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SUMMARY:Adam O’Farrill's ELEPHANT
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAdam O’Farrill – Trumpet\, Electronics\nYvonne Rogers – Piano\nWalter Stinson – Double bass\nRussell Holzman – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\n“…a leading light among contemporary jazz trumpeters…”- Jazzwise \nComposer and trumpet player Adam O’Farrill’s music is as radiant and free-flowing in its melody\, as it is geometric and off-kilter in its rhythm. With his longtime quartet\, Stranger Days\, O’Farrill has released the critically-acclaimed albums Hueso\, Stranger Days\, El Maquech\, and Visions of Your Other\, finding inspiration in everyone from Miles Davis\, Ryuichi Sakamoto\, and Thom Yorke to Alice Munro\, Rene Magritte\, and Paul Thomas Anderson. On this most recent album\, For These Streets\, Adam expanded his sonic landscape to an octet\, channeling the art and culture of the 1930s through a contemporary creative viewpoint. Further shaping O’Farrill’s work as a composer and improviser have been his collaborations with a wide range of artists including Hiromi\, Mary Halvorson\, Vijay Iyer\, Anna Webber\, Mulatu Astatke\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Son Lux\, Photay\, Rudresh Mahanthappa\, and Samora Pinderhughes. \nELEPHANT is a new quartet that features Yvonne Rogers on piano and synthesizer\, Walter Stinson on double bass\, Russell Holzman on drums\, and O’Farrill on trumpet and electronics. Drawing influence from 20th century classical music and minimalism\, as well as the beat music of the subsequent drum machine era\, ELEPHANT strikes an impressive balance between the freedom and small-group intimacy of the jazz quartet tradition\, the patience and emotional scale of Reich\, Sakamoto\, and Britten\, and the urgency and excitement of contemporary dance music.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/adam-ofarrills-elephant/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Lior Solomons-Wise Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:00 PM\, Music 10:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nLior Solomons-Wise – Piano\nSacha Harlan – Drums\nGeorge Johnson – Tenor Saxophone\nZaki Osahn – Double bass \n  \nAbout:\nPianist and Dankworth prize-winning composer Lior Solomons-Wise brings his quartet to the Vortex for an evening of captivating original music. Although born and raised in London\, many of Lior’s compositions take inspiration from the wilder parts of the UK\, in particular the mountainous regions\, weaving simple and beautiful melodies through enchanting harmonic explorations. A recent graduate from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama\, performing highlights include EFG Jazz festival appearances\, the 606 club\, Pizza Express Soho\, Ronnie Scott’s and the Vortex Jazz Club. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-lior-solomons-wise-quartet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Local & Live: Görkem Özalp Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 5:30 PM\, Music 6:00 PM\nAbout\nLondon-based guitarist Görkem Özalp leads a compelling trio blending modern jazz with influences that trace a journey from Istanbul to London. After completing his music education in Turkey\, Özalp relocated to London in 2023 to pursue a Master’s in Music Performance\, quickly establishing himself as a distinctive new voice on the city’s jazz scene. His debut EP Addresses showcases his lyrical guitar style\, rhythmic clarity\, and thoughtful original compositions. \nOn bass is Costa Tancredi\, an acclaimed London-based musician originally from Italy. A Middlesex University jazz graduate\, he has performed with artists including Eric Clapton\, Amy Winehouse\, Pee Wee Ellis\, and Eliza Doolittle\, bringing deep groove\, versatility\, and musical sensitivity to the trio. \nOn drums\, Burak Ersöz adds a powerful and nuanced voice shaped by his background in jazz and Anatolian music. Originally from Ankara and now based in London\, he has performed with groups such as Anatolian Fusion Ensemble\, Female Voices of Turkey\, and Giants of Anatolia. \nExpect an engaging evening of modern jazz\, rich interplay\, and original music from three musicians shaping today’s London jazz sound. \nAbout Local & Live in Hackney\nLocal & Live in Hackney is a collective of local musicians and artists supporting performers and celebrating the diverse musical traditions of Hackney and East London. \nFollow: @localandliveinhackney
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/local-live-gorkem-ozalp-trio/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Henry Spencer 'The Defector'
