First class exponents of the Soukous style of music, Kasai Masai aren’t known for doing things by halves.
Based in London, and led by Voodoo King, Nickens Nkoso, Kasai Masai mix the traditional sound of the equatorial African village with a distinctive urban edge. The band’s fast-paced style of Soukous and African Rumba is impossible to stay still to.
A dazzling and immersive evening of multi-textured improv and new music.
Featuring Carnatic violinist Jyotsna Srikanth, North Indian classical singer Mahamaya Shil and Yousuf Ali Khan (Bangladesh) on tabla, first in a series of monthly Fridaynight performances with outstanding improvising musicians…
A classically trained pianist, violinist, producer, and composer, Ackroyd turned heads in the neo-classical world with her previous works Escapement and Feathers, as well as her involvement in Hidden Orchestra…
A new project by the Vortex Jazz Club supported by the Dave Holland and Evan Parker Fund kicks off with two dynamic bands the Aubin Vanns Trio + 1 from the Royal Academy of Music, and the Michael Shrimpling Quartet from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire. Join us for a celebration of the jazz legacy of spontaneity, self-expression and music inspired by the free jazz tradition.
Trio Elf is one of the most internationally acclaimed German jazz groups, having been honored with the Bremen Jazz Award 2016, and having recently received a full page feature in US-magazine Downbeat
Greek music from the 20s and 30s performed in a unique quirky way by the popular Greek band ‘Pliri Ntaxei’
NIRAN OBASA (piano and keyboards) DARLINGTON JOSEPH (bass) STANLEY OHIOS (drums) LEKAN AGBANIYI (guitar) FEMI OSINAIKE (saxophones) TINU ADEWOYE (vocals) DIXON IHEDINMA (vocals) Nigerian pianist NIRAN OBASA and his…
VICTOR GUTIERREZ TRIO: Victor Gutierrez/piano Connor Chaplin/bass Marc Michel/drums MIRIAM AST QUINTET: Miriam Ast/vocals James Copus/trumpet,flugelhorn Will Barry/piano Huw V Williams/bass Jay Davis/drums Victor Gutierrez is a Spanish-born…
Words & Jazz is BACK! We relaunch with a special event featuring the Michael Marks Prize winners, and nominees, with music from acclaimed duo Bahla. Not to be missed!
World premiere. Swedish-Norwegian drummer Anton Eger (Phronesis, Marius Neset) has made his mark as one of the most cutting-edge musicians in all of Europe.
Nels Cline, guitar Julian Lage, guitar Jorge Roeder, bass Tom Rainey, drums The Nels Cline 4 is the quartet extrapolation of Nels`duo work with guitarist Julian Lage. Adding the rhythm…
Blues and Roots Ensemble perform creative arrangements of the classic and lesser know compositions from the great bassist/composer Charles Mingus.
Blossom Deaire was a unique American singer/pianist. Blossom performed and recorded regularly in London throughout her long career, with hit’s including “I’m Hip”, “Peel Me A Grape”.
Vocalist Juliet Kelly, trumpeter Yazz Ahmed and pianist Naadia Sherrif get together to explore standards from their diverse perspectives in this debut performance.
A hip little combo…
‘Centreline Theory’ is the debut release on Leo Records from drummer/composer Jim Bashford’s group Construction. The music is a homage to the terminology and theory of Wing Chun Kung Fu.
Join us for an evening of music from our BA Jazz students The excellent Middlesex BA Jazz student bands led by: Nikki Iles Stuart Hall Kate Williams Dave Pattman who…
Bassist Calum Gourlay’s big band is a band of energy and joy, having developed over the course of over a year at the Vortex. He brings stunning arrangements and a…
Tonight’s solo performance will include overdubbed tracking, Rhodes, original poetry and a special guest all the way from Australia!
Line up Michael Giaquinto (e.bass) Chris Hill (clarinet/electronics/amplified objects) Alec Kronacker (e.guitar) trio Veryan Weston (piano) Pei Ann Yeo (violin) duo Terry Day (percussion/self made instruments) John Russell (guitar) duo…
Members of international collective, Kefaya, host a monthly live music night, showcasing contemporary folk artists from around the world.
