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SUMMARY:Julian Siegel Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJulian Siegel – Tenor saxophone\nLiam Noble – Piano\nOli Hayhurst – Double bass\nGene Calderazzo – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nWith the Julian Siegel Quartet\, the BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices\, creating an in-demand Quartet on the UK and European Jazz scene. The band features inspirational pianist Liam Noble\, his fluid touch and dazzling imagination perfectly complementing Siegel’s music and playing\, and providing a perfect foil for the many directions the music can turn. With the creative spark of dynamic drummer Gene Calderazzo and the deep groove of bassist Oli Hayhurst dove-tailing perfectly with Siegel and Noble this is unquestionably one of the UK’s most exciting and powerful quartets. \nFollowing up from their London Jazz Award winning album Urban Theme Park (Basho Music)\, 2018 saw the release of VISTA\, the second album of the Julian Siegel Quartet and the first on the Whirlwind Recordings label. The album features ten of Julian’s compositions plus an arrangement of Bud Powell’s ‘Un Poco Loco’. This acoustic set of music moves freely through varied sound worlds and colours\, from undercurrents of bop to searching ballads and joyful melodies.\nSince the release of VISTA\, the band has performed internationally at Jazz Festivals including INNtöne Jazz Festival in Austria\, Made in The UK at the Rochester International Jazz Festival\, the Jazz Standard NYC\, JazzFestival Goettingen in Germany\, Limerick Jazz Festival Ireland\, UK’s Love Supreme Festival 2019\, Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival\, Manchester International Jazz Festival and many other UK shows included in an extensive 2018 – 2019 Arts Council England UK Tour. The Quartet was featured on the cover of UK’s Jazzwise Magazine in February 2018 and VISTA was included in Jazzwise’s Top 20 Jazz Albums of the year. \n“Expressive direct music…. tightly wound post-bop\, pensive improv. and more.”\nJohn Fordham\, The Guardian – – – – Jazz Album of the Month\, February 2018 \n“A great quartet with an enthralling agility.” – – – – In Music \n”Exciting\, dynamic music with improvisation at its centre.”– London Jazz News \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/julian-siegel-quartet-16/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Nick Costley-White
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-8-2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T190000
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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-18/
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SUMMARY:Poppy Helmer Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nPoppy Helmer – Flute\nTom Shooter – Piano\nGenevieve Namazzi – Double bass\nNoah Ojumu – Drums \nAbout:\nPoppy Helmer is a flautist and saxophonist from Brighton\, now based in London where she studies jazz at Trinity Laban. With the help of her band\, her playful and charming compositions\, such as ‘Polar Bear With Rollerskates (In Disguise)’ and ‘Little Legs’\, are brought to life. Her influences include Eric Dolphy\, Charles Mingus and Thelonious Monk. \nWhilst at Trinity Laban\, Poppy has been a member of the Jazz Orchestra\, under the direction of Byron Wallen\, Bruno Heinen and Percy Pursglove. In addition\, she has recently recorded flute on Olivia Murphy’s ‘Siren Cycle’. \nAs well as conservatoire training\, her music education has been shaped by mentorship from Tomorrow’s Warriors. In 2025 she had the privilege of making her debut abroad with the Tomorrow’s Warriors ‘Frontline’ ensemble at Le Petit Faucheux in Tours\, France. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/poppy-helmer-quartet/
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SUMMARY:Noga Ritter Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nNoga Ritter – Voice\nTomer Eldor – Piano\nGiuliano Osella – Drum kit\nGiovanni Cresseri – Bass guitar \n  \n  \nAbout\nAfter spending the past months in Brazil recording her upcoming album and collaborating with renowned artists including Brazilian legend Chico César\, London-based singer-songwriter and bandleader Noga Ritter returns to one of her favourite venues with her beloved quartet. \nAt this special concert\, Noga will perform music from IMA alongside brand new material from her upcoming album recorded in Brazil — presented for the first time in London. \nNoga released her debut album IMA (Galileo Music\, 