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nHenry Spencer – Trumpet\nAnt Law – Guitar\nMatt Robinson – Piano\nJamie Murray – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nBefore leaving the UK for a European tour Henry Spencer comes to the Vortex. He launched his latest album ‘The Defector’ (“A masterpiece” – Jazz in Europe) following international touring\, TV and radio broadcasts and the increase of audiences and followers worldwide. He worked with multi-GRAMMY Award winning Dave Darlington in New York (whose credits include Miles Davis\, Herbie Hancock\, Wayne Shorter) for his previous releases\, receiving critical acclaim internationally: \n“Spencer is one of the great talents of the British jazz scene drawing a high level of recognition. Listen to Spencer’s genius.” InMusic(DE) \n“Big music that demands a big setting – major festival stages and theatres beckon.” Jazzwise \nFor ‘The Defector’ Henry Spencer collaborated with Jon Kelly (credits include; Michael Jackson\, Kate Bush\, Paul McCartney\, John Lennon\, Richard Ashcroft)\, co-producer Paul Whalley (platinum-selling producer regularly working with high profile international artists) and composer George Stevenson (commissioned by London Symphony Orchestra\, Royal Scottish National Orchestra among others). \nTouching jazz\, rock and minimalism\, the music’s “astonishing dynamic variety” (Manchester Jazz Festival) combines Henry’s “spectacular technique” (The Guardian)\, intense\, raw energy and evocative outlets\, with moments of intimate\, heart-felt\, emotionally-led\, lyrical melodies – almost as if there were words being sung. \nHenry’s unusual and personal approach gives the music its rare\, impactful strength; emotionally drawing in as well as exhilarating the listener. \n“I’m most interested in music that’s driven by sincere emotional intent and deals with genuine experience. I want to draw in the listener so they engage with the music\, relating it to their own personal experience – with as much emotive clarity as if the music had lyrics. It’s an outlet\, a release.” \n“Spencer sets the bar high…as if he’s a singer-songwriter with a horn. Dazzling”\nThe Guardian ★★★★ & The Observer ★★★★
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/henry-spencer-the-defector-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260301T143000
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SUMMARY:vortex collective presents: future standards & downstairs jam
DESCRIPTION:Doors 2:30 PM\, Music 3:00 PM\nAbout\n“Standards are engaging and accessible for musicians and listeners alike\, but nearly all of jazz’s standard repertoire is from a 50 year period ca. 1920 – 1970.\nAnother half century has since passed\, where new compositions have not been added to this shared language. \nJoin a collective of musicians who met through the Vortex jazz club in imagining future standards. \n3 – 7.30pm: accessible open jam session open to all to join in from 3pm\, for standards from the real book and “future standards”. House band will play a number of future standards throughout the afternoon. \nFor more details on the future standards project\, including sheet music\, workshops\, and to suggest additions to the repertoire\, contact vortex.jazz.collective at gmail dot com
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-collective-presents-future-standards-downstairs-jam-5/
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SUMMARY:London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions - "Spring"
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:30 PM\, Music 7:00 PM – 2 sets of music\nAbout:\nThe LJO\, ever refreshed with new talent\, features its new generation\, with music by singer Brigitte Beraha\, guitarist Nick Costly-White\, bassist Calum Gourlay\, saxophonist Tori Freestone\, trumpeter Miguel Gorodi\, and pianist Alcyona Mick. Also featuring legendary players Henry Lowther and Paul Clarvis\, the band\, directed by Scott Stroman\, remains as vital as ever in its 35th year.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/london-jazz-orchestra-vortex-sessions-spring/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260302T201500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260302T230000
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SUMMARY:Noah Stoneman Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 8:15 PM\, Music 9:00 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nNoah Stoneman – Piano\nJames Maddren – Drums\nFreddie Jensen – Double bass \n  \nAbout:\nLondon-born NYC-based pianist Noah Stoneman launches his new trio album ‘Dance at Zero’ with his long time collaborators. Rare chance to catch this band and this exciting set of original music. \n\nDance at Zero by Noah Stoneman
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/noah-stoneman-trio-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260303T194500
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SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] Olga Amelchenko Quartet "Howling Silence"
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforseen circumstances this event will no longer be taking place – all ticket-holders will be refunded.