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SUMMARY:Tori Freestone & Alcyona Mick duo feat. Brigitte Beraha plus special guest
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nTori Freestone – Saxophone \nAlcyona Mick – Piano \nBrigitte Beraha – Voice \n+ Special Guest \n  \nAbout\n‘The no-hiding-place exposure of an improvising sax/piano duo is a tough call but the British pairing of pianist Alcyona Mick and tenor saxophonist Tori Freestone make light of it’ – The Guardian\, Jazz Album of the Month review \n“Speaking is one thing\, making music is another. Speaking through the music…this is Tori Freestone and Alcyona Mick… the level of interaction\, variety and expressive possibilities of this duo are certainly endless” Concerto Magazine\, Austria \nThis is the album launch of ‘Make One Little Room an Everywhere’\, the much anticipated second release by duo Tori Freestone and Alcyona Mick. They’re currently creating a stir on the UK jazz scene after Tori won an Ivor Novello Award for Jazz Composition 2022\, and Alcyona was nominated for a Parliamentary Jazz Instrumentalist Award 2023. \nJoining them at the Vortex will be award winning vocalist Brigitte Beraha who is featured on the new album. \nThe due won the Help Musicians ‘Do it Differently’ and ‘Record and Release’ awards to write and collaborate on a second album during the 2020/21 lockdowns and some of the new music was premiered at concerts including the Up and Down Festival\, Spain\, and the Royal Albert Hall Elgar Room in collaboration with Steinway. \nTori and Alcyona formed their duo in 2015 after being invited to perform together at the Manchester Jazz Festival. Both much in demand players on the London jazz scene\, the two have been working together for years in many different ensembles including Ingrid and Christine Jensen big band\, Yazz Ahmed\, Natacha Atlas\, Nikki Iles Jazz Orchestra\, Cleo Laine/Alec\nDankworth band\, and are both members and composers in the London Jazz Orchestra. \nThe duo has a spontaneous\, interactive approach and shares a range of musical influences that fall not only within the jazz genre\, including English folk\, Brazilian music\, Arabic music\, free improvisation\, Monk and more. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tori-freestone-alcyona-mick-duo-feat-brigitte-beraha/
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SUMMARY:Sheldon Agwu & The Pirate Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nSheldon Agwu – Electric Guitar \nCam Dawson – Electric Bass \nRosie Turton – Trombone & Modular Synth \nChristos Stylianides – Trumpet & Electronics \nFratts – Percussion \nCyro Zuzi – Drums \n  \nAbout\nSheldon Agwu is a Guitarist/Producer \nHaving been influenced by a diverse selection of musical genres\, Sheldon has developed a strong affinity for all styles of music ranging from Jazz\, Blues\, Hip-Hop\, Soul\, Rock\,Fusion\, Electronica and World Music. He’s worked as a session musician for several years and has collaborated\, performed and shared the stage with artists such as Jordan Rakei\, Bonobo\, Yussef Dayes\, Richard Spaven\, Jamie Woon\, Ego Ella May\, Hiatus Kaiyote Blue Lab Beats Alfa Mist\, Tom Misch and Loyle Carner\, along with being the Musical Director for Jazz Cafe and XOYO. \nThis new project ‘The Pirate Sessions’ is explorations of Free Improvisation\, incorporating elements of Jazz\, Avant Garde Hip-Hop\, Electronica\, and World Music. \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nView this post on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n  \nA post shared by Sheldon Agwu (@sheldonagwu)
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/sheldon-agwu-the-pirate-sessions/
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SUMMARY:Trio Grande - CD Release of 'Urban Myth' (2nd Show)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 9:30 PM\, Music 10:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nGilad Hekselman – Guitar \nWill Vinson – Saxophone \nNate Wood – Drums \n  \nAbout\nThe trio\, featuring 3 leading voices in the international jazz scene: Will Vinson on sax & keys\, Gilad Hekselman on guitar\, and Nate Wood on drums & bass\, will be celebrating the release of their new album ‘Urban Myth’ on Whirlwind Recordings. They will play their original music\, as well as a few covers with a twist. \n  \nPhoto credit: Caterina di Perri \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/trio-grande-cd-release-of-urban-myth-2nd-show/
