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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Contemporary Folk night w/ Grace Lemon
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:00 PM\, Finish at 1:00 AM\n  \nABOUT\nJoin Grace Lemon—an Uilleann piper\, storyteller and composer—as she brings together a night of music from London’s thriving folk scene.\n\nThe new series of late-night gigs on Friday brings in artists from the contemporary folk and songwriter scenes in London and beyond\, as well as small groups with exploratory approaches to songs and music from the outer edges of the jazz world.\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-contemporary-folk-night-james-patrick-gavin-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Devin Gray - Melt All the Guns feat. Ralph Alessi & Myslaure Augustin
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nDevin Gray – Drums \nRalph Alessi – Trumpet \nMyslaure Augustin – Piano \n  \nAbout\nBrooklyn-Berlin based American drummer-composer Devin Gray’s latest release Melt All the Guns II (Out October 4th) features Ralph Alessi on trumpet & Myslaure Augustin on piano. This exciting new batch of politically leaning songs arrives at a time where global democracy is on the line\, allowing Gray to express concerns through his music. \n“Devin Gray is a polymath: inventive drummer\, intrepid composer\, and chief of a burgeoning record label\, Rataplan” – Brad Cohan \n“His energy and curiosity have become obvious to me\, as has his ability to improve the bands he works in without putting himself in the spotlight” – Peter Margasak \nCollage photo credits: Ralph Alessi by Clara Pereira\, Devin Gray by Cristina Marx & Myslaure Augustin by Anne Morgenstern \n  \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/devin-gray-melt-all-the-guns/
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Tom Challenger
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:00 PM\, Music 11:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nTom Challenger – Tenor Saxophone \n  \nAbout\n“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am. 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. For only £6\, check out exciting music from a revolving line-up of innovative performers digging into standards and new music alongside DJs spinning vinyl until the early hours. A relaxed atmosphere and an opportunity to be part of the extended Vortex community. \nThis time we are joined by Tom Challenger. \nBuild a Band  \nFeaturing brand new compositions for a brand new band\, featuring Tom Challenger (Saxophones/Compositions)\, Olivia Hughes & Cameron Scott (Trombones and Keyboards)\, Jack Antcliff (Double Bass) and Noah Ojumu & Sacha Harlan (Drums). \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-tom-challenger/
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SUMMARY:TLJO / Michael Formanek - The Distance  (2nd Show)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 9:30 PM\, Music 10:00 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMichael Formanek – Double Bass \nOtto Kampa – Conductor \nSam Nicholls – Drums \nSophie Warner – Marimba \nKezia Abuoma – Piano \nBarney Anderson – Guitar \nLouis Sheridan-Wildi\, Lauren Breen\, Emma Jackson\, Jacob Wilson\, George Mooney – Reeds \nToby Young\, Sam Virdie\, Tom Stringer\, Felix Martin\, Ted Porter – Trumpets \nOlivia Hughes\, Magnus Hawker-French\, Christ-Stéphane Boizi\, Jai Patel – Trombones\n  \nAbout\n\nThe Trinity Laban Jazz Orchestra conducted by Otto Kampa returns to the Vortex with American bassist and composer Michael Formanek\, in a rarely heard exploration of the large scale music from the 2016 ECM album The Distance. \nFormanek worked with legendary jazz musicians such as Joe Henderson and Freddie Hubbard in the 1980s but subsequently became a big wheel in New York’s experimental circles. Revered for his utterly original small band work Formanek is nevertheless a formidable big band visionary\, with sensitivity to jazz history and a 21st century cutting edge all of his own. \nPhoto credit Michael Formanek: Cristina Marx 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tljo-michael-formanek-the-distance-2nd-show/
