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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T223000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T020000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T163000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260420T223000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260421T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T223000
DTSTAMP: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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T203000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T223000
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260424T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260424T223000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T223000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260426T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T193000
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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
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LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260428T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260428T223000
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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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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/
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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/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260430T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T223000
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SUMMARY:Matt Carmichael
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMatt Carmichael – Tenor saxophone\nOwen Spafford – Violin\nRory Green – Acoustic and Electric guitar\nFinn Carter – Piano\nCorrie Dick – Drum kit\nAli Watson – Double bass \n  \nAbout:\nA special one-off London line-up feature some of the UK’s most exciting Jazz and Folk musicians. Alongside music from previous albums this gig will also preview new material that sees the music moves into a slightly darker\, more guitar-driven space\, evolving the Scottish Folk-Jazz sound with indie influences. \nHeralded by BBC Music Magazine as “a distinctive new voice in a crowded scene\,” Scottish saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael continues to move from strength to strength and grow his reach globally with his powerfully emotive blend of melodic jazz and folk music. Born just outside of Inverness before moving to Glasgow\, where\, at the age of 11\, he enthusiastically ran home from school clutching a letter from his local music service offering saxophone lessons. Music instantly became his passion\, and he soon began writing music for his own band\, performing their first gig at the Butterfly and Pig in Glasgow — before half the band were legally allowed in the pub. \nSince then\, the band has developed a special chemistry and sound together\, grounded in collective improvisation. They regularly perform internationally at venues like Bimhuis\, Fasching\, Celtic Connections\, Ronnie Scott’s\, and Love Supreme\, as well as Matt working as a soloist and arranger with the Grammy Award-winning WDR Big Band and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra. \nFollowing his critically acclaimed debut Where Will the River Flow (which amassed over 8 million streams)\, Carmichael signed to the renowned label Edition Records for his second album\, Marram. His latest album\, Dancing with Embers included collaborations with Rachel Sermanni and Brìghde Chaimbeul and was shortlisted for the multi-genre SAY awards as well as winning ‘Best Album’ in the Scottish Jazz Awards. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/matt-carmichael/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Kneebody - Reach (2 Shows)
DESCRIPTION:Timings:\n1st Show\nDoors 6:30 PM\, Music 7:00 PM – 1 set of music\n2nd Show\nDoors 8:30 PM\, Music 9:00 PM – 1 set of music\n\n\nLine-up:\nShane Endsley – Trumpet\nAdam Benjamin – Keyboard\nBen Wendel – Saxophone\nNate Wood – Drums & Bass \nAbout:\nIn their almost two-decade history\, the Grammy-nominated band Kneebody has created a genre and style all its own. Their sound is an explosive blend of rock energy and high-level\, nuanced chamber ensemble playing\, set within the frames of highly wrought compositions that balance adventurous\, no-holds-barred improvisation. \nKneebody embarks on an exciting new chapter with the release of their highly anticipated album\, Reach\, which was released on April 18 via GroundUP Music. This marks the band’s latest project as a quartet\, featuring keyboardist Adam Benjamin\, trumpeter Shane Endsley\, saxophonist Ben Wendel\, and the uniquely dynamic Nate Wood\, who simultaneously handles both bass and drums. Reach exemplifies Kneebody’s continued evolution\, pushing the boundaries of genre while delivering their signature blend of intricate composition and raw energy. \nThe album’s lead single\, “Repeat After Me\,” is already available for