Chris Dowding duo
‘Some Things’ Some Things are a brass duo from Norwich. They explore a range of original and other material as the basis for improvisation. Their instruments include trumpets, flugelhorns and…
Mon 16 November 2015
Sun 15 November 2015
Vortex Downstairs Sunday Sessions
The London Jazz Jam session is hosted every Sunday in the Vortex Downstairs Bar by guitarist Hannes Riepler and features his house band which varies from time to time.
Hannes Riepler – Electric Biddle ft Julien Lourau
An album launch for this band, bringing together French saxophone star Julien Lourau, drummer and vibes virtuoso Jim Hart, keyboard and sound wizard Dave Maric and guitarist Hannes Riepler.
Mopomoso
Line Up MOLIMO – Spain Chefa Alonso (sax/perc) Barbara Meyer (cello) Cova Villages (voice) This excellent all woman trio return to Mopomoso after three years to promote their new CD.…
Sat 14 November 2015
Warriors International presents Freedom
EFG London Jazz Festival special The Vortex’s ‘loft’ groove jam night, curated by Orphy Robinson and Cleveland Watkiss, moves to a late night slot. Known for its wild, totally free evenings of challenging and up-lifting improvisations which…
Annie Whitehead’s Rude 2.0
Busy and ever-enjoyable jazz, ska and session trombonist Whitehead’s best known for her engaging mix of African grooves, blues, ska and Ellingtonian expressionism. Here though, she reawakens her brilliantly freewheeling…
Bruno Heinen/Kristian Borring – Postcard to Bill Evans
The collaboration based around the piano-guitar duo of Heinen and Borring has now spawned a new album on Babel as well as more and more music! A great way to…
Magic Box and Sara Mitra presents…A Magical Musical Story Box
Live music/kids’ theatre event for the young and young-at-heart, with fun interactive elements. A brand new family-friendly collaboration between jazz singer Sara Mitra and childrens’ drama professional Lottie Allen. Showcasing the sounds…
Fri 13 November 2015
Late night! South African Jazz Jam
To open our late night season at the London Jazz Festival, we’re delighted to give a chance for musicians to get going with a South African Jam led by Adam…
Jellymould night: Sam Leak’s Aquarium/Kristian Borring
Aquarium is led by pianist and composer Sam Leak, described by Jazz FM as ‘one of the brightest young stars in the jazz piano galaxy, a heavenly improviser and a…
Thu 12 November 2015
Stroman/Jonsson/Mick + Royal Academy of Music Junior Band
This recently formed international jazz-trio featuring American singer, Scott Stroman, Swedish saxophonist Cennet Jonsson and English pianist Alcyona Mick, is presenting tonight a mix of original compositions and jazz standards. Melodic music with an…
‘Music in your Eyes’
An exhibition by London Artist Nadjib Le Fleurier The material for this new exhibition taken from the body of work I did around music over the years, focuses on the…
Tots Tunes
The very popular music sessions for parents and little ones (0-5 yr olds). Described as “uplifting and energising” and “such a fun, high quality experience“. These interactive, energetic sessions involve learning songs…
Wed 11 November 2015
Matthew Bourne, Steve Davis, Dave Kane
Launching their new album Mandalas in the Sky released on Babel Label 13 November 2015. Mandalas In The Sky is a trip to the furthest reaches of musical communion and…
Tue 10 November 2015
More Meetings with Remarkable Saxophonists. Eddie Prevost meets Rachel Musson, Sue Lynch
Eddie Prevost, doyen of drummers, founder of AMM and improviser par excellence, returns with another series of meetings with remarkable saxophonists. Tonight: Rachel Musson (alto saxophone), Sue Lynch (tenor saxophone),…
Mon 09 November 2015
Warriors International present: Freedom
Known for its wild, totally free, challenging and up-lifting improvisations, our monthly ‘loft’ groove night is ably curated by Orphy Robinson and Cleveland Watkiss.
Sun 08 November 2015
Vortex Downstairs Sunday Sessions
The London Jazz Jam session is hosted every Sunday in the Vortex Downstairs Bar by guitarist Hannes Riepler and features his house band which varies from time to time.
