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SUMMARY:Sam Eastmond & The Composers Workshop Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\nAbout\nTrumpeter\, composer\, and arranger Sam Eastmond is known for his large ensemble work with John Zorn\, he is the only artist to have led\, arranged\, and recorded Zorn’s works in MASADA Books Two and Three and The Bagatelles\, recording albums in these series as well as his own works on Tzadik Label.\nEastmond leads and curates the Composers Workshop Big Band\, an alchemical fulcrum for new experimental big band music. \nFormed from some of the most exciting and outrageous young musicians in London including members and alumni of NYJO\, Tomorrows Warriors\, and music colleges from around the world the Workshop is a place to develop experimental and challenging new works driven only by artistic and not commercial imperatives. \nThis show features brand new works from the members of the workshop. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/sam-eastmond-the-composers-workshop-big-band-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T194500
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SUMMARY:Reuben Goldmark Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nReuben Goldmark – Piano\nFreddie Jensen – Double bass\nJonah Evans – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nReuben Goldmark returns to the Vortex with his trio to premiere a brand new set of original compositions. \nOver the past four years\, the band has developed a unique approach to the classic piano trio format. Lyrical melodies and hooks playfully dance over high-tech beats and grooves that seem to have a life of their own — constantly in flux and transforming at will. Their sound is compact and focused\, with the leader’s unmistakable piano touch in the foreground. United as a single entity\, they navigate intricate polyrhythms and metric modulations with such ease that the complexity fades into the periphery\, revealing music filled with emotion and rooted in joy. \nReuben 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 Worshipful Company of Musicians’ Young Artist. He recorded his debut album in April 2025. Produced by mentor and friend Kit Downes\, it is set to be released in mid-2027 and will also feature two of Amsterdam’s most in demand musicians: Reinier Baas on guitar and Ketija Ringa-Karahona on flute.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/reuben-goldmark-trio-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260723T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260723T210000
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SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] DOWNSTAIRS BAR
DESCRIPTION:OPENING TIMES 5 PM – 9 PM\nJoin us for a drink looking out onto Gillett Square. Ticket holders for the gig upstairs get 20% off items\, just show your ticket when ordering at the bar.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/downstairs-bar/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260723T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260723T223000
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SUMMARY:Kate Williams Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nKate Williams – Piano\nOli Hayhurst – Double bass\nDavid Ingamells – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nPianist/composer Kate Williams has gained a reputation as both a distinctive writer and performer. \nShe has released several CDs\, each one to critical acclaim\, including Made Up and Atlas And Vulcana (with her septet) and Smoke And Mirrors (with tenor saxophonist\, the late Bobby Wellins). \nIn 2020 she won the Parliamentary Jazz Award for album of the year for Finding Home\, a collaboration between her band Four Plus Three and vocalist Georgia Mancio. Her latest CD ‘On The Wing Of A Dragonfly’ was released in May 2026 and today’s performance will feature material from the album as well as some new tunes and arrangements. \n…”Immensely likeable music…distinctive and wholehearted\, the trio as one”\nJazzwise (editor’s choice) **** April 2026 \n…”terrific latest release by Kate Williams\, one of the British jazz scene’s most eloquent and best-kept secrets.”\nJohn Fordham\, Uk Jazz News\, April 2026 \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/kate-williams-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260724T194500
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SUMMARY:Banger Factory
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n**Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances Mark Kavuma is no longer able to perform for this gig  – Donovan Haffner will join the line up for this performance \nLine-up:\nNoah Stoneman – piano\nJack Garside – bass\nJack Thomas – drums\nWilf Diamond – trombone\nDonovan Haffner – saxophone \nAbout:\nThis performance marks the debut of a brand-new quintet\, presenting new compositions and a new musical direction\, born from Mark Kavuma’s record label Banger Factory records. \nThe quintet promises an evening of adventurous improvisation\, compelling melodies and collective expression. \nJoin this new quintet for their very first outing at the Vortex.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/mark-kavuma-quintet/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260725T223000
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SUMMARY:Myele Manzanza
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMyele Manzanza – Drums\nFaye Thompson – Alto saxophone\nGloria Yehilevsky – Vibraphone\nKirke Gross – cello\nRio Kai – Double bass \n  \nAbout\nMyele Manzanza brings a new ensemble to the legendary Vortex Jazz Club for an evening of adventurous contemporary music\, featuring premieres of new works and exploratory improvisation at the edges of jazz and modern composition. With a striking lineup of alto saxophone\, vibraphone\, cello\, double bass and drums\, the group moves between intricate textures\, rhythmic intensity and open sonic landscapes. Expect bold interplay\, fresh compositions and a set of deeply collaborative music from one of the most forward-thinking voices in the London jazz scene \n\n  \nhttps://myelemanzanza.bandcamp.com/
