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SUMMARY:A Celebration of The Life and Music of Richard Turner
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMike Chillingworth – Alto Saxophone\nTom Farmer – Double bass\nJosh Morrison – Drums \nAbout\nTonight\, we will honour Richard Turner\, the brilliant trumpeter\, composer\, pillar of the London Jazz community. Though Richard tragically passed away in August 2011 at just 27 years old\, his legacy endures. As we approach the 15th anniversary of his passing\, the remaining members of his quartet\, Round Trip\, return to the stage. Alongside special guest artists\, they will perform the entirety of the band’s self-titled debut album – Richard’s sole recorded work as a bandleader. This tribute concert also celebrates the album’s long-awaited debut on digital streaming platforms. \nFor the concert\, all tickets will be donated to Mind (registered charity number 219830).
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/a-celebration-of-the-life-and-music-of-richard-turner/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Ursula Harrison Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nUrsula Harrison – Double bass\nAmund Totland – Guitar\nJakob Øland – Piano\nMarcus Kendellen – Drum kit \n+ \nSylvie Noble – Vocals (guest) \nAbout:\nLiving Planet is a quartet formed in Trondheim\, Norway to explore mathematical and indeterminate forms in improvised music. Their debut recording\, Living Planet\, released in early 2026 comprises music written for Harrison’s master research project. Since then\, a band sound has emerged that combines raucous and unfiltered improvisation with a subtle and conceptually challenging approach to composition. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/ursula-harrison-quartet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260805T194500
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SUMMARY:Zhenya Strigalev Quintet Group
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nZhenya Strigalev – Tenor saxophone\nIgor Yakovenko – Piano\nAnnie Majin – Vocals\nMirko Scarcia – Double bass\nDarren A Beckett – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nZhenya Strigalev is renowned for his intense\, unforgettable performances and distinctive saxophone sound. Drawing on the rich traditions of jazz history and global musical influences\, he has developed a voice that is both original and compelling. Today\, he joins forces with the brilliant rising star of the UK jazz scene\, vocalist Annie Majin\, for a performance that promises innovation\, energy\, and musical chemistry. \nSince graduating from London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Music – where he was invited on a full scholarship- Zhenya has carved a dynamic path between the London and New York jazz scenes. He has worked with some of today’s most forward-thinking musicians\, including Eric Harland\, Ambrose Akinmusire\, Tim Lefebvre\, Chris “Daddy” Dave\, Alex Sipiagin\, William Parker\, Aaron Parks\, Joseph “Foley” McCreary (of Miles Davis fame)\, and Larry Grenadier. \nZhenya has performed at many prestigious jazz festivals and concert venues around the world\, building an international reputation through extensive touring across both Europe and South America. He has recorded more than six albums with his groups Smiling Organizm\, Never Group\, and JZ Replacement. His music has been broadcast on BBC Radio as well as on national radio stations across Europe. \nHe enjoys the challenge of shining a light on the undiscovered\, and describes the desired on-the-edge thrill that unfolds:\n“The whole point of what I do is that I need to surprise myself.” \nHis repertoire consists mostly of original compositions\, along with select jazz classics in unique arrangements. \n“A maverick at the heart of modern jazz.” —- The Telegraph \n“This could be the kind of jazz album that has something for everyone… Universally appealing.” —-½ DownBeat Magazine
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/zhenya-strigalev-quintet/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260806T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260806T223000