2023) to critical acclaim\, featuring award-winning artists Tony Kofi\, Byron Wallen and Seckou Keita. Her work received international press reviews\, and since its release she has toured across the UK\, Europe\, Senegal and Brazil\, including a sold-out show at the EFG London Jazz Festival and appearances on BBC One. \n“An immensely promising debut and dizzyingly diverse listen… a writer of serious potential” – Jazzwise \n“Irresistible sound\, music that defies any musical genres” – Jazz FM \nBlending jazz with global influences shaped by her travels\, international collaborations and life in multicultural London\, Noga’s music moves between intimacy and powerful collective energy. Singing in English and Hebrew\, her songs weave deeply personal stories with wider global and social themes\, creating performances known for their emotional depth and strong connection with audiences. \nThe evening will also feature a unique live recording and filming of her new song Rehumanise\, a response to the ongoing war and the dehumanisation we are witnessing across the world. In the song\, she asks “how can we rehumanise?” and invites the audience to take part by singing together. By joining\, you become part of this collective moment — and of a song calling to reconnect with our shared humanity\, to be released as a single and video. \n  \n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/noga-ritter-quartet/
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SUMMARY:Whirlpool: Lior Solomons-Wise
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:00 PM\, Music 6:30 PM – 1 set of music\nLine-up:\nLior Solomons-Wise – piano\nBen Boardman – double bass\nJonah Philips – drum kit\nNoam Solomons-Wise – percussion\nBenjamin Krauss – Trombone\nElliot Wong – Alto saxophone\nIsadora pulman jones – vocals \nAbout:\nLior Solomons-Wise is a pianist\, Dankworth prize winning composer and arranger and a recent graduate from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Lior is an active part of London’s vibrant jazz scene\, leading his own quartet who have performed at some of London’s most exciting jazz venues such as the Vortex\, and made appearances at the EFG Jazz Festival. Other performing highlights include the 606 club\, Pizza Express Soho and Ronnie Scott’s. \nDrawing from his Jewish heritage\, this gig will feature exploration\, re-imagination and reworking of Jewish melodies\, fused with modern jazz influences.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/whirlpool-lior-solomons-wise/
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SUMMARY:EXTRA - Peter Evans/Petter Eldh/Jim Black (2 Shows)
DESCRIPTION:Timings:\n1st Show\nDoors 7:00 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set of music\n2nd Show\nDoors 9:00 PM\, Music 9:30 PM – 1 set of music\n  \n\nLine-up:\nPeter Evans – trumpet\nPetter Eldh – bass\, sampler\nJim Black – drums\, laptop \nAbout:\nIn EXTRA\, three of contemporary music’s most fearless improvisers collide in a sonic high-speed chase that redefines what a jazz trio can be. Far from revisiting standards or offering tidy interplay\, the group constructs an explosive\, multilayered language where glitchy electronics\, hardcore grooves\, and unruly textures crash into one another—often within a single phrase. \nThe band fuses Evans’ sculptural trumpet vocabularies with Eldh’s hyperactive bass playing and Jim Black’s volatile rhythmic outbursts. The result is a kinetic\, shape-shifting sound world where every moment is packed with risk and surprise. Each musician pushes the others into new terrain: Evans fires compressed bursts of sound or labyrinthine melodic spirals\, Eldh loops\, twists\, and distorts the pulse\, while Black triggers acoustic and electronic ruptures that defy easy categorization. \nDescribed as “relentless in the best way” (Free Jazz Collective)\, EXTRA creates music that is at once deeply technical and gleefully anarchic. It is a band with no brakes\, where even moments of silence feel charged with potential energy. Their debut album\, EXTRA (2024\, We Jazz Records)\, has been called “one of the best jazz records of the year” (Monolith Cocktail)\, celebrated for its urgent pace and wild\, genre-bending unpredictability. \nEXTRA isn’t just a band—it’s a dare. For listeners ready to be hurled into the unexpected\, this trio offers the thrill of pure musical combustion\, with no safety net in sight. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/extra-peter-evanspetter-eldhjim-black/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260529T194500