streaming\, giving audiences a first taste of Kneebody’s refined yet adventurous approach. Saxophonist Ben Wendel describes the track as a “cheeky song” that channels a Morse code-inspired melody through shifting harmonies and groove-driven intensity. With Reach\, the band showcases their ability to weave together complex rhythmic structures\, fiery improvisations\, and a profound sense of collective synergy. \nKneebody’s journey began in their late teens at the Eastman School of Music and CalArts\, where they formed deep musical connections that ultimately converged into the band’s distinctive voice amid the vibrant Los Angeles music scene in 2001. Since then\, they have garnered critical acclaim and built a dedicated international following. Their music defies classification\, drawing from influences that include 1960s free-bop\, 1970s jazz rock\, 1990s hip-hop\, and post-millennial indie rock\, all infused with a classical post-minimalist sensibility. \nThroughout their career\, Kneebody has continuously innovated\, earning a Grammy nomination for their 2009 collaboration with Theo Bleckmann on 12 Songs of Charles Ives. They have released a series of boundary-pushing albums\, from The Line (2013) on Concord Records to Kneedelus (2015)\, a groundbreaking collaboration with electronic artist Daedelus on Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder label. Their discography also includes Anti-Hero (2017\, Motéma Music)\, By Fire (2019)\, and Chapters (2019)\, their first full-length release as a quartet\, featuring collaborations with Becca Stevens\, Gretchen Parlato\, Michael Mayo\, Gerald Clayton\, and Josh Dion. \nWith Reach\, Kneebody is not just releasing an album—they are signalling a new era for the band. As they prepare to take the new music on the road\, fans can expect an electrifying tour filled with their signature unpredictable energy\, tight interplay\, and spontaneous musical risk-taking. With a legacy of innovation and a future that continues to defy expectations\, Kneebody remains at the forefront of modern creative music. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/kneebody-2-shows/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Roella Oloro Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 5:45 PM\, Music 6:30 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nRoella Oloro – Piano\nAndee Liu – Drums\nMyra Brownbridge – Double bass \n  \nAbout:\nRoella Oloro is a multi-instrumentalist and composer originally from Gloucester\, UK with Nigerian and Jamaican Heritage. She has performed worldwide and written music in a variety of styles ranging from trio and quartet instrumentation to Jazz and Symphonic orchestra. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2023 from Berklee College of Music where she studied for 4 years on a full tuition scholarship. She has also recently obtained a Master’s Degree at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute in June 2024. So far in\, 2026 she has performed at a number of high profile venues in New York City and State including at the Lincoln Centre\, for Jazz Forum Arts in Tarrytown\, NY and debuted at the Legendary Blue Note Jazz club with high-energy British afro-jazz band “Steamdown.” \nIn Fall 2025 she completed a US/UK tour with her trio where she performed in New York City\, Connecticut and Boston in the US and The Goodshed in Stroud\, Gloucestershire\, The Royal Albert Hall\, The Ned and at Templeton Gardens for Brave Poets in London\, UK. Early 2024 she performed with her trio and tenor saxophonist Mary Orji’s band on the Bands at NAMM stages at the Hilton Hotel and the Grand Plaza. In May 2024 she went on a mini-tour to Panama with the Berklee Global Jazz Ambassadors led by Danilo Perez\, pianistic prodigy\, artistic director and founder of the Global Institute and Panama Jazz Festival. \nIn 2023\, Roella performed with her piano trio at the NAMM show in Anaheim\, California and at Capitol Turnaround in Washington DC as a featured artist of the SHEROCKS 2023 showcase. Pianistically\, she has represented Berklee’s Jazz and Gender Justice Institute at the RENO JAZZ FESTIVAL\, the Detroit Jazz Festival Collegiate competition\, and headlined with Terri-Lyne Carrington’s band as part of BAMSfest 2023. \nIn May 2022\, she won the ISJAC (International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers) prize for Emerging Black Composers. She traveled to Austin\, Texas to accept the award and perform with the 17-piece jazz orchestra that was provided. In November 2022\, Roella booked and completed a London Mini-tour with her trio from Berklee that coincided with the London Jazz Festival. The 3 biggest of the 5 show dates; The Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall\, a Late Late Show at Ronnie Scott’s and a lunch-time show at The Pizza Express Soho were all sold out. The tour also coincided with the release of her first EP \,”Sentient Sounds.” When she returned to the United States after her mini-tour\, her original composition” La Voyage de La Rivière\,” for Wind Orchestra was debuted by the Berklee Symphonic Winds Orchestra with Roella conducting at the Berklee Performance Centre during their Fall 2022 concert\, “Colours.” \nWhilst at Berklee\, Roella has received tutelage from exceptional professors such as NEA Jazz Masters Terri Lyne-Carrington\, Joanne Brackeen and Grammy nominated saxophonist Tia Fuller. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/roella-oloro/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Nick Costley-White Trio with special guest Alec Harper
