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SUMMARY:Dalston Song Club: Wounded Bear
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\nAbout\nDalston Song Club \nOur monthly series brings together some of the most prominent voices in contemporary songwriting\, hosted by Matthew Herd. April sees the return of the amazing Wounded Bear\, who is currently working on their new album. \nWounded Bear \nWounded Bear is the songwriting project of Josh Finn\, a narrative songwriter whose intricate fingerpicked guitar and understated vocals can bring moments of stillness even to busy rooms. His debut EP A Calm Night for a Bullfight gained attention from Benjamin Francis Leftwich\, whom he later supported on tour\, and was featured by Ear to the Ground Music in their list of “songwriters that could change your life.” Alongside his own releases\, Finn also co-wrote the song New York\, later performed live by Matt Healy of The 1975. \nHis songs often unfold like short scenes: wine drunk from coffee cups\, bars filled with waitresses dressed as cheerleaders\, and optimistic lovers talking about their future as planes pass overhead. Small moments of magic\, carefully observed and hidden in the everyday lives of ordinary people.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/dalston-song-club-wounded-bear/
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SUMMARY:Larry Bartley/Bruno Heinen/Winston Clifford
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nLarry Bartley – Double Bass\nBruno Heinen – Piano\nWinston Clifford – Drum kit \nAbout:\nPlaying a mixture of original compositions written by each member of the trio. \n“Excellent Bassist\, with a distinct Mingus-like drive to his propulsive bass lines”___ Time Out \n“[compositions] …supple\, sensitive and full of detail.”___ Financial Times\n“Erudition\, eclectic studies and a jazz sensibility make Heinen the kind of newcomer who repositions the goalposts.”___ John Fordham\, Guardian \n“Clifford’s rock-solid yet ever-flowing time combined with the utmost dynamic imagination and subtlety\, was a joy throughout. Whether using stick\, brush or hand\, his simultaneous precision and flexibility of touch and tone… recalled ( but never imitated) the snap-crackle of Roy Haynes\, Ed Blackwell\, and the all-round imagination of Brian Blade.” ___ Jazz Journal International\, \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/larry-bartleybruno-heinenwinston-clifford-5/
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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-2/
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SUMMARY:A Pint Of Porter: The Cole Porter Songbook
DESCRIPTION:Doors: 3pm Music: 3.30pm\n  \nLine-Up\nDavid Miller – Saxophone\nEric Lounsbury – Trumpet\nMichael Richardson – Piano\nDuncan McKenzie – Bass\nThiago Borella – Drums\nLaima Ulozaite – Vocals\n  \nABOUT\nA celebration of the music written by one of the great Broadway composers.\nCole Porter penned some of the most iconic tunes in the ‘Great American Songbook’\, many of which took on a second life as vehicles for jazz improvisation loved by greats like Sinatra\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Charlie Parker and Oscar Peterson\, all of whom recorded entire albums of his songs. Join us as we play a selection of his compositions and celebrate his accomplishments. \nFollowing on from the band’s previous sell out shows at the Vortex featuring the music of Art Blakey\, Miles Davis\, Wayne Shorter and Thelonious Monk\, they return to present a celebration of another of the all time jazz greats. Expect some well known favourites and a few less commonly played tunes as we spend an evening with one of the esteemed figures of 20th century music.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/a-pint-of-porter-the-cole-porter-songbook/
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Rick Simpson
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:15 PM\n\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-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260413T190000
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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-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260414T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260414T223000
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SUMMARY:Let Spin Album Launch: I Am Alien
