Melange seamlessly blend music from North Africa, the Middle East and Mediterranean, incorporating elements of jazz improvisation and dynamic arrangements. The group was formed by cellist Shirley Smart on…
THE BIG HELLO – ‘stories of life, love and other accidents’. Words by Brian Eley, music by Steve Beresford, featuring the voice of the great Christine Tobin. A theatrical mix…
THE BIG HELLO – ‘stories of life, love and other accidents’. Words by Brian Eley, music by Steve Beresford, featuring the voice of the great Christine Tobin. A theatrical mix…
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. Followed…
A unique chance for a double bill by two of our newer generation pianists, and regulars at the Vortex. Not just pianists, but also thoughtful guys – both are actually…
The Rolls Royce of jazz. Once heard, immediately a convert! Rachel Bartlet (Sax) Theo Gordon (Sax) Nick Payne (Sax) Dave Liddell (Trombone) Alan Tomlinson (Trombone) John Bennett (Trombone) Tom Hewin…
Henry Lowther (Trumpet) Steve Watts (Bass) Paul Clarvis (Drums) Pete Hurt (Saxophone) Barry Green (Piano) Henry Lowther’s Still Waters was born out a long association and friendship, going back forty years,…
Tom Challenger (Tenor Saxophone, Alto Clarinet) Dan Nicholls (Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet) George Crowley (Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet) Alex Bonney (Trumpet) Rory Simmons (Trumpet) Nat Cross (Trombone) Theon Cross (Tuba) John…
Welcome to the world of a new jazz trio stretching out on tunes by Sam Rivers, Joe Henderson, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and many other classic jazz composers. “Standards, but…
An exciting new collaboration. Pat Thomas, a pianist known for his work with Black Top and also a Paul Hamlyn Fellow, works together with harpist Tori Handsley, whose own bands…
SUPERMOOD Roz Harding – Saxophone Mike Outram – Guitar Jim Bashford – Drums Modern music rooted in jazz. Experience music fueled by improvisation, movement and breath, dramatic rhythms and introspective…
Tom Bancroft (drums) Tom Cawley (piano) Per Zanussi (bass) Trio Red features 3 innovators from 3 of the most vital jazz scenes in Europe. Between them they have played a key role in some…
Chicago saxophonist/composer Ken Vandermark and New York trumpet stalwart Nate Wooley had been operating in each other’s orbits for several years- having worked together with Paul Lytton, Joe Morris, Agusti…
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. Followed…
Just announced!! ALEX BONNEY – solo electronics, sound manipulation, trumpet Collages of field recordings, synth drones, mutated cornet and mysteriously evolving sound worlds collide in a solo set from electronic musician…
Mopomoso’s anniversary series continues with three very different sets from the world of free improvisation. John Rangecroft (sax) / Dave Tucker (guitar) / Marcio Mattos (bass) / Mark Sanders (drums)…
Over the last 20 years the BA Jazz course at Middlesex University has produced a whole array of forward looking and creative improvisers, such as Led Bib, Femi Temowo, Binker…
Raph Clarkson – trombone Isaac Asamadu – keys Kiki Quansah – bass Alex Boateng – drums Chaley Gbagbagba – percussion Paul Bilson’s joyful music draws on his Ghanaian roots, delivering…
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.…
This is now upstairs as a double bill with Mat Maneri and Lucian Ban. The set will be at 8.15
Marco Marconi – piano Tom Farmer – double bass Emiliano Caroselli – drums Return of stellar Italian pianist with a new line-up for his trio. This is a UK based,…
Ant Law (Guitar) Mike Chillingworth (Sax) Ivo Neame (Piano) Tom Farmer (Bass) James Maddren (Drums) Playing new music for this special London date, it will be exciting to welcome back…
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…
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. Followed…
A double bill of touring bands this month, as Cath Roberts launches her Sloth Racket album ‘Triptych’ and Andrew Woodhead brings his improvising trio ELDA from Birmingham. SLOTH RACKET Sloth…
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…
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…
Batch Gueye – vocals/dance Tom Challenger – sax/keys Phil Stevenson – guitar Johnny Brierley – bass Kaw Secka – sabar Dave Smith – drums FOFOULAH (meaning “it’s there” in Wolof)…
Clark Tracey – Drums Henry Armburg Jennings – Trumpet Chris Maddock – Saxes Harry Bolt – Piano Daniel Casimir – Bass Now in its 4th year together, this latest group…
John Law (Piano) Josh Arcoleo (Saxophone) James Agg (Bass) Dave Hamblet (Drums) The latest project of John Law (“One of the UK’s most versatile and imaginative jazz pianist/composers” International Piano…
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…
Barry Green (Piano) Miguel Gorodi (Trumpet) Sam Braysher (Alto Saxophone) Tom Barford (Tenor Saxophone) Flo Moore (Bass) Will Glaser (Drums) A welcome return of pianist Barry Green’s outstanding sextet.
