“On Inspiration (the Alina Bzhezhinska Quartet) bathe deeply in the spirit of Alice and John’s majestic, meditative music, yet also use it as a point of departure for new personal directions. The journey is within, to a better place for humanity.” – Kevin Le Gendre
Open decks is a once month session for vinyl lovers to play music in the relaxed atmosphere of The Vortex Jazz Club Downstairs. A monthly Sunday event where music lovers play…
Casimir Connection is a jazz chamber group for the modern era. Saxophonist and composer Diane McLoughlin’s new ensemble explores the boundaries between classical, folk and jazz.
Welcoming a fine young trumpeter leading a band in his own right, who has already played with some of the greats of this country, often at the Vortex!
The Yaz Fantazi Trio creates a greate fusion of Arabic classical music, blues, folk, chaabi, gnawa and jazz.
An opportunity to check out some some the best and younger musicians in London.
London meets Berlin with this rare collaboration, expect high level improvising and honest music making.
The Great Harry Hillman is a Swiss post-jazz quartet, playing original compositions between jazz, rock and Improv since 2008.
A host of modern jazz from two big bands!
Berne was aptly named one of New York City’s essential jazz icons by Time Out New York, while the UK’s Jazzwise magazine underscored the growing stature of his music by declaring it“suffused with genuine humanity and more than a little wisdom.” The New York Times praised Mitchell as“a pianist of burrowing focus and an indispensable fixture of the contemporary vanguard.”
Berne was aptly named one of New York City’s essential jazz icons by Time Out New York, while the UK’s Jazzwise magazine underscored the growing stature of his music by declaring it“suffused with genuine humanity and more than a little wisdom.” The New York Times praised Mitchell as“a pianist of burrowing focus and an indispensable fixture of the contemporary vanguard.”
Come and celebrate the brand new creative changes in the club with us! With a special quartet of Rick Simpson, Dave Smith, Calum Gourlay and James Allsopp.
Zoetic Zoetic is a new London based group of very experienced improvising musicians. Chris Batchelor, John Paricelli and Steve Watts were all members of influential British big band Loose Tubes…
This is the launch party for Charlie Pyne Quartet’s debut album ‘Dancing Shadows’. Expect ECM-inspired jazz with big grooves, memorable tunes and a story-telling vibe.
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…
The first in a new series of nights run by trumpeter Chris Dowding showcasing a diverse range of improvising solos, duos and trios.
Full information coming soon…
Big Bad Wolf / Taupe: London based band featuring washy guitars, ambient vocals, brassy hooks and deep grooves play alongside scatter-skronk, math-prov commando team Taupe.
Northern synth-driven experimental rock trio Voronoi plays in a double bill with London-based interstellar jazz voyagers Entropi for a special Match & Fuse late night session.
One of the most influential jazz saxophonists is back with his monthly Vortex series.
Leave your preconceptions at the door and prepare to be blown away by this improvising quartet.
Leading young French singer. Astonishing range and mesmerising presence.
Led by top baritone sax player Mick Foster, the quartet play an interesting and diverse repertoire of original compositions and some well known jazz pieces.
An excursion along the African roots of an authentic Creole culture which has a history of struggle for its recognition although it was the first Black Republic ever established.
An afternoon for vinyl lovers to get together, play and share music. Free entry.
Wiyaala is Ghanaian Afro pop singer-songwriter who sings in her native Sissala and Waale dialects and English, often combining all three languages within her songs.
Senegalese kora master KADIALY KOUYATE and Nigerian pianist NIRAN OBASA come together to perform the unique music they create together.
Sloth Racket is a band of UK improvisers led by baritone saxophonist Cath Roberts, with Sam Andreae on alto saxophone, Anton Hunter on guitar, Seth Bennett on bass and Johnny Hunter…
Restless, almost reckless energy..delirious listening…consistently thrilling’ – BBC Music magazine
Partisans will be recording a new live album over their two nights at The Vortex.
Two bands NIMA and Forj. High octane grooves and expansive improvisation from ‘Forj’, a quartet led by Scottish drummer Jonathan Silk. Following a sold-out show at Edinburgh Jazz Festival, Nima bring their eclectic influences drawing inspiration from everywhere: jazz, soul, bluegrass and all types of world music.
Kadjovi Kush released one of the very best African music CD in 2018 with “LOVE IN AFRICA”. Tonight the band play from this incredible CD with it upbeat songs and joyous sounds of West Africa take your breath.
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Kasaï Masaï fron Congo successfully marry vintage and urban grooves together. Tonight they play from their new CD “SUNSHINE MUSIC”.
Evan and Matt met in 2008 and out of their first studio sessions developed Trance Map, an album of over an hour long that mixes field recordings, samples from cassettes, turntable scratching and the live processing of Evan’s relentlessly evolving saxophone lines.
Since her emergence on the British jazz scene in the mid 90s pianist Nikki Yeoh has proved to be an improviser, composer and all-round adventurer who has continually sought to broaden…
Swiss composer and guitarist Dimitri Howald has, with his band ILJA, created a six-headed mythical beast, a fantastic, romantic creature whose limbs reach out in all imaginable harmonic directions.
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…
Showcasing music from their upcoming third record, with tunes from each member, Let Spin bring an anarchic, fiery brand of jazz/groove/improv/noise to their London home.
John Russell continues to host the UK’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music. This month’s line up includes: PHIL DURRANT / MARTIN VISHNICK duo; CATH ROBERTS / ALEX WARD duo; and a trio ‘LUST ROLLERS’ with MARK BROWNE / DAN GREGORY, plus special guest IAN MCGOWAN.
An afternoon in Gillett Square, with food and entertainment. Fun for all
Piano trio freely moving between improvised and written original music without any plan
Stephen Edwards, London, Notting Hill born & bread arranger composer with Caribbean roots celebrates music by Coltrane, Monk, Lacy and his own work!
A celebratory evening of jazz standards (with the odd left turn thrown in) with pianist Rob Brockway and some surprise guests.
‘Fast becoming one of the leading lights in Scottish Jazz’ (Tommy Smith). Matt Carmichael brings his quartet to London for the first time having just releasing their debut EP.
September’s monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session curated by Cleveland Watkiss, Orphy Robinson and Tori Handsley. There’s an opening short set from an ad-hoc ensemble, swiftly followed by constantly shifting sets…
‘Long Suite 2005’ just bursts with melodic invention. Kenny Wheeler was a founder member of the orchestra….what was fascinating about this gig was to hear the music start to move away from him.”
Three of the UK’s finest jazz musicians come together to perform a vibrant mix of free-wheeling classic jazz standards, inspired by and reminiscent of the great Sonny Rollins’ trio. Steve is joined by Steve Watts on bass and Gene Calderazzo on drums.
Always a pleasure to have perform at the Vortex, Tony’s mesmerising style and natural flair give pleasure and joy to us all. The origins of the Organisation go back a over…
Manchester and London based quartet of David Birchall (guitar), Andrew Cheetham (drums), Colin Webster (alto and baritone saxophones), and Otto Willberg (double bass).
Unique Norwegian vocalist Ingebjørg Loe Bjørnstad joins the long standing improvising duo of Tom Challenger and Kit Downes as part of the trio ‘Elt’.