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Tue 19 March 2024

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.

Mon 18 March 2024

Røysum/Edwards/Sanders

Discover this new trio featuring clarinetist Andreas Røysum, bassist John Edwards & drummer Mark Sanders currently touring in Norway and the UK.

Sun 17 March 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Ayo Vincent & Ezekiel Aje

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.

Mopomoso / March

Come & join us for another wonderful Mopomoso featuring: Caroline Kraabel (sax), Maggie Nicols (voice, tap),
Marilza Gouvea (voice, electronics), Maja-Leigh Rosenwasser (piano, electronics) & Sue Lynch (sax)

Sat 16 March 2024

JULIAN SIEGEL QUARTET

Saxophonist Julian Siegel returns to the Vortex with his quartet featuring Liam Noble (piano), Oli Hayhurst (double bass) & Gene Calderazzo (drums).

Fri 15 March 2024

Thu 14 March 2024

Slavik/Noble/Clarvis

This trio features Czech double-bassist Jiří Slavík in collaboration with extraordinary jazz pianist Liam Noble and home percussionist from Abbey Road Studios Paul Clarvis, whose duo recordings had a major impact on Slavík since the times when he first met them as a student of the Royal Academy of Music in London.

Tom Ridout’s UFO

UFO (Unidentified Folk Outfit), led by Tom Ridout on the electric recorder, is a Rock/Folk power trio that reinvents traditional English folk music. The band combines innovative arrangements with a focus on improvisation, creating a unique and dynamic sound. Expect to hear well-known melodies, but with intriguing and unexpected twists.

Wed 13 March 2024

Andy Watts Quartet – “The Way Back From Here” Album Launch

Following over 15 years on the stage and tour with the internationally renowned London Afrobeat Collective, trumpeter Andy Watts announces his forthcoming solo release ‘The Way Back From Here’. In its live iteration, the quartet features cornet, guitar, bass & drums, and expands on the compositions from the record, showcasing the ability of some of Andy’s favourite London musicians.

Silvia Leonzio Quartet

Silvia Leonzio Quartet is a new project that brings together various genres such as modern jazz, folk, world music, improvised music, and songwriting. The project introduces a fresh and captivating sound by combining these diverse elements.

Tue 12 March 2024

Guildhall Jazz Showcase (Upstairs & Downstairs) – Day 2

A second afternoon and evening showcase of bands from the Guildhall Jazz Department led by tutors including Rachael Cohen, Gareth Lockrane, Rob Barron, Clare Wheeler, Winston Clifford, Kate Williams, Brigitte Beraha, Ines Loubet, Larry Bartley, Tom Farmer and more!

Mon 11 March 2024

Guildhall Jazz Showcase (Upstairs & Downstairs) – Day 1

An afternoon and evening showcase of bands from the Guildhall Jazz Department led by tutors including Rachael Cohen, Gareth Lockrane, Rob Barron, Clare Wheeler, Winston Clifford, Kate Williams, Brigitte Beraha, Ines Loubet, Larry Bartley, Tom Farmer and more!

Sun 10 March 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Rick Simpson

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.

The Vortex Collective

The Vortex Collective returns for an afternoon showcasing jazz from around the globe.

Sat 09 March 2024

Fri 08 March 2024

Thu 07 March 2024

Mike Soper

A vibrant London-based band come together to celebrate the art of group improvisation, combining original material with well loved standards. Driven and heartfelt music, played to feed the spirit.

Wed 06 March 2024

Tim Whitehead Quartet

Saxophonist Tim Whitehead returns to the Vortex with a quartet featuring: David Gordon (piano), Dave Whitford (double bass) & Tom Hooper (drums).

Tue 05 March 2024

Whirlpool Series #6 I Alex Lockheart

Guitarist Alex Lockheart takes centre stage for this month’s Whirlpool. He will incorporate electronics with improvised grooves, ambient soundscapes and spoken word poetry to create a special sound world, into which we are drawn.

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.

Sun 03 March 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Jas Kayser

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.

LJO VORTEX SESSIONS Featuring Noel Langley

Lead trumpet Noel Langley co-founded the LJO with director Scott Stroman in 1991.  Celebrated for his beautiful sound and musicality, here we feature his compositions, many influenced by those of Kenny Wheeler – and fascinating re-compositions of music by Edward Elgar and Pete Saberton.

Sat 02 March 2024

Fri 01 March 2024

Annie Whitehead 4tet

Made up of long term collaborators and dear friends, the Annie Whitehead 4tet delivers a powerful and joyous mix of African grooves, blustery free jazz, Ellingtonian expressionism, reggae stylings and bursts of driving blues.