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nChris Williams – alto saxophone\, baritone saxophone\, flute\nMoss Freed – guitar\, baritone guitar\nRuth Goller – bass guitar\, voice\nFinlay Panter – drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nLet Spin are a cutting edge post-jazz quartet comprised of players at the forefront of the vibrant UK contemporary music scene. Their incendiary live shows conjure a mean mix of musical styles with a focus on improvisation for exploring new ground. I am Alien\, the band’s latest and strongest record to date\, captures the chemistry and curiosity of a band that lives for adventure. \n“An electrifying live band whose grooves could wake the dead” Guardian\n“prog-jazz supergroup…boisterous punk jazz at its best” Jazzwise\n”British Punk Jazz with a wiry electrical crackle” Uncut\n“Eclectic\, impassioned & mind-blowing” London Jazz News\n“As a unit\, Let Spin is as tight as Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers” All About Jazz \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/let-spin-album-launch-i-am-alien/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T203000
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SUMMARY:Olivia Cuttill Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nOlivia Cuttill – Trumpet\nIssey Chivers – Voice\nTom Harris – Piano\nJosh Vadiveloo – Double bass\nMiles Pillinger – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nOlivia Cuttill\, Leeds Conservatoire graduate\, APPAG Martin Hummel Award Winner\, APPG Best Newcomer Nominee\, Presti Music’a Newcomer Of The Year\, Peter Whitingham 2024 Award Winner is a London based jazz trumpet player and composer. Since releasing her debut album\, The Whole Damn Plan 2024\, with The Olivia Cuttill Quintet\, Olivia has toured the UK playing esteemed venues such as Ronnie Scotts\, Howard Assembly Room and South Bank Centre. Olivia also plays in Jazz FM Innovator of the year nominee ‘Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band’ and with Northern Line 2024 winner Tom Harris. Olivia’s second album\, ‘…And Writing And Singing And Tunes To Be Swingin’ was chosen as Jazz FM’s album of the week\, was played live on BBC 3 and featured in Jazz Wise magazine and more. The release was celebrated with a 10 date European tour. As the third generation to pursue music in her family \, jazz and blues are deeply rooted in Olivia’s heritage. Heavily influenced by the sounds of New Orleans\, inspired by Louis Armstrong and Dr John and the song writing of Nina Simone and Randy Newman\, her sound is rich with soul. Olivia’s approach to composition story telling and improvisation seamlessly bleed into one\, gleaming with conviction\, character and captivation. Olivia also plays in Jazz FM Innovator of the year nominee ‘Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band’ and with Northern Line 2024 winner Tom Harris\, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and Orchestra Mambo International. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/olivia-cuttill-quintet/
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SUMMARY:Miguel Gorodi / Sam Braysher Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMiguel Gorodi – Trumpet\nSam Braysher – Alto saxophone\nTom Farmer – Double bass\nDavid Ingamells – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nAfter several years pursuing other projects\, the quartet co-led by Miguel Gorodi and Sam Braysher reunites for a rare performance exploring the art of the contrafact — new melodies written over the harmonic frameworks of classic jazz standards. \nDrawing on a tradition associated with figures such as Charlie Parker\, Lennie Tristano and Coleman Hawkins\, the band performs original contrafacts alongside pieces by composers including Ben Webster\, Horace Silver and Warne Marsh among others. \nExpect inventive melodies\, swinging interplay and a fresh take on some of jazz’s most enduring harmonic foundations. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/miguel-gorodi-sam-braysher-quartet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Tom Niblock Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\nLine-Up:\nBrinley Heywood-Snell\, Luke Vice-Coles\, James Copus\, Tom Syson – Trumpet \nTom Dunnett\, Dave Sear\, Josh Tagg\, Yusuf Narcin – Trombone \nGeorge Millard\, Sam Glaser\, Chris Maddock\, Jonathan Chung\, Damon Oliver – Saxophone \nGareth Fowler – Guitar \nOlly Chalk – Piano \nNiklas Lukassen – Bass \nJay Davis – Drums \nAbout:\nAward winning composer Tom Niblock returns to the Vortex with his big band featuring many young stars and more established names of the London Jazz scene and beyond. Having won the Dankworth Prize in 2021 and the Eddie Harvey Arranger Award in 2020\, the band will be playing his exciting original music alongside inventive arrangements. \nInfluenced by his compositional heroes such as Jim McNeely\, John Hollenbeck\, Maria Schneider and Slide Hampton\, Tom’s music also draws on 20th century classical approaches in its rich harmony\, structure and attention to detail. Expect to hear incredible improvising from this stellar line-up of musicians as they come together for this gig at the Vortex.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tom-niblock-big-band-3/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Allsopp/Jurd/Storey/Thormodsæter