Roland Ramanan, Roberto Sassi, Rachel Musson, Andrew Lisle – ‘Almost Vole’
Roland Ramanan – trumpet Rachel Musson – saxophone Roberto Sassi – electric guitar and electronics Andrew Lisle – drums This new quartet of some the best improvising musicians in London…
Sat 07 November 2015
Julian Argüelles Tetra
Julian Argüelles Tetra UK Tour Promoting the launch of their first album “Tetra” out on Whirlwind Recordings October 16th, this is the final date in a series of ten UK…
Fri 06 November 2015
Guitar Journey + Little Oriole
Guitar Journey + Little Oriole Tonight’s concert shows the multi-sided talents of Jonny Phillips, an exceptional guitarist, infused with the sound of the Mediterranean and South America. His band…
Thu 05 November 2015
Louis Moholo-Moholo’s Free Organisation
Louis Moholo-Moholo – drums, Rachel Musson – saxes, Pat Thomas – piano, Nick Stephens – bass. Welcome return of the legendary South African drummer, this time with a new quartet. …
Tots Tunes
The very popular music sessions for parents and little ones (0-5 yr olds). Described as “uplifting and energising” and “such a fun, high quality experience“. These interactive, energetic sessions involve learning songs…
Wed 04 November 2015
Barrel and Pat Thomas
Pat Thomas (piano / electronics) Since 1979, Thomas has been performing seriously as an improviser.Thomas has played with Derek Bailey in Company Week, with the trio AND, with Tony Oxley’s Quartet…
Tue 03 November 2015
Keith Tippett – Two night residency. “Pieces & Improvisations” Day 2
KEITH TIPPETT OCTET.. ” The Pianist/ Composer Keith Tippett is a pioneer of the prepared piano in Improv…..he sounds unlike any other pianist alive”..BBC REVIEW….Two evenings of music,both improvised and…
Mon 02 November 2015
Keith Tippett – Two night residency. “Pieces & Improvisations”
KEITH TIPPETT OCTET.. ” The Pianist/ Composer Keith Tippett is a pioneer of the prepared piano in Improv…..he sounds unlike any other pianist alive”..BBC REVIEW….Two evenings of music,both improvised and…
Sun 01 November 2015
Vortex Downstairs Sunday Sessions
The London Jazz Jam session is hosted every Sunday in the Vortex Downstairs Bar by guitarist Hannes Riepler and features his house band which varies from time to time.
Lume presents… Tom Taylor/Rob Luft and Cath Roberts/Seth Bennett/Andrew Lisle
For our November Vortex gig, we welcome a duo and a trio to the stage, for a night of improvised music. Cath Roberts/Seth Bennett/Andrew Lisle The first meeting of a…
Sat 31 October 2015
Tony Kofi and Band
We are lucky to get, at short notice, one of our finest saxophonists. Having to replace, at short notice, Bobby Wellins, who is ill, Tony is certainly a replacement who…
Fri 30 October 2015
Gareth William’s Glow Quartet
Trish Clowes (sax) Gareth Williams (piano) Martin France (drums) Sam Burgess (bass) Tonight the Glow Quartet rhythm section comprise of in-demand bassist Sam Burgess (Curios, Ronnie’s House Band) and legendary drummer Martin France (Spin…
LUME Presents: Deemer (‘Interference Patterns’ album launch) & Survival Skills
A special evening of improvised music with electronics, for the launch of the first release on our new Luminous label! Tonight LUME welcomes Deemer, who are releasing their debut album…
Thu 29 October 2015
Double bill: Filomena Campus, Nana Simopoulos + Njanas with Laura Cole + guests
Filomena Campus, vocals Laura Cole, piano Tori Handlsey, harp Walt Shaw, percussion Jenni Molloy, double bass Alison Blunt, violin Hannah Marshall, cello Michael Grebil, electronics Rachel Musson, tenor sax Dee Byrne,…
Tots Tunes
The very popular music sessions for parents and little ones (0-5 yr olds). Described as “uplifting and energising” and “such a fun, high quality experience“. These interactive, energetic sessions involve learning songs…
Wed 28 October 2015
Gypsy Night: Pakaw
“PAKAW! The all-female combo that pushes the boundaries of the traditional. With Greek music at its core these five tangy, opinionated, international women excite with their sultry vocals and versatile musicianship”.…
Tue 27 October 2015
Amit Chaudhuri
With Adam Moore (guitar). Matt Hodges (keyboards), Paul Williams (bass), and Nafees Khan (tabla) The term ‘Renaissance Man’ is hard to justify, but certainly it’s the case for Amit Chaudhuri.…
Mon 26 October 2015
Masayoshi Fujita
Masayoshi Fujita is a Japanese vibraphonist and composer based in Berlin. Masayoshi first learned how to play the drums, followed by extensive vibraphone training to craft and play his own…
Sun 25 October 2015
Vortex Downstairs Sunday Sessions
The London Jazz Jam session is hosted every Sunday in the Vortex Downstairs Bar by guitarist Hannes Riepler and features his house band which varies from time to time.