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SUMMARY:TLJO / Michael Formanek - The Distance  (1st Show)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:30 PM\, Music 8:00 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMichael Formanek – Double Bass \nOtto Kampa – Conductor \nSam Nicholls – Drums \nSophie Warner – Marimba \nKezia Abuoma – Piano \nBarney Anderson – Guitar \nLouis Sheridan-Wildi\, Lauren Breen\, Emma Jackson\, Jacob Wilson\, George Mooney – Reeds \nToby Young\, Sam Virdie\, Tom Stringer\, Felix Martin\, Ted Porter – Trumpets \nOlivia Hughes\, Magnus Hawker-French\, Christ-Stéphane Boizi\, Jai Patel – Trombones \nAbout\n\nThe Trinity Laban Jazz Orchestra conducted by Otto Kampa returns to the Vortex with American bassist and composer Michael Formanek\, in a rarely heard exploration of the large scale music from the 2016 ECM album The Distance. \nFormanek worked with legendary jazz musicians such as Joe Henderson and Freddie Hubbard in the 1980s but subsequently became a big wheel in New York’s experimental circles. Revered for his utterly original small band work Formanek is nevertheless a formidable big band visionary\, with sensitivity to jazz history and a 21st century cutting edge all of his own. \nPhoto credit Michael Formanek: Cristina Marx 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tljo-michael-formanek-the-distance-1st-show/
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SUMMARY:Jack Banjo's Snackwall
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\njack banjo courtney – trumpet \ndaniel kemshell – guitar \nmatt gedrych – bass guitar \narthur newell – drums\n  \nAbout\nheaded by jack banjo courtney (seed.\, opus kink)\, jack banjo’s snackwall peddle their unique brand of avant rock-jazz\, echoing jazz rock\, scandi-jazz\, traditional musics and art-rock along with reference to the powerful energies and grooves that have driven the uk jazz scene in recent years. expect diverse vibes\, from fierce blowing to big grooves to ethereal soundscapes.\n \nalive de jack banjo’s snackwall\n \n \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/jack-banjos-snackwall/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Helena Kay
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n\n  \nHouse band\nTBC \n\n  \nAbout\n\n\n\n\nA weekly session on Sunday evenings\, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser\, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan\, each one hosting one session on rotation. \nIf you’re an instrumentalist  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-3-2024-10-27/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241027T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T193000
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SUMMARY:Future Standards & Downstairs Jam
DESCRIPTION:3 – 5pm: house band set featuring familiar repertoire as well as contemporary future standards\, composed in the years since ca. 1980 by artists such as Roy Hargrove\, Pat Metheny\, Kenny Garrett\, Esbjörn Svensson\, Helena Kay and Eric Lounsbury.\n\n5.30 – 7.30pm: accessible jam session; call songs from the real book or recent compositions from the regularly updated playlists below.\n\n\n  \n \n  \n \n  \nFor more details on the future standards project\, including sheet music\, workshops\, and to suggest additions to the repertoire\, contact vortex.jazz.collective at gmail dot com
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/future-standards-3-2024-04-14-2024-05-12-2024-06-09-2024-08-03/2024-10-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T220000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T010000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Rick Simpson w/ Alex Bonney\, Tom Challenger & Tim Giles
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:00 PM\, Finish at 1am\n  \nLine-up:\nRick Simpson – Piano \nAlex Bonney – Trumpet \nTom Challenger – Saxophone \nTim Giles – Drums \n  \nAbout\n“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. For only £6\, check out exciting music from a revolving line-up of innovative performers digging into standards and new music alongside DJs spinning vinyl until the early hours. A relaxed atmosphere with special drinks offers each night and an opportunity to be part of the extended Vortex community. \nThis time we are joined by pianist Rick Simpson.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-rick-simpson/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T223000
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SUMMARY:Coltrane and Hartman on Impulse! feat. Denys Baptiste and Marvin Muoneke
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nDenys Baptiste – Tenor saxophone \nMarvin Mouneke – Vocals \nGary Crosby – Bass \nAlex Webb – Piano \nNoah Ojumu – Drums \n  \nAbout\nRevisiting the famous album when John Coltrane teamed up with vocalist Johnny Hartman to explore their favourite romantic standards\, tenor sax boss Denys Baptiste is joined by the extraordinary vocalist Marvin Muoneke and a top-flight rhythm section of Gary Crosby (bass)\, Alex Webb (piano) and Alfonso Vitale (drums). \nAs well as the songs from the 1963 Impulse album\, the group explores other standards that Coltrane liked\, including All Or Nothing At All\, Out Of This World\, Say It Again and a vocal version of Moment’s Notice. The original album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2013\, 50 years after its release. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/coltrane-and-hartman-on-impulse-feat-denys-baptiste-and-marvin-muoneke/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T210000
