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SUMMARY:Córas Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\nAbout:\nCóras Trio reinvent the spontaneous. Deconstructed Irish traditional melodies emerge from blissful\, otherworldly textures that foreground fiddle\, guitar and percussion with transcendental electronics; suspending elements of collective free improvisation with seisiún-style playfulness. They are part of a creative wave of musicians based in Belfast exploring how traditional music relates to the experience of the 21st century; challenging ideas of cultural purism and ‘subverting audiences’ expectations’ (Kate Molleson BBC Radio 3)\, ‘they boldly go where few have even dreamed of going before’ (The Irish Times). \nTheir rapid rise has seen them support experimental folk heavy weights such as The Olllam\, Aidan O’Rourke & Brìghde Chaimbeul\, Väsen\, and Hawktail. Their debut album\, released in July 2024\, received critical acclaim\, leading to a string of sold-out headline shows across Ireland\, a BBC Radio 6 New Music Fix live session\, and global radio play and press features\, including The Wire\, The Irish Times\, RTÉ\, and Mojo magazine.Their avant-folk sound has been described asIrish traditional music taken to the outer reaches where the spirits of Schoenberg and Sun Ra play with Seán Ó Riada and Tommie Potts.The trio were selected to showcase atWOMEX Manchester 2024 and Celtic Connections 2025\, securing international bookings well into 2026. 2025 has seen them perform at Eurojazz Mexico City\, Jazzycolors Paris\, Saison Pannonica Nantes\, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival\, and Other VoicesIreland.Their Irish bookings are currently handled by Moving on Music’s ‘Middle-Aisle \n‘…absolutely special and totally unusual!’ (Caoimhe Ní Chathail\, BBC Radio Ulster)\n‘imaginative…quick witted…boldly investigating 21st century Irish identity’ (The Wire)\n‘Explosive!’(Soweto Kinch BBC Radio 3\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/coras-trio/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:The Downstairs Living Presents: Songs of Joni Mitchell with Rebecka Edlund and Immy Churchill
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\nAbout:\nJoni Mitchell is a cornerstone in the musical lives of Rebecka Edlund and Immy Churchill. These two singer-songwriters connected over their love of albums such as ‘Blue’ and ‘Hejira’ and have immersed themselves in this music over the last decade. For the 2026 London Jazz Festival\, the curators of The Downstairs Living Room warmly invite you to an evening of Joni Mitchell classics\, paired with their own original songs. For lovers of “A Case of You”\, “Coyote” and “Amelia” this will be a night of nostalgia and stories; shared through two voices\, two guitars and a harmonium. \nRebecka Edlund and Immy Churchill\, plus special guests.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/the-downstairs-living-presents-songs-of-joni-mitchell-with-rebecka-edlund-and-immy-churchill/
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SUMMARY:Heinen / Vogel / Hitchcock / Bareket / Calderazzo / Akki : The Ligeti Project
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nBruno Heinen – Piano\nHeidi Vogel – Voice\nAlex Hitchcock – Tenor saxophone\nOr Bareket – Bass\nGene Calderazzo – Drums\nSalim Akki – Percussion \nAbout:\nMarking the 20th anniversary of avant-garde master György Ligeti’s passing\, pianist Bruno Heinen—described by The Guardian as “eclectic\, eccentric\, and unobtrusively erudite”—brings a thrilling rhythmic experiment to The Vortex Jazz Club. Drawing from Ligeti’s masterpiece “Musica Ricercata\,” the ensemble fuses the composer’s eerie\, iconic soundscapes—made famous by filmmaker Stanley Kubrick—with jazz exploration. Starting from minimal melodic ideas\, the music expands into deep\, shifting grooves. Featuring a stellar lineup of Heidi Vogel (vocals)\, Alex Hitchcock (saxophone)\, NYC-bassist Or Bareket\, and an explosive two-drummer concept led by Gene Calderazzo alongside Moroccan roots/groove percussionist Salim Akki\, this performance promises an unparalleled evening of spontaneous creation\, celebrating Ligeti’s enduring genius.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/heinen-vogel-hitchcock-bareket-calderazzo-the-ligeti-project/
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SUMMARY:James Allsopp Group
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJames Allsopp – Tenor saxophone\, Synthesizer\nChris Batchelor – Trumpet\nZands Duggan – Percussion\nDave Storey – Drum kit\nRiaan Vosloo – Bass guitar \nAbout:\nFor this performance we will be playing music from our forthcoming album “The Forest Speaks” set for release on London based Batov records in 2027. \nThe album has been produced in collaboration with Ben Lamdin\n(Nostalgia 77) and the psychedelic\, dub aesthetic of the production enhances and deepens the atmosphere of the record and that’s the experience we want to give the listener at the gig! \nThis is joyous\, life affirming music. Deceptively simple\, deeply melodic with a healthy dose of the other worldly. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/james-allsopp-group-2/
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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-10-2026-11-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261125T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261125T223000
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SUMMARY:Milena Granci - To Some Place New
