Alex is a London-based tenor saxophonist and composer involved with jazz, improvised music and contemporary classical music. ‘Alex has something special and original.’ (Mike Gibbs)    

The last Lume promotion of the season pairs Dee Byrne’s ENTROPI and the MIKE CHILLINGWORTH TRIO. With a mouthwatering array of talent, a night to celebrate!

Hans Koller (Valve Trombone) Martin Speake (Alto Saxophone) Calum Gourlay (Bass) Dave Dyson (Drums) Taking inspiration from the Steve Lacy/Roswell Rudd School Days band from the early 1960s, Thelonious explore…

Sarah Gillespie was born to an American mother, and British father. She has been  inspired by Bessie Smith, Bob Dylan, Cole Porter, and early Blues and Jazz.  At age four…

As ever it’s a delight to welcome back Olie Brice, especially with his own band. Olie is well know to Vortex audiences, having performed here with Tony Malaby, Paul Dunmall,…

Petros Klampanis – Bass Gilad Hekselman – Guitar Bodek Janke – Drums Petros Klampanis grew up on the Greek island of Zakynthos, surrounded by the confluence of Mediterranean and Balkan…

MOJO are back for a start of summer #SwingSunday. Join the fantastic Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra for their regular Sunday afternoon residency with vocalist Catherine Lima to play you everything from…

Led by Adam Glasser, the best of South African Township jazz with surprise guests. Part of Dalston Africa Week

Welcome return of acclaimed pianist/composer SOLO + QUARTET Mark Lockheart – saxophone Huw Warren – piano Conor Chaplin – bass Corrie Dick – drums

Evan Parker is one of the great innovators on saxophone and his monthly gigs at the Vortex are legendary. Joined tonight by pianist Alexander Hawkins, the duo will be presenting…

TIM WELLS Tim Wells is made of reggae, lager top, pie and mash, and Leyton Orient FC. JOHN CANFIELD John Canfield grew up in Cornwall and trained as an actor,…

  Melange seamlessly blend music from North Africa, the Middle East and Mediterranean, incorporating elements of jazz improvisation and dynamic arrangements. The group was formed by cellist Shirley Smart on…

THE BIG HELLO – ‘stories of life, love and other accidents’. Words by Brian Eley, music by Steve Beresford, featuring the voice of the great Christine Tobin. A theatrical mix…

THE BIG HELLO – ‘stories of life, love and other accidents’. Words by Brian Eley, music by Steve Beresford, featuring the voice of the great Christine Tobin. A theatrical mix…

A unique chance for a double bill by two of our newer generation pianists, and regulars at the Vortex. Not just pianists, but also thoughtful guys – both are actually…

The Rolls Royce of jazz. Once heard, immediately a convert! Rachel Bartlet (Sax) Theo Gordon (Sax) Nick Payne (Sax) Dave Liddell (Trombone) Alan Tomlinson (Trombone) John Bennett (Trombone) Tom Hewin…

Henry Lowther (Trumpet) Steve Watts (Bass) Paul Clarvis (Drums) Pete Hurt (Saxophone) Barry Green (Piano) Henry Lowther’s Still Waters was born out a long association and friendship, going back forty years,…

Tom Challenger (Tenor Saxophone, Alto Clarinet) Dan Nicholls (Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet) George Crowley (Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet) Alex Bonney (Trumpet) Rory Simmons (Trumpet) Nat Cross (Trombone) Theon Cross (Tuba) John…

Welcome to the world of a new jazz trio stretching out on tunes by Sam Rivers, Joe Henderson, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and many other classic jazz composers. “Standards, but…

An exciting new collaboration. Pat Thomas, a pianist known for his work with Black Top and also a Paul Hamlyn Fellow, works together with harpist Tori Handsley, whose own bands…

SUPERMOOD Roz Harding – Saxophone Mike Outram – Guitar Jim Bashford – Drums Modern music rooted in jazz. Experience music fueled by improvisation, movement and breath, dramatic rhythms and introspective…