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SUMMARY:Jazz and Wine Special! Cantina Le Pietre Ft. Phelan Burgoyne
DESCRIPTION:Our Jazz and Wine event\, hosted by Liv Kessler\, is in collaboration with Italian winery Cantina Le Pietre with winemaker Andrea Cavallari. Music is by the Phelan Burgoyne Trio. \nWe are excited that Andrea will be joining us to take us on the sampling of his wines. \nAs we continue our deepening relationship between wine and jazz\, for our autumn tasting\, we shall be tasting the wineries’ three Cuvées and olive oil.  Winemaker Andrea Cavallari will be presenting his wines. Andrea’s wine is grown from 6 hectares located in Reggello\, in the heart of Tuscany’s Valdarno di Sopra – Sangiovese\, Merlot\, Cabernet and Viognier. His wines ferment and mature with the music of J. S. Bach.  \nPhelan Burgoyne trio. Phelan Burgoyne (1994) is a British drummer and composer based in Firenze\, Italy. In the band tonight is James Kitchman (guitar)\, and bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado. Phelan has connections to the winery and thus will make the music appropriate to enhance the experience. \nThe winery’s motto says it all. “Wine is not science\, it’s Art.” \nFrom their website: \nAll fermentation process\, from fermentation\, to aging and elevage of the wine are done with the music of J. S. Bach\nWe believe in the harmonic power of classical music.\n\nAndrea Cavallari \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/jazz-and-wine-special-cantina-le-pietre-ft-phelan-burgoyne/
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SUMMARY:VORTEX LATES: The Downstairs Living Room - Rebecka Edlund & Immy Churchill
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:00 PM\, Finish at 1:00 AM\n  \nABOUT\nThe new series of late-night gigs on Friday brings in artists from the contemporary folk and songwriter scenes in London and beyond\, as well as small groups with exploratory approaches to songs and music from the outer edges of the jazz world.\n  \nConverting 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. \nCombining the influences of a broad range of vocalists\, from Joni Mitchell to Lauren Newton to Blossom Dearie\, this will be an evening of innovative singing\, lyrical anomalies and wild sounds. The Downstairs Living Room series is a rare chance to see the collaboration of two of London’s leading jazz vocalists as they bring together their own musical stories in this intimate setting. \nThis week features Immy Churchill and musicians from her regular groups.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-the-downstairs-living-room-rebecka-edlund-immy-churchill-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Leo Richardson Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nLeo Richardson – Saxophone \nRick Simpson – Piano \nDave Whitford – Double Bass \nDave Ingamells – Drums \n  \nAbout\nWithout a doubt\, Leo Richardson is widely recognised to be one of the UK’s leading Jazz Tenor Saxophonists\, best known for his honest\, straight-ahead\, contemporary hard-bop style. The Leo Richardson Quartet packs a punch\, performing exciting and intense music heavily influenced by the hard-bop era. \nIn 2017\, The Leo Richardson Quartet toured the UK in November-December\, in support of their debut album\, The Chase\, on Ubuntu Music. The album was selected by The Times newspaper as one of the Top 10 Jazz Albums of 2017 and one of the Top 100 Albums of all music genres. The Chase was the first debut album to receive 5 from The Sunday Guardian/Observer. The success of the album and the tour led to the Quartet’s debut performance at the 2018 Love Supreme Jazz Festival. The Leo Richardson Quartet released their second album Move in 2019 to critical acclaim\, receiving 5 in BBC Music Magazine. \nTonight\, the Leo Richardson Quartet will be performing select pieces from their most recent record “Move” along with new material. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/leo-richardson-quartet-3/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241024T223000