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMilena Granci – Piano\nAitzi Cofre Real – Voice\nHarry Toulson – Alto Saxophone\nJames Pettinger – Accordion\nHarry Pearce – Double bass\nOllie Peszynski – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nFrench-Italian pianist and composer Milena Granci presents her debut album\, “To Some Place New”. Blending jazz with folk and cinematic influences\, she creates an immersive and emotionally rich sound world. Moving beyond traditional jazz forms\, her music unfolds through lyrical wordless melodies and layered harmonies\, inviting listeners through introspective\, melancholic and ultimately uplifting landscapes. Her music draws inspiration from artists such as Maria Schneider and John Taylor. \nJazz Views (UK)\n“To Some Place New is a patient\, assured debut from a composer who already knows what she wants to say — and an ensemble that doesn’t accompany the compositions so much as inhabit them.” \nArne Schumacher JAZZTHETIK (DE)\n“The overall sound and the evocative solos convey an uplifting\, positive spirit that endures even in the more stately\, wistful\, and romantic “narratives.” An enchanting album that could – and should – open doors.” \nBlue in Green (UK)\n“As part of the project’s efforts to transport itself and its listeners to some place new by the album’s conclusion\, we are afforded the opportunity to do so through an artist that honours reflection as much as the notion of persevering onwards.” \nParis Move (FR)\n“Her music remains deeply personal\, anchored by a melodic sensibility that gives even the album’s most complex passages an unusual emotional clarity. Milena Granci is not simply a promising jazz musician. She is a composer with the rare ability to create worlds.” \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/milena-granci-to-some-place-new/
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SUMMARY:Steve Noble\, Caius Williams & Tom Challenger
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nSteve Noble – Drums\nTom Challenger – Tenor saxophone\nCaius Williams – Double bass \nAbout\nSteve Noble is London’s leading drummer\, 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. \nIn the early eighties\, Noble played with the Nigerian master drummer Elkan Ogunde\, Rip Rig and Panic\, Brion Gysin and the Bow Gamelan Ensemble\, before going on to work with the pianist Alex Maguire and with Derek Bailey (including Company Weeks 1987\, 89 and 90). He was featured in the Bailey’s excellent TV series on Improvisation for Channel 4 based on his book ‘Improvisation; its nature and practise’. He has toured and performed throughout Europe\, Africa and America and currently leads the groups N.E.W (with John Edwards and Alex Ward) and DECOY (with John Edwards and Alexander Hawkins). \nCaius Williams is a musician from London who plays the double bass\, guitar\, and bass guitar. He works in collaboration with others\, alongside an ongoing solo project\, and often works with improvisation. \nSome projects include ‘Crosspiece’ (with Theodora Laird)\, a duo with guitarist Tara Cunningham\, alongside recent performances or collaborations with\nLifetones (Charles Bullen of This Heat)\, Steve Noble\, feeo\, Daniel O’Sullivan\, Mark Sanders\, Sachiko M\, Tom Challenger\, Maggie Nicols\, Mark Wastell\, amongst others.\nCaius has been running the GRAIN series at Avalon Cafe in Bermondsey for the last 3 years\, which is focussed on programming new and adventurous music and nurturing a growing community with cross-scene and cross-generational collaboration. \nTom Challenger is a saxophonist\, improviser and composer based in London. Having curated and composed for a variety of ensembles over the years\, his current work explores improvisation in various guises\, alongside developing composed works for various lineups. He has collaborated with the likes of Evan Parker\, Charles Hayward\, Ed Bennett\, Byron Wallen\, Kit Downes and Alex Hawkins\, in addition to leading his own ensembles\, such as Brass Mask. Recordings of improvised and written works are available on his label Sche-ima Recordings. \n\n 
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SUMMARY:Hannes Riepler Quartet feat Alex Hitchcock
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nHannes Riepler – Guitar\nAlex Hitchcock – Tenor saxophone\nNiklas Lukassen – Double bass\nLuke McCarthy – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nGuitarist Hannes Riepler leads a quartet of distinctive voices from the contemporary London jazz scene\, bringing together original music that is lyrical\, searching\, and rhythmically alive. The band moves fluidly between composed material and open improvisation\, balancing melodic clarity with moments of raw intensity and play. \nRiepler’s guitar playing sits at the centre of the music — spacious\, expressive\, and deeply attentive to sound and silence. As one listener put it\, “Hannes Riepler plays with a rare sense of patience and purpose — every note feels chosen\, and every phrase tells a story.” \nHe is joined by Alex Hitchcock on saxophone\, who is a leading international voice on the saxophone. An Ivor Novello-nominated composer and described by The Guardian as a “virtuoso” saxophonist\, his innovative collaborations have confirmed a growing reputation as a catalyst for musical encounters that continually push the envelope a little further.; Niklas Lukassen displays an equally astonishing lyrical sensibility and skilful command of the upright bass\, described as “a versatile bass virtuoso” by Jazzwise magazine; and Luke McCarthy on drums\, driving the music with sensitivity\, lift\, and fire. \nExpect a set that is thoughtful yet adventurous — modern jazz with warmth\, edge\, and a strong sense of collective spirit. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/hannes-riepler-quartet-feat-alex-hitchcock/
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SUMMARY:Out Front + Olie Brice Quartet (Double Bill)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:30 PM\, Music 8:00 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nNick Malcolm – Trumpet\nOlie Brice – Double bass\nWill Glaser – Drum kit\nJason Yarde – Alto Saxophone\nJake McMurchie – Tenor Saxophone\nLiam Noble – Piano\nRachel Musson – Tenor Saxophone \nAbout:\nA fantastic double bill featuring two of the most innovative and most distinctive groups in UK creative music. Both have been touring debut albums this year and feature superb line-ups of heavy weight improvisers\, in ensembles of extreme flexibility\, musical courage and the widest of emotional palettes. Both books of music combine powerful freedom and exploration with memorable melodies\, driving swing and emotional intensity and this evening’s gig will feature some collaborative pieces mixing both ensembles. Not to be missed!
