Events

Vaughan Hawthorne-Nelson has led bands including some of the leading lights of jazz including Julian Joseph, Jason Rebello, Bheki Mseleku, Mark Mondesir, Aldo Romano and Gary Husband.

Award-winning saxophonist and composer Ed Jones returns to the quartet format that first established his presence on the UK jazz scene over three decades ago.

Timings: *THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE HEAT WAVE Ed Jones Quartet finishes at 22:30, so we will be showing the game from this time onwards (Kick-Off is […]

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted London’s finest – members and musicians go free!

Part of Finn Carter’s monthly residency at the Vortex showcasing a new project each month.
This month, he starts his residency with his quartet, who have played to a sold-out Vortex
crowd on multiple occasions.

New York-born performer and improviser Lex Korten makes his leader debut in London at Vortex Jazz Club alongside some of the city’s finest on July 1, 2026.

Lauren Breen and Christ-Stéphane Boizi are both composers and improvisers in their own right, and now this dynamic duo have joined forces to lead a new and up-coming band.

Tonight Will Cleasby brings to the Club his latest project, a tribute to the great US drummer Elvin Jones (the band name is based on an Elvin tune “3 Card Molly”). Featuring Riley Stone-Lonergan, Will Barry & Will Sach.

BoNo – Bonney/Noble – Trumpet/Drums – After making multiple unreleased recordings together, the duo performs at the Vortex Jazz Club for the first time.

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM – 2 sets of music   Line-up: Ricardo Grilli – Guitar Ferg Ireland – Double bass Jason Brown – Drums About: Hailed by the […]

Revisiting the famous album when John Coltrane teamed up with vocalist Johnny Hartman, tenor sax virtuoso Mark Lockheart is joined by the extraordinary vocalist Marvin Muoneké and a top-flight rhythm including Gary Crosby.

Trumpet legend Henry Lowther is in the prime time of his life. A mainstay of the band for over 30 years, the LJO is about to launch their double LP of Lowther’s music, “Primetime”, on his 85th birthday on 11 July.

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.

SULA is a new trio project made up of drummer Miranda Radford, bassist Aleks Dimitrova and pianist Kezia Abuoma. All currently studying jazz at Trinity Laban, these exciting young musicians have come up through hailed organisations like Tomorrow’s Warriors.

From the Shetland Islands, via the ‘City of Edinburgh Music School’ and Birmingham Conservatoire, Rachael Cohen now finds herself amongst the top players on London’s vibrant Jazz scene and one the leading voices of her generation. Here she puts together a band of her favourite musicians who are all exceptional artists in their own right.

Recorded live at the Vortex in June 2025, the music encompasses a wide pallet, with earthy blues influences, soulful melodies and cinematic musical textures that highlight the vibrancy and interaction of this jazz trio at it’s finest.

De Beauvoir Jazz Festival is a weekend-long jazz festival taking place across De Beauvoir Town, Hackney & Islington, in July 2026.

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:15 PM House Band Nick Costley-White TBC About A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, […]

Anatole Muster is in the process of re-defining what the accordion can do, and is actively bringing the instrument to a wider audience.

The NYC-based quartet PANIKA makes its first ever UK appearance tonight alongside rising-star, Cenk Esen. Featuring original music from Louis Stringer and Rares-Vlad Gherman, combining a deep sense of lyricism with visceral swing.

NYC – based Danish bass sensation Felix Moseholm (Brad Mehldau, Samara Joy) makes a rare appearance as bandleader in the UK featuring legendary Vibes player and composer Jonny Mansfield.

Pete Wareham is joined by some of London’s most inventive musicians for an evening of improvised and exploratory music including Dave Okumu, Sam Dixon and Emre Ramazanoglu.

New York and London improvising scenes collide as Phillip Golub, Alex Hitchcock and Andrew Lisle explore new settings of their own music as well as Ornette Coleman, Anthony Braxton and Paul Motian.

Tony Kofi, a renowned saxophonist, composer, and educator, began his recording career with a tribute to the legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, releasing the double award-winning album All Is Know.

Mopomoso is the UK’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music!

A 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.

Eastmond leads and curates the Composers Workshop Big Band, an alchemical fulcrum for new experimental big band music.

Reuben Goldmark returns to the Vortex with his trio to premiere a brand new set of original compositions.

Join 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.

Pianist/composer Kate Williams has gained a reputation as both a distinctive writer and performer. The performance will feature material from the album as well as some new tunes and arrangements.

This 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.

Myele 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.

A 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.

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.

Dave Sear is pushing the envelope for jazz trombone in the UK, and is a regular sight on gigs throughout a multitude of genres.

Leif 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.

Acclaimed 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.

Our 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.

Alice 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.

This outing introduces an exciting new band, featuring original compositions and a curated set of arrangements spanning the tradition, from late 50s to present.

Two veteran maestros join forces with a superb rhythm section to bring an evening of mature, soulful jazz and blues.

Join a collective of musicians who met through the Vortex jazz club in imagining future standards.

A 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.

Tonight, we will honour Richard Turner, the brilliant trumpeter, composer, pillar of the London Jazz community.

A quartet formed in Trondheim, Norway to explore mathematical and indeterminate forms in improvised music.

Zhenya 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.

Musician 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.

Innovative vocalist Rebecka Edlund presents new material written for voice and harmonium alongside trailblazing fiddle player Owen Spafford.

amigos del groove is excited to introduce the shared grooves sessions, a listening experience centered in musical presence and creating a sonic community.