Jeff Taylor ft. Mick Coady
Vocalist Jeff Taylor, who has collaborated with the likes of Sufjan Stevens, Martha Wainwright and The National, performs in the intimate setting of our Downstairs. With Voro Garcia (trumpet), Lloyd…
Mon 13 November 2017
Sun 12 November 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
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…
THE VORTEX DOWNSTAIRS JAZZ NIGHT
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…
Pablo Held Trio + Elt (Ingebjørg Loe Bjørnstad, Kit Downes, Tom Challenger)
The award-winning Pablo Held Trio (with Robert Landfermann and Jonas Burgwinkel) from Cologne make a rare appearance in London despite their acclamation over the past decade as one of Europe’s…
Thelonious – two special shows for Monk’s 100th birthday
Hans Koller (Valve Trombone, Euphonium) Martin Speake (Alto Saxophone) Calum Gourlay (Bass) Jeff Williams (Drums) Taking inspiration from the Steve Lacy/Roswell Rudd School Days band from the early 1960s, Thelonious…
Mopomoso presents…
‘THE WORKSHOP INVITES’ Formed in 2016 to mark the 25th anniversary of the first Mopomoso concerts the Mopomoso workshops have continued each week in London’s West End. Guests are invited…
Sat 11 November 2017
Jazz2RockSteady with special guest Tony Kofi
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. Tonight it features the fiery saxophonist Tony Kofi
Huw Warren Trio Brasil + Dave Smith solo
Music by Heremeto Pascoal, Guinga, Tom Jobim, Egberto Gismonti, Pixinguinha and more. Huw Warren is one of Britain’s leading pianists, recently to be heard on the ECM label with the band…
Thelonious – two special shows for Monk’s 100th birthday
Hans Koller (Valve Trombone, Euphonium) Martin Speake (Alto Saxophone) Calum Gourlay (Bass) Jeff Williams (Drums) Taking inspiration from the Steve Lacy/Roswell Rudd School Days band from the early 1960s, Thelonious…
Fri 10 November 2017
The Dissolute Society Trio feat. Joshua Idehen + ALEX MUNK’S FLYING MACHINES
The Dissolute Society Trio feat. Joshua Idehen Personnel- Raph Clarkson- trombone and spoken word/vocals Phil Merriman- keys Simon Roth- drums Joshua Idehen- spoken word/vocals Developing from his Dissolute Society band,…
Fini Bearman + Hannes Riepler
Lively, entertaining and thought-provoking singer who will start the Vortex’s programme at the London Jazz Festival on a high. She will be bringing over some of her collaborators from the…
Thu 09 November 2017
Tim Berne’s Snakeoil + Mark Trounson Group ft. Bill McHenry – 2nd night
A stunning double bill with two of the dynamic saxophonists on the New York scene. Snakeoil Tim Berne is back with this great band! Tim Berne: alto saxophone Oscar Noriega:…
Wed 08 November 2017
Tim Berne’s Snakeoil + Mark Trounson Group featuring Bill McHenry
A stunning double bill with two of the dynamic saxophonists on the New York scene. Snakeoil Tim Berne is back with this great band! Tim Berne: alto saxophone Oscar Noriega:…
Tue 07 November 2017
MYRIAD project with Bernhard Schimpelsberger and Chris Gall
A mix of modern jazz piano with world percussion “Chris Gall provides evidence that jazz is alive and kicking in Germany” – Jazzwise – “Bernhard Schimpelsberger is one of the…
Mon 06 November 2017
Cleveland Watkiss – solo project with special guest
A new collaboration of Cleveland Watkiss, who is a musician who has the ability to seamlessly merge classical and hip-hop vocalistic technique. Born in the East End of London, virtuoso…
Sun 05 November 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
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…
Filipe Sousa and Guests; Fran & Flora
Filipe Sousa is a Portuguese pianist/composer and workshop leader based in the UK. He works with artists and communities of ranging age, ability and background. He founded Quest Ensemble…
Sat 04 November 2017
Ingrid and Christine Jensen with Ben Monder – Infinitude
With infinitude, Ingrid and Christine Jensen have realized a long-held ambition – to write for and perform in the more intimate setting of a quintet, combining their intuitive, sibling trust…
Thu 02 November 2017
Dunajska Kapelye – Gypsy/East European Night
The much anticipated return of Dunajska Kapelye. The band’s roots go way back to the origin of folk music itself – to a time when people travelled free from the cares…
Wed 01 November 2017
Uri Caine solo + Nautilus
Exciting that Uri Caine, one of the most imaginative pianists around, is coming to play an intimate solo concert. In this rare UK solo concert, he returns to some of…
Mon 30 October 2017
Tom Harrison / Sam Leak
A new duo by two of our best up-and-coming musicians. Tom Harrison, whose most recent album featured Robert Mitchell and Cleveland Watkiss; and pianist Sam Leak, who has a special…
Sun 29 October 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
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…
Phillip Gropper’s Philm + Lauren Kinsella/Tom Challenger
PHILM: Philipp Gropper – SaxophonesElias Stemeseder – piano / synthesizerRobert Landfermann – double bassOliver Steidle – drums Returning with a new double bassist, Philm has confirmed itself as one of…
Sat 28 October 2017
Stormy Weather! A benefit for the Caribbean hurricane victims
A benefit for victims of the Caribbean hurricanes Irma and Maria. So far confirmed include Julian Siegel, Camilla George, Liam Noble, Peter Edwards with DJing from Kevin Le Gendre. More…
Fri 27 October 2017
The Quartet (with Jack Hues, Mark Holub, Liran Donin) + Raph Clarkson’s Dissolute Society