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/out-front-olie-brice-quartet-double-bill/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261128T194500
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SUMMARY:Mark Kavuma Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMark Kavuma – Trumpet\nDonavan Haffner – Alto saxophone\nJack Thomas – Drums\nEwan Hastie – Bass\nDeschanel Gordon – Piano \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.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/mark-kavuma-quintet-2/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261129T163000
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SUMMARY:The Commission for New and Old Art presents: I Am Nobody - London Show
DESCRIPTION:Doors: 2.30pm | Performance: 3pm – 4.30pm\nProgramme\n\nDaiken when the cross… (1994)\nGoehr Three Piano Pieces (1964)\nAnderson I’m Nobody (1995)\nDaiken Viola Sonata (1977)\nBirtwistle The Mouse Felt … (2005)\nTakemitsu Hika (1966)\n\nPerformers\nRoderick Chadwick – Piano \nNathaniel Sullivan – Voice \nPeter Sheppard Skærved – Violin/ Viola \nLydia Phillips – Reader \nPerformer biographies\nRoderick Chadwick is a pianist\, teacher and writer on music. Described by the Sunday Times as “Possessor of devastating musicality and technique”\, he has performed some of the most challenging works for the instrument\, including Lachenmann’s Serynade at the inaugural London Contemporary Music Festival\, and the first complete performance of Jeremy Dale Roberts’s Tombeau since its 1969 premiere at the hands of Stephen Kovacevich. He attended Chetham’s School in Manchester in the 1980s\, studying with Heather Slade-Lipkin\, and later moved to London to learn with Hamish Milne. He lives in South London and is Reader in Music at the Royal Academy of Music. \nNathaniel Sullivan is an NYC-based vocalist\, performer\, and writer. An “alert and highly musical baritone” (Opera News)\, Nathaniel Sullivan infuses his work with “impressive strength and precision” (Schmopera)\, as well as “great eloquence” and “allegiance to both music and words” (ConcertoNet). Upcoming appearances include a residency at the Yellow Barn Summer Festival\, where he will perform repertoire of Schubert\, Rihm\, Saariaho\, Schoenberg\, Aperghis\, and Bach; reprising the role of the King in George Benjamin’s Lessons in Love and Violence with the London Philharmonic Orchestra (a role he first performed in the North American premiere of the opera at the Tanglewood Music Center in 2022); and recital appearances with the Brooklyn Art Song Society\, Lyric Fest\, Concerts on the Slope\, and the Riverview Chamber Series. Recent performance highlights include the role of Jochanaan in Salome with Heartbeat Opera and with West Bay Opera; the role of The Mark in the world premiere of Constance: A Confession with Experiments in Opera; and solo appearances in Bach’s Mass in B Minor with Abendmusik\, in Ned Rorem’s Evidence of Things Not Seen with the Brooklyn Art Song Society\, and in the premieres of Terre Johnson’s Te Deum and Marc-André Bougie’s Stabat Mater at Carnegie Hall. Nathaniel was one of seven winners of the 2023 Astral Artists National Competition and has been awarded the Grace B. Jackson Prize for exceptional service at Tanglewood (2019); Third Place in the Washington International Competition (2023)\, the Lyndon Woodside Oratorio Solo Competition (2019)\, and the Orpheus Vocal Competition (2019); and First Place in the NATS National Musical Theatre Competition (2018). \nPeter Sheppard Skærved is acclaimed internationally for performances of a vast range of solo repertoire. His repertoire stretches from the late 16th century to hundreds of works written for him: these include major works by composers by established ‘greats’ such as Hans Werner Henze and George Rochberg\, to the many young composers with whom he collaborates worldwide. Peter is a Grammy-nominated recording artist\, with over one hundred critically acclaimed albums to his name. He is Honorary Professor at the Royal Northern College of Music\, Manchester\, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music\, London\, and visiting Research Fellow of Goldsmiths\, University of London. \nLydia Phillips is an actor\, musician and writer based in Manchester. She often improvises\, normally playing the horn\, harmonium and electronics. She has performed at venues across the North West including The White Hotel and the Bolton Socialist Club. Recent credits include Bow Down (2026) which was mounted at the Black Lights Festival in June 2026. She is a member of the Commission for New Art. \nThis concert is made possible by a grant from the Vaughan Williams Foundation.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/the-commission-for-new-and-old-art-presents-i-am-nobody-london-show/