\nWe are hoping to reschedule the event in the summer – more details to follow. \nPhoto Credit: Alex Kostromin \nDoors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music \n  \nLine-up:\nOlga Amelchenko – Alto saxophone\nJesus Vega – Drums\nNiklas Lukassen – Double bass\nIvo Neame – Piano \n  \nAbout:\nHowling Silence is the powerful new album on Edition Records from Russian and Paris-based saxophonist Olga Amelchenko. Marking a pivotal moment in her artistic journey\, the record embodies the emotional depths of personal struggle and the nuanced complexities of living between worlds. Born and raised in Russia\, tempered by years in Germany\, and now fully immersed in Paris’ vibrant jazz scene\, Olga channels her rich cultural heritage and life experiences into a sonic narrative that speaks to both resilience and introspection. \nDrawing inspiration from tenor legends such as John Coltrane\, Joe Henderson\, Walter Smith III\, and Mark Turner\, Olga’s intimate\, naturally resonant saxophone tone forms the heart of the album. A lush interplay of acoustic and electric elements unfolds as piano\, bass\, and drums create a tapestry of sound\, each instrument adding its own layer of emotional depth. Long-time collaborators —previously Berlin\, now Paris-based drummer Jesus Vega\, dynamic bassist Etienne Renard\, both classically and jazz-trained pianist Enzo Carniel\, and blues-inflected guest guitarist Matthew Stevens—join Olga on her evocative and personal journey. \nOlga’s creative process is a blend of spontaneity and disciplined artistry. Capturing fleeting melodies on her saxophone and distilling complex emotions into concise\, (mostly) “one-page” compositions\, every track serves as a chapter in a larger narrative of struggle\, hope\, and rebirth. From the commanding opener “Howling Silence” to reflective passages in “Walking Shadows” and the cathartic surge of “Irreversible\,” the album mirrors an odyssey marked by both personal and collective challenges. \nHowling Silence is a transformative album\, a record that gives voice to unspoken truths while inviting audiences to reflect on the interplay of silence and expression. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/olga-amelchenko-quartet-howling-silence/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Malcolm/McCarthy/Harris
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nNick Malcolm – Trumpet\nWill Harris – Double bass\nLuke McCarthy – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nNick Malcolm’s new trio is a joyous celebration of favourite composers whose tunes he loves to play. In loving imitation of canonical tenor/bass/drums trios\, this band plays tunes by Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis\, plus under explored repertoire by AACM composers such as Roscoe Mitchell and Anthony Braxton. \nFeaturing long time musical associate Will Harris on bass\, plus wonderful young drummer Luke McCarthy\, this trio will be a virtuosic and hard swinging celebration of the jazz tradition. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/malcolmmccarthyharris/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Florian Arbenz "Conversation_LAB" feat. Greg Osby
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nFlorian Arbenz – Drums\n Greg Osby – Alto Saxophone\n Ivo Neame – Piano\n Orlando Le Fleming – Double Bass \n  \nAbout:\n“Jazz is supposed to be the most unselfish of art forms. In jazz\, you give yourself completely to make somebody else play their best. You try to do something to make them\, inspire them to do something. So it is a matter of sacrifice.” – Dizzy Gillespie \nIn this cross-continental collaboration\, acclaimed Swiss drummer Florian Arbenz joins piano-star Ivo Neame from London\, US sax legend Greg Osby and topnotch bassist Orlando De Fleming to launch ‚Conversation_LAB’. \nFlorian first collaborated with Osby back in 1998 and\, whilst the professional relationship has now lasted over 25 years\, this is their first project together featuring London based musicians Ivo Neame and Orlando De Fleming! \nAcross a career spanning more than 30 years\, drummer and percussionist Florian Arbenz has carved out a reputation as not just a skilled musician\, but as a creative collaborator. \nThis is on full display in his new quartet which brings together fellow musicians whose rhythmic concept\, harmonic vision and open-minded playing take the listener on a journey which ranges from hard-swinging solos and free improvisations to dreamy soundscapes. \nWith a slew of awards and world-class collaborations under their belts\, the ensemble’s collective international reputation cannot be understated. \nFrom Osby’s appearances on numerous Blue Note albums\, Neame’s winning of the UK Jazzinstrumentalist of the year-Award and Arbenz’s European Award for Culture and De Fleming’s collaborations with the likes if Brandford Marsalis or Billy Cobham \, each member of the quartet is a powerhouse in their own right. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/florian-arbenz-conversation_lab-feat-greg-osby/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Talkline
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nWill Hobson – Piano\nAmy Hollingsworth – Voice\nRory Hudson – Double bass \n  \nAbout:\nTalkline represents the musical collaboration between vocalist and vibraphone player Amy Hollingsworth and pianist Will Hobson. \nAmy and Will began working on original music together in 2021\, however their friendship spans over a decade. These years of shared experiences across their formative years into adulthood has led to an output of work that feels both intimate and conversational\, which musically blurs the lines between jazz\, singer-songwriter and minimalism. Particular influences on Talkline’s sound range from Seafarers and Lucy Rose to Hiatus Kaiyote and Steve Reich. \nThe band will be performing their original music\, which has had regular radio support from SWR2 in Germany and BBC Introducing Essex and Cambridgeshire. Their songs have also been featured in articles by Plastic Magazine (UK)\, Cage Riot Magazine (US) and discussed on the comedy podcast Chatabix. \nAmy and Will will be joined by long time friend and collaborator Rory Hudson on the double bass for this performance\, with new arrangements and interpretations for this trio lineup of Talkline. \n‘I bloody love them’ – David Earl on the Chatabix Podcast \n‘a sound that feels both timeless and refreshingly modern’ – blazemuse magazine \n\n 