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SUMMARY:Farida Amadou / Caius Williams & Mark Sanders (Double Bill)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nFarida Amadou – Bass guitar \n& \nCaius Williams – Double bass\nMark Sanders – Drum kit \nAbout\nThe Vortex Jazz Club presents a special double bill featuring the Brussels-based bassist Farida Amadou and Caius Williams. \nFarida Amadou is a self taught bass player based in Brussels\, Belgium. The electric bass is her main instrument since 2011. In 2013\, she has started to play a lot of different musical genres\, including blues\, jazz and hip-hop. Soon Farida started to dive into improvisation music\, and got rapidly identified by local collectif and musicians. After a year (2017) as bass player in belgian punk band Cocaine Piss\, Farida decided to focus on her solo improvisation practice and collaborations with musicians like Steve Noble\, Thurston Moore\, Peter Brötzmann\, Terrie Ex\, Lukas Koening\, Pat Thomas\, Julien Desprez among other occasional featuring such as Jerusalem in My Heart and Moor Mother. \n—— \nCaius Williams is a musician working mostly within the fields of experimental and improvised music. Working frequently as both a collaborator and a solo artist\, Caius has a duo project ‘Crosspiece’ with Theodora Laird (alongside playing guitars for Theodora’s project ‘feeo’)\, a longstanding duo project with Tara Cunningham\, and was recently involved in the live performances of ‘Lifetones’: a project led by Charles Bullen of ‘This Heat’\, and he regularly works with many of London’s notable improvisers. Recent releases include solo double bass record ‘Gwannach’ (OTOROKU)\, ‘Crosspiece’ with Theodora Laird (Cherche Encore)\, ‘Stiga’ with Tom Challenger and Benedict Taylor (GRAIN)\, and ‘Worn’\, in trio with Will Glaser and Tara Cunningham (self-release). \nCaius has been running and curating the ‘GRAIN’ residency for improvised and experimental music at Avalon Cafe in Bermondsey\, and is in collaboration with saxophonist Tom Challenger on releasing a series of recordings of improvisations and new works\, recorded as part of the residency. For this performance\, he will be joined in duo by the world renowned drummer and improviser Mark Sanders.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/farida-amadou-caius-williams-mark-sanders-double-bill/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:The Jonny Ford Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJonny Ford – Conductor / Tenor Saxophone \nGeorge Millard\, Tom Smith – Alto Saxophone \nChris Maddock\, Alex Western-King – Tenor Saxophone \nMick Foster – Baritone \nJames Davidson\, Tom Dennis\, George Jefford\, James Copus – Trumpet \nHarry Maund\, Robbie Harvey\, Rory Ingham – Trombone \nEddie Curtis – Bass Trombone \nBilly Marrows – Guitar \nMatt Carter – Piano \nJoe Lee – Double Bass \nLuke Tomlinson – Drums \n  \nAbout\nBringing the Jonny Ford Jazz Orchestra to the Vortex for the first time\, Jonny Ford is one of the rising stars of the UK jazz and big band scene. Having worked with Mica Paris\, Rebecca Ferguson\, Heather Small\, Cory Wong\, The NDR Big Band\, The Gareth Lockrane Big Band and The Matt Carter Octet\, he brings together some of the UK’s most exciting improvising musicians to play a thrilling set of his brand-new original music. \nThroughout the evening you’ll be taken on a journey through intricate layers of orchestral jazz\, infused with vibrant energy\, exceptional skill\, and unwavering passion. The Jonny Ford Jazz Orchestra is a collective of individual artistic voices\, and the music has been constructed to feature the extraordinary talents of each individual. \nHis music draws influence from the eminent big band composers Bob Brookmeyer\, Thad Jones\, Jim McNeely\, Vince Mendoza\, Kenny Wheeler\, Nikki Iles\, and Maria Schneider\, alongside broader influences encompassing elements from the music of Joe Henderson\, Stan Sulzmann\, Olivier Messiaen\, and Shai Maestro. \nJonny’s voice as a saxophonist and composer have garnered acclaim from luminaries in the jazz world. Stan Sulzmann recognises Jonny’s “lyrical flowing saxophone lines and bright compositions\,” while Kit Downes applauds his “beautiful sound and sense of melody” as well as his exploration of “new and interesting directions compositionally.” The legendary Jerry Hey praised Jonny for his “Nice chart and great playing!!” and London Jazz News wrote “Simply beautiful\, mature playing with a commanding\, ringing tone”. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/the-jonny-ford-jazz-orchestra/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241020T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241020T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Riley Stone-Lonergan
