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Sun 22 November 2020

Thu 19 November 2020

Wed 18 November 2020

Vortex discussion 31 – Saxophone Massive

In 2006, as the opening event of the London Jazz Festival, we celebrated the opening of Gillett Square with our Saxophone Massive event – 200 saxophonists event. In this week’s […]

Sun 24 November 2019

SKYLLA + Chris Montague

Ruth Goller is a name familiar to the music world – her contribution to numerous groups is incredible and diverse. SKYLLA is a brand new project by this interesting, enigmatic artist […]

Sat 23 November 2019

McCreadie/Costello

This year for the EFG London Jazz Festival, the Vortex Jazz Club are hosting a series of late night shows featuring some of the most exciting up-and-coming artists in the […]

Fri 22 November 2019

Thu 21 November 2019

The Shape of Jazz To Come presents: Renell Shaw Fore

Renell will be debuting songs and compositions inspired by his reflections and experiences from his travels around the world and conversations with friends and family. Expect melodic bass lines, thought provoking poetry and a fusion of Jazz sensibility with Hip-Hop honesty. He is joined by Nathan Flutebox Lee, Michael Antoniou and Kaz Rodriguez.

Wed 20 November 2019

Tue 19 November 2019

Calum Gourlay Big Band

For over 2 years, the Vortex has hosted monthly the big band initiated by bassist Calum Gourlay, known for his great work with Thelonious, an award-winning solo album, Kit Downes […]

Mon 18 November 2019

Sun 17 November 2019

London Jazz Orchestra

Celebrating London’s longest jazz residency! The LJO’s Festival gig features music by composer-soloist-members Henry Lowther, Alcyona Mick, Scott Stroman, Martin Speake, Mick Foster, Noel Langley, Pete Hurt, Martin Hathaway, and […]

Sat 16 November 2019

Jas Kayser

This year for the EFG London Jazz Festival, the Vortex Jazz Club are hosting a series of late night shows featuring some of the most exciting up-and-coming artists in the […]

Fri 15 November 2019

JZ Replacement

Line up: Zhenya Strigalev – saxes, electronics Jamie Murray – drums JZ Replacement is a high energy and intense newly formed project, having just successfully played the Love Supreme festival, […]

Ikarai – MUHAMMAD (Muhammad Ali – Rumble In the Jungle)

A boxing ring is set on stage. Six musicians are set in the middle. Live audio samples are used. Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali takes you through his mind as I K A R A I sets his most legendary fight to music. Our new concert, MUHAMMAD, is a full-length musical telling of Ali’s movements and thoughts in the 1974 world heavyweight championship fight he ultimately won.

Sun 25 November 2018

Family Band – Board of Origin Album Launch

Comprising four long-term collaborators and friends (thus the ‘family’ tag), the band takes as its starting point the freewheeling music of the 1960s free jazz revolution; moments of fierce intensity, introspection and the blues all combining into an emotionally complex and often cathartic whole.

Sat 24 November 2018

Fri 23 November 2018

Thu 22 November 2018

Noel Langley’s EDENTIDE

Noel Langley has been at the forefront of the British music scene for nearly thirty years, enjoying a multi-faceted career as a performer, composer, arranger, arranger, producer and bandleader. Here he brings his critically acclaimed project EDENTIDE to the Vortex.

Tue 20 November 2018

Mon 19 November 2018

Vula Viel & Velvet Revolution

Vula Viel & Velvet Revolution, both with their unusual line-up, make strong musical statements: the sound is vibrant and at the same time intricate; with a fine sense for subtle nuances and yet delivered with verve, occasionally even with force.

Sun 18 November 2018

Sat 17 November 2018

Fri 16 November 2018

Nikki Iles Jazz Orchestra

To open our fantastic EFG LJF programme, Nikki Iles presents for the first time a brand new large ensemble project featuring a handpicked line-up of old friends and new, to perform works by inspirational female composers.