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SUMMARY:Peter Evans & Evan Parker
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 3 sets of music\n1st Set – Peter Evans (Solo) \n2nd Set – Evan Parker (Solo) \n(Not necessarily in that order) \n3rd Set – Peter Evans & Evan Parker (duo) \nAbout:\nEvan Parker and Peter Evans have a relationship going back over 20 years to the early 2000s\, when the (then) young trumpeter sought out a major influence and inspiration. Over the intervening years\, the two have worked together in countless configurations including the collaborative group Rocket Science (with Craig Taborn and Sam Pluta)\, Parker’s famed Electro-Acoustic Ensemble\, trio with Okkyung Lee\, quartet with Barry Guy and Paul Lytton\, and many more throughout Europe\, UK and Canada. This will be their first duo concert in the UK. \nPeter Evans: https://www.peterevanstrumpet.com/about-peter-evans\nEvan Parker: http://evanparker.com/biography.php
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/peter-evans-evan-parker/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T194500
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SUMMARY:The Pocket Ellington
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAlex Webb piano/MD – Piano\nOllie Wilby – Baritone saxophone\nAndy Davis – Trumpet\nDavid Lalljee – trombone\nDave Green – Double bass\nRobert Fowler – Tenor Saxophone\nWinston Clifford – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\n‘A terrific band with a rhythm section as good as any on the planet’ – Blue Light\, magazine of the Duke Ellington Society UK \n‘It’s hard to think of a better way to experience the magic of Ellington\, given that the maestro and his associates are all gone; it’s the closest thing we’ll get to experiencing live Duke in 2025’ – Jazzwise \n‘A wonderful night’s live music paying tribute to one of the greats’- ArcanaFM \n‘The Pocket Ellington\, as the pianist Alex Webb calls his septet devoted to the music of the immortal Duke\, turns out to be a very good idea’ – thebluemoment.com \n‘It’s called ‘The Pocket Ellington’\, but there is nothing about this band that is small. A big sound and some really high-quality arrangements wowed the audience’ – Hilaryseabrook.blogspot.com \nBorn out of pianist/arranger Alex Webb’s love of Ellington\, The Pocket Ellington manages what ought to be impossible – creating a classic Ellingtonian sound with just four horns and a rhythm section. But with a top-drawer horn section\, and with veteran bassist Dave Green and powerhouse drummer Winston Clifford providing the swing\, the group does justice to classic Ellingtonia – and a lot more. \nGreat charts from the 1930s\, 1940s and 1950s – Main Stem\, Rain Check\, Cotton Tail\, Chelsea Bridge\, Such Sweet Thunder and others – are presented in clever new arrangements which evoke the period but also offer solo space to these top-flight musicians. \nThe repertoire also includes pieces from artists and arrangers who were influenced by the Duke – Charles Mingus\, Thelonious Monk and Gil Evans. It’s a big sound from a pocket band. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/the-pocket-ellington/
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Huw V Williams
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-8-2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260601T220000
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SUMMARY:JazzExchange 2026: HAEZZ trio plus support by Testaments
DESCRIPTION:Doors: 7.30pm Music Start: 8pm\n  \nAustrian trio Haezz consisting of Martin Eberle trumpet\, Stepan Flagar tenor saxophone and Tobias Vedovelli double bass are this years group for JazzExchange with the local support act Testaments consisting of Mark McQuillam double bass\, Rebecka Edlund vocals and Dom Howard guitar. \nJazzExchange is a programme sponsered by the Austrian Cultural Forum London curated by Guido Spannocchi aiming to foster an exchange of cutting edge jazz related groups in Austria and the United Kingdom. \nMore information on acflondon.org \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/jazzexchange-2026-haezz-trio-plus-support-by-testaments/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260602T223000
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SUMMARY:Bruno Heinen Trio ft. Nasheet Waits & Rio Kai