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SUMMARY:Vortex Unplugged: George Crotty Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nGeorge Crotty – Cello \nMikele Montolli – Bass \nAdam Teixeira – Percussion \n  \nAbout\nThe George Crotty Trio (GC3) makes multicultural chamber music that is both cinematic and conversational. They draw on influences within jazz and global music traditions; using the language of other cultures to speak new things. “I’m not at home in any one culture\,” muses Crotty\, “so the trio became my home.” \nCanadian cellist George Crotty has forged his own exciting vocabulary\, pushing the boundaries of the cello. Following his graduation from the Berklee College of Music\, Crotty immersed himself in New York’s jazz and world music scenes\, playing with several ensembles\, such as the Brooklyn Raga Massive\, and Detroit-based National Arab Orchestra. Crotty has also worked with esteemed musicians such as Bob Ezrin\, Adam Rudolph\, Simon Shaheen\, and Paquito D’Rivera. \nThe trio’s 2025 release\, “Heart Music”\, is a transatlantic travelogue of creative encounters in Copenhagen\, Delft\, Berlin\, Toronto\, and Brooklyn. Inspired by the Nordic jazz scene\, Hindustani raga\, and contemporary chamber music\, the album takes the form of an eight-part suite\, telling a story of curiosity and exploration. \n“a solid brew of skill and inspiration from around the world”\n– WholeNote Magazine \n“artistic honesty that refuses to shout\, choosing instead to speak clearly\, beautifully\, and with purpose.”\n– Paris Move \n  \nIf you’re noise sensitive\, know someone who is or are just curious to experience the changes that have been made\, join us for this audio inclusive gig with the George Crotty Trio for an evening of boundary-pushing cello and multicultural chamber music.\n\nThis special unplugged gig forms part of the Sownd Affects Hearing Wellness Week 2026 – the UK’s first celebration of sound-conscious living. The week’s programme explores how sound influences mental and physical health and delivers experiences with the aim to promote joy\, spark conversation and enable connection for the1 in 3 sensitive to noise. The week will be a hybrid of in person and virtual experiences\, to enable global audience participation. You can learn more about the Hearing Wellness Festival here. If you’re noise sensitive and want to learn more about the movement\, check out sowndaffects.com.\n\n 
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260306T223000
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SUMMARY:‘Scofield\, Metheny & Martino’- Brandon Allen/Tom Ollendorff Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nBrandon Allen – Tenor saxophone \nTom Ollendorff – Guitar \nConor Chaplin – Double bass \nDave Ingamells – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nTenor saxophonist Brandon Allen and guitarist Tom Ollendorff join forces in a new project celebrating the music of John Scofield\, Pat Metheny and Pat Martino. Highlighting the natural dialogue between guitar and saxophone\, the group brings a fresh\, contemporary energy to iconic compositions while honoring their melodic and harmonic roots. \nAllen’s bold\, expressive sound and Ollendorff’s lyrical sophistication creates an intimate\, conversational interplay at the core of this dynamic ensemble. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/scofield-metheny-martino-brandon-allentom-ollendorff-quartet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260307T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T223000
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SUMMARY:Alina Bzhezhinska & Tony Kofi: Whispers of Rain - Live EP Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAlina Bzhezhinska – harp\nTony Kofi – tenor saxophone\, flute\, percussion and kalimba \nAbout:\nAlina Bzhezhinska & Tony Kofi are a dynamic jazz duo blending harp\, saxophone\, flute\, percussion and electronics to create immersive soundscapes. They first performed on stage during a concert with Pharoah Sanders at the Barbican for the London Jazz Festival 2017\, an encounter that shaped their musical collaboration. They have recorded three critically acclaimed albums and toured across the UK\, Europe and Australia\, described by London Jazz News as “…interplay with extraordinary sweetness and sensitivity.” \nTheir duo album\, Altera Vita (BBE Music)\, was hailed as a “masterpiece” with a 5-star review by DownBeat Magazine. Following Whispers of Rain Vol. 1 (Tru Thoughts\, 2025)\, created with electronic music producer Tulshi from Ibiza\, they now present Whispers of Rain Vol. 2\, blending saxophone\, flute\, percussion and kalimba performed live by Tony Kofi with harp\, sampler machine and loop pedals performed on stage by Alina. The project explores a cultural blend of peace\, tranquility and expressive rhythms. The first 2 pieces from this recording will be released in March 2026 on Tru Thoughts on all digital platforms and Bandcamp.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/alina-bzhezhinska-and-tony-kofi/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260308T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260308T200000
