarries, and, very often, churches. But is it an…
Shake Keane image, courtesy of Val Wilmer This year to mark National Windrush Day 2021, the Vortex Jazz Club presents Man of Words and Music – poet and trumpeter…
Vienna born London based alto saxophonist Guido Spannocchi celebrates the release of his most recent album “Perihelion” together with an allstar band consisting of Aleph Aguilar on guitar, Jason Simpson on bass and Tristan Banks on drums.
A regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora.
If you didn’t manage to get a ticket to attend the performance at the Vortex, don’t miss the opportunity to join us online for tonight’s first set live-streamed from the club.
Vienna born London based alto saxophonist Guido Spannocchi celebrates the release of his most recent album “Perihelion” together with an allstar band consisting of Aleph Aguilar on guitar, Jason Simpson on bass and Tristan Banks on drums.
A band of four friends who started having regular informal sessions over lockdown which became a rare creative high in very grim times. They’re brought together by a shared love and joy for the art of improvisation and the jazz canon.
Can’t make it to the Vortex? Join us online for tonight’s first set live-streamed from the club.
A band of four friends who started having regular informal sessions over lockdown which became a rare creative high in very grim times. They’re brought together by a shared love and joy for the art of improvisation and the jazz canon.
Nicki Heinen hosts her monthly Words & Art event online. Special guest is Hannah Hodgson. Aurelie Freoua illustrates the performance. Hannah Hodgson is a poet living with a life limiting…
How effective is streaming in bringing creativity and emotion to audiences? Looking beyond the hype for this discussion open to all. Free via Zoom.
ECM pianist and composer Kit Downes and long term collaborator and drummer James Maddren will team up with the arcane abilities of bass wizard Conor Chaplin – revisiting old tunes of Kit’s from his records ‘Golden’, ‘Quiet Tiger’ and ‘Light from Old Stars’, as well as a few new compositions and choice covers.
ECM pianist and composer Kit Downes and long term collaborator and drummer James Maddren will team up with the arcane abilities of bass wizard Conor Chaplin – revisiting old tunes of Kit’s from his records ‘Golden’, ‘Quiet Tiger’ and ‘Light from Old Stars’, as well as a few new compositions and choice covers.
“Really swinging, genuinely enthusiastic and very technically capable” (Jazz Views), this trio is a great way to spend a late Friday night.
Rachael Cohen returns to the Vortex with her international trio featuring Joe Downard on double bass and New York drummer Jason Brown.
Rachael Cohen returns to the Vortex with her international trio featuring Joe Downard on double bass and New York drummer Jason Brown.
The word “jazz” covers a whole range of styles – from the ‘historic’ through to ‘free improv’. How important is this? How inclusive? Over the years, not just in the…
This brand new lineup promises the highest quality music from some of the best jazz musicians around who are firmly rooted in the tradition whilst aiming to push themselves creatively.
This brand new lineup promises the highest quality music from some of the best jazz musicians around who are firmly rooted in the tradition whilst aiming to push themselves creatively.
THIS SHOW HAS SOLD OUT Line-up: Tori Freestone – saxophone Alcyona Mick – piano About Tori and Alcyona formed their duo in 2015 after being invited to perform together…
Line-up: Tori Freestone – saxophone Alcyona Mick – piano About Tori and Alcyona formed their duo in 2015 after being invited to perform together at the Manchester Jazz Festival.…
Line-up: Brigitte Beraha – Vocals, Electronics George Crowley – Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Electronics Alcyona Mick – Piano, Synths Tim Giles – Drums, Electronics About This is a live streamed event…
This week’s discussion looks at the concept of musicians and artists getting enough ‘space’ to express themselves.
A set from house band (Guido Spannocchi-alto sax, Phil Stevenson-guitar, Jay Darwish-bass, Filippo Galli-drums), followed by Jam. Come down, play, hang out..would be lovely to see you all. £5 entry,…
A regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora.
Noah Stoneman is a 20-year-old pianist and with his own trio you can expect a range of hard-hitting original compositions and an intense, immediate sense of improvisation across the group.
Noah Stoneman is a 20-year-old pianist and with his own trio you can expect a range of hard-hitting original compositions and an intense, immediate sense of improvisation across the group.
Tom Ollendorff is fast becoming one of the best known jazz guitarists in the UK. He has performed with artists including Bill McHenry, Ari Hoenig and Jeff Williams, Geoff Simkins and Huw Warren.
Tom Ollendorff is fast becoming one of the best known jazz guitarists in the UK. He has performed with artists including Bill McHenry, Ari Hoenig and Jeff Williams, Geoff Simkins and Huw Warren.
Free via Zoom – This week we look at the link between music and emotion. How “emotional” should music be? And should it be communicated to the audience? Perhaps traditional venues are too repressive? Or….?
Join Petra Haller and Meg Morley at an evening of Improvised Piano and Tap dance to celebrate Bill Bojangles Robinson’s Birthday. May 25th which is Robinson’s birthday (25/05/1878- 25/11/1949) was…
Blues / 70’s Funk musician Jon Collins, soul queen Carole Beausaint and percussionist Kofi Karikari collaborate for the first of a series of 2021 gigs. Covers of numbers from Bill…
LINE-UP: Hannes Riepler – Guitar Tom Challenger – Saxophone Tom Herbert – Bass James Maddren – Drums ABOUT Hannes Riepler has made a great name for himself with a melodic,…
LINE-UP: Hannes Riepler – Guitar Tom Challenger – Saxophone Tom Herbert – Bass James Maddren – Drums ABOUT Hannes Riepler has made a great name for himself with a melodic,…
Line-up: Brigitte Beraha – Vocals, Electronics George Crowley – Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Electronics Alcyona Mick – Piano, Synths Tim Giles – Drums, Electronics About Brigitte Beraha’s early incarnation of ‘Lucid…
WE EUROPE We are happy to be part of the Europe wide streamed festival, set up by our friends in Gliwice in Poland, crossing Europe (and even the Atlantic) with…
Line-up: Brigitte Beraha – Vocals, Electronics George Crowley – Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Electronics Alcyona Mick – Piano, Synths Tim Giles – Drums, Electronics About Brigitte Beraha’s early incarnation of ‘Lucid…
Tenor saxophonist Helena Kay (Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year 2015, Peter Whittingham Jazz Award 2017) leads a quartet comprising some of the most in demand musicians on the London jazz scene.