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SUMMARY:Haffner/Fink Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nDonovan Haffner – Alto saxophone\nLaurel Fink – Tenor saxophone\nLaurie Milton – Piano\nLorenzo Morabito – Double bass\nLuke Mccarthy – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nThe Haffner/Fink Quintet will be bringing exciting original music written by Donovan and Laurel. \nDonovan Haffner\, winner of the ‘Jazz Newcomer’ category at the Jazz Parliamentary Awards 2025 is a south-east London born and bred alto saxophonist. When Aged 11\, Donovan joined the highly respected Tomorrow’s Warriors Young Artist Development Programme and was mentored by Gary Crosby OBE\, Binker Golding\, and Alex Davis. He proved to be a stand-out talent and\, by the age of 18\, he was invited to tour Italy with multi-award-winning drummer Moses Boyd. Since then\, Donovan graduated from the Royal Academy of Music\, and has played with Jay Phelps\, Charlie Stacey\, Orphy Robinson and Balimaya. He has also performed with the Danish jazz pianist/composer Rasmus Sorenson and was selected by Tony Kofi to be part of\, American jazz legend\, Charles Tolliver’s Big Band\, headlining at the Barbican as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. And Donovan is still very much part of the Tomorrow’s Warriors musical family\, performing with both Nu Civilisation Orchestra and Jazz Jamaica. Donovan has also released his debut album ‘Alleviate’ with his own project. \nLaurel Fink is a 22-year-old tenor saxophonist from Berkeley\, California. She is known for her tone and thought-provoking solos\, which capture audiences across the world. She has performed with a wide range of artists in the Bay Area and London\, most notably Arthur Verocai\, Warren Wolf\, Marcus Shelby\, Dame Drummer\, Kassa Overall\, DJ Starrza opening for Jhené Aiko\, PHOEBS\, Falle Nioke\, and Orii Community. In 2025\, she graduated from the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University\, where she studied with Tim Green and Warren Wolf. She is based in the Bay Area and London\, gigging frequently\, composing\, and playing with bands such as Squadronious\, the Kolakale Kolective\, and the Heeters. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/haffnerfink-quintet/
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SUMMARY:Johanna Burnheart
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJohanna Burnheart – Violin\nJonny Wickham – Double bass\nBen Brown – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nLondon-based German violinist and singer Johanna Burnheart carves her own niche with a distinctive blend of modal jazz and electronic soundscapes. Deeply influenced by the Berlin techno and house scene as well as modal jazz\, Johanna’s music exists at the point where improvisation meets hypnotic rhythm. \nSince forming her band in 2018\, Johanna has released two acclaimed albums — Burnheart (Ropeadope\, 2020) and Bär (2023) — as well as the Burnheart Remixed EP (2021)\, featuring reworks by Acid Pauli\, Beth Lydi\, Nesa Azadikhah\, and Pilo Adami\, paying homage to her deep connection with electronic music. Her releases have earned praise from Jazzwise\, MOJO\, The Guardian\, Jamie Cullum and Worldwide FM\, among others. \nFor this special performance at the Vortex\, Johanna Burnheart will present a dynamic set blending original compositions from her releases with reimagined jazz standards\, exploring the meeting point of jazz tradition\, electronic influence\, and fearless improvisation. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/johanna-burnheart/
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SUMMARY:Oscar Lyons Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nOscar Lyons – Piano\nGeorge Johnson – Tenor saxophone\nZaki Osahn – Double bass\nAnanda Brandão – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nOscar Lyons is a 20-year-old Catholic British Mexican pianist and composer. He has been described by UK Jazz News as “hugely talented”\, by jazz pianist Chris Ingham as “a once-in-a-generation talent”\, and by Director of the Watford Jazz Junction\, Chris Newstead\, as “extraordinary… a future star of European jazz”. Lyons is currently studying at the Royal Academy of Music and is working with some of the most innovative musicians on the scene. He leads an outstanding quartet\, including saxophonist George Johnson (BBC Young Jazz Musician 2024 finalist) drummer Ananda Brandão (credits include Ant Law\, Alex Hitchcock\, Emma Rawicz) and bassist Zaki Osahn (venues played at include Ronnie Scott’s\, Royal Festival Hall\, Cadogan Hall).\nLyons has played as part of the London-based concert series Jazz in the Round. He has been featured at Ronnie Scott’s in the show ‘Future Movers’\, which showcases some of the UK’s finest young jazz musicians\, and he has played twice at the Watford Jazz Junction\, supporting Emma Rawicz and Mark Kavuma. \nLyons has already established himself as a composer and improviser and has developed a distinctive voice in this idiom. His influences are diverse; in addition to the jazz tradition\, he draws from Latin American styles\, English folk music\, and hymnal music.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/oscar-lyons-quartet/
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SUMMARY:It’s In The Sea