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SUMMARY:International Women’s Day Concert: Faarjam Saidi (Fundraiser)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 5:30 PM\, Music 6:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nFaarjam Saidi -vocals/guitar/songwriter\nKourosh Kanani – guitar\nMyra Brownbridge – double bass/ backing vocals\nAbout:\nAll funds raised from ticket sales will be donated to the Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation: https://ikwro.org.uk \nThis International Women’s Day\, Faarjam Saidi\, Kourosh Kanani and Myra Brownbridge are joining forces to raise awareness in solidarity with the recent protests in Iran and raise money to support young women internationally. Expect an atmospheric and intimate live set of Faarjam’s original music shaped by vocals\, electric and acoustic guitars\, bass\, bridging tradition and modernity through deeply personal songs and poetic narratives. \nFaarjam Saidi is an Iranian musician and producer whose sound blends indie pop and fusion with rich Middle Eastern influences. Drawing inspiration from contemporary Iranian poetry\, his music is marked by emotional depth\, poetic lyricism\, and a unique cross-cultural sensibility. Tracks like “Fathe Bagh\,” “Sabze Lajani\,” and “Amsterdam” showcase his ability to fuse reflective storytelling with memorable melodies. \nWith releases including Koala (EP\, 2017)\, Sabze Lajani (2022)\, and Harf Bezan (2024)\, Faarjam continues to explore themes of identity\, longing\, and resilience through his distinctive musical lens.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/international-womens-day-concert-faarjam-saidi-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260308T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Rick Simpson
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:15 PM\nHouse Band\nTBC \nAbout\nA 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. \nIf you’re an instrumentalist – we can’t wait to welcome you back to the club – 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-with-rick-simpson/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260310T223000
DTSTAMP:20260115T141654Z
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SUMMARY:Ant Law & Morten Haxholm
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAnt Law – Guitar\nMorten Haxholm – Double bass\nWill Vinson – Alto Saxophone\nJames Maddren – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nTonight is the launch of a brand new collaboration between the prolific\, virtuosic bass hero Morten Haxholm (DK) and Ant Law – named a rising star in the 2025 Downbeat Critic’s Poll. They’ll present brand new music written for each other. Morten has tours/records extensively with some of the most fearsome guitarists alive – Lund\, Kreisberg\, Hekselman\, Loueke AND non-guitarists Melissa Aldana\, Ari Hoenig and more. This is sure to be an exciting evening. Join them for the maiden voyage! \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/ant-law-morten-haxholm/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T203000
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SUMMARY:Noah Ojumu Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nNoah Ojumu – Drums\nKlara Devlin – Trumpet\nSonny Caplan-Higgs – Alto Saxophone\nTom Sheen – Double bass \n  \nAbout:\nNoah Ojumu is a London-based jazz drummer and composer whose quartet is defined by strong rhythmic melodies and dynamic interplay. His original compositions reflect the groove-oriented music he grew up with\, merged with his later passion for jazz and the avant-garde\, resulting in a vibrant and exploratory sound. \nOver the last few years\, Noah has been part of a range of projects including Koller/Kofi/Gourlay/Ojumu Plays Monk\, Mark Kavuma Quartet and Tom Challengers Brass Mask\, with a live album Cygnus set to be released in February 2026. \nPhoto Credit – Adelina Iliev
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/noah-ojumu-quartet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T223000
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SUMMARY:Adam Glasser SA & Beyond Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAdam Glasser – harmonica + keyboards\nSteve Watts – Double bass\nAnt Law – Guitar\nCorrie Dick – Drums \nAbout:\nSouth African harmonica player/pianist performs material from his most recent Award winning album on Gallo Records ‘Adam Glasser SA & Beyond’ (Mzantsi Jazz Awards 2025 Best Traditional Jazz Album) as well as revisiting rarely heard township classics including compositions by Dudu Pukwana\, Pinise Saul\, Abdullah Ibrahim and Caiphus Semenya. \nFeaturing longstanding band members Ant Law – guitar\, Steve Watts – bass\, Corrie Dick – drums \nPLUS *special appearance of SA vinyl legend Matt Temple who will be playing tracks from his label before the gig and have rare vinyl on sale*\n\n“The Joy of Jazz – that’s what the legendary Adam Glasser exudes with every well played note – the kind of musical experience every jazz fan dreams of” Cambridge Critique \n“..under Glasser’s agile fingers and articulate attack\, [the harmonica] is endowed with a commanding presence\, expressive tone and a core of steel [ ..] demonstrates his peerless virtuosity.UK Jazz News \n” Glasser is a formidable instrumentalist and jazz improviser – Glasser’s harp solos kept drawing me back in” Gwen Ansell
