A giant of the saxophone and an innovator. Evan Parker plays monthly at the Vortex. Here he celebrates Christmas with a hand-picked line-up – Shabaka Hutchings (Sax, reeds), John Edwards…

Vlad Miller And Notes From Underground Vlad Miller – piano Les Booth – six- string electric bass Dave Rohoman – drums Adrian Northover – saxes www.vladmillernfu.wordpress.com Vlad Miller And Notes From Underground is a band that…

  Back in early January!  

Phelan Burgoyne Quintet Feat. Jorge Rossy Veteran Spanish drummer turned vibraphonist Jorge Rossy makes a special UK appearance to join a specially formed International group of rising stars. Jorge Rossy – vibraphone…

This Arts Council-funded Triple Bill UK tour comprises three exciting and original bands from Norwich. Each performance is a musical journey from bright, spare, sometimes stark, structures through some abstraction…

This is the final  chance to see the wonderful John Bennett Band in 2016. A stalwart of the old Vortex club, they now play a  monthly spot at the Vortex.…

Squelch Quartet play contemporary jazz with Nordic sensibilities, inspired by the likes of E.S.T and Jan Garbarek.

Come and celebrate Christmas in Gillett Square, outside the Vortex. Mulled wine, carols and more!

December 14   The award-winning WorldService Project return to The Vortex with a bang, having released their third album For King and Country on Rare Noise Records, and toured across the UK,…

Ed Jones never fails to create a great night of music. Known for work with the likes of Killer Shrimp, the chart-topping US3 but also extending to periods with John…

The award-winning WorldService Project return to The Vortex with a bang, having released their third album For King and Country on Rare Noise Records, and toured across the UK, Ireland, France, Italy,…

Led by Italian pianist and composer Maria Chiara Argirò, the London based group brings together fresh young talent from the international music scene with an original repertoire of new compositions, characterised by their unique lyrical…

The LJO caps its 25th anniversary year at the Vortex — London’s longest jazz residency — with this great gig  featuring new music by Alcyona Mick, Stuart Hall, and Josephine…

An unmissable chance to learn authentic blues from three of the most sought-after musicians on the UK’s blues scene.

The Vortex is pleased to showcase the SPARK label, which is home to exciting musicians from the latest generation of jazz and creative music artists. Tom Green Septet and Angus Bayley’s Scrapbook are among its artists, and will play a double bill with guests from the Label’s roster.

Join the BTF crew for a night of seasonal cheer & music Annie Whitehead trombone Deirdre Cartwright guitar Alison Rayner bass Winston Clifford drums Annie Whitehead: Trombone virtuoso best known…

UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO ILLNESS ABRAHAM BRODY IS UNABLE TO PERFORM A SOLO SET TONIGHT. HOWEVER HE WILL STILL PERFORM DURING THE DUO IMPROVISATIONS. Double bill, 2 solo sets of 40…

Singer Kate Daniels is joining forces with guitar legend John Etheridge and award-winning bass player Alec Dankworth to present a benefit concert in aid of the unaccompanied children and the mothers and…

Back for their #SwingSunday residency, MOJO (the Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra) are back to play you everything from laid-back & up-tempo swing, Latin and funk to the traditional (Buddy Rich, Count…

ELDA is celebrating the beauty and importance of exploring and merging cultures, sharing stories that are universally relatable. Combining their personal experiences, musical heritage and cultural backgrounds, the trio composed…

DUE TO SICKNESS OF BASTIAN STEIN, THIS CONCERT HAS HAD TO BE CANCELLED. ALL TICKETS BOOKED WILL BE REFUNDED.

About Mimika Orchestra Mimika Orchestra was founded in London in 2010 by the Croatian composer and saxophonist Mak Murtic. It has been dubbed as one of London’s most creative, trans-idiomatic orchestras, taking audiences on an adventurous…

Guitarist Kristian Borring has a new quartet including pianist Rick Simpson, Jon Scott (drums), Dave Whitford (bass). It’s always exciting to be in at the start of a new band,…

Square One is  an award-winning Glasgow-based quartet, known for their free-spirited original music and energised live performances. The music they play alights upon many modern touchstones such as folk, fusion,…

With three stellar albums in four years, featuring the likes of Danny Thompson, Karine Polwart, Nashville’s McCrary Sisters and even Hollywood A-Lister, Ewan McGregor, Edina’s own Ross Wilson’s rise has…

Acclaimed Israeli bass player, composer and producer Liran Donin is back again at the Vortex after some time away writing and gathering new material for his debut album which will be released…

Gilad Atzmon (Alto & Soprano Sax, Clarinet) Frank Harrison (Piano) Yaron Stavi (Bass) Chris Higginbottom (Drums) Atzmon and the Orient House Ensemble, renowned for their unique mix of jazz, folk…

Alan Barnes and Gilad Atzmon, two of Britain’s most celebrated saxophonists, join forces for a  an evening of humour and superb music. Gilad Atzmon & Alan Barnes (Saxes and Clarinets), Yaron…

Album lauch for ‘A Magic Life’, the new CD for bass player Alison Rayner’s quintet ARQ, released on 18 November. ‘A Magic Life’ is supported by the Arts Council’s Grants…

Our monthly concert with iconic improviser Evan Parker continues this month with his long-standing musical partners John Edwards (bass), Mark Sanders (Drums). Expect empathy, energy and emotion.

Phelan Burgoyne Trio Martin Speake – Saxophone Rob Luft – Guitar Phelan Burgoyne – Drums Expect strong melodies, visceral grooves and meditative improvisations based around the music of iconic drummer…