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nPete Wareham — saxophones\,flute\, vocals\, electronics\nRuth Goller — bass\, vocals\, synth\nTom Herbert — bass six\, bass\, synth\nEmre Ramazanoglu — drums\, electronics \nAbout\nFirst ever live performance of Pete Wareham’s new band. \nPete Wareham started out as an award-winning jazz saxophonist but soon broke new ground\, gaining critical acclaim for his innovative punk rock approach\, winning ‘Best Band’ in 2005’s BBC Jazz Awards with his first band Acoustic Ladyland. \nIn 2010 Wareham disbanded Acoustic Ladyland after five well-received and influential albums to experiment with new directions. Melt Yourself Down was the result\, with the self-named first album released in 2013 incorporating African rhythms\, duelling saxophones and a bold new sound. \nIn 2019 Wareham signed with Melt Yourself Down to Decca Records and the band’s third album ‘100 YES%’ produced by Wareham\, Youth and Ben Hillier was released in 2020. \nAn original member of Seb Rochford’s twice Mercury-nominated Polar Bear\, he has been involved with many other high-profile projects – either as a band member or session musician – and his playing collaborations with Nadine Shah and Sons Of Kemet won him another Mercury nomination in 2018. \nWareham has for several years also focused on production and songwriting. In 2015 he received the Paul Hamlyn Composer’s Award and since then has developed his production work further in his home studio while working on collaborative songwriting and production work with other artists.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/its_in_the_sea/
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SUMMARY:Dalston Song Club: Arun Thava
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\nAbout\nOur monthly series brings together some of the most prominent voices in contemporary songwriting\, hosted by Matthew Herd. This month features a rare solo set from Arun Thava. \nArun Thava \nArun Thava is a singer\, songwriter\, and guitarist whose music captures the childlike wonder in all of us. With his direct lyricism and infectious melodies\, Arun’s songs leave listeners feeling warm and understood. Known for playing guitar in bands such as The Howl & The Hum and Seafarers\, he recently released his debut single and is preparing to record his first EP.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/dalston-song-club-arun-thava/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Mike De Souza Quintet – EP Launch: Schism
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMike De Souza – Guitar\nTom Barford – Tenor saxophone\nRick Simpson – Piano\nHuw V Williams – Double bass\nJay Davis – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nGuitarist Mike De Souza presents the launch of his new EP Schism\, recorded at Fish Factory Studios in summer 2024 with the support of crowdfunding donations. The EP features four tracks – three new original compositions and a solo guitar version of Body and Soul\, interpreted through De Souza’s distinctive approach to harmony\, texture and technique. This marks his first released rendition of a jazz standard and reflects a deepening connection with the jazz tradition. \nThe title Schism refers to the opening track and reflects De Souza’s sense of the divided state of UK politics\, where contrasting sets of worldviews and values stand in stark opposition while vying for power and influence. Musically\, Schism extends the sound of his previous release Chrysalis (Fresh Sound New Talent)\, which received 4-star reviews from All About Jazz\, UK Vibe\, Marlbank and The Jazz Mann\, and was praised for its “considered sound design… every bar seems to open into a new world” (BBC Radio 3). While Chrysalis explored transformation through layered textures and electronic soundscapes\, Schism takes a more traditional ensemble approach\, shining a light on group interaction and the nuances of live performance. \nDe Souza is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and Leeds College of Music. Since establishing himself on the UK jazz scene he has performed widely as both leader and sideman\, and has released several projects including Slow Burn\, Road Fork and the quartet album Pond Life with Big Bad Wolf\, which was ranked 3rd in Jazzwise Magazine’s “Top 10 Albums of the Year” in 2017. He has also collaborated with Byron Wallen\, Alex Paxton\, Phil Meadows\, Joy Ellis\, Belle Chen and Twospeak\, and holds a weekly residency at Grow in Hackney Wick with the band Stratos. Mike is also a jazz guitar tutor at Leeds Conservatoire\, where he has taught since 2020. \nThe band features four of the UK’s most respected and in-demand musicians. Rick Simpson (piano/synth) has performed with Christian Scott\, Eric Harland\, Joe Sanders and Stan Sulzmann\, and is known for his albums Klammer and Everything All of the Time: Kid A Revisited. Tom Barford (tenor sax) released his Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize-winning album Bloomer (Edition\, 2018)\, followed by Live at the Parakeet featuring James Copus. He has also performed with Billy Cobham and Gerald Cleaver and co-leads both the quartet AuB and the Barford/Copus Quintet. Jay Davis (drums) is an award-winning performer and composer who has played throughout the UK\, Europe and Asia\, appearing at major venues and festivals including Umbria Jazz and the Bimhuis. Huw V Williams (bass) has collaborated with leading figures across contemporary and avant-garde scenes including Jim Black\, Ivo Neame and Laura Jurd. \nThe EP Schism captures this band at a creative high point\, expanding its sound while nodding more explicitly to the jazz tradition. It will be followed by a full-length album drawn from the same session\, due for release next year. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/mike-de-souza-quintet-ep-launch-schism/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Heidi Vogel
