LEKAN BABALOLA’S SACRED FUNK QUARTET LEKAN BABALOLA (percussion), KATE LUXMORE (bass clarinet), BEN MARKLAND (bass) and RUBEN REYNOLDS (guitar) Twice Grammy award winning Nigerian percussionist Lekan Babalola is well known…
Born in Kios, Asia Minor on January 18, 1913, Yiannis Papaioannou came to Greece as a refugee when he was 9-years old. He first moved with his mother and…
Born on the island of Syros n 1905, from the humblest of roots, Markos Vamvakaris became revered as the Patriarch of Rebetiko music. His unique simple way of playing the…
Paul Dunmall is one of our great improvising saxophonists, balancing power and delicacy through his great imagination. Every time he plays the club, it is memorable. He has a knack…
Loz Speyer – trumpet, flugelhorn Martin Hathaway – alto sax, bass clarinet Stuart Hall – guitar Dave Manington – double bass Andy Ball – drums Maurizio Ravalico – congas + special…
A double bill of two contrasting trios both of which feature pianist Liam Noble and drummer Dave Wickins. Malcolm Earle Smith (trombone) joins Liam and Dave to perform with Three…
The English equivalent of Art Blakey – a great drummer, most often known here for his work with father Stan, works today with the stars of tomorrow. Playing originals and standards…
Annie Whitehead with the BTF all stars plus Rosie Turton Quintet An evening of Double Trouble, with two Trombone led groups promising inventive blend of jazz with influences from Africa…
Tali Atzmon – Voice Yaron Stavi – Double Bass Jenny Bliss Bennett – Viola De Gamba, Violin, flute and voice Gilad Atzmon – Bass Clarinet, Accordion and Soprano Sax Talinka defies…
A meeting of generations! Guitarist Tom Ollendorff distinguished himself at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, winning the Yamaha scholarship in 2015. Since graduating, he has been based…
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 month’s guests include Alex…
Armenian pianist Arman Vardanyan, bassist David Horler, and drummer Caroline Scott are three exciting young professional musicians who have come together to fuse their vast musical influences into a fresh…
A continuing programme of monthly concerts dedicated to free improvisation curated by the indefatigable John Russell Jim Dvorak / Harrison Smith duo A long established and highly respected partnership, Harrison…
Return of this band, to launch their new album on Whirlwind. A veritable supergroup! Jim Hart, Dave Smith, Michael Janisch, Anthonin Tri-Hoang (heard here most recently with Eve Risser), Hannes…
After Lunch is a brand new series of great music specially programmed for charities / voluntary organisations / schools /etc to bring their clients, participants and staff along to.…
It is with the greatest of pleasure that we welcome back Camilla George – ‘the girl with the golden touch’ (Evening Standard). The Camilla George Quartet featuring saxophonist Camilla George…
EQUAL SPIRITS is the new project from trombonist and composer Raph Clarkson, “one of the rising stars of UK Jazz” (bandcamp.com). The music aims to celebrate the coming together of…
Saxophonist Sean Payne, past finallist at BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year, has already guested with Kit Downes and The Enemy. It is a pleasure to invite one of…
The LJO Vortex Sessions January’s Vortex session features the exciting return of Stan Sulzmann, LJO alto and tenor saxophonist for over 15 years. Stan, one of the all-time British greats, developed…
Pigfoot is Chris Batchelor (trumpet), Liam Noble (piano), James Allsopp (baritone sax), Paul Clarvis (drums). Always fun, always alternative – a great way to enjoy Saturday night Pigfoot burst…
Habitat – Boz Martin-Jones – Drums Will Sach (NY) – Bass Jonny Mansfield – Vibes Gecko – Tom Smith – Sax and Bass Clarinet Will Barry – Piano Jonny Mansfield…
Nimbus Tree project is a musical exploration of songs of perception, duality and the joys of life. The brainchild of pianist and vocalist Justina Curtis, an exciting musical chameleon most…
Continuing into the New Year the monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session. There’s an opening short set from an adhoc ensemble, swiftly followed by constantly shifting sets of soul stirring improv sessions…
The big band is the Rolls Royce of jazz. Once heard, immediately a convert! So it’s great to have John Bennett’s Band with us again – a stalwart of the old…
