A new quartet with top young saxophonist Helena Kay, a former Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the year, and pianist Barry Green. With Tim Giles (drums), Jeremy Brown (bass).…

One of our most innovative improvisers, saxophonist Evan Parker, returns for his monthly session at the Vortex

Nigerian juju singer TOPE TEN TEN is one of the new wave of singers from Nigeria that are upgrading the juju music of King Sunny Ade and Chief Ebenezer Obey…

A new collaboration of Cleveland Watkiss, who is a musician who has the ability to seamlessly merge classical and hip-hop vocalistic technique, with Benet McLean – known mainly as a…

Acclaimed pianist and composer Antonio Zambrini presents at the Vortex his creative take on some of the most iconic film soundtracks of the Italian neorealism. This project of rediscovery originated…

For this special ‘upstairs’ centenary gig, Thelonious joins forces with New York guitarist and Monk expert Steve Cardenas. Steve Cardenas is THE expert on Monk’s music, but lso one of the top guitarists in New York, playing with the likes of Paul Motian and more.

In addition to the amazing compositions and his beautiful playing, the band take great inspiration from Monk’s legendary advice to Steve Lacy, from 1960

Having just broken on the scenes in Cambridge and Bedford, this up-and-coming soulful duo are returning to London and will be showing their positive vibes. www.zoeandzara.com/

Jeff Williams (drums), John O’Gallagher (sax), Josh Arcoleo (sax), Kit Downes (piano), Sam Lasserson (bass) “Williams’ British quintet features some of the UK’s leading players in guitarist Phil Robson, rising tenor…

Warriors international presents – Freedom: The Art of Improvisation loft Jam session. The monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session. Curated  by Cleveland Watkiss, Orphy Robinson and Tori Handsley plus DJ Paul Bradshaw. There’s an opening…

Celebrating their prize-winning success at Bucharest Jazz Competition, the duo of Miriam Ast and Victor Guttierez will perform an intimate set in the Vortex. Both graduates of the prestigious course…

What better way to escape the trials of the election than a night with one of our most imaginative musicians – pianist John Law? He returns with his a new…

François Carrier – sax Michel Lambert – drums John Edwards – bass Alexander Hawkins – piano François Carrier Early in 2002, saxophonist Carrier spent some months composing new works in Rome, having…

Now in its seventh year together the Alex Merritt Quartet (Alex on saxophone, John Turville on piano, Sam Lasserson on bass, Jeff Williams on drums) has developed a unique and…

A musical play by Brian Shaw, music by Daniel Shaw and more to celebrate the spirit of Angela Carrington.

The Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra brings its candid sparkle to the Vortex once more, playing you tunes with rich melodies and joyful grooves. Our set includes epic arrangements by jazz…

JIM MULLEN – Guitar ZOE FRANCIS – Voice KATE WILLIAMS – piano MICK HUTTON – bass Joining Zoe this evening is multi award winning guitarist Jim Mullen, his career spans…

The ‘classic’ Vortex Jazz Quartet returns. Itself made up of superstars, with Huw Warren (of Perfect Houseplants and Quercus) on piano and John Parricelli (of Loose Tubes and Kenny Wheeler…

‘MY GENERATION’ features a wonderful line up of mini double bills and women musicians who grew up listening to music on vinyl and transistor radio… and decided that they also…

Hogcallin’ explore the musical legacy of Charles Mingus –  using  improvisation and spontaneity  to expand and rework arrangements of his tunes. With 4 horns, the powerhouse rhythm section of Edwards and…

A chance to hear the stars of tomorrow, as they undertake their final recital. First come first served seating.

Ethan Iverson, known for his blog Do The Math and as pianist in iconic The Bad Plus, revives his long-standing relationship with Jeff Williams, and bassist Sam Lasserson. Last time…

  Tonight will see the climax of ‘experiments in electronics’, with a short solo set by electronics improviser David Ross, followed by a full set by Rude 2.0 David Ross…

This latest season of ‘My Generation’ features trombonist Annie Whitehead and drummer Winston Clifford Annie Whitehead Deirdre Cartwright Alison Rayner Winston Clifford Annie Whitehead: Trombone virtuoso best known for her engaging…

Somewhere, in the middle of nowhere, a dilapidated big top stands. Trudging through the rain towards it, a small orchestra is besieged by birds of paradise. Inside the tent an…

A part of Dalston African Week! This truly remarkable Senegalese blues outfit draws elements from the rich Fula tradition interwoven with Rumba, Mbalax, Afro-Latin and deep blues.   Abdoulaye SAMB is…

Guitarist Mike de Souza leads his new trio in mix of standards and originals played with joy, exuberance and quality. This new Guitar led trio featuring Jay Davis (Drums) and…

It’s not been long since a pianist with the Sardinian mask that looks like an antelope suddenly stepped into public. The rumours were numerous: Who is the person behind the…

26 year old Elias Stemeseder is already for 4 years, pianist with the bands of Jim Black. But the bold adventurers in this band are all young and fearless.

Adam Glasser (piano, harmonica), Jason Yarde (sax), Rob Luft (guitar), Steve Watts (bass), Mike Pickering (drums) South African Grammy-winning Glasser knows his South African Township music inside out and how…

A trio of three of great improvisers. Father figure Mark Sanders add his imaginative zest to any band that he is involved with. Olie Brice on bass has a flair…