Anita Wardell
Following the end of the her regular workshop here, jazz vocalist Anita Wardell performs with her band.
Sat 24 October 2015
Let Spin
Album launch!! Forging the progressive post-jazz scene of London and Manchester. The band brings together four top genre-crossing instrumentalists from the UK: Bassist Ruth Goller (Acoustic Ladyland) Saxophonist Chris Williams…
Fri 23 October 2015
Clark Tracey Quintet
We welcome the return of Clark’s quintet. Able to blend the old with the new, this is a night to appreciate some of the great jazz compositions of the last…
Thu 22 October 2015
Evan Parker
A major force in European improvising, Saxophonist Evan Parker has collaborated with everyone from Cecil Taylor, Paul Bley & Anthony Braxton, to Scott Walker, Robert Wyatt and Squarepusher. He is one of…
Tots Tunes
The very popular music sessions for parents and little ones (0-5 yr olds). Described as “uplifting and energising” and “such a fun, high quality experience“. These interactive, energetic sessions involve learning songs…
Wed 21 October 2015
Tue 20 October 2015
Words and Jazz
Come along to a brand new night mixing delicious spoken word with luscious music at the Vortex Downstairs hosted by Nicki Heinen. Featuring the tremendous literary talents of David McGrath, Tom Bland, Bernadette Reed and Mark Waldron,…
Messore Quartet
Dan Messore (guitar) Elliot Galvin (piano) Dave Manington (bass) Harry Pope (drums) Dan’s Indigo Kid ll album has been garnering praise far and wide. Here he takes a step sideways to work…
Mon 19 October 2015
Foils Quartet (with Frank Paul Schubert, Matthias Müller, John Edwards, Mark Sanders)
FOILS QUARTET Matthias Müller – trombone Frank Paul Schubert – soprano saxophone John Edwards – bass Mark Sanders – drums FOILS originally started as a duo with Matthias Müller, trombone,…
Mopomoso
Line up MOLIMO – Spain Chefa Alonso (sax/perc) Barbara Meyer (cello) Cova Villages (voice) This excellent all woman trio return to Mopomoso after three years to promote their new CD.…
Sun 18 October 2015
Vortex Downstairs Sunday Sessions
The London Jazz Jam session is hosted every Sunday in the Vortex Downstairs Bar by guitarist Hannes Riepler and features his house band which varies from time to time.
The music of Pete Saberton with Stuart Hall / Paul Clarvis and others…
Pete Saberton (1950-2011) was a one-off. And incredibly influential as a teacher, a founder of the London Jazz Orchestra and hooked into the Loose Tubes generation. Tonight we focus on…
Mopomoso
The longest-standing regular series of improvised music continues with an international double bill of musicians from Argentina, Germany, Sweden and UK.
Sat 17 October 2015
Match and Fuse
20.00 Kaja Draksler (Slovenia) a riveting solo pianist, on a rocket. 21.00 The Great Harry Hillman (CH) heads-up for detailed arrangements mixing with hectic improv 22.00 Magnus Loom (UK) @downstairs a cornucopia of…