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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-10-2026-09-06-2026-09-13-2026-11-29/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Fabienne Ambuehl Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAnt Law – Guitar\nTom Farmer – Double bass\nJon Scott – Drum kit\nFabienne Ambuehl – Piano\, Voice \n  \nAbout:\nFabienne Ambuehl is known for her vibrant contemporary jazz\, weaving together elements of poetry and storytelling. Her latest album Thrive\, released on Ubuntu Music\, won ‘Jazz Recording of The Year’ at the 2025 Presto Music Awards. The music of the London-based\, Swiss-born pianist\, singer and composer receives widespread acclaim from the international jazz press. \nAmbuehl’s sound is lyrical and rich in detail\, with fluid\, expressive piano playing and emotive vocals\, drawing inspiration from both the natural world and urban life. Her debut album Glitterwoods (Traumton\, Berlin)\, was named ‘Album of the Year’ by UK Vibe and she has since worked with various artists internationally. Thrive was selected as ‘Album of the Week’ by Germany’s Rondo Magazine\, and had regular radio play on Jazz FM UK and BBC Radio 3. \nAmbuehl was described as posing “somewhat of a triple threat as a fine pianist\, wonderful singer and a composer of note” by Jazzviews UK. Together with acclaimed guitarist Ant Law\, bassist Tom Farmer and drummer Jon Scott\, the Fabienne Ambuehl Quartet creates a sound that is daring yet intimate\, and truly its own. \nWith compelling rhythms and melodies loosely influenced by blues\, Brahms and the Beatles\, you will hear songs from the album Thrive as well as brand new material from their upcoming next album. \n‘…Ambuehl crafts a mesmerising soundscape that seamlessly blends songs and instrumentals…the album sounds terrific and delivers an impressively immersive musical experience.’ \nPeter Quinn\, Jazzwise Magazine \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/fabienne-ambuehl-quartet-3/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Joe Boyle's Union - Album Launch
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJoe Boyle – Double bass\nSam Glaser – Alto saxophone\, Tenor Saxophone\nSam Leak – Piano\nDougal Taylor – Drum kit \nAbout:\nJoe Boyle’s Union present “Welcome to the New World”\, the debut album from British Double Bassist Joe Boyle. \nThe record consists of 7 highly original compositions which showcase his writing\, taking influence from traditional jazz to classical music\, as well as psychedelic rock and free improvisation. Such diverse styles as theses\, as well as South African township and delicate ballads\, are blended seamlessly and held together by Boyle’s distinctive\, powerful and driving double bass playing. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/joe-boyles-union/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:John Butcher / Phil Durrant / Mark Wastell
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMark Wastell – Drums\nJohn Butcher – Saxophone\nPhil Durrant – Electric Mandolin \n  \nAbout:\nA trio that re-weaves many strands. The three initially performed together as part of the Chris Burn Ensemble in the late 1990s. In 1984 Butcher and Durrant (on violin) began an influential trio with guitarist John Russell which performed for 15 years. On one occasion with Wastell (on cello) replacing Russell. \nThereafter\, Butcher and Durrant (switching to electronics) continued as a duo. Spanning the years either side of the millennium\, Durrant and Wastell explored reductionism together in various combinations. Wastell has now moved to drums and cymbals\, a set-up which includes various parts of John Stevens’ (an inspiration for him) original Spontaneous Music Ensemble kit. And Butcher played for 2 years in the last version of Stevens’ SME (with guitarist Roger Smith). \n“Their “virtuosity” consists essentially and miraculously in constantly renewing their sonic resources almost infinitely. At once refined and abundant\, like a journey in space\, crossing stars and galaxies. Quite unique of its kind.” (Orynx – Jean-Michel Van Schouwburg) \n“…. one of the wonders of this area of music\, at least to these ears\, the essential character of the music has cohered into something palpable and breathing. Butcher generates some lovely\, slightly fluttering\, ultra-soft tones on tenor\, Wastell contributes spacious\, irregular brush caresses of drum heads and cymbals\, Durrant the occasional\, gentle twang\, all of a piece and fully formed\, ending in a fine flurry ….. a set of sounds very much residing in open air\, quite exhilarating ….. the results are extremely rewarding.” (Brian Olewnik\, Squidsear) \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/john-butcher-phil-durrant-mark-wastell/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261203T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261203T223000