Tom Bancroft (drums) Tom Cawley (piano) Per Zanussi (bass) Trio Red features 3 innovators from 3 of the most vital jazz scenes in Europe. Between them they have played a key role in some…

Chicago saxophonist/composer Ken Vandermark and New York trumpet stalwart Nate Wooley had been operating in each other’s orbits for several years- having worked together with Paul Lytton, Joe Morris, Agusti…

Just announced!! ALEX BONNEY – solo electronics, sound manipulation, trumpet Collages of field recordings, synth drones, mutated cornet and mysteriously evolving sound worlds collide in a solo set from electronic musician…

Mopomoso’s anniversary series continues with three very different sets from the world of free improvisation. John Rangecroft (sax) / Dave Tucker (guitar) / Marcio Mattos (bass) / Mark Sanders (drums)…

Over the last 20 years the BA Jazz course at Middlesex University has produced a whole array of forward looking and creative improvisers, such as Led Bib, Femi Temowo, Binker…

Raph Clarkson – trombone Isaac Asamadu – keys Kiki Quansah – bass Alex Boateng – drums Chaley Gbagbagba – percussion Paul Bilson’s joyful music draws on his Ghanaian roots, delivering…

Ian Shaw‘s remarkable vocal range and style have seen him breathe new life into pop tunes and standards; he possesses an unfailing ability to reinvent even the most maudlin showtunes.…

This is now upstairs as a double bill with Mat Maneri and Lucian Ban. The set will be at 8.15

Marco Marconi – piano Tom Farmer – double bass Emiliano Caroselli – drums Return of stellar Italian pianist with a new line-up for his trio. This is a UK based,…

Ant Law (Guitar) Mike Chillingworth (Sax) Ivo Neame (Piano) Tom Farmer (Bass) James Maddren (Drums) Playing new music for this special London date, it will be exciting to welcome back…

Known for its wild, totally free evenings of challenging and up-lifting improvisations which have consistently united a cross cultural and cross generational posse of players, Freedom will continue to pursue…

A double bill of touring bands this month, as Cath Roberts launches her Sloth Racket album ‘Triptych’ and Andrew Woodhead brings his improvising trio ELDA from Birmingham. SLOTH RACKET Sloth…

Hans Koller (Valve Trombone) Martin Speake (Alto Saxophone) Calum Gourlay (Bass) Dave Dyson (Drums) Taking inspiration from the Steve Lacy/Roswell Rudd School Days band from the early 1960s, Thelonious explore…

Batch Gueye – vocals/dance Tom Challenger – sax/keys Phil Stevenson – guitar Johnny Brierley – bass Kaw Secka – sabar Dave Smith – drums FOFOULAH (meaning “it’s there” in Wolof)…

Clark Tracey – Drums Henry Armburg Jennings – Trumpet Chris Maddock – Saxes Harry Bolt – Piano Daniel Casimir – Bass Now in its 4th year together, this latest group…

John Law (Piano) Josh Arcoleo (Saxophone) James Agg (Bass) Dave Hamblet (Drums) The latest project of John Law (“One of the UK’s most versatile and imaginative jazz pianist/composers” International Piano…

Barry Green (Piano) Miguel Gorodi (Trumpet) Sam Braysher (Alto Saxophone) Tom Barford (Tenor Saxophone) Flo Moore (Bass) Will Glaser (Drums) A welcome return of pianist Barry Green’s outstanding sextet.

Elliot Galvin (Piano) Tom McCredie (Bass) Simon Roth (Drums) The Elliot Galvin Trio Is made up of three young, exciting improvisors: Elliot Galvin (Piano), Tom McCredie (Bass) and Simon Roth…

Tim Berne is back with this great band!   Tim Berne: alto saxophone Oscar Noriega: clarinet and bass clarinet Matt Mitchell: piano Ches Smith: drums, percussion Ryan Ferreira: guitar Saxophonist…