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:00 PM\, Music 10:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\nAbout\n“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city. For only £6\, check out exciting music from a revolving line-up of innovative performers digging into standards and new music alongside DJs spinning vinyl until the early hours. A relaxed atmosphere with special drinks offers each night and an opportunity to be part of the extended Vortex community. \nThis time we are joined by vocalist Heidi Vogel and Femi Temowo.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-heidi-vogel-3/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Eddie Prevost\, Binker Golding\, Olie Brice - trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nBinker Golding – Tenor saxophone\nEddie Prevost – Drums\nOlie Brice – Double bass \n  \nAbout\nExpect an evening of improvised music from a trio made up of three of the U.K’s most interesting improvisors. \nPercussionist and drummer Eddie Prevost is a key figure in the free improvisation and avant-garde music scenes. Best known as a co-founder of the long-running improvised music group AMM\, his career also includes work as a writer and educator. \nDouble bassist Olie Brice is an improviser\, and composer recognized as a major figure in the UK’s creative jazz and free improvisation scenes. His musical style is noted for its ability to integrate compositional ideas within improvised and free jazz settings. \nSaxophonist\, composer\, and bandleader Binker Golding is known as a key innovator in the contemporary London jazz scene\, he has gained acclaim for his versatility\, both as a member of the award-winning duo Binker and Moses and through his own solo work.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/eddie-prevost-binker-golding-olie-brice-trio/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Discotheque Tropicale
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:00 PM\, Music 10:30 PM\n  \nLine-up:\n  \nTBC \n  \nAbout:\n  \nDiscotheque Tropicale is a collective\, event series and record label created to celebrate and generate interest in a range of borderless music and culture from around the world. We are very excited to welcome them for their debut party at the Vortex Jazz Club. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/discotheque-tropicale/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251214T194500
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam With Rick Simpson
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n\nAbout\n\n\n\n\nA weekly session on Sunday evenings\, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser\, pianist Rick Simpson\, guitarist Nick Costley-White\, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Harben Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ sometimes a few guest leaders) each one hosting one session on rotation. \nIf you’re an instrumentalist  you can attend for free if you’re planning on playing with the house band. No need to book in advance! \nOur dear Vortex members are also welcome to these sessions free of charge.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-jam-session-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-10-26-2025-12-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251215T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251215T223000
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SUMMARY:Julian Siegel Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJulian Siegel – Tenor saxophone\nLiam Noble – Piano\nOli Hayhurst – Double bass\nGene Calderazzo – Drums \nAbout\nWith the Julian Siegel Quartet\, the BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices\, creating an in-demand Quartet on the UK and European Jazz scene. The band features inspirational pianist Liam Noble\, his fluid touch and dazzling imagination perfectly complementing Siegel’s music and playing\, and providing a perfect foil for the many directions the music can turn. With the creative spark of dynamic drummer Gene Calderazzo and the deep groove of bassist Oli Hayhurst dove-tailing perfectly with Siegel and Noble this is unquestionably one of the UK’s most exciting and powerful quartets. \nFollowing up from their London Jazz Award winning album Urban Theme Park (Basho Music)\, 2018 saw the release of VISTA\, the second album of the Julian Siegel Quartet and the first on the Whirlwind Recordings label. The album features ten of Julian’s compositions plus an arrangement of Bud Powell’s ‘Un Poco Loco’. This acoustic set of music moves freely through varied sound worlds and colours\, from undercurrents of bop to searching ballads and joyful melodies.\nSince the release of VISTA\, the band has performed internationally at Jazz Festivals including INNtöne Jazz Festival in Austria\, Made in The UK at the Rochester International Jazz Festival\, the Jazz Standard NYC\, JazzFestival Goettingen in Germany\, Limerick Jazz Festival Ireland\, UK’s Love Supreme Festival 2019\, Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival\, Manchester International Jazz Festival and many other UK shows included in an extensive 2018 – 2019 Arts Council England UK Tour. The Quartet was featured on the cover of UK’s Jazzwise Magazine in February 2018 and VISTA was included in Jazzwise’s Top 20 Jazz Albums of the year. \n“Expressive direct music…. tightly wound post-bop\, pensive improv. and more.”\nJohn Fordham\, The Guardian – – – – Jazz Album of the Month\, February 2018 \n“A great quartet with an enthralling agility.” – – – – In Music \n”Exciting\, dynamic music with improvisation at its centre.”– London Jazz News
