Events

Guitarist Hannes Riepler returns to the Vortex with a quartet featuring Donovan Haffner (sax), Niklas Lukassen (double bass) & Jeremy Stacey (drums).

“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.

Chiara Spigariol is an Italian drummer and composer based in London. Her project is a concept album that mixes jazz with folk music and is a collection of stories based on books, myth, theatre and art.

Led by pianist and composer David Ferris, this group features some of the best musicians both from London and the Midlands. For this performance they will be playing music from their forthcoming Stoney Lane Records album “Sketches”, which features guest appearances by the master New York guitarist Peter Bernstein.

Composer, electronic musician, improviser and field recordist Tullis Rennie launches his new album Safe Operating Space (Efpi Records) – a vivid hybrid of club music-influenced analogue electronics and free improvisation.

For this performance, Samba Azul will appear as a quartet performing modern arrangements of acclaimed Brazilian composers, and new material from their forthcoming record.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at Vortex Jazz Club as Reiss Ellis Beckles Group embark on a UK Tour featuring music from their upcoming album ‘World’s Apart’.

Our monthly late night series brings songwriters together to perform in the round, hosted by Matthew Herd. This month features the sublime voice of Catrin Vincent in a rare solo outing.

Vortex Programme includes: ETERNA, UNTITLED (HALO) & YHWH NAILGUN

“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.

On Y Va is a dynamic band that blends jazz, Latin rhythms, and French ballads.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.

Petra Haller invites you to ORBIT: On the Wings of Freedom, the first of three live recording sessions from her groundbreaking improvisational project, ORBIT.

Don’t miss this double bill curated by bassist / vocalist Ruth Goller featuring her personal project Skylla w/ Alice Grant (voice / mini keyboard), Lauren Kinsella (voice) and Max Andrzejewski (drums) + a collaboration with Berlin based duo TRAINING

Acoustic improvised music from Nicols / Camatta / Kraabel forging ahead into trio possibilities and Hackel / Yamada Duo (recorders).

Queer Jazz exists to platform queer jazz artists and nurture an emerging queer jazz scene. Founded by international DJ and journalist Tina Edwards and award-winning musical artist Arowah, they wanted to create a safe and celebratory space for queer artists, audiences and allies.

Django Bates makes a welcome return to his spiritual home the Vortex Jazz Club for a solo performance during the EFG London Jazz Festival following spontaneous sold out shows in January this year. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness one of jazz’s most innovative artists in the most intimate of settings.

New show added due to popular demand! Django Bates makes a welcome return to his spiritual home the Vortex Jazz Club for a solo performance.

Girl Plays Jazz Project presents: a workshop and performance introducing girls and young women to jazz improvisation.

Come & join us for another special Mopomoso featuring Oren Marshall (tuba), Alan Wilkinson (reeds) & Steve Noble (drums) +
Lawrence Casserley (signal processing), Pascal Marzan (guitar), Jean-Michel Van Schouwburg (voice) & Phil Wachsmann (violin & electronics) + ARC: Gus Garside (double bass & electronics), Danny Kingshill (cello) & Sylvia Hallett (violin & electronics)

Pianist John Escreet, hailed by Time Out London as a “transatlantic jazz genius,” continues his artistic ascent with the bold, exploratory new album Seismic Shift (Whirlwind Recordings).

Pianist John Escreet, hailed by Time Out London as a “transatlantic jazz genius,” continues his artistic ascent with the bold, exploratory new album Seismic Shift (Whirlwind Recordings).

Retaining their trademark acoustic punk sound, the Teis Semey Quintet pulls the listener along for a wild, acoustic, energetic and alive album of unique music courtesy of Semey.

Tim Berne’s work is characterized by tireless artistic dedication and creativity. His newly formed trio with accordionist and multi-instrumentalist Aurora Nealand and cellist Hank Roberts takes the listener on a sonically adventurous journey on Oceans And and delights with much imagination and amazing musical diversity.

