Events

Unfortunately and due to unforeseen events, we are currently unable to host this performance in our downstairs bar. We hope to announce a new date very soon so keep an eye on our website. 

The Nonet is an ensemble Miguel uses to explore various compositional techniques with specific focus on texture, timbre, polyrhythms, and the relationships between them all. Miguel draws influence from both Jazz and 20th Century European Art Music as well as contemporary artists such as Steve Lehman and Greg Osby among many others.

Two big bands for the price of one! The London Jazz Orchestra is joined by the outstanding Big Band from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, directed by Matt Skelton, featuring legendary singer Elaine Delmar in swinging standards arranged by Allan Ganley

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, 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.

This month, curated by Kasper Rietkerk, who will bring a little of the Dutch “Sinterklaas” tradition to the Vortex stage with special arrangements of 4 children folk songs.

Guitarist and composer Karim Saber brings his band of longstanding collaborators to the Vortex to celebrate the release of his debut album ‘Transmission’.

On this Europe release tour, New York City-based guitarist and composer Silvan Joray presents „Updraft“, his second album as a leader and first for the London based Ubuntu Music label.

We welcome back the World Music Big Band lead by Ian Bumstead on Tenor sax and featuring Alison Rayner on bass and Mark Huggett on drums.

Unfortunately and due to unforeseen events, we are currently unable to host this performance in our downstairs bar. We hope to announce a new date very soon so keep an eye on our website. 

Let Spin are a cutting edge post-jazz quartet comprised of players at the forefront of the vibrant UK contemporary music scene. Their incendiary live shows conjure a mean mix of musical styles with a focus on improvisation for exploring new ground.

Unfortunately and due to unforeseen events, we are currently unable to host this performance in our downstairs bar. We hope to announce a new date very soon so keep an eye on our website.

The JMI Youth Big Band is rooted in contemporary Jewish music and big band jazz, assimilating myriad styles and influences from around the world through their unique musical lens.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, 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.

Eternal Triangle play the music of Trevor Watts, compositions originally inspired by rhythmic structures from Africa and South America as well as jazz and European musical forms. This is a music with a depth that is both expansive and honest.

Expect long-form guitar-led compositions exploring a range of musical moods and landscapes, bolstered by captivating and virtuosic improvisations by some of London’s most sought-after musicians.

Guitarist Hannes Riepler returns to the Vortex with a quartet featuring George Crowley (sax), Oli Hayhurst (double bass) & Joel Barford (drums).

A Time To Remember is a continuation of the special synergy that inhabited Elina Duni’s and Rob’s Luft acclaimed Lost Ships. Rob and Elina’s musical bond is key to the group’s floating interplay and the development of the musical material. They will be joined on stage by drummer Corrie Dick.

And it’s the Mopomoso Christmas Party again! Come and join us on Sunday 17th December, kicking off earlier than usual at 12pm! 
There’ll be around 37 musicians this month, plus a silent film (which musicians will play to LIVE) collated by Ebba Jahn, including 17 international film-makers.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, 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.

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.

London Born and raised, Poppy has become an infamous part of the UK jazz scene. Performing with the likes of Blue Lab Beats, China Moses, Daniel Casimir, Roella Oloro, Nix Northwest, Nu Civilisation Orchestra, Colectiva , Eliane Correa and more.

Miles Mindlin is an award winning virtuoso jazz guitarist, composer and bandleader currently based in New York. His debut album, to be released on the Fresh Sound label in November 2023 features all original compositions which draw on literature, film and music in equal measure.

Sharp Little Bones is the house band of Peggy’s Skylight (a multi-award-winning jazz venue) feat. bassist & composer Simon Paterson, drummer Andrew ‘Woody’ Wood & keyboardist Paul Deats. Joined by MOBO- nominated, multi-BBC Jazz & Parliamentary Jazz Awards winner Tony Kofi, they form a quartet of virtuosos playing compositions that reach deep within and far outside the jazz canon.

Singer Heidi Vogel returns to the Vortex with her band featuring Ivo Neame (piano), Neville Malcolm (double bass) & Jon Scott (drums) + special guests.

It is safe to say, then, that when it comes to playing companions, Etheridge’s judgement is second to none. The band will be launching their new ‘Live’ album at this gig.

