On the Eve of Black History Month we present: Man of Words and Music – Shake Keane (Part II) Jazz & Poetry with Philip Nanton (poet), Henry Lowther (trumpet), Dave Gree (bass).

ON THE EVE OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH WE PRESENT:
Man of Words and Music – Shake Keane (Part II)
Jazz & Poetry with Philip Nanton (poet), Henry Lowther (trumpet), Dave Green (Bass).

Join us for a lovely afternoon of jazz standards and a few surprise numbers at the lovely Vortex Bar downstairs. A lovely intimate venue with a warm atmosphere. Limited numbers […]

David Miller – Saxophone Eric Lounsbury – Trumpet Michael Richardson – Piano Duncan McKenzie – Bass Bobby James – Drums To mark the birthday of Thelonious Monk, we present a […]

A set from house band featuring: Guido Spannocchi – alto sax, Phil Stevenson- guitar, Jihad Darwish – bass, Pete Hill – drums, followed by a jam session.   Come down, […]

For this special evening (taking place DOWNSTAIRS), tap dancer Petra Haller and pianist Meg Morley will play one improvised set of music, exploring rhythm and space, drawing from their combined […]

Live music from house band: David Miller (saxophone), Xie Cheng (piano), Duncan McKenzie (drums) & Leo Stimpfle (bass) followed by a jam session.

3 master improvisers collaborate DOWNSTAIRS. A great, and still all-too-rare, chance to hear their interplay LIVE. Tom Challenger (sax), Olie Brice (bass), Will Glaser (drums) Only limited advanced seating available. […]

Join Petra Haller and Meg Morley at an evening of Improvised Piano and Tap dance to celebrate Bill Bojangles Robinson’s Birthday. May 25th which is Robinson’s birthday (25/05/1878- 25/11/1949) was […]

“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora.

“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora. LIVE DUO and TRIO sets of improvised music, with […]

REALLY SORRY THAT WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE LIVE GIGS FROM 1 AUGUST. HOPEFULLY MORE NEWS SOON. APOLOGIES TO ALL WHO BOOKED.  

Petra Haller on tap and Richard Lewis on piano have gone on to develop a captivating partnership drawing on their diverse experiences in music and beyond. Their joint improvisations are […]

BAND MEMBERS: Legendary drummer Winston Clifford won the British Jazz awards in 2018. Keys player Dorian Ford is one of the most in demand keys players in the UK. Leading […]

Hosted by Huw V Williams, he chats to fellow musicians about life and music within the world of jazz and improvised music. Join for the first live recordings with musicians […]

“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a monthly event at the Vortex Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora. LIVE DUO and TRIO sets of improvised music, with a different set-up […]

Words & Jazz is proud to present a blistering night of the best in contemporary poetry and jazz this EFG London Jazz Festival. Come to the cosy bar downstairs at […]

New artists announced! Be transported at this event merging art, music, poetry and dance to a world of demas. Curated by artist Aurelie Freoua and will include musicians Zac Gvi, Dave O’Brien, Maurizio Ravalico and incredible Korean flautist Hyelim Kim, artists Ley Loosh and Gwen Heddle, poet Mervin Scott, tap dancer Petra Haller and Atomik Bubbles.

Hosted by Huw V Williams, he chats to fellow musicians about life and music within the world of jazz and improvised music. Join for the first live recordings with musicians […]

Martin Speake – Saxophone Hans Koller – Euphonium/Piano Jeff Williams – Drums Fred Thomas – Double Bass Thelonious formed in 2015 to study and play the music of one of […]

“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a monthly event at the Vortex Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora. LIVE DUO and TRIO sets of improvised music, with a different set-up […]

Martin Speake – Saxophone Hans Koller – Euphonium Jeff Williams– Drums Fred Thomas – Double Bass Thelonious formed in 2015 to study and play the music of one of the […]

Words & Jazz is proud to present a blistering night of the best in contemporary poetry and jazz this EFG London Jazz Festival. Come to the cosy bar downstairs at […]

Voyager II are back with their monthly residency! This October edition will also feature a trip hop DJ set from SONNY DELIGHT

Come down to our cosy downstairs bar for the best in new poetry and jazz. This ‘outstanding summit
between contemporary poets and musicians’ (The Independent) will warm your soul and broaden
your horizons.