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SUMMARY:Trio Grande - CD Release of 'Urban Myth' (1st Show)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:30 PM\, Music 8:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nGilad Hekselman – Guitar \nWill Vinson – Saxophone \nNate Wood – Drums \n  \nAbout\nThe trio\, featuring 3 leading voices in the international jazz scene: Will Vinson on sax & keys\, Gilad Hekselman on guitar\, and Nate Wood on drums & bass\, will be celebrating the release of their new album ‘Urban Myth’ on Whirlwind Recordings. They will play their original music\, as well as a few covers with a twist. \n  \nPhoto credit: Caterina di Perri \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/trio-grande-cd-release-of-urban-myth-1st-show/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231022T194500
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Rick Simpson
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n\n  \nHouse band\nTBC \n  \nAbout\n\n\n\n\nAfter a long hiatus\, you can once again head to Dalston and catch up-and-coming musicians play alongside some of the most innovative improvisers from across the scene. \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. \n  \nIf you’re an instrumentalist – we can’t wait to welcome you back to the club – 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-2022-09-11-2022-10-09-2022-12-18-2023-01-15-2023-04-02-2023-10-22/
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SUMMARY:Mopomoso / October
DESCRIPTION:Doors 2pm\, music 2.30pm\n  \nAbout\n\nMopomoso is the UK’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music! \nFor our October concert\, we’re thrilled to present the following spectacular musicians; \nGeoff Eales (piano)\, Paul Jolly (reeds)\, Ray “Roughler” Jones (spoken words) & Maria Sappho (piano) \nHarry Gilonis (voice) & Eddie Prevost (percussion) \nJackson Burton (voice) & Ash Reid (clarinet\, voice etc) \nCome & join us for another wonderful Mopomoso – book your tickets now!
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/mopomoso-october/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231021T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231021T223000
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SUMMARY:Rory Ingham's Trombone Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:30 PM\, Music 8:15 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nRory Ingham\, Mark Nightingale\, Trevor Mires\, Daniel Higham\, Andy Wood – Trombone \nTom Cawley – Piano \nLaurence Cottle – Bass Guitar \nJay Davis – Drums \n  \nAbout\nRory Ingham brings together the best jazz trombonists in the business to play a night of brand new music\, featuring fresh works by prolific writer and world-famous trombonist Mark Nightingale. Joining Rory Ingham (British Jazz Awards Rising Star) and Mark Nightingale (18 time winner of Best Trombonist in British Jazz Awards)\, will be renowned trombonist Trevor Mires (Sir Tom Jones)\, up-and-coming virtuoso Daniel Higham (Kansas Smitty’s)\, and legendary recording artist Andy Wood (Stevie Wonder). \nBetween them they’ve toured and recorded with Frank Sinatra\, Sting\, Jamiroquai\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Incognito\, Randy Brecker\, Steely Dan\, Ray Brown\, Quincy Jones\, Lennie Neihaus\, Kyle Monogue\, Mike Gibbs\, BBC Big Band\, Strictly Come Dancing Orchestra and Chris Potter to name a few. \nThe five-trombone front line will be joined by a top-flight rhythm section of Tom Cawley on piano\, Laurence Cottle on bass\, and Jay Davis on drums. \nExpect big brassy riffs\, beautifully buttery melodies\, toe-tapping grooves\, energetic swing and complete mastery of the trombone. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/rory-inghams-trombone-assembly/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231020T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231020T223000
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SUMMARY:Extended Family Band Album Launch