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/julian-siegel-quartet-14/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251216T190000
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SUMMARY:Midweek Downstairs Jam
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFirst set from house band: David Miller (saxophone)\, Davide Melis (piano)\, Duncan McKenzie (bass) & Bobby James (drums) followed by a jam session till close. \nEntry is free all night 19:00 – 22:30.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/midweek-downstairs-jam-9/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251217T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251217T203000
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SUMMARY:REMEMBERING DEREK: THURSTON MOORE & MARK WASTELL
DESCRIPTION:Derek Bailey (29 January 1930 – 25 December 2005)\nDoors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nThurston Moore – Guitar\nMark Wastell – Drums \n  \nAbout\nCommemorating the twentieth anniversary of Derek Bailey’s passing\, Thurston Moore and Mark Wastell pay homage to Derek’s memory\, especially his celebrated guitar/percussion duos with fellow travellers John Stevens\, Tony Oxley and Han Bennink. \nThurston first met Derek in NYC in 1993\, when he and drummer William Hooker shared the bill with Derek and Tony Oxley. He recalls Derek “being surprised when I asked him about his playing on the Basil Kirchin LP Worlds Within Worlds. I think he was just taken aback that some kid from the USA would even be aware of such a thing”. They played guitars next to each other\, a few years later\, on a crowded stage at The Tonic in NYC\, at an event organised by Loren Mazzacane Connors. Thurston also invited Derek to participate in Root\, a recording released in 1998. \nMark met Derek in the early nineties\, but first played together at an Incus Records event held at the original Vortex in 1998. The following year\, he was invited to participate in Company in Marseille\, and again in London (2000) and New York (2001). And in the group IST\, Mark supported Derek\, John Zorn and Bill Laswell at the Barbican Centre in 2000. Derek also enjoyed performing at Mark’s record shop in London (Sound 323) playing there twice in 2001\, in a duo with Simon H. Fell and solo. \nSupported by The Wire. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/remembering-derek-thurston-moore-mark-wastell/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251217T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251217T223000
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SUMMARY:Queer Jazz: Christmas Party Jam
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM\n  \nHouse Band:\nAkin Soul – Vocals\nBel Comeau – Keys\nArowah – Guitar\nIsobella Burnham – Bass\nTash Keary – Drums \nAbout\nQueer Jazz exists to platform\, nurture and celebrate the emerging queer jazz scene. Programmed by Tina Edwards and Arowah\, they have put together an exciting monthly programme of innovative LGBTQI+ artists at The Vortex Jazz Club\, supported by Arts Council England. \nTickets are flexibly priced – please select the pricing tier that reflects your situation. We want as many people as possible to access the gigs so if you’re able to\, please consider paying for the highest ticket band\, otherwise cheaper tickets will be limited and available on first-come first-serve basis. Musicians who plan to play at the jam can get a £5 ticket. \nQueer jazz will be finishing the year in style with a special Christmas Party Jam to celebrate a very queer year! \nThey will be inviting an all-queer houseband of top musicians who will start the night off with a short set before opening the evening up. Everyone is welcome to bring their instruments and come and play. We also welcome spoken word\, dancers\, and any other artists who would like to take part in the creation.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/queer-jazz-christmas-party-jam/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251218T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251218T210000
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SUMMARY:Percy Pursglove with the Trinity Laban Jazz Orchestra conducted by Calum Gourlay (1st Show)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:30 PM\, Music 8:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\nLine-up\nLauren Breen\, Will Coode\, Ben Clogston\, Poppy Helmer\, Oli Doyle – saxes/flutes/clarinets\nTom Stringer\, Ted Porter\, Ferg Kilsby\, Percy Pursglove – trumpets\nDillon Pinder\, Elliot Hampton\, Tom Shooter\, Charlie Mellon – trombones\nKezia Abuoma – piano\nLuke Purbrick – guitar\nJack Antcliff – double bass\nNoah Ojumu – drums\nSophie Warner – percussion\nCalum Gourlay – conductor\nAbout\nThe Trinity Laban Jazz Orchestra conducted by Calum Gourlay returns to the Vortex with the extraordinary boundary-pushing improviser and exuberant large-scale composer Percy Pursglove\, in a UK premiere of his latest ensemble work\, originally commissioned by the Hamburg-based NDR big band. \nAfter formative years New York\, Percy is at the very cutting edge of the European scene\, in leadership and collaboration with the main shakers and movers such as Pablo Held\, and as soloist with leading jazz and contemporary music groups such as the ensemble modern in Paris and projects led by Evan Parker and Barry Guy. \nA rare opportunity to hear Percy’s incredible improv language\, virtuosity and spontaneity amid his own beautiful orchestral music. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/percy-pursglove-with-the-trinity-laban-jazz-orchestra-conducted-by-calum-gourlay-1st-show/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251218T213000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251218T230000