The Exiles return with a new international lineup and new songs for their traditional New Year gigs at the Vortex, where they’ve played sold-out shows for the past several years.…
The Exiles return with a new international lineup and new songs for their traditional New Year gigs at the Vortex, where they’ve played sold-out shows for the past several years.…
Alan Tomlinson (trombone) with Dave Tucker (guitar), Phil Marks (drums). Veryan Weston will perform solo piano as well as joining the trio at the end of the night. The Alan…
Award winning saxophonist, recorder player, composer and arranger Tom Ridout was predicted by Jazzwise Magazine in 2012 as an upcoming jazz musician to watch out for. A recent graduate from…
Did you forget to celebrate last night? Or you had such a good time that you want to celebrate again? It’s a great ‘hair of the dog’ event. Brought to…
Gill Manly, a jewel in the crown of British jazz and blues, will sing in the new year with the Simon Wallace Trio and some special guests. Expect an eclectic…
Join London born South African singer, songwriter, pianist, Estelle Kokot with Mick Hutton on bass and Gene Calderazzo on drums at her annual pre new year Vortex performance. Estelle, Gene…
Henry Lowther (trumpet/flugel); Pete Hurt (tenor); Barry Green (piano); Dave Green (bass); Paul Clarvis (drums). The new album is called Can’t Believe, Won’t Believe and is Henry Lowther’s Still Waters’ second…
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. Vinyl from 10pm live set from 11.30pm.
Jon Collins returns for the last of his blues nights – lyrical, foot-tapping but mesmerising. A captivating and intimate night which has developed into one of laid back pleasure: a…
What is more Christmassy than Balkan Folk, Klezmer, Tango and Gypsy violins?! Quite a lot possibly – but with Piotr Jordan, Zac Gvirtzman and Friends a truly festive time is…
Ahead of the festive season, leading saxophonist Evan Parker completes another season at the Vortex. He is joined by John Edwards (bass) and Mark Sanders (drums). See you there!
We’re back at the Vortex to celebrate Christmas with some jazzed up carols and classic Mojo tunes. Along with singer Catherine Lima, come join us for a great evening of…
A welcome return of pianist Barry Green’s outstanding sextet. Barry Green (Piano) Miguel Gorodi (Trumpet) Sam Braysher (Alto Saxophone) Tom Barford (Tenor Saxophone) Flo Moore (Bass) Will Glaser (Drums) Since…
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…
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by…
A musical celebration of American pianist Alexander Dubovoy’s past year in London, featuring some of the London jazz scene’s most sensitive improvisers. Alexander Dubovoy: Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area,…
Come and join the celebrations as Mopomoso – the UK’s longest running regular improv sessions. As regulars will know, this is the occasion when it seems that all the improvising…
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. Vinyl from 10pm live set from 11.30pm.
Jim Mullen/Rob Luft Organ Quartet joins together two guitarists of different generations but able to feed off each other with joy and energy.
Vortex – In The Changes, NYJC and Hackney Music Service present a series of Saturday concerts featuring the bright stars of tomorrow’s jazz. The National Youth Jazz Collective is a…
Peter Evans – trumpet John O’Gallagher – alto saxophone Alex Bonney – electronics Andrew Bain – drums and percussion Tonight’s concert brings together two outstanding musicians from the New York…
Flava presents this open mic night as part of its Peace On The Streets project. Open your lungs and your mind to help this initiative.
This month we present the Heidi Vogel Trio… One of the UK’s finest and most respected female vocalists Heidi Vogel is best known as the voice for the Cinematic Orchestra.…
Blow The Fuse continue their exciting Tomorrow The Moon series, featuring exciting young female-led groups J Frisco + Deirdre Cartwright, Kathy Dyson’s Free Spirit An evening in which both groups feature women…
This is the first of many concerts presented by SVS Radio, which is dedicated to adventurous music from across the Nordics. Tonight’s performance features KGB and Texture who give their…