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SUMMARY:Alasdair Pennington Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAlasdair Pennington – Drums\nTori Freestone – Tenor saxophone\nElliot Wong – Alto Saxophone\nJohn Williamson – Double bass \n  \nAbout:\nMusician and composer Alasdair Pennington has in recent years established himself as a distinct and creative voice on the drum kit within the vibrant London jazz and improvised music scenes. An in-demand sideman\, Pennington has performed and recorded with many eminent\, international artists across genres including Helen Sung\, Baptiste Herbin\, Laura Jurd\, Michael Dease\, Alan Barnes\, Dennis Rollins and The Flaming Lips among others. His considered and expressive musical contributions with various projects have garnered much positive acclaim\, including from Downbeat Magazine (Howard Mandel): “Pennington’s a kick-ass drummer”. \nIn October 2024\, Pennington released his debut album ‘This Is’ on Hidden Threads Records. The album was described by Jazz Journal as “a highly listenable collection which in places harks back to the sound of American jazz from the 50s and 60s” and a “cinematic jazz voyage” by Plastic Magazine. \nAlasdair Pennington Quartet will perform a selection of original compositions as well as interpretations of contemporary jazz standards.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/alasdair-pennington-quartet/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260807T201500
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SUMMARY:The Downstairs Living Room: Rebecka Edlund’s Songs for Harmonium
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nRebecka Edlund – Vocals\, harmonium & 12-string guitar\nOwen Spafford – Fiddle & pedals \nAbout\nInnovative vocalist Rebecka Edlund presents new material written for voice and harmonium alongside trailblazing fiddle player Owen Spafford. \nSwedish vocalist and songwriter Rebecka Edlund weaves Scandinavian folk music with improvisation and contemporary jazz. Since moving to London in 2019\, she has emerged as one of the UK’s most compelling vocalists. Edlund tours the UK and Europe with the likes of Laura Jurd\, John O’Gallagher and duo partner Rob Luft. Recent ventures include performing with Ruth Goller’s Skylla and recording an album with an octet featuring Norma Winstone\, Jeff Ballard and Iain Ballamy. \nOwen Spafford is a fiddle player and composer whose creative life orbits the worlds of traditional\, experimental and improvised music. Spafford’s understanding of the oral tradition and love for vernacular music from around the world enables an inventive and thoughtful musical voice. As well as playing with post-folk duo Spafford Campbell and trad. Irish music trio The Weaving\, Owen also works with artists such as Billie Marten\, Johnny Flynn\, Sam Lee\, Clara Mann\, Chris Brain and Eleni Drake. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/the-downstairs-living-room-rebecka-edlunds-songs-for-harmonium/
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SUMMARY:Amigos Del Groove: the shared grooves sessions
DESCRIPTION:Doors 8 PM\, Music 8:30 PM\nAbout\nshared grooves \nwhen was the last time you pressed play & were truly only listening? \namigos del groove is excited to introduce the shared grooves sessions\, a listening experience centered in musical presence and creating a sonic community \nwe’ll be taking over the upstairs of the Vortex to create an intimate space to blend with the music. expect to expand your musical horizons\, share your latest find at the record store\, or even noticing that subtle snare you hadn’t before in your favorite song \nthe session is split in two parts. the first will be curated and led by members of our collective. the second will be curated alongside attendees\, so please feel free to pick a record that you love and bring it along to share \npresence is in\, screens are out \nwe hope you join us in this new project! tell your amigxs! \nabout us \namigos del groove is group of friends and audiophiles building a local community around music selection and discovery pressed on vinyl. join the community to stay up to date https://chat.whatsapp.com/GetsTMSuE3BHe22tlEB63r
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/amigos-del-groove-the-shared-grooves-sessions/
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SUMMARY:Leon Foster Thomas Group
