Black Top is one of the most dynamic and exciting of groups. Their regular collaborative gigs, especially at Cafe Oto, are legendary. Two albums are now out, the first with…

Two nights of Christian Muthspiel with Franck Tortiller, Steve Swallow and Mathieu Michel. Seaven Teares – A Tribute to John Dowland Christian Muthspiel – trombone, piano, e-piano, compositions Matthieu Michel – trumpet,…

Henry Grimes (bass), Marshall Allen (saxophone) , Avreeayl Ra (drums), KA (piano) We are delighted that this incredible band will be doing a special benefit for the Vortex. Rather a…

A duo using two of our great musicians, who have played together for over 20 years and have a special empathy. Both are well known at the Vortex but rarely do…

Having just broken on the scenes in Cambridge and Bedford, this up-and-coming soulful duo are returning to London and will be showing their positive vibes.

Continuing to present the very finest of musical free improvisation Mopomoso brings you four sets of which one is a UK debut, two are new to the club and the fourth is the…

Born in London, Carol Grimes didn’t begin her career until she was 19.  Her early influence included  Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald.  She began to sing regularly in the streets of London throughout…

The second night of pianist Barry Green’s New York Trio. Chris Cheek on saxophone and Gerald Cleaver on drums.

A two-night affair in which Barry Green brings his eclectic experiences of playing with world class musicians to create a unique style. He is accompanied by Chris Cheek on saxophone…

Part of the 13th London African Music Festival: Trumpeter Paul Lungs’s music rooted in Bulawayo where the melting pot of cultures, emanating from the mass migration of rural communities developed…

Part of the 13th London African Music Festival: South African jazz singer Joyce Moholoagae presents South African Jazz Songs – an evening of South African jazz classics made famous by the likes…

Part of the 13th London African Music Festival: Pianist and organist Ed Bentley is a charismatic figure and amazing live performer who seeks out new directions that keep his music…

White Flower is an intimate trio of London-based young musicians featuring: Sylvia Schmidt, voice Will Newell, violin Seb Silas, soprano saxophone. After their first Vortex appearances in May and July…

Don Kipper are an award-winning innovative ensemble playing and transforming a wide range of traditional musical forms, from Turkish Fasıl and Greek Rebetiko to Gypsy Jazz and Klezmer. While we attempt to root ourselves deeply in these traditions…

  “Godfathers of the ferocious UK ‘post-jazz’ groups.” The Times Phil Robson – Guitar Julian Siegel – Saxes and Clarinets Thaddeus Kelly – Bass Gene Calderazzo – Drums Since their…

What happens when the visual is taken out of music? Do we hear music differently in the dark? How do musicians communicate without visual cues? The ensemble: Jackie Walduck, artistic…

A chance to hear one of the classic NY beat poets. He will be collaborating with saxophonist Mike Hobart and his band (Chris Lee trumpet, Danny Keene piano, Greg Gottleib…

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JUST ADDED! Fabulous young guitarist provides swirls of entertainment. With Calum Gourlay (bass), Dave Hamblet (drums)

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…

The LJO led by Scott Stroman (conductor) is a band of top-flight professionals, who play together regularly and are totally committed to the music it presents and plays. Musicians in…

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…

‘Things that grow’ is a fluid musical project exploring the sonic possibilities of southern African musical bows within improvisatory contexts. On this album, Cara Stacey performs contemporary compositions and improvisations on the…

With John Edwards (bass), Steve Noble (drums). The greatest living exponent of free improvisation. Nearly half a century ago, he played alongside the drummer John Stevens and the guitarist Derek…

The Elliot Galvin Trio was formed in 2012 and sees the meeting of three like- minded creatives (Elliot on piano with Tom McCredie on bass and Simon Roth on drums). Exploring…

A feisty trio. London-based Trio consisting of: Ricardo Tejero saxophone Marco Serrato Bass Borja Díaz drums “Sputnik Trio” is the result of three gentlemen meeting. Like falling space rocks on a…

Known for its wild, totally free evenings of challenging and up-lifting improvisations which have consistently united a cross cultural and cross generational posse of players, Freedom pursues the promise of legendary associations…

‘LUME Presents…’ resumes at the Vortex To ease us into the Autumn, our ‘LUME Presents…’ monthly residency at the Vortex will start up again on Sunday 6th September. We’ll have some…

One of our great vocalists. Winner of BBC and BASCA Awards and more. Not to be missed. With Liam Noble (piano), Dave Whitford (bass), Kate Shortt (cello) and special guest…

The Noemi Nuti Band is a new project founded by young and up-and-coming vocalist Noemi Nuti. It explores the potential of song form as a canvas for storytelling through lyrics’…

A special BBC recording for Jazz on 3 and Jazz Line-Up Tom Cawley’s Curios with special guest IAIN BALLAMY A return by a great trio which has been ‘quiet’ for…

Simon Picard – saxophones Gabriel Keen – piano Alex Keen – bass Simon Pearson – drums A welcome return to the Vortex for a saxophonist that we used to see…

phil minton – voice, roger turner – drums, john butcher – saxophones, and veryan weston – piano The quartet performs a piece that uses carefully chosen texts from James Joyce’s…

Phelan Burgoyne quintet: The songs of Paul Motian Martin Speake- Saxophone Felix Rossy-Trumpet Rob Luft-Guitar Callum Gourlay- Bass Phelan Burgoyne-Drums Expect strong melodies, visceral grooves and meditative improvisations based around…

Dialogues Trio with special guest – Julian Arguelles Bruno Heinen – Piano Andrea Di Biase – Bass Jon Scott – Drums Julian Arguelles – Sax   An evening of art,…

Ian Shaw‘s remarkable vocal range and style have seen him breathe new life into pop tunes and standards; he possesses an unfailing ability to reinvent even the most maudlin showtunes.…