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n\n  \nHouse band\nTBC \n\n  \nAbout\n\n\n\n\nA weekly session on Sunday evenings\, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser\, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan\, each one hosting one session on rotation. \nIf you’re an instrumentalist  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-3-2024-10-20/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241020T170000
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SUMMARY:Mopomoso / October
DESCRIPTION:Doors 2 PM\, Music 2:30 PM\n  \nMopomoso is the UK’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled that the following wonderful musicians will be playing Mopomoso on Sunday 20th October; \nAdam Bohman (objects)\, Pascal Marzan (10 string microtonal guitar) & Neil Metcalfe (flute) \nYoko Miura (piano)\, Viv Corringham (voice\, effects) & Lawrence Casserley (signal processing instrument) \nJulian Woods (microtonal guitar)\, Terry Day (drums) & Alex Paxton (trombone) \nCome & join us for another special Mopomoso – book your tickets now!
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/mopomoso-october-2024/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241020T010000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Dee Byrne w/ Caius Williams & Andrew Lisle
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:00 PM\, Finish at 1am\n  \nLine-up:\nDee Byrne – Alto saxophone\nBand TBC \nAbout\n“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. For only £6\, check out exciting music from a revolving line-up of innovative performers digging into standards and new music alongside DJs spinning vinyl until the early hours. A relaxed atmosphere with special drinks offers each night and an opportunity to be part of the extended Vortex community. \nThis time we are joined by Saxophonist Dee Byrne who collaborates with artists occupying the area of contemporary jazz\, avant-garde and free improvisation.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-dee-byrne/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T210000
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SUMMARY:Tom Ollendorff Quartet featuring Will Vinson
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:30 PM\, Music 8:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nTom Ollendorff – Guitar \nWill Vinson – Alto Saxophone \nDavid Ingamells – Drums \nViktor Nyberg – Double Bass \n  \nAbout\nGuitarist Tom Ollendorff embarks on a European tour with this Quartet this October featuring the highly regarded saxophonist Will Vinson. \nThe tour is celebrating the release of Tom’s critically acclaimed album ‘Open House’ which has been described by Jazzwise as a ‘combination of fearsome musical chops\, sophisticated compositional sensibility and unashamedly tuneful and upbeat musical personality which is very hard to resist’. \nJoining Tom and Will for the concerts are drummer David Ingamells and bassist Viktor Nyberg. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tom-ollendorff-quartet-featuring-will-vinson/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T010000
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SUMMARY:VORTEX LATES: Will Glaser's Curiosities PANDO PANDO + Ruth Goller
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:00 PM\, Finish at 1:00 AM\n  \nABOUT\nThe new series of late-night gigs on Friday brings in artists from the contemporary folk and songwriter scenes in London and beyond\, as well as small groups with exploratory approaches to songs and music from the outer edges of the jazz world.\n  \nWill Glaser presents a night of experimental and genre bending artists. Ranging from songwriters to improvisors and the electronic to acoustic\, this night is for the satisfaction of the sonically curious. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-curiosities-will-glaser/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241018T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241018T223000
DTSTAMP:20240912T131230Z
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SUMMARY:Smiodair + Bize + Outhouse
