Sorin Zlat Trio “Changing Times”
Award-winning Romanian pianist and composer Sorin Zlat returns to London with his acclaimed Sorin Zlat Trio, presenting music from his latest project Changing Times.
Wed 26 August 2026
Thu 27 August 2026
Hugh Pascall Quintet
Trumpeter Hugh Pascall returns to the Vortex with his dynamic quintet. Having toured together for several years, they perform music from his acclaimed ’25 album Viewfinder alongside brand-new originals.
Fri 28 August 2026
Eddie Prévost, Binker Golding, Olie Brice – trio
Expect an evening of improvised music from a trio made up of three of the U.K’s most interesting improvisors.
Sat 29 August 2026
Alexandra Ridout & Fabrice Tarel Quartet: Symbiosis
At just 27, Alexandra Ridout stands out as one of the most captivating trumpet virtuosos on the global stage—a prodigy whose bold tone and fearless phrasing redefine jazz’s boundaries.
Sun 30 August 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
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.
Phemo Quartet ft. Johanna Summer
Formed in 2021 by Iranian composer and multi-instrumentalist, Ashkan Layegh, Phemo Quartet aims to broaden the spectrum of live-action interplay through a highly-detailed score.
Wed 02 September 2026
HARMSADA
Saxophonist and chaotic reveller Jamie Harms presents incisive new arrangements of John Zorn’s monolithic MASADA songbook, drawing on snarling post-punk and dreamy sephardic surf.
Bonney/Crowley/Doulton/Kitchman/Goller
Expect heavy grooves, lush ambient soundscapes, nuanced improvisation and melodies from the likes of Paul Motian, Ornette Coleman and Marc Ribot from this new ensemble of top UK improvisors.
Sat 05 September 2026
Laura Jurd – MILES 100
One of the UK’s most distinctive voices in jazz and improvised music, Mercury-nominated Laura Jurd’s unique approach to the trumpet is celebrated in the work that she creates.
Sun 06 September 2026
London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions – Coltrane at 100: Africa/Brass
On 1 September 1961 Impulse! Records released John Coltane’s first large-scale recording, Africa/Brass, featuring his working quintet including Eric Dolphy, framed by a large ensemble of brass instruments. LJO director Scott Stroman has revisited and expanded the arrangements for jazz orchestra, adding an orchestral version of Coltane’s Naima, recorded around the same time.
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Tue 08 September 2026
Gotobeat Presents: Venice Jazz Quartet LIVE in London
Venice Jazz Club Quartet bring the spirit of Venice’s late-night jazz scene to the stage, blending timeless standards, refined musicianship and the unmistakable charm of one of Italy’s most atmospheric cities
Thu 10 September 2026
DOX: Dee Byrne / Oli Kuster / Xavier Kaeser
DOX is a duo with Swiss keyboardist Oli Kuster and UK saxophonist Dee Byrne with special guest Swiss drummer Xavier Kaeser.
Sat 12 September 2026
Vortex Collective presents: Future Standards & Downstairs Jam
Join a collective of musicians who met through the Vortex jazz club in imagining future standards.
Henry Lowther’s Still Waters
Still Waters was born out a long association and friendship going back 40 years between Henry Lowther and Britain’s premiere bassist Dave Green.
Sun 13 September 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Thu 17 September 2026
Emma Coates
Originally from Leeds but now based in Berlin, singer and saxophonist Emma Coates weaves jazz and folk songwriting to create her unique, intimate sound, taking inspiration from the likes of Snowpoet, This Is The Kit and Joni Mitchell.
Sat 19 September 2026
Trish Clowes/Adriano Adewale/Ross Stanley
This performance brings together three unique voices from the London jazz scene.
Sun 20 September 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
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.
Wed 23 September 2026
Harry Baker Trio
The Harry Baker Trio is a dynamic ensemble of the best of the London jazz scene, featuring Oren McLoughlin (drums) and Freddie Jensen (double bass – Emma Rawicz, Joe Farnsworth, Ant Law).
Thu 24 September 2026
Tom Barford Quintet
Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music Line-up: James Copus – Trumpet Tom Barford – Saxophone Ivo Neame – Piano Tim Giles – Drum kit…
Sun 27 September 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 04 October 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Wed 07 October 2026
Owen Snider Quartet
Owen Snider’s music is a contemporary vision of jazz guitar, lyrical and exploratory, grounded in groove and harmonic colour. His compositions and improvisations reveal a deep connection to the post-bop and modern jazz traditions.
Sun 11 October 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 18 October 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 25 October 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 01 November 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 08 November 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 15 November 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 22 November 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 29 November 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sat 05 December 2026
Vortex Collective presents: Future Standards & Downstairs Jam
Join a collective of musicians who met through the Vortex jazz club in imagining future standards.
Sun 06 December 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 13 December 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.
Sun 20 December 2026
Vortex Jam Session
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.