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nKim Macari – Trumpet \nDee Byrne – Alto Saxophone \nRiley Stone-Lonergan – Tenor Saxophone \nAlicia Gardener-Trejo – Saxophone \nAndrew Woodhead – Piano \nTom Rivière – Double bass \nSteve Hanley – Drums \n  \nAbout\nThis is a new project which sees the original quartet of like-minded friends\, Family Band\, expanded to a seven piece band. The band takes as its starting point the music of those musicians who\, back in the 1960s\, were at the forefront of the free jazz revolution\, but whose opening up of jazz’s constraints is now recognised as not a break from the past but an integral part of the music’s development. So Extended Family Band doesn’t recreate the work of Ornette Coleman and others\, but shares its powerful and free-spirited momentum – moments of fierce intensity\, introspection and the blues all combining into an emotionally complex and often cathartic whole. This expanded line-up with new collaborators\, sees the band playing music that is more ambitious in scope and more alive with tonal colours and sonic possibility – all the while seeking to express a more complex and deeper personal truth. \nTonight is the official launch of the group’s new album. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/extended-family-band-album-launch/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Grifton Forbes-Amos Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\n\nGrifton Forbes-Amos – Trumpet \nJames Akers – Tenor Sax \nRaelle – Voice \nJay Verma – Keys \nMax Kahn – Bass \nKing David Ike-Elechi – Drums\n  \nAbout\n24-year-old Grifton Forbes-Amos is a London based trumpeter/composer who has been playing music from the young age of 10\, working to identify his sound and what music means to him. He strives to seek his sound from all the resources he’s come across creating something new but still paying homage to Jazz music he loves. \nSince 2017 he has been making himself more known in the Jazz scene\, constantly trying to develop his sound through the genres he regularly performs in like: Jazz\, Latin music\, Fusion\, Afrobeat and many more. He is heavily influenced through bands/artist like Roy Hargrove\, Marquis Hill\, Christian Scott\, Freddie Hubbard\, Lee Morgan etc. who all aimed to find their unique sound within the music they performed/composed. \nAfter finishing his studies in 2021 Grifton continued on to be apart of bands such as: TC and the Groove family\, Neue Grafik Ensemble and many more. As well has performing with bands/projects like Nubiyan Twist\, Soweto Kinch\, Shabaka Hutchings and Blue Lab Beats. \nFor this event at the Vortex he will be playing his original compositions with his quintet! \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/grifton-forbes-amos-quintet/
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SUMMARY:MADDALENA GHEZZI & MARIA CHIARA ARGIRÒ + ANYTHING POINTLESS
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:30 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMaddalena Ghezzi – Voice \nAnything Pointless – Modular Synth and electronics \nMaria Chiara Argirò – Synthesizer and electronics \n  \nAbout\nEmerald is a sci-fi feminist EP by Maddalena Ghezzi and is part of her series Minerals. This work features Maria Chiara Argirò (Innovative Leisure) on synth and electronics. The EP described as\, “this gorgeousness” by Tom Ravenscroft BBC6\, explores an empowering world\, “a delicate world in osmosis with nature and humans” (Ma Track Bien Aimée\, Prun) that sees women at the centre. \nAt the Vortex\, Ghezzi and Argirò will present Emerald with live sound manipulation by Anything Pointless. \nAnything Pointless is an expansive and uncompromising experimental producer from Turin and now based in London. He delivers bright and glassy sound-art landscapes and makes use of granular technology to expand\, stretch and move digital air in unexpected ways. Like many intriguing artists\, just when you feel you might have understood the process it takes you on new and exciting turns. \n“No sound or style is off limits for Maria Chiara Argirò” UNCUT \n“who wants ordinary when you can have the extraordinary!” Sammy Stein – Jazz Views \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/maddalena-ghezzi-maria-chiara-argiro-emerald-ep-launch-anything-pointless/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Liam Noble/Fini Bearman/George Crowley