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nNick Costley-White – Guitar\nAlec Harper – Tenor saxophone\nJosh Morrison – Drums\nDave Whitford – Double bass \nAbout:\nNick has lead his trio with bebop drumming virtuoso Josh Morrison and mainstay of the Uk jazz scene Dave Whitford on double bass for over 5 years. Performing on a weekly basis has given them the unique opportunity to develop a profound chemistry built on a shared love of American jazz tradition and language. They continue to build on their expansive repertoire of compositions from the greatest jazz composers of the last 70 years; Woody Shaw\, Cedar Walton\, Horace Silver & Joe Henderson. \nFor this special vortex performance they invite one of the most highly regarded tenor sax players in the country\, Alec Harper\, to join them. Having studied alongside Nick at the Guildhall in London Alec made the move to the states to study with the likes of Joe Lovano and Jason Moran\, staying for 7 years to make his name and hone his exciting and spontaneous improvising style. Since returning to the UK he’s been heavily in demand\, working with the likes of the NDR big band\, performing regularly at Ronnie Scott’s and the 606 club.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/nick-costley-white-trio-with-special-guest-alec-harper/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions - "featuring Tori"
DESCRIPTION:Doors 3:30 PM\, Music 4:00 PM – 2 sets of music\nAbout\nSaxophonist Tori Freestone is one of the most interesting on the London jazz scene\, known for her original and engaging solo style. This gig features her both as soloist and especially composer\, with a new set of pieces created for the LJO. Only the third player/writer to hold her tenor saxophone “chair”\, after Tim Garland and Josephine Davies\, she continues the tradition of LJO players who also contribute as original writing voices. Check out the band\, directed by Scott Stroman\, at their up-close-and personal monthly sessions.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/london-jazz-orchestra-vortex-sessions-featuring-tori/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Riley Stone-Lonergan
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:15 PM\n\nHouse Band\nTBC \n\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-8/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260505T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260505T223000
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SUMMARY:Naná Rizinni - Epiblast Album Launch
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nNaná Rizinni – Drums\nMark Cake – Saxophone\nLazy H – Fender Rhodes\, Synthesizer \n  \nAbout:\nA proud exponent of the São Paulo scene known for its subversive\, alternative music underbelly\, Naná Rizinni is a drummer\, producer and composer who bridges improvisatory flavours with progressive electronics\, Brazilian rhythms and expansive textures. Now based in London after making the move across continents in 2020\, her new album ‘Epiblastʼ chronicles a journey of transformation\, rebirth and personal evolution. The record will release digitally and on vinyl on Friday 24th April via Bridge The Gap. \nKnown in Brazil for her fluid\, experimental approach to the confines of genre\, her work has evolved from the alternative\, post and garage rock textures of her early music into a hybrid\, jazz-forward language rooted in rhythm\, texture and improvisation. \nThat experimental edge has deepened with ‘Epiblast’. Written and co-produced with saxophonist and producer Mark Cake over the course of the last two years in London\, the music sits somewhere between the synth-heavy sonics of The Comet Is Coming and future jazz of corto.alto\, whilst nodding to the progressive fusion of jazz and electronics pioneered by other contemporary drummer-turned-producers like Mark Guiliana and Richard Spaven. \nNanáʼs musical journey began in the mid-2000s\, studying with celebrated Brazilian drummers including Lilian Carmona\, Vera Figueiredo\, and Duda Neves. She has been a sought after drummer and producer in her home country ever since\, touring and recording with numerous acclaimed artists including Tiê\, Johnny Hooker\, Ana Cañas\, Barbara Eugênia and Thiago Pethit\, releasing four solo albums and recording music for television\, film and advertising. She has also performed at major international festivals including Lollapalooza\, Rock in Rio\, SXSW and Primavera Sound. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/nana-rizinni-epiblast-album-launch/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260506T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260506T191500