Elliot Galvin (Piano) Tom McCredie (Bass) Simon Roth (Drums) The Elliot Galvin Trio Is made up of three young, exciting improvisors: Elliot Galvin (Piano), Tom McCredie (Bass) and Simon Roth…
Tim Berne is back with this great band! Tim Berne: alto saxophone Oscar Noriega: clarinet and bass clarinet Matt Mitchell: piano Ches Smith: drums, percussion Ryan Ferreira: guitar Saxophonist…
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. Followed…
Rachel Bartlet (Sax) Theo Gordon (Sax) Nick Payne (Sax) Dave Liddell (Trombone) Alan Tomlinson (Trombone) John Bennett (Trombone) Tom Hewin (Tuba) Peter Rolinsion (Trumpet) Claud Deppa (Trumpet) Steve Pretty (Trumpet)…
Chris Batchelor (trumpet) Liam Noble (piano) James Allsopp (baritone saxophone) Paul Clarvis (drums) Pigfoot established themselves as radical interpreters of classic New Orleans jazz with their acclaimed CD ‘21st Century…
SA Jazz Jam Session with Adam Glasser Quartet – a sensational band. Adam Glasser – harmonica/piano Rob Luft – guitar Conor Chaplin – bass Tim Giles – drums ( tbc)…
If recent European piano playing needed models, Bobo Stenson (along with our late and beloved John Taylor) would be one. So it is a pleasure to welcome him for a…
MARK GRIST Mark Grist went from being an English teacher to defeating a grime artist in a ‘student vs teacher’ rap battle that has attracted over 5 million hits on…
If recent European piano playing needed models, Bobo Stenson (along with our late and beloved John Taylor) would be one. So it is a pleasure to welcome him for a…
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…
Gina B says: I am more than delighted to welcome back the extraordinary Fugata Quintet playing Piazzolla’s Nuevo Tango Masterpieces. Their concerts are sublime and magical. But here’s the official…
Mike Fletcher plays with his trio of Olie Brice, Jeff Williams + Julian Sanchez (trumpet) ‘…an impressive performance by a very well balanced trio.’ Ian Mann 2015 The trio’s distinctive…
A night where we welcome two piano trios led from Italy and France respectively. Both prize winners in their home countries. The sort of musicians whom the Vortex is proud…
JULIE KJÆR – Saxophone JOHN EDWARDS – Bass STEVE NOBLE – Drums Danish saxophonist, Julie Kjær joins forces with the English powerhouse rhythm section of Steve Noble and John Edwards. The trio…
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. Followed…
A NYJO double-bill this evening with a set from the NYJO Ambassadors, led by Tom Ridout, followed by a performance from NYJO London. The NYJO Ambassadors which is made up…
David Toop (Sound Making Objects, Flutes, Strings) Tania Chen (Piano, Keyboards, Electronics) Jon Leidecker (Electronics, Super Booper) Immersive intentional and unintentional sound frequencies will be investigated through solos, duos &…
Carol Grimes (Voice) Dorian Ford (Piano) Alison Rayner (Bass) Annie Whitehead (Trombone) Winston Clifford (Drums) An evening with The Singer’s Tale and The Singer’s songs… extracts from a book and…