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SUMMARY:Karim Saber Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nKarim Saber – Guitar\nReuben Goldmark – Piano\nMyele Manzanza – Drum kit\nMatt Cook – Tenor Saxophone\nNiklas Lukassen – Double bass \n  \nAbout:\nGuitarist and composer Karim Saber brings together a group of acclaimed London based musicians for a night of original music. \n“a shooting star of the new generation UK jazz scene”- Marlbank \n“Virtuosic abilities” – Jazz Journal \n“…delivers a confident\, richly textured second album that confirms why he’s so widely tipped to become one of the most distinctive voices on the UK jazz scene.”— ukvibe” \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/karim-saber-quintet-4/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261204T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261204T223000
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SUMMARY:Basil Hodge Quartet Featuring Tony Kofi
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nBasil Hodge – Piano\nTony Kofi – Alto saxophone\nOli Hayhurst – Double bass\nAlfonso Vitale – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nPianist and composer Basil Hodge has been a mainstay of the British Jazz scene since the early nineties. The band will play Basil’s compositions from his critically acclaimed album ‘A Point of Reference’ with some of his early tunes. You will hear contemporary Jazz with a cohesive blend of swing Latin and funk rhythms. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/basil-hodge-quartet-featuring-tony-kofi/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261205T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261205T193000
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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-11/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261205T223000
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SUMMARY:Phil Robson's Organ Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nPhil Robson – Guitar\nRoss Stanley – Organ\nGene Calderazzo – Drum kit \n  \nAbout:\nPhil Robson\, an incredibly versatile and creative guitar player as well as composer\, named Musician of the Year at 2009 Parliamentary Jazz Awards\, plus winning Album of the Year in 2015\, joined forces with the Hammond virtuoso Ross Stanley and the inspiring and powerful drummer Gene Calderazzo to form this all-star band in 2015 and they come together to tour regularly because they love playing together. Robson was a seminal part of the London scene for over 2 decades before moving to New York City for 5 years. He is now based in Ireland. \nThe trio play mostly Robson originals which are steeped in the swing\, groove and the organ trio tradition\, while also being contemporary with strong melodies making their music exciting but accessible to all who love to see passionate live music and real bands. \nThe exceptional musicianship of all members is unquestionable. Together\, as a band they create a very refreshing and compelling mix. The music is sensational\, played with great energy and the incredible rapport between the three members which is something that definitely sets this band apart. You will hear powerful melodies\, grooves and burning improv all melded together by the formidable blend of guitar and Hammond\, driven by Gene’s dynamic drumming. \n“This was a blast! Three superb players bringing the organ trio into the 21st Century.” Bebop Spoken Here \n“Phil Robson’s inventiveness on the guitar is unstoppable…” The Telegraph \n“Phil Robson’s music\, on a first hearing\, always gives me that feeling I haven’t yet heard right the way through it to the other side. Yes\, there are moments of beauty\, external allure\, yes there is variety. But there is also a depth which brings one back wanting to revisit\, to hear more and more….. unmissable!” UK Jazz News \n“British guitar phenomenon Phil Robson hardly needs any introduction\, save that his new musical departure is realised by an organ trio offering a smorgasbord of exciting and imaginative compositions.” All About Jazz \nAs a band leader\, Phil Robson has fronted many innovative projects including:\nThe Levy/Robson Quartet co-led with NYC saxophonist Jed Levy who release their new album in May 2026 on Livia records\, The Immeasurable Code Quintet featuring US saxophone star Mark Turner\, Six Strings & The Beat\, Phil Robson Trio with drum legend Billy Hart and James Genus on bass as well as Quartet featuring David Liebman and Jeff Williams. For 23 years Phil also co-led the cult band Partisans which was a major influence on the European “Nu-Jazz” scene. He’s also known for his work with partner & celebrated vocalist/composer Christine Tobin.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/phil-robsons-organ-trio-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261206T180000
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SUMMARY:London Jazz Orchestra with the Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Doors 3:30 PM\, Music 4:00 PM\nAbout\nTwo great bands: the London Jazz Orchestra\, directed by Scott Stroman\, host the award-winning young players of the Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra\, directed by Martin Hathaway\, for a first set. The second set features the latest from the LJO. \nIn addition to being top performers\, the members of the LJO are leading educators\, teaching at all the London music colleges and for schools and education authorities around the country. Long-term LJO alto saxophonist Martin Hathaway leads his award-winning young band as they share the Vortex stage with one of the country’s finest ensembles.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/london-jazz-orchestra-with-the-essex-youth-jazz-orchestra/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261206T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261206T223000