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJames Allsopp – Saxophone\nLaura Jurd – Trumpet\nMagne Thormodsæter – Double bass\nDave Storey – Drum kit \nAbout:\nA second outing for this new collaboration between Laura Jurd\, James Allsopp and Dave Storey featuring Norwegian special guest Magne Thormodsæter on double bass. The band will be performing compositions by all the members.\n\nThis is uplifting\, melodic music played with heart and energy. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see this stellar quartet.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/allsoppjurdstoreythormodsaeter-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Reiss Ellis Beckles Quartet Featuring David Berkman
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nReiss Ellis Beckles – Alto saxophone\nDavid Berkman – Piano\nTom Riviere – Double bass\nTim Giles – Drums \nAbout:\nReiss Ellis Beckles will be taking to the bandstand with a new outfit at the Vortex Jazz Club featuring David Berkman. \nThis jazz quartet features long-time collaborator Tom Rivière on double bass\, distinguished drummer Tim Giles\, and acclaimed New York–based pianist David Berkman. Together\, they present a programme of jazz standards alongside original compositions by both Reiss Ellis Beckles and David Berkman. \nExpect an evening of refined musicianship\, subtle interplay and spontaneous moments\, showcasing four distinctive musical voices coming together for a rare and memorable live performance.’ \nDavid Berkman (Piano) is an acclaimed New York-based pianist and composer\, celebrated for his imaginative playing and strong sense of swing. Berkman has performed with numerous jazz luminaries including: Sonny Stitt\, Tom Harrell\, Brian Blade\, the Vanguard Orchestra\, Cecil McBee\, Dave Douglas and Chris Potter. A leading figure in contemporary jazz\, Berkman’s work blends sophistication with emotional clarity\, making him a standout presence on any stage.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/reiss-ellis-beckles-quartet-featuring-david-berkman-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:King Rastafari Son presents Ruben Affair – Earthstrong Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Doors 9:00 PM – Curfew 2:00 AM\nAbout:\nJoin us at The Vortex\, Dalston\, N16 8AZ\, on Saturday 18 April 2026 for a special night of music\, vibes\, and celebration at Ruben Affair: Earthstrong Celebration. \nExpect a powerful soundtrack throughout the night from Bobby Wrongside and Xeeroy\, bringing the best in Roots\, Culture\, Dancehall and Revival. Live appearances and performances from Scratchylus\, Errol Bellot\, Empress Doletta\, and Ras Chanter will make this a night to remember. \nRoots • Culture • Dancehall & Revival \nEarly warm 9pm to 1030pm. \n12 o’clock Ras Start \n*Please note this is a dance event – there is no seating.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/king-rastafari-son-presents-ruben-affair-earthstrong-celebration/
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SUMMARY:Mopomoso: International Free Improvised Music – April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Doors 2:00 PM\nAbout\nJulia Brüssel (violin)\, Hannah Marshall (cello) \n+ \nPhil Wachsmann (violin) and David Leahy (double bass) \n+ \nRoger Redgate (violin)\, Kate Ryder (prepared piano) \n(not necessarily playing in this order)
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/mopomoso-international-free-improvised-music-april-2026/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T094452Z
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SUMMARY:FORM PRESENTS: H Hunt\, Tara Cunningham (NTS 15)
DESCRIPTION:Two sets of music: \nTara Cunningham – guitar \nh hunt – piano
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/form-presents-h-hunt-tara-cunningham-nts-15-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260420T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T150811Z
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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-16/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260421T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T223000
DTSTAMP:20260128T111757Z
CREATED:20260128T111757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T111757Z
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SUMMARY:Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nDennis Rollins – Trombone\nRoss Stanley – Organ\nJoel Barford – Drums \nAbout:\nFor 25 years trombonist Dennis Rollins has played at the forefront of the UK jazz\, funk and pop as an ‘impossibly’ virtuosic’ sideman to such stars such as Maceo Parker\, Courtney Pine\, The Brand New Heavies\, Blur\, Tom Jones and as an award-winning leader in his own right. \nA previous winner of the 2006 BBC Jazz ‘Best Band’ Award in 2006\, the Parliamentary Jazz ‘Education’ Award; Ronnie Scott’s ‘Best Trombone’ Award and others\, Rollins’ latest project is the Velocity Trio\, a brilliant marriage of refined contemporary jazz arrangements with simmering grooves that appeals to multiple generations of jazz\, funk and world music fans. \nFeaturing Hammond organ virtuoso Ross Stanley and fiery drummer Joel Barford\, their unique trombone-Hammond organ-drums line-up honours the jazz tradition while at the same time pushing it forward\, incorporating Dennis’ trademark ‘rock & funk’ style. \n“ This group produces genuine fireworks.” BBC Music Magazine (UK)\n“…a trombone player who combines seamlessly fluid improvising with a sumptuous sound.” The Guardian (UK)\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/dennis-rollins-velocity-trio/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T092937Z