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SUMMARY:Percy Pursglove with the Trinity Laban Jazz Orchestra conducted by Calum Gourlay (2nd Show)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 9:30 PM\, Music 10:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\nLine-up\nLauren Breen\, Will Coode\, Ben Clogston\, Poppy Helmer\, Oli Doyle – saxes/flutes/clarinets\nTom Stringer\, Ted Porter\, Ferg Kilsby\, Percy Pursglove – trumpets\nDillon Pinder\, Elliot Hampton\, Tom Shooter\, Charlie Mellon – trombones\nKezia Abuoma – piano\nLuke Purbrick – guitar\nJack Antcliff – double bass\nNoah Ojumu – drums\nSophie Warner – percussion\nCalum Gourlay – conductor\nAbout\nThe Trinity Laban Jazz Orchestra conducted by Calum Gourlay returns to the Vortex with the extraordinary boundary-pushing improviser and exuberant large-scale composer Percy Pursglove\, in a UK premiere of his latest ensemble work\, originally commissioned by the Hamburg-based NDR big band. \nAfter formative years New York\, Percy is at the very cutting edge of the European scene\, in leadership and collaboration with the main shakers and movers such as Pablo Held\, and as soloist with leading jazz and contemporary music groups such as the ensemble modern in Paris and projects led by Evan Parker and Barry Guy. \nA rare opportunity to hear Percy’s incredible improv language\, virtuosity and spontaneity amid his own beautiful orchestral music. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/percy-pursglove-with-the-trinity-laban-jazz-orchestra-conducted-by-calum-gourlay-2nd-show/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251219T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251219T223000
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SUMMARY:An evening with Marlon the Pannist
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMarlon Hibbert – Voice\nGrifton Forbes-Amos – Trumpet\nLuke Baccus – Piano\nNathan Dawkin – Bass guitar\nNate Ricketts – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nMarlon the Pannist is a multi-award-winning steelpan musician\, arranger\, and educator from South East London. A three-time UK Pan Clash Champion Soloist (2018\, 2019\, 2021)\, Marlon is recognised as one of the UK’s leading voices in contemporary steelpan performance. His work blends jazz\, calypso\, and modern fusion\, bringing fresh expression to the instrument’s traditional\nroots. \nA graduate of the prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama\, Marlon has performed at top-tier events including the EFG London Jazz Festival\, Guildhall Jazz Festival\, Ronnie Scotts as well as other venues. His dynamic solo and ensemble work has earned him collaborations with some of the UK’s most exciting artists\, including Zara McFarlane\, Luke Baccus\, Lox\, and Lewis Daniel\, among others. \nIn 2009\, Marlon founded the Endurance Steel Orchestra\, a youth-driven ensemble based in South East London. As Musical Director and bandleader\, he leads on arrangements\, rehearsals\, and performances\, with a focus on music education and community outreach. Under his leadership\, the orchestra has performed both nationally and internationally\, championing the steelpan as a cultural and creative force. \nBeyond performance\, Marlon is a dedicated educator and advocate for the steelpan in UK music education. He has worked as a junior fellow at the guildhall school of music and drama directing choirs and regularly delivers workshops across the UK\, working with steel orchestras\, schools\, and youth groups to expand access to steelpan music. He also plays a key role in Kinetika Bloco as one of four steelpan leaders\, mentoring young pannists and leading them through rehearsals\, recordings\, and live performances. \nLooking forward\, Marlon is focused on expanding the reach of steelpan in contemporary music\, composing original works that fuse Caribbean traditions with jazz and global styles. With a growing profile as a performer\, educator\, and cultural leader\, he remains committed to raising the visibility of the steelpan on stages and in classrooms across the UK and beyond. Some of Marlon’s influences include Victor Provost\, Andy Narell\, Jonathan Scales\, Andre White & Leon Foster Thomas.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-marlon-the-pannist/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251220T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251220T223000