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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-10-2026-09-06-2026-09-13-2026-12-06/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261208T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261208T223000
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SUMMARY:Miles Spilsbury
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMiles Spilsbury – Tenor saxophone\, Soprano Saxophone\, EWI\, Flute\, Electronics\, Synthesiser\, Sampling\nHarvey Grant – Synthesizer\, Keytar\, Electronics\nRosie Turton – Modular Synthesiser\nJake Long – Modified Drum Kit\, Percussion\nCam Dawson – Bass Guitar \nAbout\nMiles Spilsbury makes warm & expansive music\, inspired by great improvising ensembles and drawing from fusion & new age worlds. His collaborators include Carlos Niño\, Puma Blue\, Nate Mercereau\, Surya Botofasina & Gorse Panshawe as well as playing in The Physics House Band & Spirit Level. \nFollowing on from his debut album ‘Light Manoeuvres’ and recent release ‘Spirit Level’\, the multi instrumentalist & composer presents new music and improvisations with a quintet. Spilsbury holds the two sometimes contrasting approaches of pure improvisation\, and carefully constructed compositions and explores both without genre constraint. \nWith influences ranging from Jon Hassell\, Don Cherry\, Billy Harper\, Iasos & Art Ensemble Of Chicago\, the group will explore textural improvisation with experimental instrumentation. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/miles-spilsbury/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261210T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261210T230000
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SUMMARY:Frank Carlberg with the Trinity Laban Jazz Orchestra (Two Shows)
DESCRIPTION:Timings:\n*Please note each ticket will give you access to the time slot you book for. Please arrive for the door time.\n1st Show\nDoors 7:30 PM\, Music 8:00 PM – 1 set of music\n2nd Show\nDoors 9:30 PM\, Music 10:00 PM – 1 set of music\n\nLine-up:\nOlivia Murphy – conductor\nFrank Carlberg – piano\nZach Sewell\, Tristan Sutton\, Kobie Dozier\, Louis Allan-Sinclair\, Milo Delcroix-Jones – reeds\nTom Gaddes\, Finn Hori-Öhrström\, Diggory Keyse\, Lara Hopper – trumpets\nDylan Rennie-Carter\, Misha Fox\, Osk Busiri-Vici\, Charlie Mellon – trombones\nRufus Draper – steelpan\nAleks Dimitrova – double bass\nMiranda Radford – drums\nMiila Dietz\, Kora Williams – vocals\nAbout:\n\nThe Trinity Laban Jazz orchestra conducted by Olivia Murphy returns to the Vortex in a new project with Frank Carlberg on piano.\n\n\nFrank Carlberg is a NYC-resident composer\, arranger\, pianist and educator whose extensive body of work ranges from small ensembles to big bands\, duos to symphony orchestras.\nCarlberg has performed and recorded with musical giants Steve Lacy\, Bob Brookmeyer\, Roswell Rudd and Kenny Wheeler\, and studied with Jimmy Giuffre\, Paul Bley\, Ran Blake\, and Geri Allen. Since 1999 he is part of the jazz faculty of New England Conservatory\, Boston.\n\nFurthering the legacy of his esteemed teachers\, Carlberg has left an imprint on such former students as composer Nicholas Urie; pianists Vardan Ovsepian\, Leo Genovese\, Carmen Staaf\, Julian Shore and Isaac Wilson; saxophonists Noah Preminger and Brian Landrus; bassists Kim Cass and Simon Willson; trumpeter David Adewumi\, and many more. Carlberg also directs the NEC Jazz Composers’ Workshop Ensemble\, allowing student composers to hear their works for large jazz orchestra realized in live performance.\n\nAfter moving to New York in 1992\, Carlberg became enmeshed in the city’s thriving jazz and creative music scene. He became a founding member of Brooklyn’s Douglass Street Music Collective and organized the borough’s annual Gowanus Jazz Fest from 2010-2014. Meanwhile his work continued to grow in scope\, garnering support from Chamber Music America’s New Works Commission Grant and French-American Collaboration Grant\, as well as fellowships at MacDowell\, Yaddo and the Millay Arts Residency.\n\nAs leader of the Frank Carlberg Large Ensemble\, Carlberg performs originals as well as arrangements and re-compositions of standards and folk materials\, as heard on the 2024 release Elegy For Thelonious and its 2019 predecessor Monk Dreams\, Hallucinations and Nightmares (4 1/2 and 5 stars respectively from DownBeat). With Tivoli Trio\, joined by bassist John Hébert and drummer Gerald Cleaver\, Carlberg plays an eclectic mix of original music drawn from cinematic and circus inspirations (“pushes the boundaries of the traditional piano trio” – Mark Corroto\, All About Jazz).