CREATED:20260407T215458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T092937Z
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SUMMARY:Kikimiki
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nKeira Chakraborty – flute\, vocals\nMali Sheard – alto saxophone\nMaia Avery – tenor saxophone\, vocals\nGeorge Balmont- bass guitar\nEmmanuel Ampong – drums\nKyle Osborne – piano \nAbout:\nKikimiki is a young jazz fusion band based in London and led by and playing original music by vocalist and flautist Keira Chakraborty. Blending vocal and instrumental styles\, with a particular emphasis on vocal harmonies\, they bring a reflective\, relaxed\, and joyful energy to the music. Inspirations include Nubya Garcia\, Elena Pinderhughes\, Ezra Collective\, Gregory Porter\, and Ahmad Jamal. \nMembers are currently studying at the Royal Academy of Music and are also members of Tomorrow’s Warriors\, and the band itself began as part of the Tomorrow’s Warriors Emerging Artists program. \nKikimiki has played at We Out Here Festival\, Brick Lane Jazz Festival\, The London EFG Jazz festival\, Next Door Records\, The Crypt and The Jazz Sanctuary. Ready for more\, the band continues to write music and is excited to share their unique musical style with new audiences. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/kikimiki/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T223000
DTSTAMP:20260331T110842Z
CREATED:20260116T194754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T110842Z
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SUMMARY:Dreamscapes
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJulien Durand – Guitar\nCenk Esen – Piano\nGeorge Garford – Saxophone\nJack Robson – Drum kit\nJohn Jones – Bass guitar\nRebecka Edlund – voice \n  \nAbout:\nDREAMSCAPES is a UK-based post-fusion\, nu-jazz ensemble blurring the lines of genre boundaries to create a musical experience of true freedom. Drawing from a wide range of influences such as Radiohead\, Björk and Aphex Twin\, their sound is immersive and rich in texture. \nElectric instruments and effects craft expansive soundscapes that shift from serene\, ambient moments to powerful prog-rock grooves. Known for blending multiple songs into one\, DREAMSCAPES seamlessly combine improvisation with intricate structures\, pulling audiences into a deep\, multi-layered journey.​ Each performance is distinct\, offering an experience that’s as much felt as heard. \nAfter releasing their self-titled EP in January 2024\, DREAMSCAPES headlined at Cheltenham Jazz Festival and completed their debut UK tour in September\, well-received by audiences around the country. With support from Arts Council England\, they have been working on their first full-length album in collaboration with producer Chris Hyson to be released in April 2026\, supported by a UK/EU tour. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/dreamscapes-3/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T122240Z
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SUMMARY:Klara Devlin Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nKlara Devlin – Trumpet\nLaurie Rich – Piano\nTom Sheen – Double bass\nEmmanuel Ampong – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\n19-year-old jazz trumpet player\, Klara Devlin\, was a 2024 BBC Young Jazz Musician finalist\, currently studying jazz at the Royal Academy of Music. She began playing trumpet at five and discovered jazz at eight. Her quartet\, formed through Tomorrow’s Warriors\, performs her original compositions and arrangements inspired by bebop\, blues and free jazz. The Klara Devlin Quartet has appeared across numerous jazz venues and festivals\, including Ronnie Scott’s Late Late show\, The Jazz Café\, Jazz In The Round\, Pizza Express Soho\, JazzLive at the Crypt and performances at the Brick Lane\, We Out Here and Brecon Jazz festivals. \nIn the words of Tony Kofi: “Klara Devlin\, remember her name\, she is in my opinion one of the most amazing and unique new trumpet voices to emerge onto the UK jazz scene. To coin the famous quote ‘if ya ain’t got it in ya\, ya can’t blow it out’. Klara Devlin definitely has it\, and definitely blows it out of her horn! I’m about 2-3 jazz generations in front of her and I’ve never been this excited about a young musician\, definitely a stylist who’ll be making new waves for the next generation.”