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SUMMARY:Annie Whitehead New 5tet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAnnie Whitehead trombone\nJennifer Maidman – Bass guitar\nGeoffrey Richardson – viola\nSteve Lodder – Piano\nLiam Genockey – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nAnnie Whitehead learnt trombone at school and by the age of fourteen was already busy playing with brass bands and local big bands. At sixteen\, she started her professional career with Ivy Benson’s All Girl Orchestra. Since then she has brought her distinctive sound to a wide range of projects\, exploring many different musical styles. \nAs part of the UK jazz scene she has worked with Chris McGregor’s Brotherhood of Breath\, John Stevens\, Dudu Pukwana\, Evan Parker\, Paul Dunmall Octet (featuring Keith Tippett and Tony Levin)\, Elton Dean’s Newsense (alongside legendary trombonists Roswell Rudd and Paul Rutherford)\, The Charlie Watts Big Band\, and the Jazz Jamaica Big Band. Internationally she’s worked with McCoy Tyner\, Carla Bley\, Abdullah Ibrahim\, Louis Moholo and James Blood Ulmer. \nSession and pop credits include Joan Armatrading\, Elvis Costello\, Eddi Reader and Paul Weller. With the horn section The Kick Horns\, she has done session work with Rufus Wainwright\, Blur\, The Beautiful South\, Jamiroquai\, Dr John\, Eric Clapton and many others. \nAs a member of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra she toured worldwide and appeared on three albums: ‘Broadcasting from Home’\, ‘Union Cafe’ and ‘Concert Program’. It was here that she met her partner and musical collaborator Jennifer Maidman. Their first of their many projects together was the free-funk ensemble ‘Rude’\, with Harry Beckett and Liam Genockey. \nMost recently she has played on Jennifer Maidman’s debut album ‘Dreamland’\, recorded in Woodstock NY\, which also features David Torn on guitar and drummer Jerry Marotta. Annie and Jennifer are currently working together on various projects as well as promoting the album in the US and the UK. \nJennifer Maidman is a multi-instrumentalist\, writer and producer who has had a long and varied career\, playing with Murray Head\, Joan Armatrading\, Paul Brady\, Boy George\, Shakespears Sister\, George Clinton and The Penguin Cafe Orchestra amongst countless others. She has produced Paul Brady\, Murray Head\, Annie’s albums\, and has written for Boy George\, Guesch Patti\, Sam Brown and Murray Head. \nGeoffrey Richardson is a multi-instrumentalist\, performer\, arranger\, producer\, engineer; electronics nut; painter & drawer. He is best known for his work with Caravan\, Murray Head\, French artist Renaud\, and the Penguin Cafe Orchestra. He has released several recordings under his own name recorded at his studio in deepest Kent. \nSteve Lodder is one of Europe’s finest jazz musicians. Steve has worked with John Etheridge\, Maggie Nichols\, Carla Bley\, George Russell’s ‘Living Time Orchestra’ and has toured and recorded with Andy Sheppards ‘Inco-motion’. He is the regular keyboardist with the Alison Rayner Quintet. His first release under his own name was 2001’s Bout Time 2. \nLiam Genockey is the drummer for Steeleye Span He has also worked with Gerry Rafferty\, Paul Brady\, Elton Dean\, Lol Coxhill\, Zzebra and Gillan amongst many others. \n  \nhttps://anniewhitehead.bandcamp.com/
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/annie-whitehead-new-5tet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251221T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251221T170000
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SUMMARY:Mopomoso International Free Improvised Music
DESCRIPTION:Doors 12:00 PM\, Music 12:30 PM – set(s) of music\n\nCome and join the fun! It’s the Mopomoso Solstice Party!!! \na gig full of around 40 brilliant musicians\, performing short 5 – 7 minute sets put together in new formations. \nsome of the musicians so far: \nDom Lash (guitar) & Mark Wastell / Paul Pignon (bass clarinet) / Gabriele Meirano (piano) & Jamie Coleman (trumpet)\, “Average Dragoons” – (Panos Ghikas family band) / Ntshuks Bonga (sax) / Steve Beresford (piano) / Faradena Afifi (viola etc) / Roger Turner (percussion) tbc / Matt Clark (guitar) / \nplus many many more….
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/mopomoso-international-free-improvised-music-3/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251221T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251221T223000
DTSTAMP:20251118T160356Z
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam With Nick Costley-White
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n\nAbout\n\n\n\n\nA weekly session on Sunday evenings\, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser\, pianist Rick Simpson\, guitarist Nick Costley-White\, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Harben Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ sometimes a few guest leaders) each one hosting one session on rotation. \nIf you’re an instrumentalist  you can attend for free if you’re planning on playing with the house band. No need to book in advance! \nOur dear Vortex members are also welcome to these sessions free of charge.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-jam-session-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-10-26-2025-12-21/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251223T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251223T223000
DTSTAMP:20251222T170752Z
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SUMMARY:Fundraiser For Jamaica
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM\n  \nAbout\nFollowing Hurricane Melissa which hit the coast of Jamaica on the 28th October this year\, affecting 1.9 million residents and devastating countless families and their homes\, the Vortex Jazz Club will be hosting a concert on the 23rd December raising funds to support the Hurricane Melissa response. \nJoin us for an incredible night of music and improvisation celebrating Jamaican music – with the line-up consisting of Orphy Robinson\, Cleveland Watkiss\, Leon Foster Thomas\, Gary Crosby\, Sebastian Rochford and many more still to be announced. \nTickets are being sold at 20 GBP\, but if you can\, you can choose to increase your donation online to support those affected by Hurricane Melissa. All ticket sales will be donated \, and we are very pleased to partner with Universe who will be waiving their booking fee for the event. \n** Please note that this is a fundraiser event\, there may be changes to the lineup prior to the concert and we cannot issue refunds due to line-up changes. \nRead more about the Red Cross and their appeal HERE