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SUMMARY:Ed Hogben Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nEd Hogben – Trumpet\nSimon Spies – Drums\nTBA – Double bass \n  \nAbout:\nEd Hogben is a London-based trumpeter exploring uncharted territory with his instrument. Using a MIDI harmoniser\, he’s able to play chords in real time – essentially fulfilling the role of piano or guitar in a jazz trio. \nHis approach has resonated widely online\, with performances capturing attention across the jazz community and beyond. Drawing on influences from Miles Davis and Tom Harrell\, Hogben is opening up fresh possibilities for what a trumpet can be in jazz. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/ed-hogben-trio/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260506T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260506T223000
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SUMMARY:Alice Zawadzki & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAlice Zawadzki – voice\nRob Luft – Guitar\nMisha Mullov-Abbado – Double bass \n  \nAbout:\n“Loosely connected to the world of jazz\, but realistically inhabiting her own realm”\, (Clash Magazine)\, Alice Zawadzki operates in the rich intersections of the jazz\, folk\, classical and art-pop worlds\, “all propelled with a voice of velvet suppleness and gutsy emotional intensity” (The Arts Desk). \nThe award-winning singer\, multi-instrumentalist and composer released her latest highly-lauded album\, Za Górami\, with ECM Records in 2024\, produced by Manfred Eicher\, described by Bayerischer Rundfunk as “a model of cliché-free beauty”. \nTonight sees her collaborate with long term colleagues and two of London’s most esteemed musicians\, guitarist Rob Luft and bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado\, presenting new music as well as revisiting her 2019 album Within You Is A World Of Spring. Jazzwise called it “tender in spirit and defiantly anti-genre… a cornucopia of delights”\, Downbeat Magazine described it as “hued with mystique and eclecticism”\, and it appeared in The Guardian’s list of 10 Best Albums of 2019. \n“Zawadzki’s talent is bursting at the seams. An exceptional\, world-class singer.” Written In Music \n“The missing link between Ghost in the Machine-era Police and Hissing of Summer Lawns-era Joni Mitchell… lush and dynamically shifting…fascinating and stunningly original ” New York Music Daily \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/alice-zawadzki-friends/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260507T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260507T201500
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SUMMARY:Reuben Goldmark/Roger Kintopf/Andrew Lisle
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nReuben Goldmark – Piano\nRoger Kintopf – Double bass\nAndrew Lisle – Drum kit \nAbout:\nReuben Goldmark and Andrew Lisle invite Cologne bassist Roger Kintopf for a set of multi-directional free improvisation. \nReuben Goldmark\, a London-based pianist and composer\, was a finalist in the esteemed BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year competition and his compositions were featured on BBC 4 and BBC Radio 3. He was awarded the Dankworth Prize for Jazz Composition in both 2022 and 2023\, making him the first ever back-to-back recipient of the award. As a performer\, he has graced numerous prestigious venues across the UK\, including select appearances at the Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival\, Snape Maltings as part of the Aldeburgh Festival and Saffron Hall. Reuben is a regular presence at many of London’s top jazz clubs\, including the legendary Ronnie Scott’s and The Vortex. \nRoger Kintopf has established himself as an attentive listener and creative designer on the contemporary jazz scene. The Cologne-based double bassist and composer explores musical dialogues between different sonic worlds. His work is characterized by a balance between composition and improvisation. As a sideman\, Kintopf has worked with renowned musicians\, including Johanna Summer\, Kirke Karja\, Felix Hauptmann\, Leif Berger\, Fabian Dudek\, Phillip Dornbusch\, Christian Lillinger\, Kathrin Pechlof\, Kit Downes\, Achim Kaufmann\, Loren Stillman\, Cory Smythe\, and many more. \nAndrew Lisle\, born and raised in Northumberland (UK) but now based in London\, is a multi-directional drummer\, and composer. His quick and highly textural playing filled with rhythmic complexity makes him a highly in-demand member of the fertile jazz & improvised music community. In turns both propulsive and abstract\, Lisle has worked with many of the leading voices on the UK and European improvised music scene\, including: Kit Downes\, John Edwards\, Alex Ward\, Camila Nebbia\, Charlotte Keeffe\, Tom Challenger\, Ab Baars\, Rodrigo Amado\, John Dikeman\, Colin Webster\, and many more. \nPhoto by Alex Kozobolis
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/reuben-goldmarkroger-kintopfandrew-lisle/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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