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nDave Smith – Drums \nRobin Finker – Clarinet \nSimon Jermyn – Bass Guitar \nSylvaine Helary – Flute \nTom Challenger – Tenor Saxophone \nJohnny Brierley – Double Bass \n  \nAbout\nSmiodair is an international trio\, which reunites three leading improvisers that share a long musical history. Between them they have worked extensively with icons and innovators including Robert Plant\, Jim Black\, Vincent Courtois and John Zorn.\nPlaying original music composed by each member of the group\, this trio constantly weaves in and out of improvisation. The word Smiodair is from the Irish language\, and refers to fragments or small broken pieces\, analogous to the band’s treatment of musical materials\, thus creating an exciting musical narrative where thunderous grooves collide with dreamlike sonic landscapes. \nFor this evening the trio will be joined by French flute virtuoso Sylvaine Helary\, in addition to renowned London based musicians\, tenor saxophonist Tom Challenger and bassist Johnny Brierley. \nSmiodair shares a complex web of history with these incredible improvisers in that Robin and Sylvaine are a duo called Bize and Dave\, Robin\, Tom and Johnny have a longstanding collaboration under the name Outhouse.\nThis evening will see all of these musicians reunited in various combinations for two sets of composed and improvised music. \n\n \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/smiodair-bize-outhouse/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241017T223000
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SUMMARY:Mike De Souza's Chrysalis Group
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMike De Souza – Guitar \nTom Barford – Tenor Saxophone \nRick Simpson – Piano \nHuw V Williams – Double Bass \nJay Davis – Drums \n  \nAbout\nGuitarist Mike De Souza leads his quintet on a tour celebrating his latest album Chrysalis (Fresh Sound New Talent). Written post-lockdown\, the title alludes to the emergence from a state of isolation\, having changed in a positive way\, just as a butterfly emerges transformed from its chrysalis state. \nFierce moments of high energy and introspective periods of calm and impressionistic beauty blend with multiple melodic layers and juxtaposition between acoustic and electronic sound to create an uplifting set that at times evokes a mood reminiscent of alternative-rock bands such as Radiohead\, or indie-folk bands such as Big Thief\, yet retains the risk-taking\, exploration\, and language of jazz. \nHaving grown up in Hertfordshire\, Mike first picked up the guitar at the age of 12\, marking the start of a life-long obsession with music. Since graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in 2014\, he has completed multiple UK jazz tours\, performed at festivals in Krakow (Jazz Juniors 2021)\, Graz (Jazzwerkstatt 2017) and Northern Spain (Ni CaJazz! and EGA Jazz festivals 2022)\, and was also a finalist in the 2021 International Jarek Smietana Jazz Guitar Competition in Krakow. \nIn 2017\, he co-released the album Pond Life (ranked 3rd in Jazzwise Magazine’s top 10 albums of the year) as part of the group Big Bad Wolf and received many positive reviews: “The title track affirms how inventively the quartet juggle tone colour\, constantly renewing sub-themes\, and subtly shifting grooves”- John Fordham\, The Guardian. \nAside from his latest album ‘Chrysalis’\, Mike has also self-released two recordings that feature longstanding bandmates Huw V Williams and Jay Davis: an EP entitled Road Fork (2018)\, and debut album Slow Burn (2019). “Slow Burn is an impressive show of musical innovation and displays the guitarist’s knack for experimentation as well as his roots in jazz tradition” – All About Jazz. \n“Magnificent” – Chris Philips (Jazz FM) \n“There’s such considered sound design. Every bar seems to open out into a new world” Soweto Kinch (BBC Radio 3) \n“Burgeoning guitar talent” – Jazzwise Magazine \n“De Souza’s playing is always absorbing and engaging” – All About Jazz \n“A masterly example of lyricism…the guitar work here is highly impressive” – Jazz Journal \n“A sonic journey through extended guitar-led compositions\, expertly navigating a diverse range of musical moods and landscapes\, enriched by the captivating and virtuosic improvisations of some of London’s most esteemed musicians.” – Jazz In Europe \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/mike-de-souzas-chrysalis-group-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241016T223000
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SUMMARY:Tomorrow's New Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nRod Oughton – Drums \nGeorge Crowley – Saxophone \nFlo Moore – Bass Guitar \nDeschanel Gordon – Piano \n  \nAbout\nTomorrow’s New Quartet is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most exciting jazz bands emerging from the British scene. Taking inspiration from Chick Corea’s ‘Return To Forever’ and Keith Jarrett’s ‘European Quartet’\, Tomorrow’s New Quartet has been thrilling audiences all over the country with its engaging brand of modern jazz. Led by drummer / composer Rod Oughton\, the band released its debut album ‘All Together\, Now!’ on the Ubuntu Music label in 2022. Following a successful launch tour\, which culminated in a sold-out show at Pizza Express Dean Street\, the album was named ‘Editor’s Choice’ by Jazzwise Magazine\, and dubbed ‘very fresh’ by Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio 3. The band features several young heavyweights from the next generation of British jazz\, namely George Crowley on Sax\, Deschanel Gordon on piano and Flo Moore on electric bass. \n“A terrific performance from a hugely talented quartet”  The Jazz Mann \n“A quartet for today as well as tomorrow” Jazzwise