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nBruno Heinen – Piano\nNasheet Waits – Drums\nRio Kai – Double bass \n  \nAbout:\nRenowned pianist Bruno Heinen joins forces with legendary New York drummer Nasheet Waits (Jason Moran\, Andrew Hill\, Fred Hersch) and the formidable\, groove-heavy double bassist Rio Kai. \nExpect a masterclass in dynamic interaction and rhythmic exploration. This trio balances Heinen’s lyrical\, classically-informed compositions with the raw\, avant-garde energy of the New York jazz lineage. From intimate melodic passages to explosive improvisations\, this performance promises a deep\, telepathic dialogue between three of the most compelling musicians working today. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/bruno-heinen-trio-ft-nasheet-waits-and-rio-kai/
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SUMMARY:Kassa GJ Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nKassa Green-Jakcsi – Alto saxophone\nDiarra Walcott-Ivanhoe – Piano\nRio Kai – Double bass\nLuke McCarthy – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nKassa Green-Jakcsi is a talented 17-year-old alto saxophonist from London. Born and raised in Hackney\, he began taking saxophone lessons at age 8. \nInspired by the likes of Kenny Garrett\, Immanuel Wilkins\, and Herbie Hancock\, Kassa’s growing reputation as an innovative composer with a powerful approach to improvisation has already had many in the London jazz scene anticipating an exciting musical journey ahead. \nHe has performed at numerous venues and events including Barbican\, 606 Club\, Love Supreme Festival\, and Brick Lane Jazz Festival\, and alongside established UK jazz musicians such as Gary Crosby\, Byron Wallen\, Rod Youngs and Mark Kavuma to name a few. \nHe is currently studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and attending the Tomorrow’s Warriors jazz programme. \nAt the Kassa GJ Quartet’s debut performance at the Vortex Jazz Club\, Kassa will be showcasing a set of his original compositions with remarkable depth and energy. He will be accompanied by a formidable band consisting of Diarra Walcott-Ivanhoe on piano\, Rio Kai on double bass\, and Luke McCarthy on drums. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/kassa-green-jakcsi-quartet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T223000
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SUMMARY:Andrea Di Biase's Oltremare
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAndrea Di Biase – Double bass\nIvo Neame – Piano\nJames Allsopp – Tenor Saxophone\nMichael Chillingworth – Alto Saxophone\nJon Scott – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nOltremare is an Italian word meaning “oversea”. The Band plays on the differences of Andrea Di Biase’s two musical worlds\, divided by the sea: one is rooted in his native Italy with the melodic and poetic approach of Italian masters such as Nino Rota and the band’s first pianist Antonio Zambrini; the other is rooted in UK\, his country of adoption\, with the harmonic and rhythmic intuitions of British artists such as Kenny Wheeler\, who invited Andrea to play with his Trio at Vortex in 2011. \nAndrea’s idea of building a bridge between two sides of the sea is reflected in the choice of surrounding himself with the most refined British improvisers: the inventiveness of star pianist Ivo Neame\, the lush sound of virtuoso saxophonist James Allsopp\, the blistering speed of alto saxophonist Michael Chillingworth and the unrelenting energy of Gogo Penguin’s drummer Jon Scott. \nOltremare Quartet’s first album “Uncommon Nonsense” was released by Babel Label. The band will premiere at Vortex a new repertoire they are about to record for their second album. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/andrea-di-biases-oltremare/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T201500
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SUMMARY:Kit Downes/Alex Ward/John Edwards
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nKit Downes – Piano\nAlex Ward – Clarinet\nJohn Edwards – Double bass \nAbout:\nPianist and improviser Kit Downes is playing again downstairs at the Vortex\, as part of a series of improvised nights that have so far featured Tom Challenger\, Sally O Reilly\, Benedict Taylor\, Tara Cunningham just to name a few. This time Kit is joined by the unique clarinetist Alex Ward and double bass legend John Edwards for a set of exploration and spontaneity.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/kit-downes_alex-ward_john-edwards/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T223000
