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…
Oxford-based contemporary jazz quartet Wandering Wires make their debut at the Vortex. A searing mix of jazz, soul Brazilian and electronic sounds, Wandering Wires are establishing themselves as one of…
The London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions, at 28 years old, is London’s longest jazz residency. Under the direction of Scott Stroman, the band seems to go from strength to strength,…
Richard Strauss smoulderingly gyrating against a grooving Curtis Mayfield … Elvis Presley rocking out to a harmolodic, Ornette Coleman-infused maelstrom … Mozart strutting his stuff in an exuberant, African street-band…
INEZA (vocals) DESCHANEL GORDON (piano) SAM INGVORSEN (bass) JOEL WATERS (drums) Ineza Kerschkamp is a Rwandan born Belgian Jazz singer, based in London. She graduated from the prestigious Trinity Laban…
WorldService Project has taken a chameleon-like form over the years, with 10 years of touring under their belts across the USA, China, India, Japan and of course some of Europe’s…
Two duos show the thrill of this setting. Intimacy and intensity with some of our great musicians ‘exposed’ to carry us into their sound world. Line Up: Will Glaser (drums)…
Josh Kemp – Tenor Sax Ross Stanley – Hammond Organ Jo Caleb – Guitar Dave Ingamells – Drums ‘A Fierce Talent’ – Jazzwise Magazine ‘Wonderfully rich toned … a Nuanced…
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…
Line-Up Oli Howe / piano & synthesisers Marcus Porter / bass Luke Campbell / drums HOWES3 are an exciting new Brighton-based jazz funk/gospel fusion power trio. Brought together through…
Arthur O’Hara – Bass Harry Pope – Drums George Risk – Guitar New project featuring Arthur O’Hara (World Service Project, Chelsea Carmichael), Harry Pope (SKINT, Malika Collective) and George Risk…
Midnight Radio is a musical collaboration between vocalist Fini Bearman and pianist Tom Hewson. For this special concert they will be joined by two acclaimed musicians from London; cellist Zosia Jagodzinska and drummer/percussionist Jon Scott, whose diverse musicianship embodies the universality of great storytelling.
Malaysian violinist – Pei AnnYeoh, pianist – Veryan Weston and multi-percussionist – Bei Bei wang meet to perform contemporary improvisations reflecting their broad cultural origins
Commissioned for the Bolton Worktown Festival to celebrate the play Spring and Port Wine by Bill Naughton, Rafe’s Dilemma brings an eclectic mix of Jazz, Electronic Music and Rock, to…
Both award-winning, internationally recognised musicians in their own right, vibraphonist Lewis Wright and pianist Kit Downes make one of the most virtuosic and original duos in recent years. From exhilarating…
Where Art Meets Dance Meets Music. Mise-en-scene by Aurelie Freoua, this night is a captivating feast for eyes, ears and mind. The theme will be Metamorphoses. Including music from Moss Freed, Sam Eastmond, Olivier Derardon, Otto Willberg, Alice Purton, poetry from Shaun Rivers and dancer Ella Tighe
Fletch’s Brew retains a commitment to spontaneity whether playing original compositions or new arrangements from across the jazz cannon, the band’s style floats seamlessly between the idioms of fusion, funk, bop, reggae and rock. A great way to pass a Bank Holiday weekend!
Voyager II are back with their monthly residency! This time joined by some vinyl spinning in-between sets, courtesy of Sergiu. As the name suggests, Voyager II aren’t about standing still,…
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…
Our monthly Vortex residency with the master of free improvisation. With Roger Turner (drums) and John Edwards (bass), two of his long-standing cohorts. A major force in European improvising, Evan Parker has…
The Olly Chalk Trio walks the high-wire between total freedom and detailed writing, juggling intricate, daring and emotive compositions with explosive improvising. Olly’s writing draws from 20th Century Classical and traditional Japanese music and often make connections to poetry and spoken word.
Admission each night £8 / £6 concessions Three concert pass £20/£15 concessions Some words from guitarist John Russell, curator of Fete Qua Qua. “The basic idea behind all my Quaqua…
Keep the summer memories alive!
Admission each night £8 / £6 concessions Three concert pass £20/£15 concessions Some words from guitarist John Russell, curator of Fete Qua Qua. “The basic idea behind all my Quaqua…
Arleta, Paspala, Galani, Alexiou amongst others and beloved composers Hadjidakis, Loizos, Hadjinasios to name but a few!
Admission each night £8 / £6 concessions Three concert pass £20/£15 concessions 3 DAY PASS DAY 2: BOOK DAY 3: BOOK Some words from guitarist John Russell, curator of Fete…
Zoe’s new album, blue town, is a selection of bittersweet songs the lyrics of which capture our moods whether we are reminiscing or daydreaming, hopeful or heartbroken and features multi-award…
Join us this August as we welcome to the stage an exciting jazz funk and fusion quintet named TimeBurn. As always, resident DJ Mr Boogie (Soulsa/Shoreditch Radio) will be spinning…
“She’s got an extraordinary voice….an incredible range and such a texture….keep an eye out for Heidi Vogel.”
– JAMIE CULLUM BBC RADIO 2
The Orchid and The Wasp is: Chris Sharkey (electronics/guitar) Mark Sanders (drums/percussion) Veryan Weston solo (piano) #bringyourears The music was created in-residence at Chapel FM in Leeds and…
One of Britain’s crop of fine pianists, who revel in the joy of the Vortex’s Steinway. Lyricism and imagination! Band includes Alex Hitchcock and James Copus.
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…