Vortex Downstairs Bar Jazz Night
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.
Sun 10 May 2015
Sara Mitra – ‘Losing You’ Album launch
Sara Mitra is a singer, songwriter and bandleader. Her new music forges an original, alternative sound at the junction of folk, jazz and psychedelic blues. A Time Out ‘Critics Choice’…
London Jazz Orchestra
“as fine a band as you can find anywhere” (Independent)
Sat 09 May 2015
Liane Carroll
She’s back!
Fri 08 May 2015
Sarah Moule
‘If being in touch with the heritage of jazz music is an essential ingredient, then Sarah Moule’s set drips with authenticity’ (YorkshireCoastGigs.com on Scarborough Jazz Festival 2014). Singer Sarah Moule…
Thu 07 May 2015
Mimika Ensemble + White Flower Trio
Mimika Ensemble is multinational London based contemporary 20 piece art ensemble formed in 2010 by the Croatian composer and saxophonist Mak Murtić and fronted by the female vocalist Maja Rivić. Their style…
Tots Tunes
‘Shake, stomp and sing’ The Tots Tunes experience is for parents and little ones (0-5 yr olds). Described as “uplifting and energising” and “such a fun, high quality experience”. It is a…
Wed 06 May 2015
Vitor Pereira
VP Quintet Alum Nathoo – tenor sax Chris Williams – alto sax Dave Hamblett – drums Andrea Di Biase – bass Vitor Pereira – guitar/compositions Led by Portuguese guitarist Vitor Pereira this…
Tue 05 May 2015
Fulvio Sigurta/Federico Casagrande & Bruno Heinen/Kristian Borring
TWO ALBUM LAUNCHES – ONE GLORIOUS NIGHT. New albums of the band of trumpeter Fulvio Sigurta (trumpet) on Camjazz and the duo of Bruno Heinen and Kristian Borring on Babel…
Mon 04 May 2015
Rachel Musson, Mark Sanders, Corey Mwamba, Neil Charles
A superb quartet of great empathising improvisers. Rachel and Mark have also made the album Tatterdemalion together. Corey is one of the most committed vibes players you could ever wish…
Sun 03 May 2015
Vortex Downstairs Bar Jazz Night
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: Jeff Spencer’s Crocodile & Nick Malcolm Quartet
Jeff Spencer’s Crocodile Crocodile is the vehicle for compositions by bassist Jeff Spencer, featuring an all-star lineup of some of the best young jazz musicians around. The best of modern classical influences…
Linda Sharrock
Iconic singer Linda Sharrock comes for an intimate Sunday afternoon show with Mario Rectern and others including Charlie Collins, John Jasnoch and Derek Saw. Produced in conjunction with Mopomoso. From…
Sat 02 May 2015
Gill Manly with Simon Wallace
Blues Mother – Soul Sister! The inimitable jazz diva Gill Manly premiers her new show celebrating the life and music of Etta James and Nina Simone. Described by Time Out…
Fri 01 May 2015
Ed Jones
Ed Jones is one of our leading saxophonists. A long-standing regular at the Vortex, for example as co-leader of Killer Shrimp. With Ross Stanley, Riaan Vosloo, Tim Giles.
Thu 30 April 2015
BRITISH/AFRICAN COMPOSER SERIES 3: SAMY BISHAI
Celebrated Egyptian violinist and composer Samy Bishai built his reputation as an outstanding musician through his work with Natacha Atlas, Seckou Keita, Celloman, Digitonal, Zoe Rahman, Arun Ghosh to name…
Tots Tunes
‘Shake, stomp and sing’ The Tots Tunes experience is for parents and little ones (0-5 yr olds). Described as “uplifting and energising” and “such a fun, high quality experience”. It is a…
Wed 29 April 2015
K-GROOVE & BRASS-BOTTOMED KLEZMER BAND – JOINT ALBUM LAUNCH
Come to a double CD launch party with this loveable master of the reeds!! Stewart Curtis is proud to present his two ensembles & two CD releases on 33records. The Brass Bottom 4tet’s…
MGK (Musikalsk Grund Kursus)
Six small concerts by twenty-six talented music students from the Pre-Music Academy in Denmark (MGK) FREE
To be confirmed
Watch web site for more details.
Tue 28 April 2015
British / African Composer Series 3: Paul Lunga
Lunga’s roots are in Bulawayo where a unique style of jazz was forged in the melting pot of cultures resulting from the mass migration of rural communities in the 1940s and 50s.
Mon 27 April 2015
The Whammies play Steve Lacy + Alan Benzie
Led by Dutch saxophonist Jorrit Dijkstra, the Whammies specialises in the music of Steve Lacy, with the notables such as Jeb Bishop from Chicago and Han Bennink from Amsterdam. Steve…
Sun 26 April 2015
Vortex Downstairs Bar Jazz Night
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.