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SUMMARY:Tara Minton Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nTara Minton – Harp\nMiguel Gorodi – Trumpet\nJohn Williamson – Double bass\nDavid Ingamells – Drum kit\nErnesto Marichales – Percussion \n  \nAbout\nCelebrated jazz harpist and vocalist Tara Minton presents her new album\, “The Devil Invites You To Dance”. Written in México City in July 2023\, the suite captures a soul’s journey through the Underworld of shadows and desire. Diving deep into Aztec mythology and Latin American dance traditions\, Tara Minton and her band lead the listener through a dark and joyous exploration of what it means to be human. Beyond “should” and “shouldn’t” is the place where we meet ourselves. \nTara Minton is a Melbourne born harpist\, vocalist and composer based in London. She is proudly endorsed by Les Harpes Camac and holds a master’s degree in jazz performance from The Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Sought after as both a harpist and vocalist\, Tara has worked with Björk\, Eska\, Stan Sulzmann\, Geoff Gascoyne\, Emma Rawicz\, Alice Zawadski\, Trish Clowes\, Faris Ishaq\, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars\, Opera North\, The Royal Ballet and The Australian World Orchestra. \nIn July 2023\, with the help of “Asociaión Latinoamericana Del Arpa” Tara spent two weeks in México City to compose a new suite of music\, “The Devil Invites You To Dance.” The music is a marriage between Latin American and British jazz cultures\, exploring Méxican mythology\, joy\, self expression and desire. Tara returned to México City in October 2025 to present the record in concert at Foro del Tejedor. \n“Otherworldly” – The Sunday Times\n“Ethereal and free-spirited” – Mojo\n“Bewitching” – Jazzwise
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tara-minton-quintet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260605T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260605T203000
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SUMMARY:Downstairs Living Room: Immy Churchill presents Songs That Shaped Me
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\nAbout\nSongwriter and vocalist Immy Churchill presents an evening of acoustic singer songwriters; debuting songs from her upcoming EP alongside the music of artists that shaped her own writing. She will be drawing upon her love of songwriters from the 60s and 70s (Joni Mitchell\, Nick Drake and James Taylor) and will be accompanied by acoustic guitar and piano on this summer’s evening.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/downstairs-living-room-immy-churchill-presents-songs-that-shaped-me/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260605T194500
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SUMMARY:Grifton Forbes-Amos
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nGrifton Forbes-Amos – Trumpet\nJames Akers – Saxophone\nJay Verma – Piano\nMatt May – Bass guitar\nJansen Santana – Drum kit\nLuke McCarthy – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nThe artist Grifton Forbes-Amos is a trumpet player from the UK. His projects merge the differing aspects of Jazz whilst including the soulful playing within other genres like Gospel and Soul Jazz Additionally\, he pays homage to the styles of his Latin influences which culminates in a fusion that creates a form of Jazz that’s like candy to your ears. Something that is sweet\, that you can enjoy listening to the compositions and brought to its pinnacle through the solos. His music intends to take you on a euphoric journey leaving you smiling from ear to ear and always wanting more. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/grifton-forbes-amos-3/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T223000
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SUMMARY:Rebecka Edlund with Hans Koller Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nHans Koller – Piano\nJohn O’Gallagher – Alto saxophone\nLouis Koller – trombone\nRebecka Edlund – voice\nTom Sheen – Double bass\nSacha Harlan – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nPianist/composer Hans Koller returns to the club with his long-time musical collaborateur\, saxophonist John O’Gallagher in a new band featuring the amazing vocalist Rebecka Edlund\, the brilliant rhythm section of Tom Sheen (bass) and Sacha Harlan (drums)\, plus the exciting new trombone player on the scene\, Louis Koller – featuring new and old compositions around the poetry of Fernando Pessoa\, Joseph Brodsky\, and Friedrich Hölderlin. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/rebecka-edlund-with-hans-koller-quintet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T180000