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nLeon Foster Thomas – Steel Pan\, Voice\nSam Leak – Piano\nLOX – Drums\nBen Glasser – Electric guitar\nMirko Scarcia – Double bass \nAbout:\nA gifted international jazz musician and steel pan virtuoso from Trinidad & Tobago. His music is a blend of his Caribbean roots with the harmonic and improvisational complexities of jazz\, creating a lively and eclectic meld all his own. \nBorn in Trinidad\, Leon Foster Thomas has proven through his albums and performances that the steel pan has the musical sophistication to be taken as seriously in the jazz universe as the more well-known vibraphone. Winner of the World Steelband Music Festival Soloist and Duet competition of 2002 and 2004\, critics laud him as “…masterful with impeccable musicianship” (When Steel Talks); “a benevolent wizard” (Venice Magazine). \nLeon has collaborated with legendary artists in the jazz scene and beyond including Hugh Masekela\, Randy Brecker\, Sammy Figueroa\, Vince Mendoza\, Dolly Parton\, John Beasley\, Mino Cinelu\, Orphy Robinson\, Cyril Neville\, Ky-Mani Marley and many more. He has performed at internationally renowned venues such as New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center\, the Adrienne Arsht Center of the Performing Arts in Miami\, and Moscow’s International House of Music. He also played a significant part in Her Late Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022. \nInspired as much by the melodic poetry of the great Keith Jarrett’s piano sound as Trinidad’s celebrated steel pan heritage\, Leon has taken the instrument to new heights\, giving it a seriously fresh makeover in how it is now viewed across the music world. More than just a Carnival instrument\, the chromatically-scaled steel pan has seen\, in Leon’s hands\, a significant step forward in its perception as an instrument of improvisational artistry and expression.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/leon-foster-thomas-group-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session
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-10-2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Earth and Bones Residency ft. Anna Chai & Richard Ọlátúndé Baker (first night)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nIdris Rahman – Woodwinds\nLiran Donin – Double bass\nAnna Chai – Saxes\, Flutes\nRichard Ọlátúndé Baker – West African drums and percussion \nAbout\nIdris Rahman and Liran Donin. Together they are creating a fully improvised compositions as they explore unique melodies\, intimate sonic spaces\, textures and meditative grooves influenced by the wide variety of music the two have assimilated into their sound. \nFollowing their EU tour and second sold out release the two will celebrate their third limited release with a three day residency hosting some of UK unique voices! \nFrom Indian and north African inspired rhythms and all the way back to raw ecstatic melodies\, the two are incorporating a wide palette of instrumentation including double and electric bass\, bass clarinet\, tenor sax\, bamboo flutes\, Tibetan singing bowls\, percussion\, voices and electronics they create musical worlds that take the listener on a unique spiritual and emotional journey striking the balance between song based forms and open structures. \nThis special three day residency will see them collaborate with some of their favourite musicians\, allowing improv and experimentation to predominate. \nEach night will begin with a duo set by Earth and Bones followed the second set inviting guests to an improvised conversation. \nThis will be a special residency allowing deep exploration of sonic worlds and a chance for meditative and hypnotic connections\, a series not to be missed.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/earth-and-bones-residency-ft-anna-chai-richard-olatunde-baker-first-night/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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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-23/
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SUMMARY:Earth and Bones Residency ft. Francesca Ter-Berg & John Paricelli (second night)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nIdris Rahman – Woodwinds\nLiran Donin – Double bass\nFrancesca Ter-Berg – Cello\nJohn Paricelli – Guitar \nAbout\nIdris Rahman and Liran Donin. Together they are creating a fully improvised compositions as they explore unique melodies\, intimate sonic spaces\, textures and meditative grooves influenced by the wide variety of music the two have assimilated into their sound. \nFollowing their EU tour and second sold out release the two will celebrate their third limited release with a three day residency hosting some of UK unique voices! \nFrom Indian and north African inspired rhythms and all the way back to raw ecstatic melodies\, the two are incorporating a wide palette of instrumentation including double and electric bass\, bass clarinet\, tenor sax\, bamboo flutes\, Tibetan singing bowls\, percussion\, voices and electronics they create musical worlds that take the listener on a unique spiritual and emotional journey striking the balance between song based forms and open structures. \nThis special three day residency will see them collaborate with some of their favourite musicians\, allowing improv and experimentation to predominate. \nEach night will begin with a duo set by Earth and Bones followed the second set inviting guests to an improvised conversation. \nThis will be a special residency allowing deep exploration of sonic worlds and a chance for meditative and hypnotic connections\, a series not to be missed.