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Fri 12 June 2026

Leo Richardson Quartet

London-based saxophonist Leo Richardson presents his high-octane quartet performing entirely original music, firmly grounded in contemporary hard bop. The music is very much inspired by the hard bop and post-bop era of jazz.

Sat 13 June 2026

Zoe Francis/Jim Mullen/Ross Stanley

Tonights trio have recorded and toured 2 albums together, “Blue Town” & more recently “Somewhere in The Night”. The combination of Zoe’s warm, beautiful voice, Jim’s blues drenched melodic lines, and Ross’s rich layers of harmonic sound, add a fresh take on a great choice of classic songs!

Wed 17 June 2026

Raffy Bushman – New Life Album Launch

Acclaimed UK pianist Raffy Bushman has been a key voice in the UK jazz underground for several years. From his early piano trio projects – rooted in exploring the symbiotic relationship between jazz and hip-hop.

Thu 18 June 2026

Sun-Mi Hong’s NOCTILUME feat. Mette Rasmussen

NOCTILUME is a band where composition and improvisation meet somewhere in between, shaped by layered electric sound and a shared sense of exploration. The music draws from wide, cinematic post-rock atmospheres and psychedelic rhythms.

Fri 19 June 2026

Nick Ramm Ensemble

Nick Ramm Ensemble is proud to present fresh compositions drawing from Ramm’s roots in souful piano and contemporary jazz ft. Pete Wareham, Byron Wallen, Tom Herbert & Corrie Dick.

Sat 20 June 2026

David Austin Grey – A Hologram Maze

A welcome return to the Vortex from this highly acclaimed Birmingham-based ensemble Led by pianist/composer David Austin Grey.

Tue 23 June 2026

Midweek Downstairs Jam

Welcoming and relaxed, come for a drink, sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your horns, sticks and strings to join in during the second set.

Evelyn Axton with strings

Following the release of her debut EP ‘The Birds’ in May, Evelyn will be performing her songs with a full band, accompanied by a string quartet, for the very first time.

Wed 24 June 2026

Fergus McCreadie – Solo

Mercury Prize-shortlisted pianist Fergus McCreadie returns to the Vortex for a very special solo show, exploring improvisation across jazz and classical styles through the music of Brahms. Fergus will perform Brahms’ Op. 10 Ballades, and take them as the musical DNA of his own improvisations around them.

Fri 26 June 2026

Vaughan Hawthorne-Nelson Quartet

Vaughan Hawthorne-Nelson has led bands including some of the leading lights of jazz including Julian Joseph, Jason Rebello, Bheki Mseleku, Mark Mondesir, Aldo Romano and Gary Husband.

Sat 27 June 2026

Ed Jones Quartet

Award-winning saxophonist and composer Ed Jones returns to the quartet format that first established his presence on the UK jazz scene over three decades ago.

Tue 30 June 2026

Finn Carter Quartet

Part of Finn Carter’s monthly residency at the Vortex showcasing a new project each month.
This month, he starts his residency with his quartet, who have played to a sold-out Vortex
crowd on multiple occasions.

Tue 07 July 2026

Midweek Downstairs Jam

Welcoming and relaxed, come for a drink, sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your horns, sticks and strings to join in during the second set.

Fri 10 July 2026

Zoe Rahman Trio – Album Launch (2 Shows)

Recorded live at the Vortex in June 2025, the music encompasses a wide pallet, with earthy blues influences, soulful melodies and cinematic musical textures that highlight the vibrancy and interaction of this jazz trio at it’s finest.

Sat 11 July 2026

Tue 28 July 2026

Midweek Downstairs Jam

Welcoming and relaxed, come for a drink, sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your horns, sticks and strings to join in during the second set.

Tue 11 August 2026

Midweek Downstairs Jam

Welcoming and relaxed, come for a drink, sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your horns, sticks and strings to join in during the second set.

Tue 18 August 2026

Midweek Downstairs Jam

Welcoming and relaxed, come for a drink, sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your horns, sticks and strings to join in during the second set.

Tue 25 August 2026

Tue 01 September 2026

Midweek Downstairs Jam

Welcoming and relaxed, come for a drink, sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your horns, sticks and strings to join in during the second set.

Tue 22 September 2026

Finn Carter Septet

Part of Finn Carter’s monthly residency at the Vortex showcasing a new project each month. This month he brings a four horn septet featuring some of the UK’s most exciting players.

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