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tomorrows-new-quartet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241015T223000
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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-2-2024-06-25-2024-08-20/2024-10-15/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241013T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241013T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Nick Costley-White
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n\n  \nHouse band\nTBC \n\n  \nAbout\n\n\n\n\nA weekly session on Sunday evenings\, the jams will be hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser\, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan\, each one hosting one session on rotation. \nIf you’re an instrumentalist  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-3-2024-10-13/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241013T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241013T193000
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SUMMARY:Future Standards & Downstairs Jam
DESCRIPTION:3 – 5pm: house band set featuring familiar repertoire as well as contemporary future standards\, composed in the years since ca. 1980 by artists such as Roy Hargrove\, Pat Metheny\, Kenny Garrett\, Esbjörn Svensson\, Helena Kay and Eric Lounsbury.\n\n5.30 – 7.30pm: accessible jam session; call songs from the real book or recent compositions from the regularly updated playlists below.\n\n\n  \n \n  \n \n  \nFor more details on the future standards project\, including sheet music\, workshops\, and to suggest additions to the repertoire\, contact vortex.jazz.collective at gmail dot com
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/future-standards-3-2024-04-14-2024-05-12-2024-06-09-2024-08-03/2024-10-13/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T220000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241013T010000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Tom Barford (w/ David Ferris & Jonathan Silk)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:00 PM\, Finish at 1am\n  \nLine-up:\nTom Barford – Tenor saxophone\nDavid Ferris\nJonathan Silk – Drums \nAbout\n“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. For only £6\, check out exciting music from a revolving line-up of innovative performers digging into standards and new music alongside DJs spinning vinyl until the early hours. A relaxed atmosphere with special drinks offers each night and an opportunity to be part of the extended Vortex community. \nThis time we are joined by saxophonist Tom Barford.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-tom-barford-w-david-ferris-jonathan-silk/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Henry Spencer
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nHenry Spencer – trumpet\nAnt Law – Guitar\nRob Brockway – piano\nDavid Ingamells – Drum kit \nAbout\nHenry Spencer launched his new album ‘The Defector’ (“A masterpiece” – Jazz in Europe) following international touring\, TV and radio broadcasts and the increase of audiences and followers worldwide. He worked with multi-GRAMMY Award winning Dave Darlington in New York (whose credits include Miles Davis\, Herbie Hancock\, Wayne Shorter) for his previous releases\, receiving critical acclaim internationally. \n★★★★★ “Spencer is one of the great talents of the British jazz scene drawing a high level of recognition. Listen to Spencer’s genius” – InMusic(DE)\n“Contender for Album of the Year” – All About Jazz\nFor The Defector Henry Spencer collaborated with Jon Kelly (credits include; Michael Jackson\, Kate Bush\, Paul McCartney\, John Lennon\, Richard Ashcroft)\, co-producer Paul Whalley (platinum-selling producer regularly working with high profile international artists) and composer George Stevenson (commissioned by London Symphony Orchestra\, Royal Scottish National Orchestra among others).