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This is one of the leading new European piano trios, from Belgium. We are fortunate that they will play at the Vortex as part of a short UK tour. The…
This is one of the leading new European piano trios, from Belgium. We are fortunate that they will play at the Vortex as part of a short UK tour. The…
London’s longest running jazz residency continues as the LJO opens its new season at the Vortex Jazz. The LJO continues to set the standard in modern jazz, with great ensemble…
London & NYC based Singer Songwriter. “Eclectic mix of Vocal genres, Neo Soul, R&B, Jazz and Reggae” Merging Soul, Pop and Jazz Sounds, Wolf was from an early age influenced…
Dialektos is the remarkable musical encounter between Italian vocalist Maria Pia De Vito and Welsh pianist Huw Warren and includes their own compositions, settings of Neapolitan poems and Brazilian songs.…
Andersson/Pringle/Lopez/Pereira is an imaginative quartet of young European improvisers, coming to the UK via Berlin-based pianist Mark Pringle.
Two of the jazz’s foremost exponents of their instruments (and good friends going right back to the 70s when they played in the band Lookout Farm). Dave Liebman on saxes,…
PAUL DUNMALL SAX PERCY PURSGLOVE TRUMPET STEVE TROMANS PIANO DAVE KANE BASS MILES LEVIN DRUMS Paul Dunmall put this group together originally with Hamid Drake on drums and played…
The K-Music festival has been proud to commission some major collaborations, and this one is really special. Hyelim Kim, a superb taegum (bamboo flute) player, has played with Nils Frahm and…
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 Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen.
“An extraordinarily pliable voice in settings rich with melody, emotion and rhythm. his gift for melody and his persuasive powers for interpretation establish an instant connection for listeners(…) always fascinating.”…
A new monthly series Downstairs
The 15th London African Music Festival presents MIM SULEIMAN (Zanzibar) Pemba, Zanzibar born Singer songwriter is a globally renowned artist, Mim Suleiman has been described as a fiery, electric,…
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…
Twice Grammy award winning Nigerian percussionist Lekan Babalola is well known for his innovative musical style, using his native Yoruba tongue infused with traditional music, Afrobeat and funky dance overtones.…
Mike Gibbs is one of this country’s leading composers and arrangers, since arriving here at the end of the 1960s. It is a thrill to the Vortex that the London…
Örjan Hultén – soprano and tenor saxophone Torbjörn Gulz – piano Filip Augustson – bass Peter Danemo – drums Örjan Hultén, one of Sweden’s foremost saxophonists and improvisers, is…
Mike Gibbs is one of this country’s leading composers and arrangers, since arriving here at the end of the 1960s. It is a thrill to the Vortex that the London…
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…
“Haymanot Tesfa’s range is extraordinary – at times deep and powerful, underpinning the rest of the music, and at times dancing across the top of it..her voice wraps itself…
This early evening gig is part of a nationwide tour bringing together the furious sound of Alan Wilkinson (saxophone/bass clarinet) and Andrew Cheetham (drums) for the first time since recording together…
Celebrating Stan Tracey’s 90th, a crucial pivot in the UK jazz scene from the 60s onwards and for many years a regular at the Vortex. “The Godfather of British Jazz”.…
For Evan Parker’s regular night at the Vortex, he invites saxophonist Iain Ballamy and pianist Tony Hymas. Both of them are not known so much for their ability to play…
19-20 September. Postponed for now!
19-20 September. Postponed for now!
The Italian job is comprised of acclaimed UK/USA pianist Bruno Heinen, superb electric bassist Michele Tacchi and innovative drummer Riccardo Chiaberta. They will be joined by special guest, and star vibraphonist Andrea Dulbecco…
A SPECIAL DOUBLE BILL TONIGHT. (Doors open 7.15 p.m.) CALUM GOURLAY BIG BAND; KIRK LIGHTSEY ——————————————– KIRK LIGHTSEY/JEAN TOUSSAINT (starts 9.30 p.m.) After two sold out nights in March, are…
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…
After two sold out nights in March, are delighted to welcome back iconic pianist Kirk Lightsey, playing better than ever at 80 years young! He renews his partnership with saxophonist…
DISCOVERY PLUS……. Our regular monthly afternoon series continues at The Vortex “London’s listening Jazz club’ with, in different guises, some of the participants from the previous day’s Discovery festival in…
‘Robert Mitchell returns to the Vortex to launch his 9th album! His new trio – Epiphany3 – features Tom Mason (Bass) and Saleem Raman (Drums). Tonight they are joined by…
John Bennett and his 14-piece band bring their cosmic, funk-infused sound garden to the Vortex once more for a wonderful evening gig. A pioneering jazz composer, artist and Londoner, John…
To coincide with the release of their album, Golden Earrings (Fresh Sound New Talent Records), young London alto saxophonist Sam Braysher (who has recently been heard playing with Jorge Rossy,…
‘My Iris’ is a new project from BASCA award winning composer and saxophonist Trish Clowes. Following collaborations with string quartets and the BBC Concert Orchestra, My Iris shifts Clowes’ perspective…
A contemporary Norwegian quartet, featuring hard-blowing saxophonist Seamus Blake.
IT RETURNS!! 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.…
Keith Tippett is one of our greatest improvising pianists and composers. His work with Julie is magical and spiritual. A pleasure to have them return to the club. Tonight they…
THIS IS CANCELLED FOR THIS MONTH. London’s longest running jazz residency continues as the LJO opens its new season at the Vortex Jazz. The LJO continues to set the standard…
Welcome visit of the South African drum master and his superb band: Jason Yarde, Alexander Hawkins, John Edwards. Moholo-Moholo is one of the most significant drummers in the music,…
Jonny Mansfield’s Elftet was formed in September 2015, and is an extension of JMQ (his quartet) who have been playing together for over three years. His original compositions are influenced…
As a club always excited to give new opportunities, here we focus on a new jazz piano talent from Australia who is beginning to make waves on the jazz scene…
Last time guitarist Andrea Rinciari came in, the show was sold out. So it’s great have him back do soon. Joe Dessauer (Drums) Jj Stillwell (Bass) Liam Stevens (Piano) Andrea Rinciari (Guitar) Led by…
Warriors international presents – Freedom: The Art of Improvisation loft Jam session. The monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session. Curated this month by harpist Tori Handsley plus DJ Paul Bradshaw. There’s an opening short…
Our London Jazz Sessions are taking a break until 10 September
Basil Hodge (piano) Larry Bartley (double bass) Winston Clifford (drums) “Basil Hodge whether it’s his quintet, quartet or trio,have thrilled audiences throughout the UK with his charming compositions and emotional…
How do you survive in the World? How do you survive in the Labyrinth? Mind Games is a unique community, performance-based installation investigating personal and social responses to Mental Health and…
The Vortex welcomes back this tremendously influential quartet Chris Laurence, double bass Martin France, drums John Parricelli, guitar Frank Ricotti, vibraphone Bassist Chris Laurence has been a fixture on the…
How do you survive in the World? How do you survive in the Labyrinth? Mind Games is a unique community, performance-based installation investigating personal and social responses to Mental Health and…
After his mesmerising study of Charlie Parker, the charismatic Gilad Atzmon now turns his attention to John Coltrane.
The trio debut of three of Oxford and Bristol’s most exciting improvisers (Pat Thomas, Dom Lash and Tony Orrell). The musical relationships between these three musicians are hugely varied and…