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/adam-glasser-sa-beyond/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Jonny Mansfield Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJonny Mansfield – Vibraphone\nWill Barry – Piano\nWill Sach – Double bass\nLuke McCarthy – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nVibraphonist\, composer and winner of the prestigious Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize\, Jonny Mansfield is regarded as one of the UK’s outstanding young jazz talents. Expect superb musicianship\, exhilarating collective interplay and dazzling solos. \n“It’s the empathy and mutual understanding of the quartet that really shines through… Really outstanding” – Eddie Myers\, Jazzwise 4* review of Jonny Mansfield: Quartet! Live At Pizza Express \nHuddersfield born Jonny Mansfield has worked with the likes of Chris Potter\, Nikki Iles\, Stan Sulzmann\, Kit Downes\, Jim Hart and Ivo Neame. Nominated for an Ivor Novello and a Parliamentary Jazz Award he has been involved in projects such as Byron Wallen’s ‘Hurricane Bells\,’ performances with Emma Rawicz and collaboration with Empirical for their recent album & tour with Jason Rebello. In 2019 Jonny released his debut album with his 11-piece ensemble Elftet. He launched the label Resonant Postcards under which he released his second album ‘The Air in Front of You’ and his most recent ‘Quartet! Live At Pizza Express’. \n“Really beautiful music” – Jorge Rossy\n“A musical vision beyond his years” – Evan Parker \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/jonny-mansfield-quartet-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T203000
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SUMMARY:Dalston Song Club: Ed Begley and Alex Bonney
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\nAbout:\n\nDalston Song Club \n  \n\nOur monthly series brings together some of the most prominent voices in contemporary songwriting\, hosted by Matthew Herd. This month we welcome back the singular talents of Ed Begley and Alex Bonney\, presenting music from their album ‘Entire Skies’.\n \nEd Begley and Alex Bonney\nEd Begley and Alex Bonney present ‘Entire Skies’. \nAn intimate glimpse into the duo’s Arts Council–funded recording project from a lockdown spent documenting the Essex marshes. \n‘Entire Skies’ is a special record that emerged organically from various sessions over twelve months in a purpose-built studio on an Essex marsh close to Mersea Island.\nThe pair’s auditory reaction to this period of unknown offers ambience\, presence\, song\, and thought that fill a natural-sounding but electronically manipulated world completely of its own\, transcending previous processes by allowing the environment and seasons to dictate their journey. \nEd Begley is a vocalist and keyboard player based on the south coast. Most recently he has been working with Thom Yorke and The Royal Shakespeare company as vocalist for ‘Hamlet Hail to the Thief’. \nAlex Bonney is a trumpet player and live electronics expert known for his innovation and catalogue of thoughtfully and expertly captured recordings for the likes of ECM\, Dave Holland\, and most recently his own label\, ‘Ear Connector’. \nThe pair are currently working with keyboardist Matthew Bourne on new material at Bourne’s studio in Yorkshire. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/dalston-song-club-ed-begley-and-alex-bonney/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260313T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T230000
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SUMMARY:Mark Lockheart - Shapeshifter Trio
DESCRIPTION:Timings:\n1st Show:\nDoors 7:30 PM\, Music 8:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music \n2nd Show:\nDoors 9:30 PM\, Music 10:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music \n\n\nLine-up:\nMark Lockheart – saxes\, bass clarinet\, electronics\nHuw V Williams – bass\nJay Davis – drums & percussion \nAbout:\nShapeshifter is a new trio featuring three very special creative voices of the UK scene. \nCreating a unique sonic experience this new trio shifts moment to moment\, gracefully and spontaneously stitching together sound landscapes and grooves. Taking the exploratory spirit of groups like Polar Bear and Malija the band move together through a common language of jazz\, rock\, classical and free improvisation exploring dark textures and dramatic musical shifts as they revel in the unexpected! \nShapeshifter’s debut album will be released on Vinyl and CD on March 6th 2026. \nAll crucial musicians and composers on the UK music scene\, between them Shapeshifter have played with a glittering array of artists including: Dave Holland\, Django Bates\, Jim Black\, Kenny Wheeler\, Norma Winstone\, Laura Jurd\, Rob Luft\, Elliot Galvin\, Polar Bear\, Perfect Houseplants\, Loose Tubes and Radiohead. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/mark-lockheart-shapeshifter-trio/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260314T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T223000