The latest project from Jack Hues and The Quartet, COLLABORATIONS, is a series of new recordings which began with the release of “A Thesis on The Ballad” in 2015. The…
Bradbury Street Redevelopment – Public consultation by HCD
Public consultation meeting hosted by Hackney Co-operative Developments relating to a major refurbishment/redevelopment of South side of Gillett Square
Thu 26 October 2017
Words and Jazz
Nicki Heinen programmes her monthly event showing the close creative proximity between the imagination of writers, such as poets, and jazz. Readers followed by jazz. Melissa Lee-Houghton, Bobby Parker, Omikemi…
Wed 25 October 2017
Malija – 2nd night
Mark Lockheart, Jasper Høiby, Liam Noble. Three of the great heroes of the Vortex team up to create the imaginative and enjoyable jazz that we have been led to expect…
Tue 24 October 2017
Malija – 1st night of 2
Mark Lockheart, Jasper Høiby, Liam Noble. Three of the great heroes of the Vortex team up to create the imaginative and enjoyable jazz that we have been led to expect…
Mon 23 October 2017
Dominic J Marshall Trio
Dominic J Marshall finds a piano trio format a very intimate and inspiring setting. The compositional approach to improvising has been one of the main elements of the trio’s work as a…
Sun 22 October 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
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…
Hear in Now: Tomeka Reid, Mazz Swift (violin/voice), Silvia Bolognesi (bass) with special guest Alexander Hawkins
Tomeka Reid (Cello), Mazz Swift violin/voice, Silvia Bolognesi bass. Once again we welcome some of the best music out of Chicago. Tonight they are joined by the great imaginative pianist…
MOJO – the Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra
The 14-piece Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra brings its rugged charms to the Vortex once more, playing you tunes with rich melodies and joyful grooves. Our set includes epic arrangements by…
Sat 21 October 2017
Carol Grimes
The return of the mistressful Carol Grimes, one of our favourite vocalists, with a band featuring Annie Whitehead, trombone. Carol’s repertoire is always insightful and her repartee and charisma second…
Sound Man – Black History Month celebration
The event will run from 2pm to 9pm, with the soundsystem hosting DJs from 2pm till 7 pm, and a film screening of the cult film Babylon taking place after…
Fri 20 October 2017
Monica Vasconcelos – The Sao Paulo Tapes
Exclusive London album launch! Monica Vasconcelos’ interpretations of compositions written by some of Brazil’s greatest “songpoets”, including Aldir Blanc, Chico Buarque, Ivan Lins and Caetano Veloso, responding to the era of the era of military dictatorship.
Big Bad Wolf
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. The…
Thu 19 October 2017
Evan Parker, Mat Maneri, Lucian Ban
Evan Parker invites Lucian Ban and Mat Maneri to join him for his monthly series. This gig celebrates the launch of a new album, under Mat’s name, Sounding Tears (Clean…
Wed 18 October 2017
“Two Things with Four Trumpets” featuring Jurd, Batchelor, Gorodi, Collins and Strigalev
Zhenya Strigalev curates a new project bringing attention to the jazz instrument called “trumpet”. The night will consists of two bands (“Things”) each of them consists with two trumpets, fully…
Tue 17 October 2017
Helena Kay’s Kim Trio
KIM Trio Helena Kay – tenor saxophone Ferg Ireland – double bass David Ingamells – drums KIM Trio is led by tenor saxophonist Helena Kay (Young Scottish Jazz Musician of…
Sun 15 October 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
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…
Oded Tzur Quartet
Oded Tzur is a New York City based saxophonist, composer and bandleader. His work explores fundamental connections between different musical traditions and draws influence from the art of storytelling. Tzur…
MOPOMOSO ‘THE AFTERNOON SESSIONS’ PRESENT…
YVES CHARUEST (SAX) / DOMINIC LASH (BASS) duo + MATT HUTCHINSON (piano) solo + SUE FERRAR (violin) / KEN IKEDA (electronics) / JOHN RUSSELL (guitar) trio THE MUSICIANS Montreal based…
Sat 14 October 2017
Mario Laginha, Julian Argüelles, Helge Andreas Norbakken
Laginha Argüelles Norbakken Portuguese pianist Mário Laginha, English saxophonist Julian Argüelles and Norwegian percussionist Helge Andreas Norbakken are amongst Europe’s strongest musical personalities. They combine gently propulsive grooves, complex but…
Monica Vasconcelos’ Sao Paolo Tapes – workshop
In the months leading up to the album’s release, Vasconcelos will be co-hosting Arts Council funded public workshops where she will explore the lyrics and the stories behind the songs…
Thu 12 October 2017
BLOW THE FUSE PRESENTS:The Alexandra Ridout Quintet + Solar Flare
The first night of the new Blow the Fuse season ‘Tomorrow the Moon V’ a series of double bills led by women. The Alexandra Ridout Quintet, is led by the BBC…
Wed 11 October 2017
Space Cake Jazz Band
Drums :Goaty Keyboard : Michael Born Trumpet : Tom Spencer Sax :Roger Crosdale Bass : Frederico Frederico leads his Space Cake Band in a combination of funky standards from the…
Tue 10 October 2017
Krysztof Urbanski Quintet (featuring Hannes Riepler) + Mike Hobart Urban Sax Quartet
An exciting night with a double bill of quartets led by two saxophonists, playing original music and imaginative arrangements
Mon 09 October 2017
WARRIORS INTERNATIONAL PRESENT: FREEDOM THE ART OF IMPROVISATION LOFT JAM SESSION
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 open to all… So tune…
Sun 08 October 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
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…