Celebrating both 50 years of the group, and also Han Bennink’s 75th birthday, the Instant Composers Pool (ICP) take up a 2 night residency at the Vortex. The Instant Composers…

Limited standing at £15 here Celebrating both 50 years of the group, and also Han Bennink’s 75th birthday, the Instant Composers Pool (ICP) take up a 2 night residency at…

SAM FRED  SAM FRED (alto/tenor saxophone) RICHARD AMPADU (keyboards/piano) TOLU OGUNBAMERU (bass)  GOODNESS JONES (drums) A distinct and evocative Afro-soul jazz saxophonist SAM FRED made his name as a session man in Nigeria for…

Anita Wardell ends her workshop weekend with a show where they all show what they have learnt and she then gives a magisterial performance with her band, as ever.

FEMI SOFELA (bass/vocals) ESTHER MABADEJE (vocals) EBENEZER OKE (guitar) NIRAN OBASA (synths) GBENGA KOLADE (keyboards) TOPE OREKOYA (percussion) TOSIN DAGUNDURO (kit drum)   Femi and The InRhythms, a 7-piece band…

: John Bennett Band A stalwart at the old Vortex, John is here and now with his spirited line-up to treat us to more of his own great compositions. Saxs: Rachel Bartlet, Theo…

  Mark Holub and Liran Donin, two of the key members of Led Bib, lead a night of improvised and new atmospheric music. Tonight they invite trumpeter Chris Batchelor, one…

g·bop orchestra (six drummer formation) presents  spaces between. a new work for percussion, in six parts. unfolding in Denmark and UK throughout February – March 2017.   Also, there will be an…

‘Experiments in Electronics’ double bill. Atmospheric, textural, haunting sounds and music. New bands from Norwich and London. hymn are a new trio from Norwich. They are: Chris Dowding (trumpet &…

Musicians who have played together for over 30 years. This group revives the Vortex Jazz Quartet, loved for many years in the era of the Vortex in Stoke Newington. Now…

Evan Parker is a titan of jazz improvisation. For this month’s show, he invites Jacob Anderskov’s Kinetics, some of the leading improvisers from Denmark, who are members of the influential…

The duo of Kit Downes on organ and Tom Challenger  on saxophone perform ahead of exciting prospects into 2018.  Kit is the Mercury-nominated pianist and leader of groups such as…

Petros Klampanis grew up on the Greek island of Zakynthos, surrounded by the confluence of Mediterranean and Balkan folk music. To pursue his musical passions, he dropped out of the Polytechnic…

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…

Return of this band, which will be recorded live!. A veritable supergroup! Jim Hart, Dave Smith, Michael Janisch, Anthonin Tri-Hoang (heard here most recent with Eve Risser), Hannes Riepler. After…

  What does a painting sound like? Erratic Scores is an experimental event merging visual arts and poetry performance. In the first part of the evening poets will perform written…

The Nick Costley-White Quartet combine their love and deep understanding for the jazz tradition with a truly fresh and modern aesthetic. The band’s repertoire draws on unique interpretations of songs from…

Duck Baker, guitar Alex Ward, clarinet John Edwards, bass Steve Noble, drums Fingerstyle guitar master Duck Baker returns to the Vortex with his trio/quartet, for another evening devoted to his…

The Tyneside Trio, now split between Newcastle, Manchester and Edinburgh and comprising Jamie Stockbridge on Alto Sax, Mike Parr-Burman on Guitar and Adam Stapleford on Drum Kit, enlisted the wisdom…

“The 16-piece MO Jazz Orchestra will be playing its residency gig at our favourite jazz club (in the afternoon!). Come and hear our eclectic mix of big band jazz. From…

We are delighted to welcome back iconic pianist Kirk Lightsey, celebrating his 80th birthday, but playing with as much joy, energy and beauty as ever. He renews a partnership with…

Alan Wilkinson(reeds)/Pat Thomas (kbds)/John Edwards(bass)/Paul Hession(drums) This amazing first time quartet brings together long-time associates saxophonist Alan Wilkinson and drummer Paul Hession for an increasingly rare performance alongside two of the…

  John Bennett Band John returns with his spirited line-up to treat us to more of his great compositions. Saxs: Rachel Bartlet, Theo Gordon, Nick Payne. Tbns: Dave Liddell, Alan Tomlinson,…

Two musicians who have played together for over 30 years. This group revives the Vortex Jazz Quartet, loved for many years in the era of the Vortex in Stoke Newington.…

The Enemy is always welcome at the Vortex. Kit Downes’ trio with Petter Eldh and James Maddren make waves like few other bands. They are also expert at inviting exciting…

One of the most respected saxophonists, who is known for his innovative approach to improvised music. Evan’s regular nights at the Vortex have continued for nearly 20 years, and he…

Acclaimed Italian pianist and composer Antonio Zambrini returns to the Vortex. Hopefully the programme will include some of his creative take on some of the most iconic film soundtracks of…

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…

Huw Vaughan Williams – Bass Devin Gray – Drums George Crowley – Saxophone HUW VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Winner of the 2012 Yamaha Jazz Scholars Prize from The Royal Welsh College of…

A triple bill of the quintet of Matthew Sulzmann, one of our fine up-and-coming saxophonists, the quartet of Billy Marrows and a special visit by Michiel Braam, one of Holland’s…

THE NIRAN OBASA TRIO STANLEY OHIOS ( drums) DARLINGTON JOSEPH (bass) NIRAN OBASA (piano) Nigerian pianist Niran Obasa established his name as one of the foremost session musicians and the…

   For the second night of their residency at the Vortex, Nicolas and Lionel will be joined by Liam Noble, playing solo and also joining with the duo who will…

Jorge Rossy is one of the original members of the legendary Brad Mehldau Trio and was for many years a crucial drummers on the NY scene. For the past decade…