Some of the best musicians on the scene today, performing in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere: Terry Day (drums) / Dave Panton (sax/ piano) duo. Paul G Smyth (piano) / Jennifer Walshe (voice) duo . John Russell (guitar) / Roger Turner (drums) duo
Terry Day (drums) / David Panton (saxophone / piano) duo
British Jazz artist Pepi Lemer performs songs from her album, Back2Front. The album is an explosive mix of Latin percussion, jazz improvisation and songs from around the world including compositions from the great…
South African jazz + jam late night.
The Elchin Shirinov Trio is an exciting new project interweaving forward looking arrangements of traditional Azerbijani music and brand new compositions. The band was initiated by the acclaimed Azerbaijani pianist…
The trio of Evan Parker/Barry Guy/Paul Lytton has been a bedrock of the improvised scene, starting right back with the Little Theatre Club, London Musicians Collective. Very rarely playing together, it is a supergroup of its genre.
POSTPONED – WITH APOLOGIES THIS EVENT WILL NO LONGER BE TAKING PLACE Ahead of the gig by Evan Parker/Barry Guy/Paul Lytton, we are pleased to host a discussion about opportunities…
Blow the Fuse continues their celebrated TOMORROW THE MOON IV season at the Vortex – double bills featuring some of the UK’s finest, original contemporary jazz all led by women. One…
The Members of Crossroads are: Esther Weekes – Jazz/Blues Singer and Flamenco Dancer Pablo Pradas – Flamenco Guitarist Demi Garcia Sabat – Percussionist and Drummer Heralding from Seville, Barcelona and…
A STELLAR NIGHT IN DALSTON….. A MUST SEE -That’s how Jazzwise has described this gig in their latest issue Ches Smith (drums, percussion, vibes), Craig Taborn (piano), Mat Maneri (viola)…
Led by guitarist Hannes Riepler, our Sunday sessions regularly include some of the best musicians in London. You never quite know who will appear. It could be Chris Cheek, it…
This is the third night of a 3-day festival commemorating Jelly Roll Morton, who died 75 years ago today, and celebrating how his spirit lives on – but with a…
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…
WORKSHOP IN AFRICAN DRUMMING AND CHANT 10.30-1.30, free, open to all young musicians aged 12-25 Part of the regular monthly series of masterclasses run by the Grand Union Youth Orchestra,…
End the music festival by celebrating with our Jazz2Rocksteady band increased ad refreshed. Fresh originals & twisted Ska-Rocksteady from this London 7-piece fronted by the soulful Yvette Riby (Boxettes). Killer…
This is the second night of a 3-day festival commemorating Jelly Roll Morton, who died 75 years ago this weekend, and celebrating how his spirit lives on – but with…
A BAND OFF THE WALL FREE OPEN WORKSHOP 2.30-5.30, short performance in Gillett Square 6.00 We are bringing to life the large and impressive ‘Peace Mural’ opposite Dalston Junction Station,…
This is the first night of a 3-day festival commemorating Jelly Roll Morton, who died 75 years ago this weekend, and celebrating how his spirit lives on – but with…
JUST ADDED! Joe Wright solo. Such an imaginative composer and performer. Meanwhile. Hailing from Ireland, UK and America Berrill/Roth/Oliver play a collection of original and contemporary pieces that celebrate diversity and global musics.
Justin Thurgur – Trombone Graeme Flowers – Trumpet Kishon Khan – Piano/Rhodes Liran Donin – Double Bass Oreste Noda – Congas Pat Illingworth – Drums Justin Thurgur, trombonist for Bellowhead,…
Celebrating the 60th birthday of one of our iconic musicians
Saxophone and piano duo. Standards, original played with style and imagination.
