The return of Mercury-nominated cellist Ben Davis to the Vortex is to be celebrated. Here he performs in a double bill. First half music of Thelonious Monk and launching a new album by Zac Gvi, then the second with his own quartet.
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.…
John Etheridge (guitar) Vimala Rowe (vocals) Legendary English guitarist brings sensational new vocal star Vimala Rowe to the Vortex for an evening of passion and soul. John will play…
Piano and drums duo tackle, with joy and bezazz, Leonard Bernstein, Paul Simon and more, moving between rambunctious abandon and pointillistic pianissimos, deep grooves to pastel soundscapes. For the second half, they will be joined by trumpeter Chris Batchelor.
ERIS136199 Lineup: Han-earl Park (guitar), Catherine Sikora (saxophone) Nick Didkovsky (guitar) The group Eris 136199 was formed in New York in 2012 and is the quick-reacting cyborg virtuosity of Han-earl…
Paula Rae Gibson (vocals / Piano) Rob Luft (guitar) Paula Rae Gibson’s evocative vocals lead one into the depths of emotion and perhaps a new way of looking at the…
Line Up: Moss Freed – guitar Otto Willberg – bass Dave Smith – drums Will Glaser – drums Chris Williams – alto Rachel Musson – tenor Josephine Davies – tenor…
Rachael Cohen & Alex Garnett Heidi Vogel & Rick Simpson new series of evenings curated by Rachael Cohen to showcase the art of the duo. Established pairings and…
Dylan Bates (violin) Steve Watts (bass) Roy Dodds (drums) The Bates family are a hallowed triumvirate of genius. Here violinist Dylan, known for his playing with Billy Jenkins,…
“an object lesson in subtlety…in the impact of nuance…It’s beautiful” All About Jazz 5***** “[Mancio] has everything covered – technical mastery, expressive range and a remarkable versatility” The Observer 4****…
An evening of live music influenced by the Jazz genre. Jazz Inc brings together a community of experienced artists, with leading Bass player Paul Westwood and his band in the driving…
This concert will feature compositions from albums Always A First Time (with Mike Outram and Jeff Williams) and Intention (Ethan Iverson, Fred Thomas and James Maddren) Martin Speake alto saxophone/compositions…
Making their London debut, Burning Ghosts is a politically motivated quartet at the forefront of the jazz-metal underground featuring four of the most acclaimed musicians in the LA experimental music scene. Playing…
Josephine Davies – saxophones, composer Brigitte Beraha – voice Alcyona Mick – piano Integrating music, poetry and spoken word, this latest project from composer and saxophonist Josephine Davies celebrates the…
Soul-jazz influenced original tracks from this quartet comprised of four of the London jazz scene’s most exciting young talents. Saxophonist and composer Chris Maddock combines the classic Hammond organ rhythm…
Romanian pianist Sorin Zlat returns to the Vortex, with his mix of lyricism, energy and awareness of his Balkan heritage.
Line up: Ian McGowan (trumpet) Hannah Marshall (cello) Marcio Mattos (bass) trio + John Rangecroft (clarinet) solo + Phil Minton (voice) John Russell (guitar) duo Ian McGowan…
Carol Grimes – Voice Deirdre Cartwright – Guitar Alison Rayner – Bass Jessica Lauren – Keyboards Winston Clifford – Drums The return of the mistressful Carol Grimes, one…
As the name suggests, Voyager II aren’t about standing still, artistically or physically. Hailing from London, this guitar / drums duo have soaked up the eclectic mix of sounds on…
After a 3 year hiatus MOBO Award winning Kairos 4Tet, led by Adam Waldmann, return to present music from their upcoming 4th album, delving deeper in to the art of song. Regarded as one of a kind – Kairos 4Tet bridge the gap between classic and contemporary; the jazz orbit and folk lineage; with ferocious grooves, searching improvisations and melodies that linger long after the music stops.
Hard Edges explore multiphonics, quarter-tones and drones. The group is made up of Chris Dowding (trumpet), Dave Amis (trombone) and Ben Higham (tuba).
Our monthly Vortex residency with the master of free improvisation.