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/klara-devlin-quartet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T223000
DTSTAMP:20260418T140106Z
CREATED:20260219T230622Z
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SUMMARY:Family Band [Cancelled]
DESCRIPTION:** Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled**\nAll ticket buyers will be notified and given the option to have their tickets refunded or to see our early show downstairs \nDoors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music \n  \nLine-up:\nKim Macari – Trumpet\nRiley Stone-Lonergan – Tenor saxophone\nTom Rivière – Double bass\nSteve Hanley – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nComprising four long-term collaborators and friends (thus the ‘family’ tag)\, the band takes as its starting point the freewheeling music of those musicians who\, back in the 1960s\, were at the forefront of the free jazz revolution\, but whose opening up of jazz’s constraints is now recognised as not a break from the past but an integral part of the music’s development. So Family Band doesn’t recreate the work of Ornette Coleman and others\, but shares its powerful and freewheeling momentum – moments of fierce intensity\, introspection and the blues all combining into an emotionally complex and often cathartic whole. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/family-band/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260424T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260424T223000
DTSTAMP:20260416T120652Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T120652Z
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SUMMARY:Kasper Rietkerk The Happy Worrier
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nKasper Rietkerk – Alto saxophone\nRebecka Edlund – Vocals\nJohn Parricelli – Guitar\nTom Herbert – Double bass\nJonah Evans – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nOn this special night\, award-winning saxophonist Kasper Rietkerk takes the stage with music from his well received album The Happy Worrier\, performed by the original recording line-up. The album is written after Rietkerk received the Brubeck Living Legacy Prize in 2024. \nLast year\, Rietkerk received a Dutch Edison Award for his debut album The Island. \n“Rietkerk’s writing is impeccable: memorable themes\, unexpected twists\, and\, above all else\, space for the band to breathe.” – Tom Spargo\, Jazzwise (2025) \n“…definitely one of my favourite releases of the year so far….” \nHelen Mayhew\, Jazz FM The British Jazz Show
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/kasper-rietkerk-the-happy-worrier/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260424T220000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T103130Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T103130Z
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Tom O’Brien & Citizen Pain [CANCELLED]
DESCRIPTION:This show has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances – all ticket buyers will be refunded (anyone who bought the bundle ticket with the upstairs show will be refunded the difference)\nDoors 10:00 PM\, Music 10:30 PM – 2 sets of music \n  \nLine-up:\nTom O’Brien – Piano\nGeorge Mooney – Saxophone\nBarney Anderson – Electric guitar\nKobe Heath-Ngugi – Bass guitar\nSacha Harlan – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nKeyboardist Tom O’Brien presents his new band; exploring and transforming groove-driven compositions and free improvisations using a colourful palette of sounds and a broad range of textures. Together the group\, all frequent collaborators\, create music that is unpredictable\, playful and introspective. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-tom-obrien-citizen-pain/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T223000
DTSTAMP:20260206T091838Z
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SUMMARY:John Etheridge and Blue Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJohn Etheridge – Guitar\nPete Whittaker – Organ\nGeorge Double – Drum kit \nAbout:\nJohn Etheridge’s reputation in the jazz world cannot be overstated. A genuinely virtuosic fusion guitarist\, Etheridge is one of a handful of players who can claim to have helped shape the character of modern jazz guitar. He has been described by fellow fretsman Pat Metheny as ‘one of the best guitarists in the world’\, a distinction that is due in no small part to his tireless exploration of the possibilities of his instrument. A hugely respected artist in his own right\, Etheridge also claims an impressive collaborative history\, from his seminal work with groundbreaking fusion group Soft Machine to his longstanding status as the guitarist of choice for jazz icon Stephane Grappelli. \nIt is safe to say\, then\, that when it comes to playing companions\, Etheridge’s judgement is second to none.