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/earth-and-bones-residency-ft-francesca-ter-berg-john-paricelli-second-night/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Earth and Bones Residency ft. Emre Ramazanoglu (third night)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nIdris Rahman – Woodwinds\nLiran Donin – Double bass\nEmre Ramazanoglu – Drums \nAbout\nIdris Rahman and Liran Donin. Together they are creating a fully improvised compositions as they explore unique melodies\, intimate sonic spaces\, textures and meditative grooves influenced by the wide variety of music the two have assimilated into their sound. \nFollowing their EU tour and second sold out release the two will celebrate their third limited release with a three day residency hosting some of UK unique voices! \nFrom Indian and north African inspired rhythms and all the way back to raw ecstatic melodies\, the two are incorporating a wide palette of instrumentation including double and electric bass\, bass clarinet\, tenor sax\, bamboo flutes\, Tibetan singing bowls\, percussion\, voices and electronics they create musical worlds that take the listener on a unique spiritual and emotional journey striking the balance between song based forms and open structures. \nThis special three day residency will see them collaborate with some of their favourite musicians\, allowing improv and experimentation to predominate. \nEach night will begin with a duo set by Earth and Bones followed the second set inviting guests to an improvised conversation. \nThis will be a special residency allowing deep exploration of sonic worlds and a chance for meditative and hypnotic connections\, a series not to be missed.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/earth-and-bones-residency-ft-emre-ramazanglu-third-night/
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SUMMARY:Golding / Edwards / Noble
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nBinker Golding – Saxophone\nJohn Edwards – Bass\nSteve Noble – Drums \nAbout:\n\n*Unfortunately Pat Thomas is no longer able to make the concert but it will still take place\, now with Binker Golding joining the line-up.*\n\n\n \n\n\nDrummer Steve Noble is a fearless and constantly inventive improviser whose super-precise\, ultra-propulsive and hyper-detailed playing has galvanized encounters with Derek Bailey\, Matthew Shipp\, Ishmael Wadada Leo Smith\, Stephen O’Malley\, Joe McPhee\, Alex Ward\, Rhodri Davies and many\, many more.Binker Golding is a tenor saxophonist & composer. \n\n\n \n\n\nWith his ensemble Binker & Moses he has released five albums which have won a number of awards\, including a MOBO award in 2015. He also fronts his own group which was nominated for a Jazz FM award in 2020 for best album. He also received the Jazz FM award for instrumentalist of the year in 2020. He is also known for performing improvised music in a duo with Elliot Galvin.\n\n\n \n\n\nJohn Edwards is a true virtuoso whose staggering range of techniques and boundless musical imagination have redefined the possibility of the double bass and dramatically expanded its role\, whether playing solo or with others. Perpetually in demand\, he has played with Evan Parker\, Roscoe Mitchell\, Sunny Murray\, Derek Bailey\, Joe McPhee\, Lol Coxhill\, Louis Moholo\, Peter Brötzmann\, Mulatu Astatke\, Jonny Greenwood and countless others.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/t-e-n-thomas-edwards-noble/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260814T220000