Thu 29 February 2024

Alex Ridout Trio featuring Hamish Smith + special Guest Tal Kalman

Trumpeter Alexandra Ridout brings to the Vortex her trio featuring frequent musical collaborator James Maddren, the great NYC bassist Hamish Smith and tenor saxophonist Tal Kalman as a special guest.

Wed 28 February 2024

Shane Forbes Quartet

UK Drummer Shane Forbes (Empirical) will be presenting a brand new project with some of his favourite musicians on the jazz scene.

Tue 27 February 2024

Marble Sun – A Listening Experience

Join us for a different kind of evening at the Vortex, as Marble Sun unveil their second EP in a unique immersive listening experience.

Sun 25 February 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Rick Simpson

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.

A Standard Afternoon

Come down for a drink downstairs with performances from a rotating group of London-based singers and instrumentalists. Arrive early if you’d also like to join in for when the sets open to the floor – all welcome!

Sat 24 February 2024

Ed Jones Quartet

Award-winning saxophonist/composer Ed Jones returns to the quartet format with which he first made his name on the UK jazz scene over 30 years ago.

Fri 23 February 2024

Floating Circles – ‘Spectrums’ Album Launch

Floating Circles is an exciting UK jazz quintet lead by clarinettist Aidan Pearson. The group’s music takes influence from a wide range of styles including ambient, rock, hip-hop, world music, Arabic and Brazilian music, making for an eclectic and forward thinking outfit.

Thu 22 February 2024

Inside Colours Trio Album Release Concert

‘Inside Colours’ – consisting of pianist Julie Sassoon and saxophonist/bass clarinetist Lothar Ohlmeier, brings together two extraordinary talents whose finesse, musical brilliance and intuitive communication creates a musical universe whose beauty is deeply moving and utterly captivating.

Tineke Postma Aria Group

On this release tour of Tineke’s new album ARIA, the renowned Dutch saxophonist sets out on a journey of exploration and creative expression, accompanied by her new group featuring the talented and acclaimed David Doružka, Robert Landfermann and Tristan Renfrow.

Wed 21 February 2024

Nick Willsher Quintet

Saxophonist Nick Willsher brings this exciting new project for his Vortex debut, performing original material inspired by the skies. Combining influences from folk and ambient with European jazz, the music promises a broad mix of sound-worlds.

Tue 20 February 2024

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.

Sun 18 February 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Riley Stone-Lonergan

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.

Mopomoso / February

Come & join us for another wonderful Mopomoso feat. Chris Dowding (tpts), Ranieri Spina (gtr) & Hannah Marshall (cello) + Martin Hackett (Korg MS10 synth), Julian Faultless (horn/trp) & John Bissett (lap guitar) + Olga Ksendzovska (piano)

Sat 17 February 2024

Rachael Cohen Trio

Rachael presents her trio featuring two of the brightest up and coming players on the London Jazz scene. They will play Rachael’s originals alongside her arrangements of loved and lesser known repertoire.

Fri 16 February 2024

Henry Spencer ‘The Defector’

Henry Spencer recently launched his new album ‘The Defector’ following international touring, TV and radio broadcasts and the increase of audiences and followers worldwide. Tonight, he’s joined on stage by a fantastic band featuring: Ant Law (guitar), Matt Robinson (piano), Andrew Robb (double bass) & Dave Hamblett (drums).

Thu 15 February 2024

Ydivide

The musical instrument as a quill. Clemens Kuratle constructs non-verbal discourse spaces in which perspectives are imbued with voice through sound.

Wed 14 February 2024

Tue 13 February 2024

Sun 11 February 2024

Vortex Jam Session with Rick Simpson

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.

Sat 10 February 2024

Fri 09 February 2024

QOW TRIO album launch

QOW TRIO is a unique multi-generational jazz band featuring award-winning young firebrand saxophonist Riley Stone-Lonergan, storied British Jazz legend Spike Wells on drums, and multi-genre bassist and bandleader Eddie Myer. The band have grown and developed as a unit: the levels of interplay and empathy are stronger than ever: their new album The Hold Up is the result.

Thu 08 February 2024

Sentient Beings

Sentient Beings gathers four strongly individualistic improvising voices from the US and UK (Faith Brackenbury, John O’Gallagher, Tony Bianco & John Pope) for a spiritual, intellectual, powerfully absorbing experience.

Wed 07 February 2024

Maddy Coombs Quintet

Maddy is a tenor saxophonist based in London, and has put together this band of some of her favourite musicians with the intent of exploring both new and old sounds in music. Will also feature some special guests – not one to miss!

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