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SUMMARY:Iain Ballamy Quartet - Riversphere
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nIain Ballamy – Saxophone\nRob Luft – Guitar\nCorrie Dick – Drum kit\nTim Harries – Bass guitar \n  \nAbout:\nThe complex interconnectedness of rivers and the surrounding environment is defined as Riversphere. This concept shares similarities to the interconnectivity between musical genres\, the players\, the listener and the performance itself. The collective experience is achieved through a shared flow state. \nOur aspiration with ‘Riversphere’ is to blur the boundaries between improvised and written composition. If the music of this group is the river\, the musicians are its tributaries and the confluence\, where they meet\, becomes the flow state. \nAs rivers and tributaries are infinitely mutable\, so are the possibilities for different musical incarnations of Riversphere. \nThe quartet will be promoting their recent album release on the Babel Label\, which features a flexible ensemble of between two and six musicians. The creation of this collection of pieces was a ruminative process spanning five years. In attempting to merge and blur the seemingly opposing musical forms of composition & improvisation\, the result of this project is to transcend the distinction between the two\, to embrace both written & extemporised music\, spontaneity & tradition\, the past & the present\, and everything in-between. \nAs one turns over the word ‘Riversphere’ phonetically\, like a mantra\, it begins to sound like ‘reverse fear’\, a sentiment which also relates to the trust and courage involved when making music with and performing music to others! \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/iain-ballamy-quartet-riversphere/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260314T220000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260315T010000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Peter Ehwald Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:00 PM\, Music 10:30 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nPeter Ehwald – Saxophone\nAndrea Di Biase – Double bass\nJon Scott – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nPeter Ehwald Trio – an improvisational pull in which anything is possible thanks to his irrepressible joy of playing — jazz tradition\, heartbreaking ballads and his sky-high search for freedom. \nBerlin-based Saxophonist Peter Ehwald has long been part of the vivid jazz scene of his hometown and yet his work with musicians such as Tom Rainey\, Robert Landfermann and Laura Robles radiates beyond the borders of the City. Peter has a longstanding collaboration with drummer Jon Scott and Bassist Andrea Di Biase. \nJon currently tours the world with Mercury-nominated GoGo Penguin and Ethio-Jazz legend Mulatu Astatke. He performed with Shabaka Hutchings’ renowned Sons of Kemet. Andrea was part of the last trio of the legendary trumpet player and composer Kenny Wheeler and leads his own Oltremare Quartet. Jon and Andrea make up a powerful rhythm section that recorded many albums together. \nPeter’s trio concerts develop an improvisational pull in which anything is possible thanks to his irrepressible joy of playing — jazz tradition\, heartbreaking ballads and his sky-high search for freedom.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-peter-ehwald-trio/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260315T170000
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SUMMARY:MOPOMOSO: International Free Improvised Music
DESCRIPTION:Doors 2:00 PM\nAbout\nViv Corringham (voice) & Maggie Nicols (voice)\n+\nPascal Marzan (10-string microtonal guitar) & Annemarie Roelofs (trombone)\n+\nPetra Haller (tap) with her group ORBIT\nincluding Maggie Nicols (voice/tap) and Jeffery Durrant (spoken word/percussion)\n(not necessarily playing in this order)
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/mopomoso-international-free-improvised-music-4/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260315T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260315T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Nick Costley-White
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:15 PM\nHouse Band\nTBC \nAbout\nA 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. \nIf you’re an instrumentalist – we can’t wait to welcome you back to the club – 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-with-nick-costley-white/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Guildhall Jazz Showcase (Upstairs & Downstairs) – Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Doors 2:45 PM\, Music 3 PM – Ends 9 PM\nAbout\nAn afternoon and evening showcase of bands from the Guildhall Jazz Department led by tutors including Tony Kofi\, Fini Bearman\, Larry Bartley\, Ivo Neame\, Winston Clifford\, Mark Lockheart\, Tom Farmer\, Kate Williams\, Robert Mitchell\, Steve Fishwick\, Oli Rockberger and more!