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SUMMARY:London Jazz Orchestra Vortex Sessions - "celebrating Stan Sulzmann"
DESCRIPTION:Doors 3:30 PM\, Music 4:00 PM – 2 sets of music\nAbout\nThe London Jazz Orchestra\, drawn from the capital’s top soloists and writers\, is celebrating its 35th year. For 15 of those years\, Stan Sulzmann was featured soloist and composer; his journey in big band writing actually began when he started arranging for the LJO. Stan\, as saxophonist and composer\, is universally acclaimed – worldwide – as one of the finest and most original musicians in jazz\, and his sound and compositions are fundamental to the band’s uniqueness. His music is one of the pillars of band’s repertoire and this gig features some of his very best.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/london-jazz-orchestra-vortex-sessions-celebrating-stan-sulzmann/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260607T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Riley Stone-Lonergan
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:15 PM\n\nHouse Band\nRiley Stone-Lonergan – Saxophone\nHarry Ashworth – Piano\nConor Murray – Bass\nAndrew McCoubrey – Drums \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-9/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260609T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260609T223000
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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-19/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T223000
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SUMMARY:Matt Anderson Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMatt Anderson – Tenor saxophone\nAlberto Palau – Piano\nJay Davis – Drum kit\nWill Harris – Double bass \n  \nAbout:\nCelebrating ten years together as a band\, the Matt Anderson Quartet performs selections from their three albums as well as new material. Their latest release Live at Leeds Jazz Festival was awarded four stars by Jazzwise\, who also praised the “well-integrated\, swinging and supremely confident ensemble… [with] a soulful depth to his musicality that underpins the academic attention to detail”. Performing mostly original music\, the roots of jazz are never far away\, with a rhythmic feel and blues sensibility that is anchored in the tradition\, however the music also expands into other areas such as modal and contemporary harmony and British folk-style melodies\, giving the group a distinctive identity. \nBorn in the North Yorkshire Moors\, the son of a music teacher and based in Leeds for a time\, Matt has lived in London since 2015. Becoming part of the fertile jazz scene in the capital\, he has since performed with artists/bands such as Greg Hutchinson (with the Jiannis Pavlidis Quintet)\, Ivo Neame\, the Gareth Lockrane and Calum Gourlay big bands\, Jamie Doe’s Magic Lantern and Hannes Riepler\, and he has also toured in New Zealand\, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. In 2023\, he became a D’Addario Woodwinds artist and was also made an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music for contributions to the music industry. \nThe band met during Masters studies at the Royal Academy of Music in 2015\, forging an instant bond which has kept them together since. Alberto Palau is an immensely talented pianist originally from Valencia\, Spain. Now based in London\, his experiences living in Boston and New York and working with artists such as Perico Sambeat and Charles McPherson make him much in-demand from leading British musicians. Jay Davis is one of the busiest drummers on the London scene\, featuring for example in Mark Lockheart’s Shapeshifter and his own group BadTrad. Will Harris’ remarkable bass playing has put him in high demand in the South-West where he has been based for many years\, and after spending time in London he has become an increasingly popular choice of bassist in the capital as well. \nWorking together frequently over the past ten years\, the band have developed a deep connection\, touring extensively across the U.K. as well as appearing at venues such as the Bimhuis\, Amsterdam; Jamboree\, Barcelona and Jimmy Glass\, Valencia and receiving support from Help Musicians and Arts Council England. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/matt-anderson-quartet-3/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T223000
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SUMMARY:Paul G. Smyth at 50
