Described by the Guardian as “eclectic, eccentric and unobtrusively erudite”, Bruno Heinen joins forces with acclaimed ECM recording artist Tom Challenger to play arrangements of Abdullah Ibrahim, Dorothy Ashby and Leonard Bernstein alongside originals from the co-leaders with fiery young rhythm section of Kobe Heath and Will Cleasby.
This month featuring: Robin Foster (objects), Matthew Grigg (guitar/amplifier) & Tom Ward (saxophone/clarinet/flute) + John Butcher (saxophones), Phil Durrant (mandolin), Mark Wastell (perc) + Charlotte Keeffe (trumpet), N.O. Moore (guitar) & Peter Cusack (guitar, electronics)
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, guitarist Nick Costley-White, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Harben Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ sometimes a few guest leaders) each one hosting one session on rotation.
An evening of beautiful Eastern European and Gypsy Folk with some Klezmer. The first of a series of live, unplugged & audio inclusive gigs that we’ll be hosting throughout the year in association with Sownd Affects.
Loz Speyer’s Inner Space takes on the music of Outer Space, as composed by the mighty intergalactic bandleader Sun Ra – and arranged from the original piano scores for a new collaboration with two very special guests, Jason Yarde and Marcina Arnold.
4 piece London based, jazz infused powerhouse Sokkyo comprised of Grifton Forbes-Amos on trumpet, Kavi Maraj on bass, Laurie Milton on keys and Ayman Sinada on drums bring a rhythm fueled mix of sounds to the stage.
A brand new collaboration between Laura Jurd, James Allsopp and Dave Storey featuring Norwegian special guest Magne Thormodsæter on double bass.
Guitarist and composer Karim Saber performs music from his upcoming sophomore album alongside his longstanding band of collaborators.
Three of London’s most exciting improvisers get together for the first time to delve into forgotten folk tunes and songs that will never be sung again.
Niklas Lukassen (GER) unites protagonists of the scenes of Amsterdam, London, Paris and Berlin with Ben Van Gelder (NL), Ivo Neame (UK) and Francesco Ciniglio (IT) in his quartet.
Niklas Lukassen (GER) unites protagonists of the scenes of Amsterdam, London, Paris and Berlin with Ben Van Gelder (NL), Ivo Neame (UK) and Francesco Ciniglio (IT) in his quartet.
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, guitarist Nick Costley-White, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Harben Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ sometimes a few guest leaders) each one hosting one session on rotation.
We are delighted to celebrate the release of a new Ogun production:
Larry Stabbins/Keith Tippett/Louis Moholo-Moholo – Live in Foggia
Launching their new album ‘It’s about time’ tonight, this electric/acoustic guitar duo play distinctive arrangements of Stevie Wonder, Thelonious Monk & Brazilian classics augmented by Paul Clarvis on drums/percussion.
Over his career, saxophonist and composer Vaughan Hawthorne-Nelson has crafted an unmistakable sound that is deeply communicative. Tonight he returns to the Vortex for a rare concert from one of most compelling bands on the scene.
“Elchin Shirinov has developed a sound and approach all his own. His writing and piano playing echo another time, yet resonate with a striking modernity. He truly draws a unique sound from the piano, unlocking a full palette of sonic color. This is music worth exploring deeply.” – Larry Grenadier
Noah Stoneman returns to the Vortex with his UK trio to premier brand new music written over the last year in New York. Suprising, dynamic and direct compositions and improvising from these long-time collaborators.
Another night of carefree dancing in the heart of Dalston, swaying to anything from global beat, funk, or electronica as long as it keeps up to the groove.
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, guitarist Nick Costley-White, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Harben Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ sometimes a few guest leaders) each one hosting one session on rotation.
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.
The trio of John Butcher, Mark Wastell, and Luigi Marino first met in 2022 at the chapel of St. Margaret’s House in Bethnal Green, London. Wastell and Marino had begun collaborating in 2018—initially within Mark’s large ensemble The Seen, and later as a parallel duo—focusing on the resonances of metal instruments and a shared sense of time.
Ashley Bonfante brings his fun new project to the Vortex for the first time. This exciting group, full of wonderfully creative improvisers at the forefront of the London scene, will be exploring the music of the great Ornette Coleman with some Booker Little, Eric Dolphy, and original compositions thrown in for good measure.
Joe Herbert is a London-based jazz guitarist whose music channels raw spirit, compositional clarity, and unfiltered energy into a sound that’s both deeply personal and explosively alive. In a trio that listens as intently as it plays, Joe finds space to challenge expectations and stretch the language of modern jazz into something raw, honest, and alive.
