Yumiko Tanaka and Friends
Yumiko Tanaka and Friends Yumiko Tanaka is a highly regarded player of the Japanese traditional instrument the shamisen and also a vocalist. Her remarkable creative skills are not only to…
Mon 02 February 2015
Sun 01 February 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.
Alister Spence Quartet AND Kit Downes/Robert Landfermann
BOOK ONLINE AT https://www.wegottickets.com/event/304548 Alister Spence (AUS): piano/samples Raymond MacDonald (Scotland): alto/sop sax Joe Williamson (SWE): double bass Dag Magnus Narvesen NOR): drums/glockenspiel Australian pianist/composer Alister Spence is recognised…
Andreae/Lash/Ullén + Alex Ward + Matilda Rolfson
Lisa Ullén is one of the most distinguished artists on the Northern European contemporary art-music scene. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Ullén grew up in a quiet small town in northern…
Sat 31 January 2015
Carol Grimes
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…
Fri 30 January 2015
Chris Jarrett meets Luca Ciarla
The US-born, German-based pianist/composer Chris Jarrett and Italian violinist Luca Ciarla have each carved out highly distinctive paths across diverse musical genres, before joining forces in early 2014. Jarrett –…
Thu 29 January 2015
Dream Time
Over the years Dreamtime has existed in three different forms, a quintet, a sextet and a ten piece.This is the most recent incarnation of this long-standing band plus special guest…
Wed 28 January 2015
World Jazz Jam
Our new world jazz jam is led by cellist Shirley Smart of Melange. Bring your instrument! Or just come and absorb the atmosphere and the music.
Kristian Borring Quartet
Kristian Borring – guitar Arthur Lea – p Mick Coady – b Jon Scott – d Lewis Wright – vib Danish guitarist, composer and bandleader, Kristian Borring, has been described…
Tue 27 January 2015
Jetsam
Contemporary ensemble Jetsam present a night which celebrates the strange and surreal. Jetsam will perform their 2013 work, A Dream Life of Hackney Marshes alongside writer and blogger Gareth E.…
Mon 26 January 2015
Adam Pultz Melbye / Lotte Anker / Mark Sanders
Formed in 2014, this trio pays tribute to the many-fold possibilities of improvisation and makes use of the diverse experiences of the three members to perform music with a wide…
Sun 25 January 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.
Dave Maric and friends
Dave Maric is a British composer and performer of acoustic and electronic music who has created numerous works for the concert hall, stage, TV and film. He also regularly performs…
Sat 24 January 2015
Clark Tracey Quintet
The English equivalent of Art Blakey – a great drummer, most often known here for his work with father Stan, works today with the stars of tomorrow.
Fri 23 January 2015
In Bed With
‘In Bed With’ is the new trio formed around the drummer Sylvain Darrifourcq. It includes Kit Downes on organ and Julien Desprez on guitar. Sylvain will be known to audiences…
Thu 22 January 2015
Evan Parker
Monthly residency of leading saxophonist Evan Parker, a man who has evolved ways and approaches of innovation. With John Edwards (bass), Steve Noble (drums)
Wed 21 January 2015
Gypsy Jazz – Michalis Koloumis Trio
The trio consists of: Michalis Kouloumis – violin Nikos Ziarkas – lute, guitar, electronics Thodoris Ziarkas – doublebass. This is a new project, which includes music coming from the Eastern…
Tots Tunes
For parents and babies/toddlers (0-5s) Created and led by Tara Franks. This joy-filled class offers the opportunity for parents to sing, dance and shake along to songs from around the…
Tue 20 January 2015
Louis Moholo-Moholo Quartet – UPGRADED UPDATE!
Change of programme! This is now the album launch of the Louis Moholo-Moholo Quartet 4 Blokes album (Ogun) with Jason Yarde, Alexander Hawkins, John Edwards. 4 musicians instead of 2…
Mon 19 January 2015
cbe chemistry beats electricity
Five exceptional musicians from diverse backgrounds, drawn together by the intellectual and emotional thrill that only live improvisation can provide.
Sun 18 January 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.
Rachael Cohen
Rachael Cohen is an up-and-coming Scottish saxophonist signed to the Michael Janisch’s Whirlwind Recordings label. Her debut CD, “Halftime”, produced by Janisch, received four stars from both Jazzwise & MOJO.…
Mopomoso
First up in Mopomoso’s new afternoon slot is cellist Hannah Marshall with Berlin-based Spanish piano player Josep Maria Balanya, followed by saxophonist Rachel Musson, an improviser able to play across…
Sat 17 January 2015
John Taylor/Diana Torto/Julian Siegel
The collaboration between Diana Torto and John Taylor, born ten years ago, has gradually developed to a perfect balance where the blend of both artists and music is beautifully defined.…
Fri 16 January 2015
Tim Lapthorn Trio With Bobby Wellins
Tim Lapthorn is a pianist with “the long-line vision of the best improvisers” (The Guardian), making his band the perfect foil for Bobby Wellins who is one of the UK’s…
Thu 15 January 2015
Duck Baker Trio / Quartet
Legendary fingerstyle guitarist Duck Baker is joined by clarinettist Alex Ward, double bassist John Edwards and drummer Steve Noble for an evening of original jazz compositions. Baker is known is one…
Wed 14 January 2015
Fumi Okiji Old Time Jazz Band/Brigitte Beraha
Album launch for Fumi Okiji’s Old Time Jazz Band Fumi Okiji’s Old Time Jazz Band Fumi Okiji’s Old Time Jazz Band is a joyous celebration of the great tradition of…
Tue 13 January 2015
Chris Biscoe/John Edwards/Roger Turner + Veryan Weston
Weston plays Rhythm Figures, a project based around revisiting and developing ideas for improvising which strongly relates to contemporary jazz/improvisation. The trio of reeds player Chris Biscoe with John Edwards…
Mon 12 January 2015
Freedom
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 11 January 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.