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/guildhall-jazz-showcase-upstairs-downstairs-day-1-5/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260317T144500
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SUMMARY:Guildhall Jazz Showcase (Upstairs & Downstairs) – Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Doors 2:45 PM\, Music 3:00 PM – Ends 7:30 PM\nAbout\nAn afternoon and evening showcase of bands from the Guildhall Jazz Department led by tutors including Tony Kofi\, Fini Bearman\, Larry Bartley\, Ivo Neame\, Winston Clifford\, Mark Lockheart\, Tom Farmer\, Kate Williams\, Robert Mitchell\, Steve Fishwick\, Oli Rockberger and more!
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/guildhall-jazz-showcase-upstairs-downstairs-day-2-6/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T194500
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SUMMARY:The Aidan Pope Octet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAidan Pope – Guitar\nLewis Sallows – Alto saxophone\nHugh Pascall – Trumpet\nTom Smith – Tenor Saxophone\nDavid Sear – Trombone\nJohn turville – Piano\nMatthew Holmes – Drum kit\nJames Owston – Double bass \n  \nAbout:\nGuitarist Aidan Pope\, winner of the 2025 Roma International Jazz Contest\, brings his octet to the Vortex to perform his suite ‘In Between Lands’. Aidan’s playing has stood out to critics as “fluid and musical\, a modern approach to the jazz guitar\, never derivative and a personal\, bright\, articulated\, constantly evolving sound”. The band features some of the UK’s best jazz musicians and aims to combine the London and Birmingham scenes. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/the-aidan-pope-octet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Stef Joosten trio ft. Ivo Neame
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nStef Joosten – Bass guitar \nIvo Neame – Piano \nFinn Genockey – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nStef Joosten is deeply captivated by the concept of freedom in music\, which led him to explore the realms of improvised music. The spontaneity and creativity inherent in the genre keep his musical journey fresh\, dynamic\, and authentic. \nHis pursuit of musical exploration took him to the Fontys Conservatorium in Tilburg and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. \nAfter years of working as a sideman and co-bandleader\, Stef Joosten released his debut album More Life in October 2024. This album features duos with Anna Serierse (vocals)\, Koen Smits (trumpet)\, Prashant Samlal (guitar)\, and Jeroen van Vliet (piano). In these duo settings\, Stef explores the intimate and introspective nature of the interactions\, allowing his bass to take on less traditional roles. \nIn January 2025\, Stef launched a new European band following a residency at Paradox\, featuring Ivo Neame (GB)\, Gard Nilssen (NO)\, and Jesse Schilderink (NL). A live album of this band is scheduled for release in 2026. \nIn recent years\, Stef has led TISOI\, collaborating with British pianist Ivo Neame\, Morris Kliphuis\, and Kika Sprangers. As a composer\, he has contributed to the collective works of Ezthetic and Nyala. Ezthetic released their first album in March 2022 and Nyala’s A Way of Lifealready was released May 2024. \nSince January 2020\, Stef has been sharing his expertise as a faculty member at the Fontys Conservatorium Tilburg\, part of the Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts. As of July 2023\, Stef is part of Music Hub Brabant\, a program initiated by Talent Hub Brabant aiming to systematically integrate talent development in music within the cultural landscape of Brabant. \nIvo Neame is an internationally renowned pianist\, composer\, and bandleader who has established himself as one of the most innovative and dynamic figures in the contemporary jazz scene. He has worked with ensembles as diverse as the Frankfurt Radio Big Band and the London Sinfonietta. He is best known for his creative contributions to the award-winning bands Phronesis and the Marius Neset Quintet; as a sideman he has collaborated with numerous other artists such as Hermeto Pascoal\, Kenny Wheeler and Marc Guiliana. Ivo’s music is characterised by a stunning mix of virtuosity\, sophistication\, and playfulness – his performances are known for their dynamic energy and emotional depth. \nHis tenth album under his own name “Zettalogue” was released on Ubuntu Music in October 2024. In recent years he has also received commissions to compose and arrange music for ensembles such as the Cologne Contemporary Jazz Orchestra (Germany) and the Sointi Jazz Orchestra (Finland). \n“Some of the most engaging jazz you’ll hear this year” LONDON JAZZ SCENE \n“Ivo Neame is one of the very best jazz pianists on the UK scene” BANDCAMP DAILY \n“That Neame is one of the most interesting jazz pianists of his generation may be clear. The years of almost constantly being on the road with bands has given him a prominent role in the\nfront line of British jazz” WRITTEN IN JAZZ
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/stef-joosten-trio-ft-ivo-neame/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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