An unmissable chance to learn authentic blues from three of the most sought-after musicians on the UK’s blues scene.

The Vortex is pleased to showcase the SPARK label, which is home to exciting musicians from the latest generation of jazz and creative music artists. Tom Green Septet and Angus Bayley’s Scrapbook are among its artists, and will play a double bill with guests from the Label’s roster.

Join the BTF crew for a night of seasonal cheer & music Annie Whitehead trombone Deirdre Cartwright guitar Alison Rayner bass Winston Clifford drums Annie Whitehead: Trombone virtuoso best known…

UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO ILLNESS ABRAHAM BRODY IS UNABLE TO PERFORM A SOLO SET TONIGHT. HOWEVER HE WILL STILL PERFORM DURING THE DUO IMPROVISATIONS. Double bill, 2 solo sets of 40…

Singer Kate Daniels is joining forces with guitar legend John Etheridge and award-winning bass player Alec Dankworth to present a benefit concert in aid of the unaccompanied children and the mothers and…

Back for their #SwingSunday residency, MOJO (the Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra) are back to play you everything from laid-back & up-tempo swing, Latin and funk to the traditional (Buddy Rich, Count…

ELDA is celebrating the beauty and importance of exploring and merging cultures, sharing stories that are universally relatable. Combining their personal experiences, musical heritage and cultural backgrounds, the trio composed…

DUE TO SICKNESS OF BASTIAN STEIN, THIS CONCERT HAS HAD TO BE CANCELLED. ALL TICKETS BOOKED WILL BE REFUNDED.

About Mimika Orchestra Mimika Orchestra was founded in London in 2010 by the Croatian composer and saxophonist Mak Murtic. It has been dubbed as one of London’s most creative, trans-idiomatic orchestras, taking audiences on an adventurous…

Guitarist Kristian Borring has a new quartet including pianist Rick Simpson, Jon Scott (drums), Dave Whitford (bass). It’s always exciting to be in at the start of a new band,…

Square One is  an award-winning Glasgow-based quartet, known for their free-spirited original music and energised live performances. The music they play alights upon many modern touchstones such as folk, fusion,…

With three stellar albums in four years, featuring the likes of Danny Thompson, Karine Polwart, Nashville’s McCrary Sisters and even Hollywood A-Lister, Ewan McGregor, Edina’s own Ross Wilson’s rise has…

Acclaimed Israeli bass player, composer and producer Liran Donin is back again at the Vortex after some time away writing and gathering new material for his debut album which will be released…

Gilad Atzmon (Alto & Soprano Sax, Clarinet) Frank Harrison (Piano) Yaron Stavi (Bass) Chris Higginbottom (Drums) Atzmon and the Orient House Ensemble, renowned for their unique mix of jazz, folk…

Alan Barnes and Gilad Atzmon, two of Britain’s most celebrated saxophonists, join forces for a  an evening of humour and superb music. Gilad Atzmon & Alan Barnes (Saxes and Clarinets), Yaron…

Album lauch for ‘A Magic Life’, the new CD for bass player Alison Rayner’s quintet ARQ, released on 18 November. ‘A Magic Life’ is supported by the Arts Council’s Grants…

Our monthly concert with iconic improviser Evan Parker continues this month with his long-standing musical partners John Edwards (bass), Mark Sanders (Drums). Expect empathy, energy and emotion.

Phelan Burgoyne Trio Martin Speake – Saxophone Rob Luft – Guitar Phelan Burgoyne – Drums Expect strong melodies, visceral grooves and meditative improvisations based around the music of iconic drummer…