George Colligan (piano) Jon Irabagon (saxophone) Michael Janisch (bass) Andrew Bain (drums) Following on from their highly successful 2016 UK tour, drummer/composer/bandleader Andrew Bain’s Embodied Hope Quartet return in…
Helena Kay’s KIM trio: Helena Kay Tenor Sax, Misha Mullov Abbado Double Bass, David Ingamells Drums Charlotte Keeffe with BTF Allstars: Charlotte Keeffe Trumpet/ Flugel horn Deirdre Cartwright Guitar Alison…
Tori and Alcyona celebrate the release of their debut Duo album ‘Criss Cross’ on Whirlwind Recordings. The gig will also feature the exciting vocalist Brigitte Beraha as special guest.
Fingerstyle guitarist Duck Baker is joined by clarinetist Alex Ward and bassist John Edwards, for a set of edgy jazz originals. Drummer Steve Noble joins in for a freer set.
Voted by the Evening Standard one of the Top 6 Uk jam sessions.
Luna Cohen’s band features a brilliant Anglo-Brazilian combination from the finest exponents of Brazilian music in the UK
The LJO has included such luminaries as Kenny Wheeler and Ian Carr in its ranks over the years.
For this evening john invites the veteran and celebrated saxophonist Art Themen to join him for a night of hard swinging jazz.
Martin Speake and Scott Stroman, born on the same day, have assembled an all-star group to celebrate their joint 60th birthdays, featuring the songbook of Duke Ellington, also born in April.
Federico Albanese is back on tour presenting his third full-length album By The Deep Sea, out on Neue Meister on February 23rd, 2018. “By The Deep Sea is a state of mind in…
US drummer/composer Jeff Williams returns to the Vortex to celebrate the release of his album Lifelike, recorded there with this sextet last June on the last stop of a wide-ranging tour.
Huw’s trio draws on a rich combination of his Welsh roots, his training in jazz, and the contemporary creative music scenes in London, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
Long-time Vortex favourite Ian Shaw returns to the club with his solo show sizzling with wit and dazzling with songs from his new album “Shine Sister Shine”.
Expect a fusion of traditional North African combined with jazz, blues, funk, reggae and beyond.
Huw Warren launches his new solo piano CD Nocturnes and Visions in a double bill with the highly exciting Trio Brasil
Zhenya Strigalev – alto, soprano saxophones, effects. Boris Netsvetaev – piano, keyboards Ferg Ireland – double bass Jon Scott – drums Zhenya Strigalev has always been known here for intense…
Paula Rae Gibson and Sam Leak return for the launch of their new album Permission on 33 Records. An intoxicating blend of music, words and visuals. Soft and sultry and oh, so,…
Marking fifty years without John Coltrane, Gilad Atzmon & The Orient House Ensemble attempt to reflect upon the beauty of the man’s music. Coltrane was a revolutionary spirit, jazz at…
Marking fifty years without John Coltrane, Gilad Atzmon & The Orient House Ensemble attempt to reflect upon the beauty of the man’s music. Coltrane was a revolutionary spirit, jazz at…
Celebrated vocalist Alice Zawadzki brings all-star band for a one-off night of Jazz and Blues
Jam Experiment is a multi-award-winning band based in the London, playing energetic original music from all band members. Featuring trombone, violin, voice, keyboards, bass and drums.
Two duos with a passion for found sounds, live electronics and traditional instruments – and both with their debut albums set to release this year.
Three contrasting sets to delight and inspire in the relaxed and intimate listening environment of the world famous Vortex Jazz club. FIRST SET Neil Metcalfe (flute) / John Rangecroft (sax/clarinet)…
DAY 2: The festival continues with its presentation of new Irish contemporary and improvised music.
TICKET LINK FOR BOTH NIGHTS Éiríocht is a radical alternative to traditional celebrations for St. Patrick’s Weekend 2018. With curated performances by Diatribe Records, Ireland’s foremost label for new sounds…
“A UK-jazz supergroup, this band sets the bar pretty high for the art of making idiomatic, ecletic contemporary jazz” – John Fordham, Guardian Over the last 20 years, Julian has…
“A UK-jazz supergroup, this band sets the bar pretty high for the art of making idiomatic, ecletic contemporary jazz” – John Fordham, Guardian Over the last 20 years, Julian has…
Continuing 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…