In Women’s Words, Sisters Stories, vocalist Ineza and the Alex Webb Trio (Flo Moore, bass and Sophie Alloway, drums) explore the repertoire penned by the great female songstresses: Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Betty Carter and Abbey Lincoln.

Zoe Francis, vocals, Jim Mullen, guitar and Ross Stanley on Hammond organ, will be performing songs from Zoe’s new album called “Somewhere in the Night” inspired by her love of the Blue Note, Larry Young and Grant Green recordings.

We are delighted to welcome back Ian Shaw for his traditional New Year’s Eve performance.

Come and see in the New Year in a warm, joyful and relaxed way – listening to fabulous Gypsy, Balkan Folk, Tango, Hot Club and a few jazz standards.

Donovan Haffner, an alto saxophonist, is currently pursuing a BMus degree in Jazz at the Royal Academy of Music. He has had the opportunity to collaborate with notable musicians, including Shane Forbes and Jay Phelps. He also toured around Italy with Moses Boyd at only 18 years old and at various places around the UK.

Thrilled to start the new year with an unmissable piano solo performance from British composer and multi-instrumentalist Django Bates.

New show added due to popular demand: Thrilled to start the new year with an unmissable piano solo performance from British composer and multi-instrumentalist Django Bates.

Winners of the 2015 Peter Whittingham Award, Patchwork Jazz Orchestra are a collective London-based ensemble dedicated to championing big band music in a contemporary setting.

Four improvisers dedicated to the whole history of Jazz come together to explore their original compositions and free playing. Dynamic, exciting group playing from an ensemble with many hours under their belt and intense chemistry.

Kenny Wheeler was a founder member of the London Jazz Orchestra, providing much of the band’s original repertoire. The jazz orchestra was Kenny’s main vehicle, and the LJO features his music in his birthday month.

Whirlpool – moving, changing, turbulent water. Floods, rising sea levels, melting ice fields, wildfires and droughts. Climate change is primarily a water crisis. This month, Rebecka Edlund will invite the audience to dive deep into the endangered waters we can not live without. An evening of improvised, experimental storytelling, candlelight and recycled cardboard boxes. Special guests: Alex Lyon […]

Inspired by the work of Jim Hall and Bob Brookmeyer, Jim Rattigan and Nick Costley-White play music from their recent album release  ‘You Must Believe in Spring’ (from the box set Duos), a selection of Standards from Richard Rogers, Michel Legrand, Antonio Carlos Jobim, to Bill Evans, Steve Swallow and Charlie Parker.

This trio comes together again for a night of immediate and intense free-improvisation. Not one to be missed!

Join this stellar line up of Tom Barford, James Copus, Ivo Neame, Tim Giles and Conor Chaplin as they play an exciting set of original compositions alongside some new arrangements of his favourite tunes by the greats of jazz. Some of which include Joe Henderson, John Coltrane and Freddie Hubbard.

Nikki Yeoh celebrates the music of French Algerian Jewish Composer Maurice El Medioni interpreter of Andalusian, Rai, Sephardic and Arabic music with a new band “Cafè Oran”

Adam Cruz was born in New York City and is one of the foremost drummers of his generation. His deep knowledge of Latin American rhythms gives him a unique sound and place on the international jazz scene. Tonight for a special vortex exclusive he plays with Joris Teepe and Barry Green. Its the last gig of an EU tour.

Join American drummer Adam Cruz for a 1h30 drum workshop following his performance at the Vortex on Saturday 13 January. 

A 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.

Join us for a very special evening featuring three of London’s finest musicians in trio together.

The Leicestershire-raised, Welsh-rooted saxophonist Nye Banfield presents his debut record ‘Trails and Traces’ live at the Vortex. The show will feature Nye’s sextet, performing his original music, plus an opening set from captivating duo BIGHEADMODE.

Performing music from their new album which will be released on April 19.

Saxophonist Jean Toussaint returns to the Vortex with another special edition of his quartet JT4 feat. Emile Hinton (piano), Murray Dare (bass) & Ben Brown (drums).

Come & join us for another wonderful Mopomoso with John Butcher (saxophones) + Pascal Marzan (guitar), Si Paton (bass),
Douglas Benford (harmonium and objects)+ Roland Ramanan (trumpet)+ Ecka Mordecai (cello) + Sylvia Hallett (violin, bicycle wheel) kicking off 2024 for us on Sunday 21st January.