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SUMMARY:Glaser/Copus/Barford/Martin Septet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:30 PM\, Music 8:00 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nSam Glaser – Alto saxophone\nJames Copus – Trumpet\nTom Barford – Tenor Saxophone\nOlli Martin – trombone\nWill Barry – Piano\nWill Sach – Double bass\nWill Cleasby – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nThis collaborative septet features a stunning line-up of leading musicians on the UK jazz scene who come together in this format for the first time to celebrate seminal septet recordings from the classic jazz canon. You can expect to hear arrangements and transcriptions of compositions by Joe Henderson\, Art Farmer\, Thelonious Monk\, Wynton Marsalis\, and many more\, with these incredible musicians putting their own stamp on the music\, drawing from influences far and wide. \nSam Glaser\, James Copus\, Tom Barford and Olli Martin have known each other as friends and musical colleagues for over 15 years. Having studied together at the Royal Academy of Music\, and having been house-mates for several years\, this collaboration is long overdue. Each have pursued their own path musically and received recognition for their playing\, and with the four of them at the front of this septet\, you can expect a high-octane performance. \nThey are joined by a tour-de-force rhythm section\, comprising Will Barry\, Will Sach\, and Will Cleasby. These musicians\, each renowned individually for virtuosic playing and limitless creativity\, often come together to form one of the notorious rhythm sections in the UK. Between them\, they have toured internationally with the likes of Wynton Marsalis\, Jerry Bergonzi\, Joe Farnsworth\, Eddie Henderson\, and Kurt Elling.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/glasercopusbarfordmartin-septet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T223000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T010000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Haffner / Fink
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM\, Music 11:00 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nDonovan Haffner – Alto saxophone\nLaurel Fink – Tenor saxophone\nLaurie Milton – Piano\nLorenzo Morabito – Double bass\nJack Thomas – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nThe Haffner/Fink Quintet will be bringing exciting original music written by Donovan and Laurel. \nDonovan Haffner\, winner of the ‘Jazz Newcomer’ category at the Jazz Parliamentary Awards 2025 is a south-east London born and bred alto saxophonist. When Aged 11\, Donovan joined the highly respected Tomorrow’s Warriors Young Artist Development Programme and was mentored by Gary Crosby OBE\, Binker Golding\, and Alex Davis. He proved to be a stand-out talent and\, by the age of 18\, he was invited to tour Italy with multi-award-winning drummer Moses Boyd. Since then\, Donovan graduated from the Royal Academy of Music\, and has played with Jay Phelps\, Charlie Stacey\, Orphy Robinson and Balimaya. He has also performed with the Danish jazz pianist/composer Rasmus Sorenson and was selected by Tony Kofi to be part of\, American jazz legend\, Charles Tolliver’s Big Band\, headlining at the Barbican as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. And Donovan is still very much part of the Tomorrow’s Warriors musical family\, performing with both Nu Civilisation Orchestra and Jazz Jamaica. Donovan has also released his debut album ‘Alleviate’ with his own project. \nLaurel Fink is a 22-year-old tenor saxophonist from Berkeley\, California. She is known for her tone and thought-provoking solos\, which capture audiences across the world. She has performed with a wide range of artists in the Bay Area and London\, most notably Arthur Verocai\, Warren Wolf\, Marcus Shelby\, Dame Drummer\, Kassa Overall\, DJ Starrza opening for Jhené Aiko\, PHOEBS\, Falle Nioke\, and Orii Community. In 2025\, she graduated from the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University\, where she studied with Tim Green and Warren Wolf. She is based in the Bay Area and London\, gigging frequently\, composing\, and playing with bands such as Squadronious\, the Kolakale Kolective\, and the Heeters.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-haffner-fink/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260815T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T223000
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SUMMARY:Annie Whitehead New 5tet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAnnie Whitehead – Trombone\nJennifer Maidman – Bass guitar\nGeoffrey Richardson – viola\nSteve Lodder – Piano\nLiam Genockey – Drum kit \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.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/annie-whitehead-new-5tet-3/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260816T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260816T170000
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SUMMARY:Mopomoso: International Free Improvised Music