Tim Berne’s work is characterized by tireless artistic dedication and creativity. His newly formed trio with accordionist and multi-instrumentalist Aurora Nealand and cellist Hank Roberts takes the listener on a sonically adventurous journey on Oceans And and delights with much imagination and amazing musical diversity.

BAN BAM is an initiative of Improvised Music Company in Dublin supporting women and gender diverse composers in jazz and improvised music. With new work from commissioned artists: Meilana Gillard, Bianca Gannon and Carole Nelson.

Drawing from the worlds of Celtic, European & American folk music, alongside 20th Century jazz icons, trumpet-player and composer Laura Jurd joins forces with bassist Ruth Goller and drummer Dave Smith, plus special guest Cori Smith (viola) to present melodies old and new.

Award winning pianist and composer, Nikki Iles brings her 20 piece Jazz Orchestra back to the Vortex, gathering together commissions from over the years, new orchestrations of her own small band tunes and new compositions, all played by the remarkable band she has assembled.

Award winning pianist and composer, Nikki Iles brings her 20 piece Jazz Orchestra back to the Vortex, gathering together commissions from over the years, new orchestrations of her own small band tunes and new compositions, all played by the remarkable band she has assembled.

“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.

The London-based quartet has honed its chemistry through many hours playing together. Stone-Lonergan, Simpson, Hayhurst and Glaser all contribute compositions, which are all designed to experiment with the freedom of music within the structure of a loose container.

“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser, pianist Rick Simpson, tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ a few guests), each one hosting one session on rotation.

An afternoon and evening showcase of bands from the Guildhall Jazz Department led by tutors including Rachael Cohen, Iain Ballamy, Robert Mitchell, Gareth Lockrane, Rob Barron, Winston Clifford, Fini Bearman, Brigitte Beraha, Ines Loubet, Larry Bartley, Tom Farmer and more!

An afternoon and evening showcase of bands from the Guildhall Jazz Department led by tutors including Rachael Cohen, Iain Ballamy, Robert Mitchell, Gareth Lockrane, Rob Barron, Winston Clifford, Fini Bearman, Brigitte Beraha, Ines Loubet, Larry Bartley, Tom Farmer and more!

Saxophonist and composer Nikita Korzoun, born in Tallinn, has always been passionate about jazz. He strives to bring back traditional jazz through his music while incorporating modern knowledge, skills, and sounds. The concert is supported by the Estonian Embassy in London.

Lukas DeRungs is an award winning pianist-composer hailing from Mannheim, Germany, whose inspiration ranges from contemporary jazz to renaissance choral music. his upcoming second album ‘Inner Cell Flux’ sees him return to a quintet setting alongside four of his favourite improvising musicians: Immy Churchill, Karim Saber, Jonas Esser and Jan Dittmann.

A new series of monthly Whirlpool concerts continues at the Vortex, with a new cohort of musicians. They are all recent graduates of the main London music conservatoires and have been selected for their imaginative and creative approaches. The seven curators are: Ashley Bonfante (saxophones), Jonah Evans (drums), Jacob Gryn (bass), Tom O’Brien (piano, keyboards), […]

Mike Chillingworth Quartet (Ivo Neame, Tom Farmer & Jon Scott) celebrate the release of their new album Friday the Thirteenth on Ubuntu Music.

Made up of long term collaborators and dear friends, the Annie Whitehead 4tet delivers a powerful and joyous mix of African grooves, blustery free jazz, Ellingtonian expressionism, reggae stylings and bursts of driving blues.

Converting Vortex Downstairs into their very own living room, vocalists Rebecka Edlund and Immy Churchill invite you to a night of storytelling through music. With their shared love for songwriting and improvisation, the singers intertwine their unique voices with some of the most exciting musicians in the UK.

Saxophonist Jean Toussaint presents a special edition of his quartet JT4 feat. special guest Cleveland Watkiss.

Saxophonist Jean Toussaint presents a special edition of his quartet JT4 feat. special guest Cleveland Watkiss.