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/myele-manzana/
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Riley-Stone Lonergan
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-10-2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T223000
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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-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T194500
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SUMMARY:Dave Sear Sextet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nDave Sear – Trombone\nPercy Pursglove – Trumpet\nRiley Stone-Lonergan – Tenor Saxophone\nOlly Chalk – Piano\nJames Owston – Double bass\nJonathan Silk – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nDave Sear is pushing the envelope for jazz trombone in the UK\, and is a regular sight on gigs throughout a multitude of genres. \nIn January 2021 Dave became an official artist for B.A.C trombones and in 2022 he joined the faculty at Birmingham Conservatoire teaching jazz trombone\, alongside releasing his debut album – rated 5* BBC Music. \n“You’ve got a great sound\, and you’ve got great technique” –\nElliot Mason (Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra) \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/dave-sear-sextet/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T223000
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SUMMARY:Leif Kaner-Lidström
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nLeif Kaner-Lidström – Piano\nHugo Piper – Bass guitar\nKaidi Akinnibi – Saxophone\nAlex Cosmo Blake – Guitar\nJack Robson – Drum kit \nAbout:\nLeif Kaner-Lidströms style has been described as a cinematic odyssey of music\, inspired at its roots by classical form and melody consisting of through-composed compositions\, where folk-like harmony and soulful rhythm shine through a veil of intricate and technically challenging virtuosity. \nLeif Kaner-Lidström is a composer and pianist from South East London. Born into a musical family\, Leif began playing piano at 7 and wrote his first piece of music at 10. Since then his music has had the support of the likes of Elton John\, Craig Charles\, Gilles Peterson\, Jamz Supernova\, Moses Boyd and Soweto Kinch on National and International Radio. \nHe is known as a classical pianist\, most recently through his album ‘Swans’ with his cellist father on Hyperion Records\, and performing around the world with stars in that field such as Jess Gillam or Anne Sofie von Otter. On the other hand he goes by the alias Erik Sigurd\, with a whole catalogue of solo piano music that has garnered millions of streams worldwide. \nLeif is a member of the boundary-pushing Levitation Orchestra\, known for exploring new frontiers in jazz through collective composition\, with their third studio album releasing later this year on 5db Records. His debut vinyl under the pseudonym Eriksson Kaner\, Ithaca\, was a collaboration with Sacha Create\, and feature luminaries such as Kaidi Akinnibi\, James Akers\, and Rudi Creswick\, while his sophomore release “The Purpose” features James Mollison of Ezra Collective\, and Alex Cosmo Blake. Both records have been released through the label he founded with prominent South London producer Mom Tudie\, Lordship Loft Recordings. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/leif-kaner-lidstrom/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260730T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260730T223000
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SUMMARY:Gareth Lockrane Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nGareth Lockrane – Flute\, Alto Flute\, Bass Flute\, Piccolo\nTom Cawley – Piano\nMike Outram – guitar\nDave Whitford – Double bass\nSteve Brown – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nAcclaimed jazz flautist Gareth Lockrane (Louis Cole\, Bheki Mseleku\, Quincy Jones\, Dick Oatts\, Bokani Dyer\, Jules Buckley\, Nikki Iles) brings an all-star band of long time collaborators to play his original compositions drawing on a wide spectrum of influences drawing on contemporary jazz\, world music\, hard bop\, soul and blues. The band will be playing pieces from his acclaimed albums “The Strut” \,”Fistfight at the Barndance” and “Box of Tricks” amongst some newer\, unrecorded tunes. \n“the formidable Lockrane…a stunning display of sharp-accented runs\, earthy whoops and constantly refreshed melodic ideas.”\nJohn Fordham\, The Guardian\n“Lockrane is the most exciting and inventive instrumentalist in the country.”\n Jack Massarick\, London Evening Standard\n“…Lockrane’s flute work is exceptional\, combining a relaxed fluidity on the one hand with an acute adventurousness on the other…”\n Peter Quinn\, Jazzwise\n“his approach has won me over – he’s a fluid and inventive improviser who avoids clichés and produces genuine excitement…..”\n Steve Baxter\, Jazz views\n“…Lockrane is an exceptional soloist with an improvisatory confidence that’s quite startling…”\n Peter Vacher\, Jazzwise\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/gareth-lockrane-quintet/
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SUMMARY:Dalston Song Club: Sam Griffiths
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\nAbout\nDalston Song Club \nOur monthly series brings together some of the most prominent voices in contemporary songwriting\, hosted by Matthew Herd. This month we’re hugely excited to welcome back The Howl & The Hum’s Sam Griffiths in a solo outing. This promises be an incredibly special evening. \nSam Griffiths \nSam Griffiths is a singer\, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in London. From their roots in the Leeds and York music scenes his band The Howl & The Hum have released a top 20 charting debut album and toured across the UK\, Europe and beyond. They have played in session on BBC Radio 6 Music\, featured on BBC Radio One and Radio X. The band released their second album\, “Same Mistake Twice” in 2024 to widespread acclaim. Sam is working on new material whilst continuing to perform live\, both with the band and solo. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/dalston-song-club-sam-griffiths/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260731T220000