DESCRIPTION:Doors 2:00 PM\, Music 2:30 PM\nAbout\nJulian Woods (guitar) & Steve Beresford (piano/electronics) \n+ \nSusanna Ferrar (violin)\, Tracy Lisk (drums)\, Jerry Wigens (clarinet)\n+\nMarcio Mattos (bass/cello) & Alex Ward (clarinet) \n(not necessarily playing in this order)
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/mopomoso-international-free-improvised-music-5/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260816T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260816T223000
DTSTAMP:20260708T080815Z
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session
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-10-2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260817T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260817T223000
DTSTAMP:20260707T173032Z
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SUMMARY:Alexandra Ridout Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAlexandra Ridout – Trumpet\nNoah Stoneman – Piano\nFreddie Jensen – Double bass\nDavid Sirkis – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nUK born multi award winner Alexandra Ridout is a trumpeter\, bandleader\, composer and educator based in Harlem NYC. At only 27 years old Alexandra is already one of the most talented young trumpet players on the international scene. Since winning the UK’s prestigious BBC Young Jazz Musician in 2016 she was catapulted into a busy high-profile career and has been captivating audiences ever since. \nHer awards include the British Jazz Awards “Rising Star” 2018\, Keep an Eye International Jazz Awards “Best Soloist” 2023\, 2nd place at the esteemed Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet competition 2023\, Laurie Frink Career Grant winner 2022\, Parliamentary Jazz Award nominee 2020\, London’s 25 most notable under 25’s and most recently the Next Jazz Legacy 2025 Award through New Music USA \nAlexandra is a busy performer with her own outstanding bands of various sizes in leading venues in New York\, London and beyond. She has performed at many jazz festivals worldwide including Montreux\, North Sea\, DC Jazz Festival\, Unity at the Lincoln Centre\, London\, Love Supreme and was recently an artist in residence at the Guimarães Jazz Festival. \nShe was a showcased performer/composer in the International Festival of New Trumpet Music (FONT) with her trio in New York in 2022. The Festival is curated by world famous jazz trumpeter Dave Douglas\, who she performed with in the FONT in 2024 and recorded an album with his new project ‘Alloy’ in 2025. \nAlex’s distinctive trumpet voice is sought out by numerous prominent musicians such as Samara Joy\, Artemis\, Orlando Le Flemming\, Kit Downes\, Dayna Stephens\, Jochen Rueckert\, Toninho Horta\, Melissa Aldana\, Christine Jensen\, Arturo O’ Farrill\, Or Bareket\, Caroline Davis\, Dave Douglas\, The Mingus Big Band\, Savannah Harris\, Miguel Zenon\, Alex Hitchcock and Pablo Held. \n“Pretty much from the first note you know that you’re dealing with an original voice” – Matt Penman \nAlexandra will be joined by long time collaborators Noah Stoneman and Freddie Jensen and will feature her NYC quartet member David Sirkis on drums \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/alexandra-ridout-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153242Z
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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-24/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T223000
DTSTAMP:20260714T072848Z
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SUMMARY:Matt Roberts Big Band presents: Born in the ’80s
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\nLine-up:\nHoward McGill – Alto Sax\nParthenope – Alto Sax\nGeorge Millard – Tenor Sax\nJon Shenoy – Tenor Sax\nJames Allsopp – Baritone Sax \nAdam Chatterton – Trumpet\nRebecca Crawshaw – Trumpet\nMatt Roberts – Trumpet\nJames Copus – Trumpet \nDan Higham – Trombone\nRichard Foote – Trombone\nEmma Bassett – Trombone\nYusuf Narcin – Trombone \nMike de Souza – Guitar\nChris Eldred – Keyboard\nFlo Moore – Bass Guitar\nMax Mills – Drums \nAbout:\nLondon-based trumpeter and arranger Matt Roberts celebrates his 40th birthday with a nostalgic deep dive into the popular culture of the ’80s and ’90s with his distinctive big band arrangements. Featuring some of the finest musicians from London’s jazz and session scenes\, this special concert brings together TV themes\, power ballads and your favourite jazz soloists like you’ve never heard them before!