DESCRIPTION:Photo credit: Dawid Laskowski \nDoors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 3 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nPaul G. Smyth – piano\nBenedict Taylor – viola\nDaniel Thompson – guitar\nÁine O’Dwyer – harp\nJohn Edwards – bass\nMark Sanders – drums \n\n\n\nAbout\n“one of the great contemporary pianists” – The Free Jazz Collective \nTo mark his 50th birthday\, one of Ireland’s most distinctive improvising pianists\, Paul G. Smyth\, returns to the Vortex for an evening of sets with old friends and close collaborators. Described by The New York City Jazz Record as “a revelation” whose “approach to the piano is utterly original\,” Smyth has released critically acclaimed albums with Peter Brötzmann\, Evan Parker\, Chris Corsano\, John Wiese and John Russell on his Weekertoft label and has performed across Europe with Charles Gayle\, Derek Bailey\, Keiji Haino\, Wadada Leo Smith and Okkyung Lee. \nThe evening opens with Smyth’s “newest trio with oldest friends\,” featuring violist Benedict Taylor and guitarist Daniel Thompson. Taylor is a composer and improviser whose work extends across contemporary dance\, film\, theatre and art installation. Thompson\, founder of Empty Birdcage Records and co-organiser of the Shoreditch Church Concert Series alongside Taylor\, has collaborated with Evan Parker\, John Edwards\, Steve Noble and Alex Ward among many others. \nÁine O’Dwyer is a multi-disciplinary artist\, a musician\, composer and performer whose work is informed by both the conceptual concerns of sound-art and traditional compositional techniques\, embracing the broader aesthetics of sound and its relationship to environment\, time\, audience and architecture. The breadth of her practice makes this first-time duo a very exciting prospect. \nSmyth’s long-standing trio with bassist John Edwards and drummer Mark Sanders has been making what The Morning Star called the “music of an awakened universe” for more than a decade. Edwards\, active since the 1980s\, is one of Europe’s most renowned players in creative free jazz\, with collaborations including Peter Brötzmann\, Joe McPhee\, Evan Parker and Roscoe Mitchell. Sanders brings a career spanning multiple genres to his free improvisation work\, having performed with Roscoe Mitchell\, Wadada Leo Smith\, Derek Bailey and Shabaka Hutchings\, and appears on over 170 releases. This trio continues to push their music into deeper levels of interplay and imagination with each reunion. \nJoin us at the Vortex on 11 June to celebrate fifty years of one of Ireland’s most distinctive musicians.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/paul-g-smyth-at-50/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260612T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260612T201500
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SUMMARY:Dalston Song Club: Sam Horan
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nSam Horan – Guitar \nAbout\nDalston Song Club \nOur monthly series brings together some of the most prominent voices in contemporary songwriting\, hosted by Matthew Herd. This month we welcome Sam Horan\, playing music from his forthcoming album. \nSam Horan \nSam Horan is singer-songwriter of Cornish and Irish descent\, influenced by folk and jazz music. Drawn to unconventional colours and intricate guitar parts\, Sam has an ear for crafting tuneful songs. \nHis debut single ‘Ancestors’\, taken from his forthcoming album\, was inspired by reconnecting with his roots and searching for meaning in generations past. His second single ‘Storms’ was released in April this year. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/dalston-song-club-sam-horan/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260612T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260612T223000
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SUMMARY:Leo Richardson Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nLeo Richardson – Tenor saxophone\nRick Simpson – Piano\nDave Whitford – Double bass\nTim Giles – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nLondon-based saxophonist Leo Richardson presents his high-octane quartet performing entirely original music\, firmly grounded in contemporary hard bop. The music is very much inspired by the hard bop and post-bop era of jazz\, with strong melodies\, exciting interplay\, and a modern edge. Known for his powerful sound\, melodic clarity\, and deep roots in the hard bop tradition\, Richardson leads a band that delivers music of intense energy\, and strong collective identity. The band will be performing new material gearing up to their next album recording\, alongside some music from their most recent record “Move”. \nThe Quartet’s debut album “The Chase” was the first debut album to receive 5 from The Sunday Guardian/Observer. The album was selected by The Times newspaper as one of the Top 10 Jazz Albums of 2017 and one of the Top 100 Albums of all music genres. The success of the album and the tour led to the Quartet’s debut performance at the 2018 Love Supreme Jazz Festival. The Leo Richardson Quartet released their second album Move in 2019 to critical acclaim\, receiving 5 in BBC Music Magazine. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/leo-richardson-quartet-5/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T223000