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nLiam Noble – Piano\nFini Bearman – Vocals\nGeorge Crowley – Tenor Saxophone \nAbout\nJoin us for a very special evening featuring three of London’s finest musicians in trio together for the first time. \nFor more than two decades pianist Liam Noble has been a key figure on the vibrant British Jazz scene\, both as a sideman and leader. Throughout his rich career\, Noble’s compositional eye for structure and versatility as an artist has allowed him to explore longer compositional forms and unorthodox improvisational structures in the 2001 record “In the Meantime” as well as marking a new foray into electronica in 2002 in a commission from Birmingham Jazz based on Japanese Death Poetry. He has released 2 albums with free improv trio “Sleepthief” (2008\,20011) and gained further acclaim with the Bobby Wellins Quartet on the 2009 CD “BRUBECK”\, gaining an almost unprecedented 5 star review in The Guardian. \nOther artists Noble has performed and recorded with include Phil Robson\, Drew Gress\, Tom Rainey\, Christine Tobin\, Paul Clarvis and Julian Siegel as well as Mary Halverson\, Marc Ducret\, Mat Maneri\, Evan Parker\, Okkyung Lee and Peter Evans. His trio with Chris Bachelor and Shabaka Hutchings also received venerable recognition. \nFini Bearman is a London based singer\, songwriter\, composer & multi-instrumentalist\, who has a ‘rare sense of melody running through her eclectic compositions\, full of catchy twists and turns’. Her music melds diverse influences from jazz\, folk and contemporary music into an ‘arresting and uniquely personal’ sound. Sometimes dealing with settings of poetry and other times original lyrics\, ‘her voice\, effortlessly moves between a light precision and warm soulfulness is unmistakably her own’.\nFini released her 4th album ‘La Loba in October 2020 and it has already received much glowing reviews from peers and critics including ****’s from Jazzwise (Editors Choice)\, allaboutjazz\, The Arts Desk (album of the year)\, and more. \nGeorge Crowley is a saxophonist\, clarinettist\, composer and promoter based in London.\nSince his arrival in the capital in 2007\, Crowley has steadily established himself as a key player within the city’s burgeoning creative jazz and improv scene\, and increasingly well known further afield\, performing across the UK and Europe.\nAs a performer he is active across a range of styles; whether infusing melodic through-composed writing with open\, searching improv in his own Can of Worms\, channelling fiery avant-parade ghosts in Brass Mask\, weaving through the polyrhythmic Ghanaian trance of Vula Viel or exploring more traditional repertoire\, Crowley’s energy and expressive\, warm saxophone sound mark him out as a musician who demands attention.\nHe can also be found playing with bands and musicians such as Melt Yourself Down\, Julian Argüelles’ Septet\, Yazz Ahmed\, Red Snapper\, the Michael Chillingworth Septet\, Rick Simpson’s Klämmer and the Olie Brice Quartet featuring Jeff Williams. Outside of the world of jazz and improvised music he has worked with artists such as Boy George and Culture Club and Mount Kimbie. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/liam-noble-fini-bearman/
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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-2022-04-19-2022-07-05-2022-09-20-2022-12-06/2023-10-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Helena Kay
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n\n  \nHouse band\nHelena Kay – tenor saxophone\n\nKate Williams – piano\n\nJohn Williamson – double bass\n\nJay Davis – drums\n  \nAbout\n\n\n\n\nAfter a long hiatus\, you can once again head to Dalston and catch up-and-coming musicians play alongside some of the most innovative improvisers from across the scene. \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. \n  \nIf you’re an instrumentalist – we can’t wait to welcome you back to the club – 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-2022-09-11-2022-10-09-2022-12-18-2023-01-15-2023-04-02-2023-10-15/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T223000
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SUMMARY:Lulu Pierre Quartet with special guest Tony Kofi