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/fundraiser-for-jamaica/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251227T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251227T223000
DTSTAMP:20251028T155444Z
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SUMMARY:Ethan Iverson
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nEthan Iverson – Piano\nCalum Gourlay – Double Bass\nDavid Ingamells – Drum kit \nAbout\nPianist\, composer\, and writer Ethan Iverson was a founding member of The Bad Plus\, a game-changing collective with Reid Anderson and David King. The New York Times called TBP “Better than anyone at melding the sensibilities of post-60’s jazz and indie rock.” During his 17-year tenure\, TBP performed in venues as diverse as the Village Vanguard\, Carnegie Hall\, and Bonnaroo; collaborated with Joshua Redman\, Bill Frisell\, and the Mark Morris Dance Group; and created a faithful arrangement of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and a radical reinvention of Ornette Coleman’s Science Fiction. \nSince leaving TBP\, Iverson has kept busy. 2017: Co-curated a major centennial celebration of Thelonious Monk at Duke University and premiered the evening-length Pepperland with the Mark Morris Dance Group. 2018: premiered an original piano concerto with the American Composers Orchestra and released a duo album of new compositions with Mark Turner on ECM. 2019: Common Practice with Tom Harrell (ECM)\, standards tracked live at the Village Vanguard. 2021: Bud Powell in the 21st Century\, a vigorous reconsideration of the bebop master\, is featured on the March cover of DownBeat. 2022: The current release is Every Note is True on Blue Note records\, an album of original work in trio with Larry Grenadier and Jack DeJohnette. \nIverson also has been in the critically-acclaimed Billy Hart quartet for well over a decade and occasionally performs with elder statesmen like Albert “Tootie” Heath or Ron Carter or collaborates with noted classical musicians like Miranda Cuckson and Mark Padmore. For almost 20 years\, Iverson’s website Do the Math has been a repository of musician-to-musician interviews and analysis. Time Out New York selected Iverson as one of 25 essential New York jazz icons: “Perhaps NYC’s most thoughtful and passionate student of jazz tradition—the most admirable sort of artist-scholar.” Iverson has also published articles about music in the New Yorker\, NPR\, The Nation\, and JazzTimes. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/ethan-iverson-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251228T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251228T223000
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SUMMARY:John Etheridge and Blue Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\nLine-up:\nJohn Etheridge – Guitar\nPete Whittaker – Organ\nGeorge Double – Drums \nAbout\nBeat the twixt Xmas/New Year blues with guitar legend John Etheridge and the Blue Spirits . Guaranteed to take you on soulful journey through Blues/Jazz and beyond encompassing all Etheridge’s well known eclecticism. Powered along by Pete Whittaker (organ) and George Double (drums).
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/john-etheridge_and_blue_spirits/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251231T213000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251231T213000
DTSTAMP:20251118T132908Z
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SUMMARY:Ian Shaw's New Year's Eve Bash
DESCRIPTION:Doors 9:30 PM\, Music 10:15 PM\n  \nLine-up:\nIan Shaw – Piano \nAbout\nWe are delighted to welcome back the multi-award winning Ian Shaw for his traditional New Year’s Eve performance. \nOnly on this special night at The Vortex does Shaw mix up his teen favourites (Elton\, Bowie\, Billy Joel\, Stevie Wonder) with some legendary old blues and soul bangers. Add some seasonally satirical comedy originals\, singalongs and\, in the company of ‘simply our finest’ (Time Out)\, Shaw will whip up an unforgettable ‘Hello 2026’ evening.”
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/ian-shaws-new-years-eve-bash-7/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260101T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260101T223000
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SUMMARY:Procrastinators - New Year's Party
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nGina Boreham – vocals – Voice\nPiotr Jordan – Violin\nPaul Moylan – Double bass\nZac Gvirtzman – Clarinet\nCharlie Wheatley – guitar \n  \nAbout\nBringing in the New Year a day late has become a tradition at the Vortex since 2009. A welcome relief from the hustle and stress of most NYE parties – this one just wants you to relax\, enjoy the music and ease yourself into the New Year with good company and normal prices! Music will be led by jazz violin virtuoso Piotr Jordan\, with Paul Moylan on double bass\, Zac Gvirtzman on piano/accordion/clarinet\, Charlie Wheatley on guitar. Gina Boreham on vocals. You can expect jazz\, blues\, Eastern European and Gypsy folk\, tango\, Klezmer.\nAs usual we will count down to “midnight” with the special Procrastinators’ Clock (in good time to catch your trains). \nSpecial guests to be announced\, and possibly some prizes !
