Camilla George saxophone, Sarah Tandy piano Daniel Casimir bass, Femi Koleoso drums WITH SPECIAL GUEST, MOBO-award WINNER ZARA MCFARLANE FOR SOME NUMBERS An exciting quartet showcasing some of London’s finest young players,…
Trumpeter Jay Phelps is at the forefront of the young and creative generation of jazz musicians in the UK, with an instantly recognizable warm and projecting tone. A Vancouver-born Canadian,…
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 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.
Christmas songs done differently. Led by Orphy Robinson (vibes), and Cleveland Watkiss, who knows where this will lead? We just can be certain that it’ll be fun and challenging.
Mopomoso celebrates the season with the traditional gathering of improvising musicians curated by John Russell. Dependent on the number of participants (in past years there have been 40-50) sets are…
After touring the country over the past few weeks, Led Bib returns for this two-night residency at the Vortex which first hosted them over a decade ago. The band is…
Downstairs special show. Passing through en route to his musical Olympus, we are lucky to have the leading Romanian saxophonist/clarinettist Nicolas Simion, who fuses jazz and Romanian traditional music like…
After touring the country over the past few weeks, Led Bib returns for a two-night residency at the Vortex which first hosted them over a decade ago. The band is…
For the past forty years Evan Parker has mainly performed free improvised jazz either as a soloist or within a group. He has had extraordinary collaborations with musicians as diverse as…
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…
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…
Annie Whitehead is featured tonight in the continuing BTF roll out of extraordinary talent, with Deirdre Cartwright guitar, Alison Rayner bass and Winston Clifford drums. A trombone virtuoso with South African and…
Matthew Caley’s debut Thirst [Slow Dancer, 1999] was nominated for The Forward Prize for best 1st collection. He’s read everywhere from The National Portrait Gallery to Wayne-Hollway Smith’s salons, The Gypsy…
Chris Dowding Chris Dowding is the trumpeter and flugelhorn player now based in Norwich. He plays with the bands Natural Causes, Rude 2.0 (with the trombonist Annie Whitehead), and leads…
A stunning line-up for 2 nights at the Vortex Aaron Parks (pianist) Matt Garrison (bass) Eric Harland (drums) Zenya Strigalev (sax) The December tour of Zhenya Strigalev will be presenting…
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.
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 the entire Monk repertoire…
Directed by Scott Stroman, the London Jazz Orchestra, “as fine a band as you can find anywhere” (Independent), is back for its regular Sunday afternoon session featuring compositions and arrangements by…
A stunning line-up for 2 nights at the Vortex. Aaron Parks (pianist) Matt Garrison (bass) Eric Harland (drums) Zhenya Strigalev (sax) The December tour of Zhenya Strigalev will be presenting his…
Open to all aspiring musicians, this workshop will be run by Loz Speyer’s Inner Space Music, prior to the gig on Monday 14th. Inner Space Music’s ACE funded tour finishes…
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…
Mojo (the Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra) are back for a one-off #SwingChristmas at the Vortex! Join this exciting jazz orchestra as they bring in the season with swing, funk, Tower of Power…
Pianist Alexander Hawkins and vocalist Elaine Mitchener come together this evening at the Vortex for an unusual and creative encounter with jazz standards. “……. pianist Alexander Hawkins and vocalist Elaine…
CANCELLED. SORRY!! Cleveland and Orphy are back on 20 December for their Christmas special.
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: 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…
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…
For workshop and concert book here: www.tictocsing.com 12.30 – 1.30 Open Workshop 3 – 4.30pm Performance (including Q&A with Jenni and choir members) Performance only: £10 Workshop + performance: £15…
We welcome back São Paulo born Brazilian singer songwriter Mônica Vasconcelos. She is bringing a fantastic line-up of groove doctors to scare away the cold and dark Winter with killer…
A welcome return by this amazing duo. Marilyn Crispell is known for collaborations with all the greats in improvised music and iconic recordings, such as on ECM. Marilyn Crispell (piano),…
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…
The Markov Chain is a new trio with Adam Fairhall on piano, Tim Fairhall on bass and British Free Music legend Paul Hession on drums. + Adam Fairhall solo set…
Award winning international jazz pianist and composer Marco Marconi moved to the UK in 2012 bringing both his talent and vast experience.He joins us tonight with his trio. Marco Marconi…
An exciting double bill showcasing two releases from the Gearbox label, from the West and East ends – of Europe. Binker and Moses Tenor saxophonist Binker Golding and drummer Moses…
Harvie S has been an inimitable presence in jazz since the 1970s and has appeared on hundreds of recordings including classic dates with pianist Steve Kuhn, Sheila Jordan, Kenny Barron, Mike Stern,…
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.
What is this project? ‘HKB FiNN QUiNTET’ is the new project from spoken word artist HKB FiNN. Mixing Jazz, Soulful Spoken Word & Visuals, the project aims to create an immersive…
Henry Lowther: trumpet Pete Hurst: tenor sax Barry Green: piano Dave Green: bass Paul Clarvis: drums Five of the UK’s finest musicians playing tonight again at the Vortex, led by…
Dalston says “Welcome”. A social event – for us all – but especially for refugees and newly arrived folk. Hosted by – HCD Gillett Squared Vortex Jazz Club Vortex Foundation…
Norma Winstone Norma Winstone was born in London and first attracted attention in the late sixties when she shared the bill at Ronnie Scott’s club with Roland Kirk. Although she…
We are delighted to welcome back the London Klezmer Quartet.These 4 extraordinary musicians delve into the celebratory and soulful Jewish music of eastern Europe, bringing you the subtleties of the…
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…
Jan Kopinski’s Pinski Zoo has been since the 80s one of the important iconic bands on the scene, a link between the prog scene of the 70s and the young…
Eddie Prevost, doyen of drummers, founder of AMM and improviser par excellence, returns with another series of meetings with remarkable saxophonists. Tonight: Jason Yarde, John Edwards, Eddie Prevost
Joe Martin (bass) Kush Abadey (drums) Gilad Hekselman (guitar) Gilad Hekselman is one of the most talented and well respected guitar players in the world today. Gilad first gained recognition…
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.
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 the entire Monk repertoire…