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/matt-roberts-big-band-presents-born-in-the-80s/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260819T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260819T223000
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SUMMARY:Cleveland Watkiss\, Orphy Robinson & Neil Charles: B.A.S.S
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nCleveland Watkiss\nOrphy Robinson\nNeil Charles \nAbout:\nB.A.S.S. “Black Ancestral Sound System”. Is a 360 sonic exploration of Black ancestral sound systems through analogue\, ritual\, digital futurism\, and diasporic voice. \nA continuous sonic cartography of the Black diaspora — tracing our AI = Ancestral Inspiration rhythm through frequency\, machines\, and bespoke panorama of memory\, bass\, and vocal transmission. \nCleanse da Globe – Random Abstract Sonic Sine-waves. – Griots: \nCleveland Watkiss – Orphy Robinson – Neil Charles
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/cleveland-watkiss-black-ancestral-sound-system/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260820T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260820T223000
DTSTAMP:20260707T171506Z
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SUMMARY:Heidi Vogel
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nHeidi Vogel – Voice\nTom Farmer – Double bass\nWill Barry – Piano\nShaney Forbes – Drums \nAbout:\nLove songs of Brazil and Cuba. \nHeidi Vogel vocalist with The Cinematic Orchestra has performed around the world from The Sydney Opera House to Fuji Rock and Headlining Montreux Jazz festival with Quincy Jones in attendance. \nShe performed in Bobby Mcferrin’s choir at Jazz a Vienne in 2010. \nHeidi was a soloist at the 2019 Proms at the Royal Albert Hall for The Sacred music of Duke Ellington. \nHeidi recently performed four nights at Koko as a guest with Thundercat. \nThe album Heidi featured on with Austin Peralta came out on Brain Feeder in February 2024.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/heidi-vogel-9/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260821T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260821T201500
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SUMMARY:Jeremy Viner / John Edwards / Andrew Lisle
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJeremy Viner – Tenor saxophone\nJohn Edwards – Double bass\nAndrew Lisle – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nImprovised music from a trio of three leading voices of the US\, UK\, and European avant-garde. \nJEREMY VINER (b. 1986\, Ellsworth\, ME) is a Berlin-based multi-instrumentalist\, improviser\, composer\, and educator whose work spans a wide array of musical idioms. After nearly two decades in New York City\, he relocated to Berlin in 2023\, maintaining an active presence in both the New York and European experimental music scenes. \nViner is a founding member of the collaborative trio SIFTERS\, with Kate Gentile and Marc Ducret — a group exploring complex polyrhythmic frameworks\, counterpoint\, and the integration of composed and spontaneous form. He is also a long-standing member of the tenor saxophone quartet Battle Trance and the chamber minimalist ensemble Bing & Ruth\, both central outlets for his interest in ensemble sound and extended musical form. \nJOHN EDWARDS is a true virtuoso whose staggering range of techniques and boundless musical imagination have redefined the possibility of the double bass and dramatically expanded its role\, whether playing solo or with others. 
Perpetually in demand\, he has played with Evan Parker\, Roscoe Mitchell\, Sunny Murray\, Derek Bailey\, Joe McPhee\, Lol Coxhill\, Louis Moholo\, Peter Brötzmann\, Mulatu Astatke\, Jonny Greenwood and countless others. \nANDREW LISLE\, born and raised in Northumberland – now based in London. 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 leading voices on the UK and international jazz&improvised music scene\, including Kit Downes\, Camila Nebbia\, John Edwards\, Alex Ward\, Marta Warelis\, Ab Baars\, Rodrigo Amado and John Dikeman\, Colin Webster\, Dirk Serries. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/jeremy-viner-john-edwards-andrew-lisle/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260821T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260821T223000
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SUMMARY:Tomorrow’s Warriors presents BXL x LDN Interplay III
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nLauren Breen – Tenor and Soprano Sax – Alto saxophone\nDonovan Haffner – Alto saxophone\nChrist-Stéphane Boizi – trombone\nAlice J. R. S. Cool – Bass guitar\nLorenzo Kobina – Piano\nSimon Mouctar de Rover – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nThe third edition of Tomorrow’s Warriors’ BXL x LDN Interplay – a groundbreaking\, vibrant\, cross-channel jazz collaboration uniting rising stars from London and Brussels\, in partnership with Brosella Festival. This special show brings together six of the most exciting emerging voices in contemporary jazz and improvised music\, celebrating collaboration\, connection and cultural exchange: Donovan Haffner (alto sax)\, Lauren Breen (alto/tenor/soprano sax)\, Christ-Stéphane Boizi (trombone)\, Alie JRS Cool (bass)\, Lorenzo Kobina (keys)\, Simon Mouctar de Rover (drums).\n\nThis year they have already headlined at Brick Lane Jazz Festival\, opened for Brazilian legend Marcos Valle at Jazz Middleheim\, and are set to take the stage at We Out Here Festival – so don’t miss this exclusive London show!