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SUMMARY:Alice Leggett: Reunion Band Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:30 PM\, Music 8:00 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAlice Leggett – Alto saxophone\nAlex Hitchcock – Tenor saxophone\nMiles Mindlin – guitar\nFreddie Jensen – Double bass\nJames Maddren – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nAlice returns to the Vortex two years after performing with the original ‘Reunion Band’ in summer 2024 for another one-time special evening involving some of her favourite London-affiliated musicians. The majority of the musicians in the first and second lineups are or have been based in New York and Europe\, providing additional excitement and energy from their diverse life experiences. \nThe initial reunion band ignited Alice’s compositional journey\, influencing and inspiring her subsequent collaborations. Alice’s debut album\, ‘Birdsong\,’ features songs first debuted at the Vortex\, and she has subsequently embarked on two tours in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. \nCollaboration and community are key aspects in Alice’s lineups\, and all of the musicians featured have embraced these characteristics with her throughout the years\, resulting in deep creative connections. \nThis concert will include both new material (which Alice will record with her sextet (including Alex Hitchcock\, Alexandra Ridout\, Noah Stoneman\, Tijs Klaassen\, and Wouter Kühne) this summer) and older material from “Birdsong.”
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/alice-leggett-reunion-band-part-2/
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Jesse Doniach
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM\, Music 11:00 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJesse Doniach – Piano\nWilf Diamond – Trombone\nJosh Vadiveloo – Bass\nSacha Harlan – Drums \n  \nAbout\nJesse Doniach is a Hackney born pianist and graduate of Trinity Laban Conservatoire. An emerging voice in London’s vibrant jazz scene Jesse is active as bandleader and sideman. He has played at venues such as Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and has toured internationally as pianist for Yellow Days. \nThis outing introduces an exciting new band\, featuring original compositions and a curated set of arrangements spanning the tradition\, from late 50s to present.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-jesse-doniach/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:John Etheridge & Art Themen: All Star Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJohn Etheridge – Guitar\nArt Themen – Saxophone\nFred Thelonious Baker – Bass\nIan Thomas – Drums \nAbout:\nTwo veteran maestros join forces with a superb rhythm section to bring an evening of mature\, soulful jazz and blues. \nJohn Etheridge and Art Themen (both legendary musicians in their own right) have between them 120 years of playing experience! \nWith them tonight are 2 virtuosi\, bass wizard Fred Thelonious Baker (Soft Machine) and the brilliant drummer Ian Thomas (Clapton\, Knopfler\, Gary Moore\, Robben Ford). \nDon’t miss this unique line-up\, unlikely to be repeated!
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/john-etheridge-art-themen-all-star-quartet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260802T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260802T193000
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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-10/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260802T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260802T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session With Olly Chalk
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:15 PM\nHouse Band\nOlly Chalk – piano\nTom Rivière – bass\nNoah Ojumu – 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-10-2026-08-02/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260804T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260804T223000
DTSTAMP:20260709T142942Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260805T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260805T201500
DTSTAMP:20260714T082539Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260805T223000
DTSTAMP:20260708T110136Z
CREATED:20260619T060539Z
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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/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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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/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260807T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260807T201500
DTSTAMP:20260625T134405Z
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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/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260807T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260807T223000
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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/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260808T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T223000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260809T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260809T223000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260810T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260810T223000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101743Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260811T223000
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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/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260811T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260811T223000
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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/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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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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