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/frank-carlberg-with-the-trinity-laban-jazz-orchestra-two-shows/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261211T223000
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SUMMARY:Queer Jazz: Christmas Party Jam
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM\n  \nLine-up:\nLulu Manning\nBel Comeau\nArowah\nRosetta \nAbout:\nQueer Jazz is ending the year in style by bringing together four pioneering improvisers for an incredibly special night. Expect ambient soundscapes\, captivating musicianship and intimate moments. \nQueer Jazz\, founded by Tina Edwards and Arowah\, exists to platform\, nurture and celebrate the emerging queer jazz scene. For this night they have assembled a very special quartet of exceptional and experimental musicians from the emerging queer jazz scene. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/queer-jazz-christmas-party-jam-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261212T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261212T223000
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SUMMARY:Mark Lockheart – Shapeshifter Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMark Lockheart – saxes\, bass clarinet\, electronics\nHuw V Williams – bass\nJay Davis – drums and percussion \nAbout\nShapeshifter is a new trio featuring three very special creative voices of the UK scene. \nCreating a unique sonic experience this new trio shifts moment to moment\, gracefully and spontaneously stitching together sound landscapes and grooves. \nTaking the exploratory spirit of groups like Polar Bear and Malija the band move together through a common language of jazz\, rock\, classical and free improvisation exploring dark textures and dramatic musical shifts as they revel in the unexpected! \nShapeshifter’s debut album was released on Vinyl and CD on March 6th 2026. \nAll crucial musicians and composers on the UK music scene\, between them Shapeshifter have played with a glittering array of artists including: Dave Holland\, Django Bates\, Jim Black\, Kenny Wheeler\, Norma Winstone\, Laura Jurd\, Rob Luft\, Elliot Galvin\, Polar Bear\, Perfect Houseplants\, Loose Tubes and Radiohead.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/mark-lockheart-shapeshifter-trio-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-10-2026-09-06-2026-09-13-2026-12-13/
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SUMMARY:Being Human - Minar of Dreams (Album Launch)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMindaugas Stumbras – Guitar\nMattia Galeotti – Drums\nMichelangelo Scandroglio – Double bass\nFergus McCreadie – Piano \n  \nAbout:\nPan-European contemporary jazz quartet Being Human are a band built across borders. Bringing together acclaimed Lithuanian guitarist Mindaugas Stumbras\, Mercury Prize-nominated Scottish pianist Fergus McCreadie\, and a celebrated Tuscan rhythm section complete with Michelangelo Scandroglio (LVDF) and Mattia Galeotti\, the group are united by a musical language that reaches beyond geography – folding the folk traditions of their respective homes into lyrical contemporary jazz\, vivid melodic storytelling and free-flowing improvisation. \nNine years in the making\, their story is rooted first and foremost in friendship. Scandroglio\, Galeotti and Stumbras first crossed paths at the Siena Jazz Summer Workshop in Italy\, before Stumbras invited fellow Royal Conservatoire of Scotland student McCreadie into the fold. A formative Italian tour followed\, setting in motion an unlikely musical relationship between four musicians living across four different countries. Through the logistical challenges of distance and the disruption of the pandemic\, that connection has endured\, developing across years of touring into a distinctive collective voice. \nReleasing on Friday 6th November via Bridge The Gap\, the group’s new album ‘Minar of Dreams’ is the clearest articulation of that voice yet. Following their self-titled 2021 debut\, the quartet began to question what truly defined Being Human: what should this combination of four distinct musical backgrounds sound like when distilled into one? During a drive through the Scottish Highlands\, they set themselves a challenge – to compose a new body of original music that drew instinctively from their individual cultural traditions\, while placing the collective ahead of any one voice. The result is colourful\, intense and dreamlike: folk-rooted melodies drift through restless harmonic movement\, and moments of uninhibited improvisation. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/being-human-minar-of-dreams-album-launch/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Finn Carter\, Matt Carmichael & Alex Hitchcock
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nFinn Carter – Piano\nMatt Carmichael – Tenor saxophone\nAlex Hitchcock – Tenor Saxophone \nAbout:\nPart of Finn Carter’s monthly residency at the Vortex\, showcasing a new project each month. \nMatt Carmichael\nHeralded by BBC Music Magazine as “a distinctive new voice in a crowded scene\,” Scottish saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael continues to move from strength to strength and grow his reach globally with his powerfully emotive blend of melodic jazz and folk music. Born just outside of Inverness before moving to Glasgow\, where\, at the age of 11\, he enthusiastically ran home from school clutching a letter from his local music service offering saxophone lessons. Music instantly became his passion\, and he soon began writing music for his own band\, performing their first gig at the Butterfly and Pig in Glasgow — before half the band were legally allowed in the pub. \nSince then\, the band has developed a special chemistry and sound together\, grounded in collective improvisation. They regularly perform internationally at venues like Bimhuis\, Fasching\, Celtic Connections\, Ronnie Scott’s\, and Love Supreme\, as well as Matt working as a soloist and arranger with the Grammy Award-winning WDR Big Band and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra. \nFollowing his critically acclaimed debut Where Will the River Flow (which