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tomorrows-warriors-presents-bxl-x-ldn-interplay-iii/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Rory Ingham Quintet ft. Maarten Combrink
DESCRIPTION:Doors 8:00 PM\, Music 9:00 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nRory Ingham – Trombone\nMaarten Combrink – Trombone\nMatt Carter – Piano\nJoe Lee – Bass\nJoe Dessauer – Drums \nAbout:\nRory Ingham invites one of the most in-demand trombonists in the Netherlands\, Maarten Combrink (Metropole Orchestra). Together they explore the sound palette of the trombone\, combining influences from different musical scenes. For this special one-off August show at the Vortex\, they join forces with an all-star British rhythm section of Matt Carter (piano)\, Joe Lee (double bass)\, and Joe Dessauer (drums). \nIngham and Combrink first met in Holland 5 years ago and have been playing together ever since\, playing regular shows around Europe with both their two-trombone quintet and also with the highly acclaimed Nabou Claerhout Trombone Ensemble’. \nThis quintet demonstrates Rory and Maarten’s individual styles of playing\, unified by their love and appreciation of the trombone lineage. Exploring the sounds of the great two-trombone quintet featuring J.J Johnson and Kai Winding\, Maarten and Rory will be showcasing their wide range of trombone influences from Jack Teagarden to Elliot Mason via Urbie Green and Carl Fontana. Expect it to sound tight\, rich and swinging! \nRory and Maarten are both proud sponsers of Michael Rath Trombones. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/rory-ingham-quintet-ft-maarten-combrink/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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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-11/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260823T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Tom Rivière
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:15 PM\nHouse Band\nArchie Kidd – Guitar\nTom Rivière – Double bass\nDavid Harkness – Drum kit \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-10-2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260825T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260825T223000
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SUMMARY:Finn Carter with Yves Fernandez and Richard Spaven
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nFinn Carter – Piano & Keyboards \nYves Fernandez – Bass Guitar \nRichard Spaven – Drums \n  \nAbout\nPart of Finn Carter’s monthly residency at the Vortex showcasing a new project each month.\nThis month he is joined by world-renowned musicians Yves Fernandez and Richard Spaven. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/finn-carter-with-yves-fernandez-and-richard-spaven/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260826T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T201500
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SUMMARY:The Hectet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nHector McLachlan – Piano\nLily Shaw – Tenor saxophone\nJamie Pye – Electric guitar\nHarrison Scholes – Double bass\nMyele Manzanza – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nThe Hectet is the melodious jazz project of Hector McLachlan: a pianist\, composer and producer based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara\, New Zealand. His creative practice is rooted in deep listening and historical materialism\, informing a varied and multi-disciplinary output. Hector’s compositions use heraldic melodies\, and blend acoustic and electronic elements\, to conjure forces of history and emotion. \nThey will be presenting an exclusive set of music for their London debut\, with a unique and world-class line-up of musicians from the Wellington scene who are living in London. \nHector has written\, arranged and produced three albums of original music. The latest is French Politics (2026) by The Hectet\, an ambitious and conceptual work that follows their debut\, Here Comes The Hectet (2025). His first record\, an album of evocative electronic works called Forest Music (2018)\, was released on Virginia-based cassette label Become Eternal. \nAs a session musician\, Hector has toured Aotearoa and the world with acts like The Teskey Brothers\, Revulva\, Salvia Palth and Rachel Andie\, performing at prestigious venues like Glastonbury’s Other Stage and The Montreux Jazz Festival\, as well as on radio and TV. On top of this\, he has contributed to many high-level recording and performance projects within the New Zealand music community. \nhttps://hectormclachlan.bandcamp.com/album/french-politics
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/the-hectet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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