As soon as Korhan Futacı presses his lips to the saxophone’s mouthpiece, the ritual begins. During his London debut at Vortex as a new resident, the prominent figure of Turkey’s alternative music scene will guide us from the chaos of Istanbul to an uncharted realm. A place filled with vitality but also darkness; fusing traditional Turkish music with free improvisations.
The most intimate version of Billy Marrows’ acclaimed 12-piece chamber-jazz ensemble, the Grande Família Quartet features an unusual line-up of some of London’s finest young jazz musicians.
Our monthly late night series brings together some of the most prominent voices in contemporary songwriting, hosted by Matthew Herd. This month brings together the brilliant folk-tinged Lily Lyons in a rare duo outing with pianist and writer Angus Bayley.
Since returning to the UK Zoe has recorded and toured 4 albums with her partner, multi-award winning guitarist Jim Mullen. The most recent “Somewhere in the Night”.
Alexandra Ridout, Quinton Cain (NYC) and Freddie Jensen have formed this trio featuring their original music for a tour this summer. Alexandra has been playing with Freddie for the last 10 years and Quinton the last 4 in NYC.
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, guitarist Nick Costley-White, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Harben Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ sometimes a few guest leaders) each one hosting one session on rotation.
Award winning virtuoso jazz guitarist, composer and bandleader Miles Mindlin returns to the Vortex with a group featuring Mejedi Owusu (trumpet), Kai MacRae (drums) and Tom Sheen (double bass).
This evening at the Vortex Joy will be performing music from all three of her albums on voice and piano alongside her quartet. She will also be previewing new music from an upcoming release.
Heidi Vogel vocalist with The Cinematic Orchestra has performed around the world from The Sydney Opera House to Fuji Rock and Headlining Montreux Jazz festival with Quincy Jones in attendance.
Quentin Collins Quintet features an All-Star line up of contemporary straight-ahead musicians on the London scene. Featuring regular front line partner and renowned tenor sax tyro Leo Richardson, expect new and old QC originals as well as choice arrangements from the contemporary bop canon, always focusing on tight ensemble playing and swinging grooves.
This month featuring: Dave Tucker, Alex Ward, Hannah Marshall & Matt Hutchinson + mcddavid & members of mToo – stattwerke international: Matt Clark, Sylvia Hallett, Charlotte Keeffe, Maria Sappho, Paul Jolly, Tim Fletcher, Armin Sturm, Susanna Ferrar, Ulrike Schöller, Jörg Hufschmidt. Expect some surprises!
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, guitarist Nick Costley-White, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Harben Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ sometimes a few guest leaders) each one hosting one session on rotation.
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.
New York tap dancer Liberty Styles joins forces with saxophonist Rachael Cohen for a performance bursting with creativity, tradition and spontaneity. An exciting meeting of two artists at the height of their craft.
For this appearance, London-based saxophonist and Dankworth Prize-winning composer Matt Anderson will be joined by some of his favourite musicians from the new generation of the London jazz scene, pianist Scottie Thompson and drummer Kai MacRae, alongside his long-time collaborator bassist Will Harris, who is a regular member of the Matt
Anderson Quartet.
Four of London’s most in-demand musicians come to The Vortex on Friday 22nd August to present a set of inventive arrangements drawn from the modern jazz tradition. Expect an evening of close interplay and fresh perspectives on well-loved material.
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this performance had to be postponed. We hope to announce a new date soon.
New gig confirmed: Ollendorff/Stone-Lonergan/Chaplin/Giles
Rebecka Edlund & Immy Churchill present 11.02077, a project by the London-based, American songwriter and musician Nina Erickson.
Tom Smith is an award-winning saxophonist, composer, and arranger, firmly established within London’s vibrant jazz scene.
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, guitarist Nick Costley-White, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Harben Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ sometimes a few guest leaders) each one hosting one session on rotation.
Andrea Rinciari is an Italian jazz musician based in London, his style is rooted in the bebop and straight-ahead lineage.
The “New Masters” quintet brings together a group of outstanding younger musicians who I met in the main on London’s thriving jam session scene after the Covid curtain lifted in 2021.
LVDF is the new Italy / UK / New Zealand cross cultural collaboration between four artists at the forefront of their respective boundary-pushing jazz scenes, and are excited to celebrate the launch of their debut EP at the Vortex Jazz Club!
Following their packed debut in May, Bone Folder return to the Vortex, this time presenting a set from Cambridge heavy improv trio Welkin.
Saxophonist Jean Toussaint presents a special edition of his quintet JT5.
Since Jean Toussaint Left Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, he hasn’t looked back. Nor has he spent a career trying to repeat the past.
Reimagining jazz repertoire for the 21st century.
A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, guitarist Nick Costley-White, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Harben Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ sometimes a few guest leaders) each one hosting one session on rotation.