Dan Messore Flotsam Quartet with Elliot Galvin, Dave Manington, Dave Hamblett
Dan Messore is known for his Indigo Kid group as well as arranging the View from The Tower series here. Just back from a period in Costa Rica, he celebrates…
Sat 25 April 2015
Ian Shaw
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.…
Fri 24 April 2015
Peter King
PETER KING, in the words of one critic, “is the finest alto saxophonist that Britain has ever produced, and one of the finest in the world today” (Dave Gelly, ‘The…
Thu 23 April 2015
Myra Melford with Ben Goldberg, Chris Batchelor, Steve Watts, Tim Giles+ Liam Noble solo piano album launch
The second night of Liam Noble’s solo residency playing in a double bill with the iconoclastic Myra Melford, and Ben Goldberg.
Tots Tunes
‘Shake, stomp and sing’ The Tots Tunes experience is for parents and little ones (0-5 yr olds). Described as “uplifting and energising” and “such a fun, high quality experience”. It is a…
Wed 22 April 2015
Liam Noble solo album launch
Liam Noble launches his newest solo album on Basho.
Tue 21 April 2015
British /African Composer Series 3: BUKKY LEO
Tonight Bukky Leo and his quartet featuring pianist Jonathan Gee, bassist Nick Pinni and drummer Marco Quarantoto bring new arrangements to Bukky Leo’s own original Afrocentric compositions.
Sun 19 April 2015
Vortex Downstairs Bar Jazz Night
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.
Chaos Collective Presents: The No Orchestra + Joe Wright
Dominic Murcott presents The No Orchestra as an improvising quartet featuring some of his favourite musicians. The plan is to play with no plan.
Mopomoso
Charlie Collins (drums) / Anthony Donovan (bass and electronics) / Ian Simpson (guitar) trio Intriguing new trio collaboration from fine improvisers who have appeared here before in different guises. A…
Sat 18 April 2015
Andrew McCormack Trio
Andrew McCormack is a composer and pianist at the peak of his creative powers. Born in 1978 in the UK and now residing in New York, McCormack has built a…
Fri 17 April 2015
Grand Union Orchestra – BENGAL TIGER, SHANGHAI DRAGON
BENGAL TIGER, SHANGHAI DRAGON Featuring musicians from the GRAND UNION ORCHESTRA Musicians from the Grand Union Orchestra present one of their most colourful and inventive projects, bringing together internationally-known musicians from…
Thu 16 April 2015
Evan Parker
The regular monthly session by our resident master saxophonist. This month with John Edwards, Mark Sanders and Percy Pursglove.
Tots Tunes
‘Shake, stomp and sing’ The Tots Tunes experience is for parents and little ones (0-5 yr olds). Described as “uplifting and energising” and “such a fun, high quality experience”. It is a…
Tots Tunes
‘Shake, stomp and sing’ The Tots Tunes experience is for parents and little ones (0-5 yr olds). Described as “uplifting and energising” and “such a fun, high quality experience”. It is a…
Wed 15 April 2015
Double duo plus: Mark Holub/Colin Webster & Mark Holub/Irene Kepl
A double duo concert of epic improvisational proportions. Part one features Mark Holub(Led Bib) and Colin Webster (Chik Budo) who have been playing as a duo since 2005. They have…
Tots Tunes
‘Shake, stomp and sing’ The Tots Tunes experience is for parents and little ones (0-5 yr olds). Described as “uplifting and energising” and “such a fun, high quality experience”. It is a…
Tue 14 April 2015
Lauren Kinsella / Alex Huber Duo meets Alex Bonney / Olie Brice Duo
Vocalist Lauren Kinsella and drummer Alex Huber originally met in Lucerne 2009, recording in Zurich under Dave Liebman at the IASJ Meeting. They later came together in Berlin 2010, to begin exploring new…
Mon 13 April 2015
Freedom – The Loft Sessions
2015 Freedom relocates to its new home – The Vortex – and enters a new phase its evolution. Known for its wild, totally free evenings of challenging and up-lifting improvisations which have…
Sun 12 April 2015
Vortex Downstairs Bar Jazz Night
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.
Led Bib
Mercury nominated Led Bib returns to the Vortex, almost exactly 10 years since they did the very first concert in our Dalston club. This is their first London gig since…
Thelonious
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…
London Jazz Orchestra
Directed by Scott Stroman, the London Jazz Orchestra is “as fine a band as you can find anywhere” (Independent) and these up-close-and-personal sessions showcase great writing and soloing from a…
Sat 11 April 2015
Clark Tracey
A great drummer, most often known here for his work with father Stan, works today with the stars of tomorrow. An English and clean version of Art Blakey?
Fri 10 April 2015
Jeff Williams
Jeff Williams comes in with his UK band: Josh Arcoleo, Phil Robson, Kit Downes, Sam Lasserson. “Williams’ British quintet features some of the UK’s leading players in guitarist Phil Robson, rising tenor…
Thu 09 April 2015
James Allsopp
The sax master returns! With Kit Downes, Riaan Vosloo, Tim Giles. Playing the standards that we all love but with a 2015 twist, the last time James played here the…
Wed 08 April 2015
Blow The Fuse – Tomorrow The Moon
The season by Blow The Fuse, showing some of the best talent in female-led bands continues. This month it features the first London performance for 35 years by Claudia Colmer-Lang…