Led by guitarist Hannes Riepler, our Sunday sessions regularly include some of the best musicians in London. You never quite know who will appear. It could be Chris Cheek, it…
Adam Glasser is known as leader of Township Comets which started here at the Vortex, and also as the leader of our South African jazz jam sessions. Here he leads…
Smiles Collective and more Smiles Collective / Zoe and Zara as well as reggae from Marcus Thunder & the Oneplus Band: https://youtu.be/C_qRF_SX_Fg
Another chance to hear this exciting blend of music from twenty horns, featuring jazz, African and ska grooves, this time under the joint leadership of saxophonist Paul Bartholomew and trumpeter…
Duck Baker, guitar Alex Ward, clarinet John Edwards, bass Steve Noble, drums Fingerstyle guitar master Duck Baker returns to the Vortex with his trio/quartet, for another evening devoted to his…
Brigitte Beraha (Vocals) Barry Green (Piano) Chris Laurence (Bass) Paul Clarvis (Drums) Babelfish is led by Brigitte Beraha (vocals) and Barry Green (piano), joined by the wonderful Chris Laurence on…
Gina Boreham presents her monthly night of Balkan, Gypsy and East European jazz. Trio Manouche is one of the UK’s best-loved gypsy swing ensemble led by bandleader mon Harris. They bring together…
Cigdem and the ensemble will perform songs reflecting the diversity of early 20th century Istanbul. Musicians: Cidgem Aslan, vocals Çiğdem Aslan is an Istanbul-born singer who sings in many languages and…
Michael Chillingworth: Alto Sax/Clarinet Josh Arcoleo: Tenor Sax Tom Challenger: Tenor Sax/Clarinet George Crowley: Bass Clarinet Ralph Wyld: Vibraphone Sam Lasserson: Bass Jon Scott: Drums Michael Chillingworth leads a vibrant…
Vocalist Brigitte Beraha is now recognised as one of the most versatile and exciting vocalists on the UK jazz scene. As well as performing and recording with many jazz legends, including Kenny…
A stalwart of the old Vortex, the band is now installed with a regular Sunday afternoon residency. With John’s fantastic compositions and an always exciting line-up of fine musicians this is…
Simon Purcell – piano Chris Batchelor – trumpet Julian Seigel – tenor and soprano saxophones Gene Calderazzo – drums Steve Watts – bass This quintet follows the release of his album…
The Nefes Ensemble is a London based group of amateur and professional musicians performing renditions of traditional folk music songs. Founded by Gonul Tekin Ekmekci in 2009 and led by Salman Aybars,…
The internationally renowned Greek violinist, Kyriakos Gouvendas and singer Marina Deligianni are joined by musicians of the Rebetiko Carnival 2016, to present a selection of songs from famous composers from…
Alan Wilkinson’s Trio returns after a festival-stopping performance at Stewart Lee’s All Tomorrow’s Parties. Expect hard-driving improvisation from one of the best. They share a double bill with J. Spaceman and Spring-Heeled Jack’s John Coxon
Hosted by Nicki Heinen George Szirtes George Szirtes is a poet and translator. Born in Hungary in 1948, he published his first book of poems, The Slant Door, in 1979. It won the…
Iconic London quartet + band from France
Double bill of imaginative trio + mega big band
Nigerian pianist Niran Obasa established his name as one of the foremost session musicians and the gospel music in Lagos. He is the keyboardist with The Yoruba Women Choir…
Featuring: -Morley Jazz Orchestra -Trombone Poetry -hKippers -G-bop Orchestra -John Eacott’s Hour Angle A solstice festival bringing together old and new works. Richard Peaslee composed ‘Stonehenge Suite’ in 1963 having…
At last! The first solo piano album by Nikki Yeoh that we have been waiting for for 25 years. This will be a very special night to celebrate and enjoy.…
Mopomoso’s anniversary series continues with a close look at solo and duo playing. Faith Brackenbury (violin) / Martin Speake (sax) duo Faith and Martin have backgrounds in jazz,…
Stephen Graham (Marlbank.net, former Jazzwise editor) says: “The Austrian guitarist whose album Wild Life is one of the best modern mainstream albums I’ve heard this year…….has been touring with the Electric Biddle a good…
Filomena Campus – vocals Steve Lodder – piano Dudley Phillips – bass Adriano Adewale – drums/percussion Award winning jazz vocalist, lyricist, lecturer and theatre director Filomena Campus brings to…
JULIAN ARGÜELLES TETRA Julian Argüelles (leader / sax / compositions) Kit Downes (piano) Sam Lasserson (bass) James Maddren (drums) A welcome return for Tetra, and a rare chance to hear…
Hailing from California, the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Jazz Band combines the professionalism of a working big band with cutting-edge big band repertoire. The band has performed repeat engagements at…
Lisa and Mark were brought together by Okkyung Lee for her curation at Wels Festival 2014 and decided they should play again, Mark and John are first call rhythm section…
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 will continue to pursue…
JUST ANNOUNCED – Special guest tonight will be Steve Beresford Internationally renowned drummer Mark Sanders and rising star pianist Elliot Galvin come together to perform two sets of freely improvised…