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SUMMARY:Zoe Francis/Jim Mullen/Ross Stanley
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJim Mullen – Guitar\nZoe Francis – Vocals\nRoss Stanley – Organ \nAbout:\nZoe Francis (vocals)\, met multi award-winning guitarist Jim Mullen in 2013\, they have recorded and toured 4 albums together\, including album “The Very Thought of You” recorded live at 606 club. Zoe Francis vocal journey began in New York\, attending the weekly workshops of Barry Harris\, and jam sessions throughout Manhatten\, Brooklyn and Harlem\, performing with musicians including Harry Allen\, Harry Whittaker\, Joe Cohn. \nJim Mullen also spent some time in New York\, touring the USA several times. He has recorded and toured the globe with artists including Brian Auger\, AWB\, Gene Harris\, Mose Allison\, Terry Callier\, Jimmy Smith\, Kokomo\, Frank Wess\, Herbie Mann\, Georgie Fame\, Robert Palmer\, Claire Martin. Jim shared a 15 year partnership with UK saxophonist Dick Morrissey\, in much loved band Morrissey Mullen throughout the late 70’s/80’s. \nMuch in demand Ross Stanley (organ)\, is also an accomplished pianist/composer. Known for his flowing creativity and lyrical phrasing. Working with misicians including Bobby Wellins\, Nigel Price\, Trish Clowes\, Dennis Rollins\, Stan Sulzman. \nTonights trio have recorded and toured 2 albums together\, “Blue Town” & more recently “Somewhere in The Night”. The combination of Zoe’s warm\, beautiful voice\, Jim’s blues drenched melodic lines\, and Ross’s rich layers of harmonic sound\, add a fresh take on a great choice of classic songs!
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/zoe-francisjim-mullenross-stanley/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Conor Murray
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-9-2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Royal Academy of Music Free Improv Group
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM\n  \nLine-up:\n  \nMos Freed – Guitar\nChris Williams – Saxophone \n& Royal Academy of Music Students \nHeidi Fardell – flute/recorder\nAnelise Gamulescu – piano\nMark Lasis – accordion\nZoe Meadowcroft – guitar\nWilliam Ewins – double bass\nAnna Willians – jazz recorder\nDominika Mak – piano \nAbout:\nCome and hear the great improvisers of the future share their talent in a programme led by Moss Freed and Academy alumnus Chris Williams. This programme represents the culmination of workshops with this special group of Royal Academy of Music students\, connected by a keen interest in delving deeper into individual expression and exploring collaborative forms of real-time music-making. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/royal-academy-of-music-free-improv-group-3/
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SUMMARY:Raffy Bushman - New Life Album Launch
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nRaffy Bushman – Piano\nMatt Davies – Drums\nAlec Hewes – Double bass \nAbout:\nAcclaimed UK pianist Raffy Bushman has been a key voice in the UK jazz underground for several years. From his early piano trio projects – rooted in exploring the symbiotic relationship between jazz and hip-hop – through to his innovative classical crossover explorations with his string quintet\, NuShape Orchestra and Unit 31\, he’s an artist steeped in the jazz tradition of re-contextualisation\, innovation and exploration. \nFast forward to 2026\, and Raffy has returned to where he started – back with his trusted piano trio\, but this time with the weight of many more years of creative and lived experience behind him. Him and his band with celebrate the release of his debut album ‘New Life’ with a performance at the Vortex Jazz Club. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/raffy-bushman-new-life-album-launch/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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