The ‘LUME Presents’ season finale, with performances from ensembles led by LUME organisers Cath Roberts and Dee Byrne. Tonight is not only the London date of ‘LUME On Tour’, but also the…

Patchwork Jazz Orchestra developed as a way of connecting a wider group of like-minded musicians. Playing original compositions written exclusively by members of the band, this collaboration provides an exciting opportunity…

Celebrating the launch of their new album on Whirlwind Records Phil Robson – Guitar Ross Stanley – Organ Gene Calderazzo – Drums Phil Robson, an incredibly versatile and creative guitar…

Dan Messore, Tim Harries, Martin France, Iain Ballamy. A stellar band launching Dan’s new album on Babel. Support from Dudley Phillips playing a solo bass set.

Our very own ‘Swedish (Cockney) nightingale’ returns for a thrilling double bill. In the first half, she joins with guitarist Nick Costley-White in giving her interpretations of Swedish folk and…

The second night of a short mini festival. Bobby Wellins has been delighting audiences for over 50 years, from early years with Stan Tracey to the present day. Always enthralling.…

The first of a short two-day minifestival of our great saxophonists. First up: Stan Sulzmann. An iconic player, who has been a great influence on saxophonists and music lovers alike.…

Nia Lynn (voice), Gareth Lockrane (flutes), Ross Stanley (piano) A true ‘musician’s vocalist,’ Lynn and her Bannau Trio have been quietly ploughing their own path in the contemporary chamber jazz…

North London’s moderately optimistic jazz orchestra, are back with their latest #SwingSunday residency.

After touring Berlin, Munich and Vienna, the Hannes Riepler Quintet concludes an international tour at the Vortex. The band will perform from Riepler’s debut album The Brave, as well as…

Guitar legend John Etheridge distills the bluesier side of his musical world in a repertoire that manifests intensity subtlety, fluidity and interaction. The repertoire is edgy and engaging with a…

We welcome back two friends of the Vortex, but for the first time together. It coincides with the release of their new album together. VEIN played at the club last…

A dynamic and ever innovating presence on the UK jazz scene, Glaswegian Corrie Dick is a musician recognised for his fluency, touch and abandon on the drum kit. He is…

Dogma is a new forward-looking project by four of the most prominent young Italian jazz musicians: pianist Alessandro Lanzoni, guitarist Federico Casagrande, bassist Andrea Di Biase and drummer Michele Salgarello.…

UPDATED LINE-UP! • Sam Leak/Joe Wright duet – Original Music • Sam Leak/Josh Ison/Tom Wheatley/Phelan Burgoyne – Free” An outing for two new projects from the immensely talented Sam Leak…

One of the greats of the British jazz scene, saxophonist Don Weller has performed with many of the greatest players of the past forty years. He led the jazz-rock group…

CHRISTINE TOBIN – It Might As Well Be Spring with Phil Robson guitar, Dave Whitford double bass & a surprise special guest.   The Irish-born vocalist and songwriter is renowned for…

Our monthly residency continues. This month Evan’s quartet is made up of Paul Dunmall, John Edwards, Tony Bianco.

A great musician, at the top of his game for 50 years, coupled with the dynamism of relative ‘new kids on the block’: Ross Stanley (piano), Riaan Vosloo (bass), Tim…

“He brings together a great heritage of the past, but also something very fresh and new.” – Jamie Cullum.
Line up: Sam Vicary, double bass / Sam Gardner, drums / Dominic J Marshall, piano/compositions

CAPSULE Matthew Bourne – piano Tam de Villiers – guitar Jean-Brice Godet – clarinetsA fascinating new trio that brings together Leeds-based keyboards maverick Matthew Bourne, French clarinettist Jean-Brice Godet, and…

Brigitte Beraha, Barry Green, Chris Laurence, Paul Clarvis Babelfish is led by Brigitte Beraha (vocals) and Barry Green (piano), joined by the wonderful Chris Laurence on bass and Paul Clarvis…

Steve Beresford (piano) and Beibei Wang (percussion) make their Mopomoso debut as a duo in a meeting that promises to be full of twists and turns. SQ – Paul Pignon…

A stellar duo of vocalist Estelle Kokot with one of our leading saxophonists Jean Toussaint. Showcasing some of the songs from the current album The Sound of You (not yet…

Filomena Campus with Steve Lodder (piano, keyboards), Dudley Phillips (bass) and Rod Youngs (drums). “Filomena Campus’ Jester of Jazz is a bold jump into the blue colours of the Mediterranean Sea.…

A continuation of the Tomorrow the Moon III series presented by Blow the Fuse. Another great double bill – the Electric Landladies’ reimagined pop and rock classics plus Charlotte Glasson’s…

Trio HSK are pianist Richard Harrold, 8 string guitarist Ant Law and drummer Richard Kass. Their compositions draw from contemporary classical music, jazz, hip-hop, breakcore, metal and the music of…

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…

Our monthly night. Please check soon for the exact line-up

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’…

“as fine a band as you can find anywhere” (Independent)

She’s back!

‘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…

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…

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…

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…

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…