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/procrastinators-new-years-party/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260102T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260102T223000
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SUMMARY:Leo Richardson Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \n  \nLine-up:\n  \nLeo Richardson – Saxophone\nRick Simpson – Piano\nDave Whitford – Double bass\nJoel Waters – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\n  \nWithout a doubt\, Leo Richardson is widely recognised to be one of the UK’s leading Jazz Tenor Saxophonists\, best known for his honest\, straight-ahead\, contemporary hard-bop style. The Leo Richardson Quartet packs a punch\, performing exciting and intense music heavily influenced by the hard-bop era. \nIn 2017\, The Leo Richardson Quartet toured the UK in November-December\, in support of their debut album\, The Chase\, on Ubuntu Music. The album was selected by The Times newspaper as one of the Top 10 Jazz Albums of 2017 and one of the Top 100 Albums of all music genres. The Chase was the first debut album to receive 5 from The Sunday Guardian/Observer. The success of the album and the tour led to the Quartet’s debut performance at the 2018 Love Supreme Jazz Festival. The Leo Richardson Quartet released their second album Move in 2019 to critical acclaim\, receiving 5 in BBC Music Magazine. \nTonight\, the Leo Richardson Quartet will be performing select pieces from their most recent record “Move” along with new material. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/leo-richardson-quartet-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260103T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260103T223000
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SUMMARY:Ed Jones Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nEd Jones- Tenor saxophone\nRebecca Nash – Piano\nRiaan Vosloo – Double bass\nTim Giles – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nAward-winning saxophonist and composer Ed Jones returns to the quartet format that first established his presence on the UK jazz scene over 30 years ago. Formed in 2011\, the quartet initially took inspiration from the music of Wayne Shorter but has since evolved into a dynamic ensemble where original compositions by Jones and bassist Riaan Vosloo take centre stage\, enriched by the creative interplay of pianist Ross Stanley and drummer Tim Gilles. \nThrough extensive touring\, the group has forged a distinctive collective sound that blends fiercely driven\, intense “fire music” with spacious\, atmospheric improvisational soundscapes. This duality shines through both in their strikingly original works and in their imaginative re-interpretations of the American songbook. \nFor this special performance\, the quartet will be joined by the acclaimed pianist and composer Rebecca Nash\, following her recent collaboration with Jones on his Southbank Commission Lotus Code. \n”A formidable saxophonist. Ed Jones may have hit his highest profile through his work with bands US3 and Incognito\, but he’s an improviser to his fingertips\, a player of forceful imagination\, and one of the Uk’s most distinctive saxophonists.” John Fordham The Guardian. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/ed-jones-quartet-8/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260104T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260104T180000
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SUMMARY:London Jazz Orchestra - New Year Preview with Brigitte Beraha
DESCRIPTION:Doors 3:30 PM\, Music 4:00 PM – 2 set(s) of music\nAbout \nLondon’s longest jazz residency kicks off its 35th year\, as the LJO preview two new recordings to be released in 2025\, featuring music by trumpet legend Henry Lowther and director Scott Stroman.  Plus: singer Brigitte Beraha is featured\, and there is new music from saxophonist Pete Hurt\, pianist Alcyona Mick and guitarist Nick Costly-White.  Check out this outstanding band of top soloists!
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/london-jazz-orchestra-new-year-preview-with-brigitte-beraha/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260106T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260106T223000
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SUMMARY:Sam Eastmond & the Composers Workshop Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\nAbout\nTrumpeter\, composer\, and arranger Sam Eastmond is known for his large ensemble work with John Zorn\, he is the only artist to have led\, arranged\, and recorded Zorn’s works in MASADA Books Two and Three and The Bagatelles\, recording albums in these series as well as his own works on Tzadik Label.\nEastmond leads and curates the Composers Workshop Big Band\, an alchemical fulcrum for new experimental big band music.\nFormed from some of the most exciting and outrageous young musicians in London including members and alumni of NYJO\, Tomorrows Warriors\, and music colleges from around the world the Workshop is a place to develop experimental and challenging new works driven only by artistic and not commercial imperatives. \nThis performance will also feature an appearance by Fergus Quill\, leader and chief anarchist of Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band who will lead the Workshop through readings of new works. \nThe Workshop also presents works from Eastmond\, Benjamin Krauss\, Nico Widdowson\, and Dany Coulthurst. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/sam-eastmond-the-composers-workshop-big-band/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260107T203000
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SUMMARY:Louis Wildi Trio & Gaz Fowler
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nLouis Wildi – Alto saxophone\nOli Fitzgerald – Double bass\nEthan Sweeting – Drum kit\nGareth Fowler – Electric guitar \n  \nAbout\nLouis Wildi (saxophone) presents his trio with special guest Gareth Fowler (guitar). \nThe trio blend musical influences from their personal heroes\, whilst exploring an expansive sound that stretches the boundaries of the traditional trio format with original compositions and creative arrangements. \nLed by emerging saxophonist Louis Wildi and supported by the concrete partnership of Ethan Sweeting (drums) and Oli Fitzgerald (bass). The band are excited to be joined by Gareth Fowler\, a prolific figure on the British Jazz scene. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/louis-wildi-trio-gaz-fowler/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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