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260426T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163645Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T163645Z
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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@gmail.com
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-collective-presents-future-standards-downstairs-jam-7/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260426T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104411Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T104411Z
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Olly Chalk
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:15 PM\n\nHouse Band\nOlly Chalk – piano\nAram Bahmaie – bass\nAlasdair Pennington – drums\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-olly-chalk-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260428T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260428T223000
DTSTAMP:20260416T111307Z
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SUMMARY:Sebastian Rochford and Marie Kruttli
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\nLine-up:\nMarie Kruttli – Piano\nSebastian Rochford – Drums \nAbout:\nThe duo will be playing music from Sebastian Rochford’s ECM album “A Short Diary” and some new music. \nBritish drummer and composer Sebastian Rochford first gained international acclaim as part of the experimental and electronic jazz outfit Polar Bear and has since collaborated with names like David Byrne\, Brian Eno and Nadine Shah\, while also being the touring drummer for Patti Smith. The drummer first appeared on ECM with Andy Sheppard’s band on 2012’s Libero and subsequently on Surrounded By Sea (2015) and Romaria (2018)\, before releasing his first leader-date for the label with his own compositions A Short Diary – in duo with Kit Downes – in 2023. The album is dedicated to Rochford’s father\, Aberdeen poet Gerard Rochford (1932-2019) and to his family. According to Pitchfork\, “‘A Short Diary’ rarely relaxes into a comfortable emotional space\, though its mood is consistent in its muted qualities. it’s as honest a depiction of grieving as you might hope to hear.” \nMarie Kruttli is a swiss pianist\, composer\, producer who lives in Berlin. She was born in a village in Switzerland\, in a family of musicians and started playing the piano at the age of 6. She first learned classical music and then switched to jazz (obtaining later on a bachelor and master at HEMU Lausanne and Hochschule Luzern academies). Marie received numerous prizes for her performance and composition work. The band that she has performed the most with so far is her trio (now with bassist Lukas Traxel and drummer Gautier Garrigue) but the artist is working now on a project called Dragon Life which was born from her producing work. It is a band that has two different constellation (duo and sextet) where she also uses her voice and synthesisers.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/sebastian-rochford-and-marie-kruttli/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T203000
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SUMMARY:Tony Bianco Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Steven Cropper | www.transientlife.uk \n**Please note this is a free event and entry will be admitted on a first come first serve basis** \nDoors 6:15 PM\, Music 6:45 PM\n  \nLine-up:\nFaith Brackenbury – violin\, viola\nAlex Maguire – piano\nMichel Delville – guitar\nLoz Speyer – trumpet\nMike Fletcher – saxophone\nMark Hanslip – saxophone\nOli Hayhurst – bass\nJair-Rohm Parker Wells – bass\nGary Willcox – drums \n  \nAbout the Event\nThis gathering brings together close collaborators and musical allies of the late drummer Tony Bianco for an evening of performance\, remembrance\, and shared musical language. The music will draw from Bianco’s compositions\, repertoire closely associated with him\, and open improvisation. The intention is to honor his legacy through the very thing he gave so much to: live\, spontaneous creation in the moment. \nARTIST SNAPSHOTS\nAlex Maguire – A central figure in UK improvised music\, Maguire has worked extensively with Derek Bailey\, Evan Parker\, Tony Oxley\, and Elton Dean. He co-founded the trio douBt with Michel Delville and Tony Bianco and has recorded widely across leading experimental labels.\n\nMichel Delville – Belgian guitarist and composer known for The Wrong Object and collaborations with Tony Bianco in Machine Mass and douBt. His work bridges jazz\, progressive rock\, and experimental music through collaborative composition and live exploration.\n\nFaith Brackenbury – A key collaborator with Tony Bianco from 2020–2025\, releasing acclaimed duo recordings and performing extensively. Their work combined improvisation with deep conceptual and spiritual influences\, including projects inspired by Hildegard von Bingen.\n\nLoz Speyer – Trumpeter and composer with a long history in both structured jazz ensembles and free improvisation. His collaborations with Bianco date back to the late 1990s\, spanning trio and quartet settings and ongoing experimental projects.\n\nOli Hayhurst – A widely respected bassist who performed with Tony Bianco and has worked with Zoe Rahman\, Pharoah Sanders\, and Julian Siegel. Known for his deep\, lyrical approach within both jazz and improvised contexts.