The spectrum of music played by Evan Parker ranges from “free jazz” to “free improvisation”. Each month Evan invites different guests to play with him. This evening Evan invites John…

A unique performance of ancient Nigerian verse incorporating Afro-beat music and the contemporary sound of Western Funk.

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.…

Versatile NYC based trio KADAWA makes its Vortex debut, performing original compositions from their upcoming 2nd album. Expect powerful grooves, distinct moods and adventurous improvisations.

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…

With a singular voice on the trumpet and flugelhorn, John Raymond is been making his makr as one of the most promising, up-and-coming jazz musicians in the world. Recently voted…

SCOPES is an Euro­pean jazz en­semble rooted in Berlin, Pa­ris and Am­s­ter­dam. The group consists of Ben van Gelder – alto saxophone, Tony Tixier – piano, Tom Berkmann – bass and Mathias Ruppnig– drums who met in New…

Solstice is a collaboration between some of the foremost bandleaders and composers emerging from the thriving east London music scene. Having toured with their own groups extensively throughout the UK, Europe and some other planets with their own projects and artists such as Kenny Wheeler, Tim Garland, Andy Sheppard, Gilad Atzmon, Dave Binney, Django Bates, Jasper Hoiby and Ivo Neame, they have now come together united by a shared love of music and food to write and eat collectively.

Alex Western-King brings his exciting new quartet down to the Vortex for their debut gig.  

This quartet is born out of Alex’s desire to play the tunes he loves with some of the most in demand musicians on the London jazz scene. It promises to be a night of beautiful melodies and relentless swing. 

Katerina Clambaneva, voice  Anastasis Sarakatsanos, piano  Pavlos Carvalho, cello/bouzouki   Revealing the profound, at time prophetic, musings of this cherished Greek composer and exploring the range of his music, beyond…

Pete Hurt has been running large bands of varying sizes for about forty years. The present line-up is the largest yet and features veterans such as Henry Lowther and Andy…

A key member of the reed section of Loose Tubes and as home on penny whistle as saxophone, his own talents veer as far around as African music (following trips…

Rachael Cohen – Alto Sax Joe Downard – Bass Will Glaser – Drums Piano/Guitar – TBA Rachael Cohen, a London-based alto saxophonist and composer, is one of the brightest emerging…

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…

This month the Shape of Jazz to Come presents Matt Sulzmann’s Quintet.

‘The group formed in July 2017 and perform original music composed by the British contingent of it’s members. Challenger and Donkin are long-time associates from London, where Challenger still resides.…

Lina Nyberg – Voice Daniel Karlsson – Piano Laura Jurd – Trumpet James Banner – Double Bass The 4 th Jazz Alloy is a collaboration between four amazing music innovators…

Ethan Iverson – Piano Conor Chaplin – Bass Jeff Williams – Drums Pianist, composer, and writer Ethan Iverson was a founding member of The Bad Plus, a game-changing collective with…

Clark grew up in a jazz environment as the son of Stan Tracey CBE, the UK’s leading jazz pianist, and from an early age took to the piano and vibraphones.…

New monthly late night series. In keeping with the venue’s long standing tradition of nurturing emerging talent, the Vortex is proud to launch a brand new night on Friday 22 March. Grass Roots will be hosted by drummer Jamie Murray with his band Beat Replacement alongside Soulsa DJ and promoter Mr Boogie.

Jessica Radcliffe was originally classically trained as a pianist and clarinettist at the prestigious Wells Cathedral School, which she attended as a music specialist from the age of 11. She was…

Deirdre Cartwright’s ‘PLAY’ group – exciting, original contemporary jazz fusion with Deirdre Cartwright guitar, Louise Elliott on saxophone and flute, Alison Rayner on double bass and Simon Pearson on drums.

Floors is collective project formed by three of the most intriguing young musicians of the new Italian jazz scene. Francesco Ponticelli, Francesco Diodati and Filippo Vignato founded the trio driven…

JACOB GARCHIK UK GOSPEL TROMBONE CHOIR This is a very special gig in which New York based trombonist Jacob Garchik links up with UK brass players and a drummer to…

PEACE ON EARTH Robert Stillman- Tenor Saxophone Tom Challenger- Tenor Saxophone David Okumu- Guitar Tom Skinner- Drums Tom Herbert-Bass PEACE ON EARTH is a band comprised of saxophonist Robert Stillman, drummer Tom…

Second night residency

Red Kite is a sextet led by pianist Esben Tjalve joined by the highly skilled musicians and seasoned lights of the UK jazz scene; Rory Simmons (trumpet), Ross Hughes (bass…

ELDA is a longstanding duo collaboration between piano/keyboard player Andrew Woodhead and trumpeter Aaron Diaz (The Destroyers, Sid Peacock), mixing acoustic sounds with live electronics and soundscapes. For their latest project they are collaborating with…

Zoe Gilby is a vocalist and songwriter, making a stunning impression on the music scene today. Her compelling original compositions are written with double bassist husband Andy Champion. Her stockpile…

Nominated in the Jazz FM Awards 2019 in the Innovation category.

Alban Berg, medieval chant, traditional Irish song, 19th Century Russian literature, gothic fiction and Homer’s Odyssey are some of the inspiration for the work of this exceptional duo. Sue Rynhart…

Led by guitar legend John Etheridge, the Blue Spirits Trio includes Jim Watson (organ) & Nic France (drums) Drawing on a vast reservoir of musical experience spanning 43 years ,Etheridge…

Eve Libertine and Penny Rimbaud present an evening celebrating beat poets Jack Kerouac and Alan Ginsberg.

The spectrum of music played by Evan Parker ranges from “free jazz” to “free improvisation”. Each month Evan invites different guests to play with him. This evening the guests are…

Line up: Zhenya Strigalev – saxes, electronics Jamie Murray – drums Tim Lefebvre – bass, electronics   JZ Replacement is a high energy and intense newly formed project, having just…

Open ended jazz playing with no stylistic limits – written scores, graphic scores, improvisation – improvisation which is inclusive of melody and structure – whatever we feel like playing –…

Bass player Huw V Williams, a Londoner by way of Bangor, North Wales is one of the most exciting new arrivals on the jazz and improvised music scene in the last five years. Huw has been associated with the best practitioners of the international avant-garde music scene including Jim Black, Huw Warren, Jeff Williams, Peter Van Huffel and Ivo Neame. He has also collaborated with the contemporary generation including Devin Gray, George Crowley, Laura Jurd and Elliot Galvin.

Kenny Wheeler’s Suite Time Suite from his ECM recording Music for Large and Small Ensembles is one of his most popular pieces, hugely loved by players and audiences alike.  Kenny…

We welcome back Mônica Vasconcelos, beloved singer songwriter who never fails to entrance audiences here at the Vortex. Now she is back at The Vortex performing songs from their Robert Wyatt…

Batch Gueye – vocals, sabar & dance Kaw Secka – vocals & sabar Tom Challenger – sax & keys Phil Stevenson – guitar Johnny Brierley – bass Dave Smith –…