Alex Western-King – Saxophone Sam Leak – Piano Steve Watts – Bass Will Glaser – Drums Alex Western-King Quartet presents Cannonball Reimagined -a night dedicated to reinventing and contorting the…
Following on from Dave Douglas’ masterclass in the afternoon, trumpeter Tom Dennis will be performing in the evening. Trumpet player Tom Dennis, has been a part of the London scene…
Dave Douglas will talk about composition, including his own works and those of his colleagues. Dave will also give some hands-on direction for composers: suggestions, exercises, and ways of looking…
Rooted in Parisian and American Jazz – but taking in the Chaabi music of Al-
geria, Balkan folk melodies and the early modern music of Western Europe –
Balagan combines these thread into an elegant yet fiery fusion featuring the
intimate chamber instrumentation of violin, guitar and cello.
Dave will talk about performance, specific to brass, but also encompassing work on other instruments. Topics like time, tone, practice, air flow, flexibility, articulation, and phrasing as they all interact…
–Masters of melody from Norway with British jazz star Andy Sheppard. Returning to play in the UK after two sell-out shows in the London Jazz Festival last year.
Grass Roots, our late night monthly jam session, returns in July with house band Beat Replacement, resident DJ Mr Boogie (Soulsa/Shoreditch Radio) alongside the Joe Diodato Quartet featuring Dylan Jones…
Run Logan Run are a head on collision of pounding tribal drums and screaming guttural saxophone. Architects of intense contrast the duo’s diverse and precise instrumentation regularly flirts with fragility and raw power.
While trapped for several days on a bus with fifty children Mike decided to escape his reality the only way he knew how – by immersing himself in a mathematically…
A thrilling take on the subject of the Seasons by Ben Wendel (Kneebody), with an all star band including Gilad Hekselman, Aaron Parks, Matt Brewer and Kendrick Scott
A new series of evenings devoted to the duo. Curated by saxophonist Rachael Cohen, it shows in the most intense way the great elements of music – collaborations which enhance personality and communication.
Our monthly residency continues for a big band initiated by bassist Calum Gourlay, known for his great work with Thelonious, an award-winning solo album and more. “I want it to…
A Sunday evening of Jazz standards led by award-winning pianist and composer Rick Simpson.
Open Decks at the Vortex Downstairs, an opportunity for vinyl lovers to play, talk and share music!
Amadis Ferreira (vocals, and various instruments) The Ambassadors are: Bubu Jah Tooth (drums) Emilliano Zapata (guitar) Al Maranca (bass) Comert (keyboards) “Amadis and The Ambassadors” are a music group who…
An exceptional group crossing the generations. The majestic Steve Buckley and Chris Batchelor meet wunderkind Rob Luft, for lyricism and groove from around the world.
UK trumpet player (and Mercury Prize nominee) Laura Jurd has carved a reputation as one of the most characterful voices in European jazz today. Her distinctive approach to improvisation is often simple yet always colourful, resulting in a sound that is instantly inviting and recognisable.
Emilia is one of our great singers (and a great friend of the club!) With a new album, Loredana, due out in the Autumn, she returns for an intimate night…
Line Up – Ruaridh Pattison – Saxophone Mark Lewandowski – Double Bass Rick Simpson – Piano Will Glaser – Drums NYC-based Scot Ruaridh Pattison is back for a visit…
The monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session, Voted by the Evening Standard one of the Top 6 Uk jam sessions. Curated by Cleveland Watkiss, Orphy Robinson and Tori Handsley plus DJ Paul Bradshaw. There’s an…
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…
Led by guitar legend John Etheridge, the Blue Spirits Trio includes Ross Stanley (organ) & Dylan Howe (drums). Drawing on a vast reservoir of musical experience spanning 43 years ,Etheridge distills…
Rob Cope: Gods of Apollo Album Launch Rob Cope – Saxes Elliot Galvin – Keys Jon Ormston – Drums Rob Luft – Guitar Saxophonist Rob Cope is a performer and teacher. He…
Vittorio Mura – Tenor Sax Gijs Idema – Guitar Nick Jurd – Bass Jonathan Silk – Drums A graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Vittorio is currently completing a…
BAND MEMBERS Vocals – Ella Hohnen-Ford, Rosina Bullen, Luca Manning Piano – David Swan Bass – Seth Tackaberry Drums – Boz Martin-Jones Three of London’s vibrant young jazz voices…
Exceptional South African saxophonist Mennen comes over to share some of his township flair and jazz imagination with great UK musicians
A showcase of new music, directed by International Chair for Jazz, New York based guitarist Gilad Hekselman. The first set will include original compositions inspired by the students’ work with…
Adam Glasser ( piano/harmonica) Chris Batchelor ( tpt), Steve Buckley ( alto sax) Alam Nathoo ( tenor sax) Steve Watts ( bass) Tim Giles ( drums). One of the first…