Rory Simmons(trumpet), Dave De Rose (drums), George Crowley (sax) Big beats, free improv and modular synths BABs – Alex Bonney (trumpet)/ James Allsopp (reeds) /Olie Brice (bass) Ambient drones, electronica…
An adventurous and accessible jazz group, formed by four of the most distinctive jazz musicians and composers in the UK. Mark Lockheart – soprano & tenor saxophones Huw Warren –…
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…
The Immersion Project is lead by London based Jazz singer and MD Cassandra Gurling. Cassandra mixes electronic progressive melodies, rootsy bass lines, soulful haunting jazz vocals and ethnic rhythms. …
The Loop Collective takes over to see us into the early hours. Fofoulah Batch Gueye – vocals/dance Tom Challenger – sax/keys Phil Stevenson – guitar Johnny Brierley – bass Kaw…
For this special show, Emilia has assembled a starry line-up, including musicians known for their work with John Newman, London Vocal Project, Cinematic Orchestra, Snowpoet and more. Emilia Mårtensson is…
This concert is now CANCELLED. Replacement appearing soon.
Trio of Bruno Heinen, Antonio Fusco, Henrik Jensen. With special guest saxophonist Rachael Cohen. Ahead of a release on Babel in 2016. A special one-off Downstairs. You can come here,…
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…
Double Trouble: Peter Ehwald (sax), Robert Landfermann (bass), Andreas Lang (bass), Jonas Burgwinkel (drums) Berlin-based Peter Ehwald fuses the approach of London, where he lived and studied, allowing the creation of the Paragon Trio, with the underground pulse of Berlin. The power and…
Laka D singer, piano player, composer, choir arranger and director whose soulful voice was featured with The Guest Stars and Emma Peel Fan Club. This gig will draw on personal…
Nicki Heinen curates a special night for the London Jazz Festival where jazz musicians and poets both work to give a special atmosphere. Bobby Parker, Roddy Lumsden, Anouche Sherman, Valeria…
Match&Fuse present bold new music from the cutting-edge of numerous contemporary music scenes across Europe. Since 2011 M&F have championed the work of hundreds of UK and European artists and produced…
A must see gig. Four geniuses run amok. Amok Amor is a new quartet whose music ranges from the gentle to the urgent. It is led by Petter Eldh, bass…
‘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…
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.
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.
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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),…
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.
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 – trumpet Rachel Musson – saxophone Roberto Sassi – electric guitar and electronics Andrew Lisle – drums This new quartet of some the best improvising musicians in London…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
“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”.…
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.…
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…
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.