Mike de Souza Trio
Guitarist Mike de Souza leads his new trio in mix of standards and originals played with joy, exuberance and quality. This new Guitar led trio featuring Jay Davis (Drums) and…
Tue 23 May 2017
Mon 22 May 2017
LAMBERT
It’s not been long since a pianist with the Sardinian mask that looks like an antelope suddenly stepped into public. The rumours were numerous: Who is the person behind the…
Sun 21 May 2017
KIN Trio featuring Elias Stemeseder
26 year old Elias Stemeseder is already for 4 years, pianist with the bands of Jim Black. But the bold adventurers in this band are all young and fearless.
MOPOMOSO presents…
The Musicians Charlotte Keefe (tpt,flg) Joe Smith Sands (gtr) Diego Sampieri (gtr) + Marilza Gouvea (voc) Marcio Mattos (cello) Adrian Northover (sax) + Jean-Jacques Duerinckx (sax) John Russell (gtr) Matthieu…
Sat 20 May 2017
Rafael ‘Pollo’ Brito
Rafael ‘Pollo’ Brito. Venezuelan musician, singer, composer, broadcaster and actor. Rafael is a pioneer of the new musical scene in Venezuela and a tireless promoter of the country’s talent. Brito’s musical…
Fri 19 May 2017
Dan Messore Blue Note Quartet
Late night Downstairs vibes, with Dan Messore leading his band in the classic Blue Note grooves.
WALLER
Mark Lewandowski – double bass Liam Noble – piano, fender rhodes Paul Clarvis – drums Rising-star bassist, Mark Lewandowski brings together two of the most highly respected musicians on the…
Thu 18 May 2017
Adam Glasser Quintet
Adam Glasser (piano, harmonica), Jason Yarde (sax), Rob Luft (guitar), Steve Watts (bass), Mike Pickering (drums) South African Grammy-winning Glasser knows his South African Township music inside out and how…
Wed 17 May 2017
OLIE BRICE, MARK SANDERS, RACHEL MUSSON
A trio of three of great improvisers. Father figure Mark Sanders add his imaginative zest to any band that he is involved with. Olie Brice on bass has a flair…
Tue 16 May 2017
The Childminders: Klaus Bru, Terry Day, Huw V Williams, Charlotte Keeffe
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…
Mon 15 May 2017
Ches Smith/Craig Taborn/Mat Maneri
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…
Sun 14 May 2017
PARTISANS (2ND NIGHT)
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…
Sat 13 May 2017
PARTISANS (1ST NIGHT)
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…
Fri 12 May 2017
Raph Clarkson’s Dissolute Society with special guests Huw Warren, Chris Batchelor
Raph Clarkson returns with his Dissolute Society to launch the new album, with special guests Huw Warren and trumpeter Chris Batchelor, two musicians who never cease to please. Launching their…
Thu 11 May 2017
Blow the Fuse presents Hilary Cameron and Barbara Snow
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…
Raph Clarkson’s Dissolute Society – Workshop
11th May – Upstairs & Downstairs @ The Vortex, 2pm-8.30pm Raph Clarkson presents workshops and a gig featuring: Huw Warren, Elliot Galvin – Piano Stuart Silver – Spoken Word Mia…
Tue 09 May 2017
LUCIAN BAN & MAT MANERI + DEEP FORD (DELBECQ/FINCKER/DARRIFOURCQ)
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…
Mon 08 May 2017
WARRIORS INTL PRESENT: FREEDOM THE ART OF IMPROVISATION LOFT JAM SESSION
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…
Fri 05 May 2017
Royal College of Music Big Band with special guest Guy Barker
A chance to hear the Big Band of one of our premier music colleges, working with a truly great trumpeter, composer and arranger.