\nThe Guardian★★★★ & The Observer ★★★★ “Dazzling”\n“A genre-blending masterpiece” – Jazz in Europe\n“Big music that demands a big setting – major festival stages and theatres beckon.” – Jazzwise ★★★★\n“New heights. He climbs very close to the summit here with The Defector. The result\, in a word\, is intense.” – All About Jazz ★★★★\n“Henry Spencer’s music has a unique focus and quality rarely experienced from others of his generation…Originals with real meaning” – Paul Pace\, bookings\, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club\nTouching jazz\, rock and minimalism\, the music’s “astonishing dynamic variety” (Manchester Jazz Festival) combines Henry’s “spectacular technique” (The Guardian)\, intense\, raw energy and evocative outlets\, with moments of intimate\, heart-felt\, emotionally-led\, lyrical melodies – almost as if there were words being sung.\nHenry’s unusual and personal approach gives the music its rare\, impactful strength; emotionally drawing in as well as exhilarating the listener.\n“I’m most interested in music that’s driven by sincere emotional intent and deals with genuine experience. I want to draw in the listener so they engage with the music\, relating it to their own personal experience – with as much emotive clarity as if the music had lyrics. It’s an outlet\, a release.”\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/henry-spencer/
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SUMMARY:VORTEX LATES: DALSTON SONG CLUB W/ CASPER JAMES
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10 PM\, Music 10:30 PM\n  \nABOUT\n\n\nOur monthly late night series brings songwriters together to perform in the round\, hosted by Matthew Herd. This month features Casper James and his band\, a gorgeous new voice in country-inspired song from south Wales. \nCasper James\n\nFrom the deep South…Wales\, Casper James weaponises his guitar and gritty vocals to journal his internal monologue\, with bittersweet ballads that provide the listener with a consequence-free opportunity to peek into his diary. Casper takes a rolling-thunder approach to the curation of his supporting ensemble – The Corntown Orchestra. Unconventional musician friends that he has met on his journey join in on his performances\, creating a jam-packed stage filled with the honky tonk sound of buddies joined together through the love of country music and storytelling. Expect a wall-of-sound with slide guitars\, harmoniums\, banjos\, mandolins\, maybe a washboard and a pair of spoons…who knows! The Corntown Orchestra is open for anyone\, and celebrates the strangeness of the lives we live behind the curtains.\n\nCasper’s evocative set lists vary depending on the weather and how grumpy it’s making them feel\, so prepare to cry in a corner or grin with nostalgic joy. Either way\, you are guaranteed to be left wondering why this cowboy isn’t in therapy yet.\n\nFor fans of: Barbara Keith\, Lucinda Williams\, Loudon Wainwright III\, Adrianne Lenker\, Ryan Adams\, Tanya Tucker\, Neil Young\, and Carole King.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/dalston-song-club-w-casper-james/
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SUMMARY:Olivia Murphy Jazz Orchestra (2nd Show)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 9:30 PM\, Music 10:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nOlivia Murphy – Composer / Conductor \nRebecca Wilkins & Rebecka Edlund – Voices \nLewis Sallows\, George Garford\, Ruta Sipola\, Jonathan Chung\, Alicia Gardener-Trejo – Woodwinds \nTom Syson\, Alex Astbury\, Charlotte Keeffe – Trumpets \nDave Sear\, Joel Knee\, Olivia Hughes\, Hanna Mbuya – Trombones/Tuba \nDaniel Kemshell – Guitar \nOlly Chalk – Piano \nAram Bahmaie – Bass \nKai Chareunsy – Drums \n  \nAbout\nMulti-award winning composer Olivia Murphy has quickly established herself as an innovative\, creative and colourful artist working in large ensemble jazz. \nAfter studying jazz saxophone at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire\, Olivia has focused on composition and conducting\, developing her own distinct and personal voice. Her music fuses contemporary composition and song-writing with elements of free improvisation\, while always keeping story-telling at its core. \nThe Olivia Murphy Jazz Orchestra was established with the support of the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award in 2021 and has since gone on to perform sold out performances across the UK\, and release its debut EP\, Somewhere\, Not So Far Away\, which was recorded live at Birmingham Symphony Hall in 2022. The orchestra will be recording its debut studio album in October 2024\, with support from the Help Musicians Next Level Award. \n  \n \n\nSomewhere\, Not So Far Away (live) de Olivia Murphy Jazz Orchestra
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/olivia-murphy-jazz-orchestra-2nd-show/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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