“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a monthly event at the Vortex Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora. LIVE DUO and TRIO sets of improvised music, with a different set-up […]

A wonderful trio led by drummer Jeff Herr, with Maxime Bender and Laurent Payfert, will totally submerge you in great music in this early evening downstairs gig.

Voyager II are back with their monthly residency! This time joined by some vinyl spinning in-between sets, courtesy of Sergiu. As the name suggests, Voyager II aren’t about standing still, […]

Open Decks at the Vortex Downstairs, an opportunity for vinyl lovers to play, talk and share music!

A night of musical emotion and dancin’ to support and raise awareness for Crohn’s and Colitis! 

hymn is a group from Norwich. They have a core trio of Chris Dowding (trumpets & electronics), George McKay (double bass) and David Ross (percussion & electronics). They play spacious […]

Words & Jazz is back! Hosted by Nikki Heinen it features poetry in the first half, followed by some of the great younger jazz musicians in the second.

Jazzexchange Austria showcasing cutting edge Austrian groups in combination with emerging UK talents facilitated by The Austrian Cultural Forum and curated by Guido Spannocchi are happy to invite you to […]

Drums – Erick Ford. Bass – Dennis Davis. Keyboard – Andre Louis. Tenor – Thomas Alleyne. Low Tenor – Daniel Louis   Daniel Louis‘s Pan-Ultimate Band with special guest “Thomas Alleyne“ […]

Words & Jazz RETURNS with a blistering line up for the start of spring. Come to this ‘outstanding summit between contemporary poets and musicians ‘ (The Independent) and prepare to be wowed!

Open decks is a once month session for vinyl lovers to play music in the relaxed atmosphere of The Vortex Jazz Club Downstairs. A monthly Sunday event where music lovers play […]

ndreaOur monthly Jazz Travellers nights continue on Friday 14 December with a journey from Italy via Holland with Amsterdam-based guitarist Dario Trapani who will join the well-honed London-based rhythm section […]

Words & Jazz SPECIAL!! Join us in the cosy downstairs bar for a night to remember – award winning poets and musicians!

Words & Jazz offers the BEST in contemporary poetry and jazz – this October we have hugely talented poets and musicians for your delectation! Come and have a cocktail in the cosy bar and be part of this ‘outstanding summit between contemporary poets and musicians’ (The Independent)
Not one to be missed

Open decks is a once month session for vinyl lovers to play music in the relaxed atmosphere of The Vortex Jazz Club Downstairs. A monthly Sunday event where music lovers play […]

The Great Harry Hillman is a Swiss post-jazz quartet, playing original compositions between jazz, rock and Improv since 2008.

In Blue Sheila (dancing girl press 2018), things can be spoken into existence, or sung. People can conjure up new ways, or exhaust their voices repeating the same thing over and over again. The story of Sheila and her slow-burning emancipation is a performance score. Marcel is violent. Ava is tender and flippant. The chorus reads the news and speaks the jazz tongue. Sheila needs to cross.

An evening of 3 established international improv duos showcasing some of the best the UK and Austria has to offer featuring Graham Dunning and Colin Webster, Mark Holub and Irene […]

A new monthly series Downstairs

 This early evening gig is part of a nationwide tour bringing together the furious sound of Alan Wilkinson (saxophone/bass clarinet) and Andrew Cheetham (drums) for the first time since recording together […]

11th May – Upstairs & Downstairs @ The Vortex, 2pm-8.30pm Raph Clarkson presents workshops and a gig featuring: Huw Warren, Elliot Galvin – Piano Stuart Silver – Spoken Word Mia […]

Every 4th Thursday of every month poet Nicki Heinen hosts Words & Jazz Downstairs  @ the Vortex Jazz Club expect a night of the very best spoken word and jazz. This is an […]

In the 1960 Rome Olympics, the world was introduced to one Cassius Clay: an 18 year-old boxer with the charisma to win over the crowds, and the talent to win […]