Sun 19 November 2017

Sat 18 November 2017

Fri 17 November 2017

Thu 16 November 2017

Wed 15 November 2017

Bruno Heinen & Rachael Cohen

Born out of a longstanding musical relationship, Rachael Cohen  (saxophone) and Bruno Heinen (piano) have a developed a forward-looking and empathic duo. Performing together consistently, they are continually working on […]

Tue 14 November 2017

Mon 13 November 2017

Jeff Taylor ft. Mick Coady

Vocalist Jeff Taylor, who has collaborated with the likes of Sufjan Stevens, Martha Wainwright and The National, performs in the intimate setting of our Downstairs. With Voro Garcia (trumpet), Lloyd […]

Sun 12 November 2017

Sat 11 November 2017

Fri 10 November 2017

Fini Bearman + Hannes Riepler

Lively, entertaining and thought-provoking singer who will start the Vortex’s programme at the London Jazz Festival on a high. She will be bringing over some of her collaborators from the […]

Sun 20 November 2016

Downstairs: THELONIOUS

Hans Koller (Valve Trombone, Euphonium) Martin Speake (Alto Saxophone) Calum Gourlay (Bass) TBC (Drums) Taking inspiration from the Steve Lacy/Roswell Rudd School Days band from the early 1960s, Thelonious explore the […]

MOPOMOSO @ 25

Mopomoso presenting the finest in free improvisation since 1991 Yoko Arai (piano) / John Russell (guitar) duo + Mark Wastell Quintet – Mark Wastell (cello) / Olie Brice (bass) / […]

Sat 19 November 2016

THE LOOP ELECTRIC

Appropriate for our late night season! We are happy that the Loop Collective, with Dave Smith, Rory Simmons are putting together a special late night show. Full details in the […]

Fri 18 November 2016

Thu 17 November 2016

Wed 16 November 2016

NIKLAS WINTER

As part of our cosmopolitan enthusiasm, we are delighted to welcome Niklas Winter, Finnish jazz guitarist, composer and teacher. Performing in the intimacy of our Downstairs space with Henry Lowther (trumpet), […]

Tue 15 November 2016

Mon 14 November 2016

Sun 13 November 2016

Sat 12 November 2016

Fri 11 November 2016

Clark Tracey Quintet

The English equivalent of Art Blakey – a great drummer, most often known here for his work with father Stan, works today with the stars of tomorrow. Playing originals and standards […]

Thu 23 June 2016

Sun 22 November 2015

Sat 21 November 2015

Perfect Houseplants

An adventurous and accessible jazz group, formed by four of the most distinctive jazz musicians and composers in the UK. Mark Lockheart – soprano & tenor saxophones Huw Warren – […]

Magic Box and Sara Mitra presents…A Magical Musical Story Box

Live music/kids’ theatre event for the young and young-at-heart, with fun interactive elements. A brand new family-friendly collaboration between jazz singer Sara Mitra and childrens’ drama professional Lottie Allen. Showcasing the sounds […]

Fri 20 November 2015

Thu 19 November 2015

Wed 18 November 2015

Tue 17 November 2015

Mon 16 November 2015

Sun 15 November 2015

Mopomoso

Line Up MOLIMO – Spain Chefa Alonso (sax/perc) Barbara Meyer (cello) Cova Villages (voice) This excellent all woman trio return to Mopomoso after three years to promote their new CD. […]

Sat 14 November 2015

Warriors International presents Freedom

EFG London Jazz Festival special The Vortex’s ‘loft’ groove jam night, curated by Orphy Robinson and Cleveland Watkiss, moves to a late night slot. Known for its wild, totally free evenings of challenging and up-lifting improvisations which […]

Annie Whitehead’s Rude 2.0

Busy and ever-enjoyable jazz, ska and session trombonist Whitehead’s best known for her engaging mix of African grooves, blues, ska and Ellingtonian expressionism. Here though, she reawakens her brilliantly freewheeling […]

Magic Box and Sara Mitra presents…A Magical Musical Story Box

Live music/kids’ theatre event for the young and young-at-heart, with fun interactive elements. A brand new family-friendly collaboration between jazz singer Sara Mitra and childrens’ drama professional Lottie Allen. Showcasing the sounds […]

Fri 13 November 2015

Sun 23 November 2014

Sat 22 November 2014

Led Bib

Following their UK tour and an electrifying 3 night residency at the Vortex in the Spring, Led Bib are back for their final London gig of the year, playing music […]

Fri 21 November 2014

Partisans

Partisans are coming…
“Restless, almost reckless energy… delirious listening… consistently thrilling.” – BBC Music Magazine

Thu 20 November 2014

Wed 19 November 2014

Tue 18 November 2014

Mon 17 November 2014

Sun 16 November 2014

Mopomoso

For their EFG London Jazz Festival show Mopomoso have programmed four sets of intrepid music from the freer end of things. Martin Speake (sax) / Mark Sanders (drums, percussion)   […]

Sat 15 November 2014

Fri 14 November 2014

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