Pigfoot plays….Motown
Pigfoot established themselves as radical interpreters of classic New Orleans music with their acclaimed 2014 CD “21st Century Acid Trad”, recorded live at the Vortex. Now, with their new Pigfoot Play… residency, they…
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 – Vortex residency
London’s longest regular residency, the LJO has been playing the Vortex for 25 years. But with the top musicians involved and eclectic approach, it remains as innovative and accessible as…
Sat 10 January 2015
Jim Mullen’s Organ Trio + Stan Sulzmann
The Vortex welcomes back this magnificent trio, tonight featuring Stan Sulzmann on tenor sax. The album ‘Catch My Drift’ on diving duck recordings, features melodic and Mullenised versions of standards…
Fri 09 January 2015
Christine Tobin – I love Elis
‘I love Elis’ – Christine Tobin (vocals), Phil Robson (guitar), Mark Lewandowski (bass) & Kate Shortt (cello) pay tribute to the great Brazilian singer/icon & her amazing music! Christine Tobin…
Thu 08 January 2015
Trumpet Festival – Henry Lowther
The Vortex is delighted to be hosting a trumpet festival to start 2015. Each night there will be a fantastic soloist accompanied by our own Vortex Trio, led by the…
Wed 07 January 2015
Trumpet Festival – Rory Simmons
The Vortex is delighted to be hosting a trumpet festival to start 2015. Each night there will be a fantastic soloist accompanied by our own Vortex Trio, led by the…
Tue 06 January 2015
Trumpet Festival – Steve Waterman
The Vortex is delighted to be hosting a trumpet festival to start 2015. Each night there will be a fantastic soloist accompanied by our own Vortex Trio, led by the…
Mon 05 January 2015
Trumpet Festival – Claude Deppa
The Vortex is delighted to be hosting a trumpet festival to start 2015. Each night there will be a fantastic soloist accompanied by our own Vortex Trio, led by the…
Sun 04 January 2015
Philip Achille – CANCELLED
This event has unfortunately been cancelled. We’ll be rearranging this concert soon though. Watch out for details. But the jam is on as usual downstairs!
The Exiles
Jean Toussaint, saxophones Scott Stroman, vocals Jason Rebello, piano Tim Wells, bass Troy Miller, drums and special guest vocalist Emily Wolf The Exiles return for two New Year gigs at…
Sat 03 January 2015
John Etheridge’s Blue Spirits
Led by guitar legend John Etheridge, the Blue Spirits Trio includes Pete Whittaker (organ) & Mark Fletcher (drums). Drawing on a vast reservoir of musical experience spanning 43 years ,Etheridge…
Fri 02 January 2015
The Exiles
Jean Toussaint, saxophones Scott Stroman, vocals Jason Rebello, piano Tim Wells, bass Paul Clarvis, drums and special guest vocalist Emily Wolf The Exiles return for two New Year gigs at…
Thu 01 January 2015
Procrastinators’ New Years Eve Party on New Year’s Day
Back by popular demand the Procrastinators’ NYE Party is for anyone who wants the fun of NYE without the pressure/had a disappointing NYE and wants to have another go/ loves…
Wed 31 December 2014
Festival of Voices: Ian Shaw’s New Years Eve Bash
“Praised far and wide as the greatest male jazz singer Britain has to offer” Jazz Times (US)
Tue 30 December 2014
Gill Manly and Simon Wallace
A singer whose charisma has charmed audiences for years. Performing with one of the best pianists around, making one of the best lead-ins to New Year that you might wish for!
Mon 29 December 2014
Sara Moule & Simon Wallace
“Honeyed in sound, subtle in timing and pitch, shrewd in weighting the music with meaning.” The Guardian Over the past few years singer Sarah Moule has established a rapidly growing…
Sun 28 December 2014
Christine Tobin & Phil Robson + Oli Rockberger
Christine Tobin‘s style, although rooted in jazz, is eclectic and draws on a broad range of influences from Ireland to West Africa to Brazil (Oumou Sangare, Elis Regina etc). Her…
Sat 27 December 2014
Zoe Francis & Jim Mullen
Zoe Francis started singing while living in New York, a time which cemented her love of the American Songbook composers and their lesser known songs. Now shoes making a name…
London Jazz Orchestra
Directed by Scott Stroman, the London Jazz Orchestra has been described as “as fine a band as you can find anywhere” (The Independent). These up-close-and-personal sessions showcase great writing and soloing from…