Thu 04 May 2017
LED BIB (2 night residency) 2ND NIGHT
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…
Wed 03 May 2017
LED BIB (2 night residency) 1ST NIGHT
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…
Tue 02 May 2017
TONBRUKET: Dan Berglund, Martin Hederos, Johan Lindstrom, Andreas Werliin
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),…
Mon 01 May 2017
Amok Amor
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…
Sat 29 April 2017
MARIO BATKOVIC
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…
The Improvisers’ Choir
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…
Fri 28 April 2017
KEITH TIPPETT and LOUIS MOHOLO-MOHOLO: Two Comrades
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…
Thu 27 April 2017
Words and Jazz
Zena Edwards Zena has toured internationally as a singer, poet, director and project developer working with filmmakers, choreographers, visual artists and musician such as Babaa Maal, Hugh Masekela & Larry Willis, Soweto Kinch,…
Intakt Records Festival Day 12: Pierre Favre // Sylvie Courvoisier, Mark Feldman, Evan Parker
The last day of the Intakt Records Festival continues with another exciting double bill. Pierre Favre folowed by Sylvie Courvoisier (piano), Mark Feldman (violin), Evan Parker (saxophone). Pierre Favre (solo)…
Wed 26 April 2017
Intakt Records Festival Day 11: Sylvie Courvoisier & Mark Feldman // Drumsights
The eleventh day of the Intakt Records Festival continues with another exciting double bill Sylvie Courvoisier (piano) & Mark Feldman (violin), followed by Pierre Favre Drumsights. SYLVIE COURVOISIER – MARK…
Tue 25 April 2017
Intakt Records Festival Day 10: Florian Egli Weird Beard // Steve Beresford & Julian Sartorius
The tenth day of the Intakt Records Festival continues with another exciting double bill. Florian Egli Weird Beard, folowed by Steve Beresford & Julian Sartorius FLORIAN EGLI WEIRD BEARD Florian Egli: Saxophone…
JULIAN SIEGEL QUARTET
A one-off early evening concert in our Downstairs venue by a quartet of super stars, held together by the unique saxophonist Julian Siegel. With Liam Noble (piano), Oli Hayhurst (bass),…
Mon 24 April 2017
Intakt Records Festival Day 9: Stefan Aeby Trio // Aki Takase & Rudi Mahall
The eighth day of the Intakt Records Festival continues with another exciting double bill. Stefan Aeby Trio begin, folowed by Aki Takase & Rudi Mahall
Sun 23 April 2017
Intakt Records Day 8: Christoph Irniger Pilgrim // Aki Takase & Ingrid Laubrock
The eighth day of the Intakt Records Festival continues with another exciting double bill. Christoph Irniger Pilgrim begins, folowed by Aki Takase & Ingrid Laubrock
The John Bennett Band
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…
Sat 22 April 2017
Intakt Records Festival Day 7: Ingrid Laubrock’s Sleepthief // Sarah Buechi’s Shadow Garden
The seventh day of the Intakt Records Festival continues with another inspiring double bill. Ingrid Laubrock’s Sleepthief begins, followed by Sarah Buechi’s Shadow Garden.
Fri 21 April 2017
Dan Messore Organ Quartet
Grooving jazz led by guitarist Dan Messore. The best of Blue Note grooves and more. Tonight!! Come down to chill or tap your feet.. It’s free. Dan has become one…
Intakt Records Festival Day 6: Sarah Buechi, Lauren Kinsella, Hannah Marshall, John Edwards // Schlippenbach Trio
The sixth day of the Intakt Records Festival continues with another stunning double bill. Sarah Buechi (voice), Lauren Kinsella (voice), Hannah Marshall (cello), John Edwards (bass) begin, followed by Schlippenbach Trio: Alexander von Schlippenbach, Evan Parker, Paul Lovens.
Thu 20 April 2017
Intakt Festival Day 5: Schlippenbach plays Monk // Omri Ziegele, John Edwards & Mark Sanders
The fifth day of the Intakt Records Festival continues with another fantastic double bills. To begin Alexander Von Schlippenbach plays Monk followed by Omri Ziegele, John Edwards & Mark Sanders
Wed 19 April 2017
Intakt Records Festival Day 4: Irene Schweizer & Maggie Nicols Duo // Omri Ziegele’s Noisy Minority
The fourth day of the Intakt Records Festival continues with another stunning double bill. Irene Schweizer (piano), Maggie Nicols (voice) begin followed by Omri Ziegele’s Noisy Minority
Tue 18 April 2017
Intakt Festival Day 3: IRENE SCHWEIZER & LOUIS MOHOLO-MOHOLO DUO / OMRI ZIEGELE’S ‘WHERE’S AFRICA?’
The third day of the Intakt Records Festival continues with another stunning double bill. Irene Schweizer & Louis Moholo-Moholo begin followed by Omri Ziegele’s ‘Where’s Africa?’
Mon 17 April 2017
Intakt Festival Day 2: TREVOR WATTS & DIETER ULRICH / LUCAS NIGGLI, JAN GALEGA BRONNIMANN, ALY KEITA
The second day of the Intakt Records Festival offers the first of many fantastic double bills. Trevor Watts & Dieter Ulrich begin, followed by Lucas Niggli, Jan Galega Brönnimann & Aly Keïta
Sun 16 April 2017
Intakt Records Festival Day 1: BARRY GUY 70th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
For the opening night of the Intakt Festival at the Vortex we are delighted to be celebrating the 70th birthday of one of the genuine pioneers in European music, a…
MOPOMOSO SESSIONS
LINE UP Mandhira de Saram (violin) Steve Beresford (piano,electronics) duo Lee Boyd Allatson (drums, percussion) solo Phil Minton (voice) John Russell (guitar) duo Steve Beresford (piano,electronics) Mandhira da Saram…
Sat 15 April 2017
ESCAPE HATCH featuring Ivo Neame and Francesco Bigoni
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,…
Fri 14 April 2017
Big Bad Wolf
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,…
Wed 12 April 2017
Matt Ridley
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…
Sun 09 April 2017
CHRIS DOWDING / SUDDEN AMUSEMENTS / CLIVE BELL / DAVID ROSS / MARJOLAINE CHARBIN
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…
LONDON JAZZ ORCHESTRA – VORTEX LIVE SESSIONS
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…
Sat 08 April 2017
JOHN ETHERIDGE and VIMALA ROWE
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…
Thu 06 April 2017
Blow the fuse presents: KATHY DYSON and MICHELE DREES
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……