amassed over 10 million streams)\, Carmichael signed to the renowned label Edition Records for his second album\, Marram. His latest album\, Dancing with Embers included collaborations with Rachel Sermanni and Brìghde Chaimbeul and was shortlisted for the multi-genre SAY awards as well as winning ‘Best Album’ in the Scottish Jazz Awards. The next one ‘Held in the Dark’ comes out October 26. \nAlex Hitchcock\nLondon-born Alex Hitchcock is a leading international voice on the saxophone. An Ivor Novello-nominated composer and described by The Guardian as a “virtuoso” saxophonist\, his innovative collaborations have confirmed a growing reputation as a catalyst for musical encounters that continually push the envelope a little further. \nAn awarded composer and recording artist\, Hitchcock has released music as a leader on New Soil\, Edition Records\, Whirlwind Recordings\, and Fresh Sound New Talent. Dream Band: Live in London (2023) was Jazzwise Editor’s Album of the Year. Recognition for his work includes the Peter Whittingham Award\, the Conad Jazz Prize at the Umbria Jazz Festival\, and selection for Sound and Music’s In Motion cohort in 2026. Working between London and New York resulted in Letters From Afar (2025)\, which was selected as a Stereogum and NPR Album of the Week. He arranged and performed on Jasper Høiby’s 2025 release We Must Fight\, reworking the landmark Phronesis catalogue for an oud\, flute\, and saxophone frontline. \nHis work has been featured by the BBC\, France Musique\, WDR\, JazzFM\, Worldwide FM\, and in publications including DownBeat\, MOJO\, Jazzwise\, Musica Jazz\, Stereogum\, and Uncut. He has become known for distinctive contributions in a wide variety of musical contexts. His own music is at times intense and chaotic\, at others disarmingly sparse and emotionally direct\, inspired by the radical tradition of Black American music. \nFinn Carter\nAs we move beyond the quarter century\, the London scene continues to provide a home for some of the most adventurous genre-blending sounds to be heard anywhere. Pianist/composer Finn Carter is at once right at the center of the capital’s jazz community\, regularly appearing at venues like Ronnie Scott’s and The Vortex\, and yet simultaneously inhabiting a space of his very own\, on his own journey that encompasses working with such musically sympathetic stars of the pop world as Loyle Carner\, Olivia Dean and Rex Orange County while honing his own uncompromising musical vision. Finn’s music contains echoes of his inspirations – he names Alice Coltrane\, Andrew Hill and Jason Moran as favourites\, but transcends influence to make its own utterly individual statement.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/finn-carter-matt-carmichael-alex-hitchcock/
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-10-2026-09-06-2026-09-13-2026-12-20/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Roella Oloro Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nRoella Oloro – Piano\, Alto Saxophone\nAndee Liu – Drums\nRio Kai – Double bass \n  \nAbout:\nRoella Oloro is a multi-instrumentalist and composer originally from Gloucester\, UK with Nigerian and Jamaican Heritage. She has performed worldwide and written music in a variety of styles ranging from trio and quartet instrumentation to Jazz and Symphonic orchestra. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2023 from Berklee College of Music where she studied for 4 years on a full tuition scholarship. She has also recently obtained a Master’s Degree at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute in June 2024. So far in\, 2026 she has performed at a number of high profile venues in New York City and State including at the Lincoln Centre\, for Jazz Forum Arts in Tarrytown\, NY and debuted at the Legendary Blue Note Jazz club with high-energy British afro-jazz band “Steamdown.” In August 2026 she was the opening headline act of the Charles River Jazz Fest in Boston; as part of the festival’s first year at the Hatch Memorial Shell- an iconic bostonian landmark come stage. \nIn Fall 2025 she completed a US/UK tour with her trio where she performed in NY\, Connecticut and Boston in the US and The Stroud Goodshed\, The Royal Albert Hall\, The Ned and at Templeton Gardens for Brave Poets in the UK. Early 2024 she performed with her trio and tenor saxophonist Mary Orji’s band on the Bands at NAMM stages at the Hilton Hotel and the Grand Plaza. In May 2024 she went on a mini-tour to Panama with the Berklee Global Jazz Ambassadors led by Danilo Perez\, pianistic prodigy\, artistic director and founder of the Global Institute and Panama Jazz Festival. \nIn 2023\, Roella performed with her piano trio at the NAMM show in Anaheim\, California and at Capitol Turnaround in Washington DC as a featured artist of the SHEROCKS 2023 showcase. Pianistically\, she has represented Berklee’s Jazz and Gender Justice Institute at the RENO JAZZ FESTIVAL\, the Detroit Jazz Festival Collegiate competition\, and headlined with Terri-Lyne Carrington’s band as part of BAMSfest 2023. \nIn May 2022\, she won the ISJAC (International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers) prize for Emerging Black Composers. She traveled to Austin\, Texas to accept the award and perform with the 17-piece jazz orchestra that was provided. In November 2022\, Roella booked and completed a London Mini-tour with her trio from Berklee that coincided with the London Jazz Festival. The 3 biggest of the 5 show dates; The Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall\, a Late Late Show at Ronnie Scott’s and a lunch-time show at The Pizza Express Soho were all sold out. The tour also coincided with the release of her first EP \,”Sentient Sounds.” When she returned to the United States after her mini-tour\, her original composition” La Voyage de La Rivière\,” for Wind Orchestra was debuted by the Berklee Symphonic Winds Orchestra with Roella conducting at the Berklee Performance Centre during their Fall 2022 concert\, “Colours.” \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/roella-oloro-trio-3/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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