\n\nGary Willcox – Drummer rooted in the jazz tradition\, influenced by masters such as Max Roach and Art Blakey\, while active in contemporary improvising ensembles including Loz Speyer’s Inner Space.\n\nJair-Rohm Parker Wells – Electric bass violinist and improviser whose work centers on long-form structures\, texture\, and spontaneous composition. His solo program Resonance: The Tesseract Singularity continues to build international momentum across Europe and the US.\n\nMUSIC FOR THE EVENING\nSelections may include Tony Bianco compositions such as:\nRelative Grace\nCosmic Circus\nTalking Eagle\nRepertoire associated with Bianco including Africa and In A Silent Way\nMaterial from douBt and related projects\nOpen improvisations in tribute to Bianco’s approach\n\n\n\nABOUT TONY BIANCO\nTony Bianco was a singular voice in improvised music\, known for his explosive energy\, deep listening\, and fearless commitment to the moment. His work spanned free jazz\, structured improvisation\, and cross-genre collaboration\, leaving a lasting imprint on musicians across Europe and beyond.\n\nThis evening is not a retrospective. It is a continuation.\n\nCONTACT / PRESS\nFor press inquiries\, additional materials\, or interviews: Jair-Rohm Parker Wells jairrohm@gmail.com
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tony-bianco-memorial/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Dog Soup - Vinyl Re-release
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nRobbie Robson – Trumpet\nJohn Turville – Piano\nHans Koller – Piano\nJohnny Brierley – Bass guitar\nTim Giles – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nBased in St Leonards-on-Sea\, East Sussex\, Dark Circles Recordings has rediscovered and is reissuing an album originally recorded and released in 2008 by Dog Soup\, a then London-based quartet that played a handful of gigs and recorded just one exemplary album before\, seemingly\, disappearing. Fragments\, that album\, is a crucial chapter in the British jazz story that can now be told again. \nThe brainchild of trumpeter and composer Robbie Robson\, Dog Soup was briefly part of the Loop Collective\, a group of musicians founded in London in 2005. Dog Soup cut one mesmerising album of rhythmic shapes and melodic colours that still sounds fresh\, exciting and dynamic 17 years later. An intoxicating mix of composed and freely improvised playing\, Fragments keeps the listener guessing just where the music is coming from. \n“The motivation\,” says band leader Robbie Robson\, “came about because I wanted it so you would not be able to tell what was improvised and what wasn’t. It’s always nice when something unexpected happens\, seeing how that turns out.” \nThe original quartet consisted of Robson on trumpet\, John Turville on electric piano\, Tim Giles on drums\, and Johnny Brierly on bass\, but was augmented to include the second keyboard of Hans Koller. That muscular rhythm section provides a solid foundation for Robson’s trumpet to punctuate and envelop their contributions with layer upon layer of rich and lustrous textures.\nFrom the epic and majestic 19-minute title track\, with its exciting gear shifts and surprising turns\, to the drum-and-bass-like thrust of Black Mackerel\, the album’s high energy and rhythmic density are balanced by moments of space and air—such as on Shimmer\, a luxurious balm of aural delight. The interplay among the musicians is delightful\, showcasing a deep communication and understanding of each other’s roles and relationships. The bass and drums deliver some serious funk—airtight yet flexible—while the electric piano glistens and glides. The trumpet\, often filtered through a variety of effects\, provides moments of brilliant light and subtle shade.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/dog-soup/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Whirlpool: Ananda Brandão
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLINE-UP:\nAnanda Brandão – drums\nDom Howard – guitar\nJonny Mansfield – vibraphone\nLaurie Rich – piano\nBen Boardman – bass\n\nABOUT:\nBright\, punchy\, and vibrant\, drummer Ananda Brandão presents a new quintet with a fresh set original music. Specially created for this performance\, the band’s sound blends the driving energy of modern jazz with a contemplative\, atmospheric spirit. \nWinner of the Musician’s Company Silver Medal and 1st Prize at the Rezzo Competition by Jazz à Vienne with her band Ninanda\, Ananda Brandão is a French-Brazilian drummer who has performed across the UK\, Europe\, and Brazil alongside artists such as Alex Hitchcock\, Emma Rawicz\, Anatole Muster\, and Clélya Abraham. After completing her Master’s degree at the Royal Academy of Music in June 2025\, she now bridges the Paris and London jazz scenes\, fully engaged in both. \nShe is joined by leading musicians from the London jazz scene: Dom Howard (guitar)\, Jonny Mansfield (vibraphone)\, Laurie Rich (piano)\, and Ben Boardman (bass). \nA vibrant\, immersive\, and intimate live show\, not to be missed.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/whirlpool-ananda-brandao/
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