An improvised homage to the kids at home. Klaus Bru: C-Saxophones, Flute, Electronics, Concept-Minding Charlotte Keeffe: Trumpet and Flugelhorn Huw V Williams: Bass Terry Day: Percussion and Drums Four musicians…

A welcome return of one of the great trios. A STELLAR NIGHT IN DALSTON….. A MUST SEE -That’s how Jazzwise described this gig. ‘vivid sharply-drawn soundscapes that varied greatly in…

Since their formation in 1996 Partisans have been thrilling audiences the world over with their ferociously energetic performances of tightly knit themes and with great freedom coming from their years…

Winners of 2015 ‘Parliamentary Jazz Awards’ for ‘Jazz Album Of The Year’ Since their formation in 1996 Partisans have been thrilling audiences the world over with their ferociously energetic performances of tightly…

A continuation of the new Blow the Fuse season ‘My Generation’ featuring projects led by women jazz musicians who grew up in the 60s and 70s. Tonight, an evening of…

A very special double bill, where we get the great textures of what can be called ”chamber jazz” at its best. To a duo of viola and piano based around…

Warriors international presents – Freedom: The Art of Improvisation loft Jam session. The monthly open-minded Freedom Improv session, Voted by the Evening Standard one of the Top 6 Uk jam sessions. Curated  by Cleveland…

2ND NIGHT In 2011 the group released Bring Your Own, their second album for US based Cuneiform Records. Quickly hailed as a stand out success it gained 4 and 5…

Led Bib return for two nights to celebrate their newest album on the Rare Noise label. In 2011 the group released Bring Your Own, their second album for US based…

Tonbruket: Dan Berglund (bass), Martin Hederos (keyboards, violin), Johan Lindstrom (guitar), Andreas Werliin (percussion). This Swedish quartet, featuring Dan Berglund (who made his name as part of the legendary EST),…

Peter Evans, Wanja Slavin, Petter Eldh, Christian Lillinger. One of the most exciting bands anywhere today. The structure and form you will find in the music of this group are…

Mario Batkovic “I chose the path of greatest resistance for my music voluntarily”, admits Mario Batkovic. Batkovic is a Swiss, Bosnian-born accordion player who’s on a mission to expand the…

TIC – The Improvisers’ Choir was founded in September 2015 by composer, conductor and vocalist Jenni Roditi. All music is generated in the moment – with some starting points devised…

Keith Tippett – piano Louis Moholo-Moholo – drums  AT LAST! For the first time in over 30 years these two giants perform as a duo on a British stage! Playing…

John Bennett and his 14-piece band bring their cosmic, funk-infused sound garden to the Vortex on Sunday 23rd April in the afternoon. A pioneering jazz composer, artist and Londoner, John…

Francesco Bigoni – Tenor Sax Ivo Neame – Piano Andrea Di Biase – Bass Dave Hamblett – Drums Escape Hatch is a new collaboration between MOBO-award winning pianist Ivo Neame,…

With some of the best of the new generation of musicians, open to the widest of influences, Big Bad Wolf is a London based band featuring washy guitars, ambient vocals,…

Celebrating his new project, bassist Matt Ridley proves that he is equally at home as a band leader, and not just an anchor for musicians. Matt Ridley: Double bass/composition Tori…

LINE UP Chris Dowding (solo) Sudden Amusements (duo) Clive Bell / David Ross / Marjolaine Charbin (trio)   Chris Dowding (solo) Performs a short solo trumpet called ‘Piano Angel’, dedicated to…

Another swinging Sunday afternoon with the marvelous London Jazz Orchestra, directed by Scott Stroman,  “as fine a band as you can find anywhere” (Independent). Great composing, arranging and soloing from a band…

The duo of legendary English guitarist with sensational new vocal star Vimala Rowe has become one of the sensations of the past year, with their album chosen in the Guardian’s…

The new Blow the Fuse season ‘MY GENERATION’ features a wonderful lineup of mini double bills and women musicians who grew up listening to music on vinyl and transistor radio……

The excellent BA Jazz students from Middlesex University. Performing in bands led by Nikki Iles, Kate Williams, Stuart Hall and Dave Pattman. Playing an eclectic mix of music. Come along…

Sascha Ley & Laurent Payfert vocals & double bass With an extraordinary musical complicity, the Luxembourgish all-round artist Sascha Ley and the French musician Laurent Payfert share an adventurous and…

Jasper Høiby (bass) Mark Lockheart, Jim Gold (saxes) Laura Jurd (trumpet and flugel) Will Barry (piano)  Corrie Dick (drums and percussion). Returning to The Vortex for the first time since…

    Jasper Høiby (bass) Mark Lockheart, Jim Gold (saxes) Laura Jurd (trumpet and flugel) Will Barry (piano)  Corrie Dick (drums and percussion). Returning to The Vortex for the first…

Garibaldi Plop – Roberto Negro / Valentin… by tritonline A Parisian trio of Roberto Negro (piano), Valentin Ceccaldi (cello) and Sylvain Darrifourcq (drums). The latter two are known to us…

Coming to hear trumpeter Paul Bilson, you can never fail to be impressed by his joyful music: it draws on his Ghanaian roots, delivering a high-energy mix of afro-jazz, high-life…