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAlex Webb – Piano \nLulu Pierre – Voice \nTony Kofi – Tenor Saxophone \ntbc – Double Bass \ntbc – Drums \n  \nAbout\nLulu Pierre is a startling new arrival on the London jazz vocal scene\, who has proved herself to be a classic Torch Song stylist in the tradition of Julie London. She can also swing out like Sarah Vaughan\, with a voice that can move from a seductive sweetness to a lived-in rasp. With the experienced piano accompanist Alex Webb and his trio\, she performs evergreens from the Great American Songbook\, heartbreaking Torch songs and some surprising non-jazz repertoire choices – and on this occasion she is joined by sax boss Tony Kofi on tenor. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/lulu-pierre-quartet-with-special-guest-tony-kofi/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T190000
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SUMMARY:A Standard Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Come down for a drink downstairs with performances from a rotating group of London-based singers and instrumentalists. Arrive early if you’d also like to join in for when the sets open to the floor – all welcome! \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/a-standard-afternoon-2-2022-09-17-2022-11-26-2023-01-21/2023-10-14/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231013T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231013T223000
DTSTAMP:20230831T164249Z
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SUMMARY:Carol Grimes with Deirdre Cartwright\, Alison Rayner and Steve Lodder
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nCarol Grimes – Voice \nSteve Lodder – Piano \nAlison Rayner – Bass guitar \nDeirdre Cartwright – Electric guitar \n  \nAbout\n“Should be regarded as a National treasure.” Blues in Britain \n“Carol Grimes\, the forthright and defiantly independent jazz\, blues and world-music singer\, still emits the same fierce glow that has been with her since her R&B beginnings.” John Fordham. \nCarol Grimes is one of the finest singers in British music. A much-loved performer infusing folk\, blues and jazz\, she came to the notice of the public when she joined the band Delivery in 1969 and recorded one album before departing for a solo career. Her debut solo album\, Warm Blood (1974)\, was recorded with members of Area Code 615 and the Average White Band.A second album in Memphis\, Tennessee\, with the Brecker Brothers\, Donald “Duck” Dunn\, and The Memphis Horns. She founded the band Eyes Wide Open in 1984. Her career expanded into teaching and working in musical theatre. In the 1990s\, she worked with the choir The Shout. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/carol-grimes-with-deirdre-cartwright-alison-rayner-and-steve-lodder/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T223000
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SUMMARY:Eddie Parker's Airborn
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nEddie Parker – Flutes\, Keyboards\, Piano \nRob Luft – Guitar \nDave Manington – Double bass \nJay Davis – Drums \n\n  \nAbout\nWhen the 21-year-old Rob Luft sat in for John Parricelli for a few nights during Loose Tubes’ reunion set at Ronnie Scott’s in 2014\, the spark of an idea kindled. A few years later that inner mounting flame took the form of what Eddie describes as a “posh covers band”\, playing modern classics by John McLaughlin\, Keith Jarrett\, Kenny Wheeler and John Taylor. Alongside his internationally acclaimed jazz flute playing Eddie is a superlative pianist and keyboard player (“my Dad started me on piano when I was 4”\, he says)\, and the band is also a vehicle for this hitherto largely unknown side. After some deliberation on what to call the band and with a brand-new original set composed by Eddie\, Airborn was born. \nEddie Parker: Flutes\, Keyboards\, Piano – Loose Tubes\, Bheki Mseleku\, Nduduzo Makathini\, Will Gregory Moog Ensemble\, Debussy Mirrored Ensemble; ‘World-class flute player\, fine composer\, inspiring bandleader’ – The Times; “relaxed\, informal yet unpretentiously musicianly\, all presented with warmth and good humour” – Chris Parker; “Eddie Parker has a deliciously rich coppery tone\, tells subtle stories in his solos\, and is a fine composer into the bargain” – John Fordham www.eddieparker.co.uk \nRob Luft: Guitar – Nominated “British Jazz Musician of the year” – Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2018; “Breakthrough Act of the year” – Jazz FM Awards 2018; “thoughtfully virtuosic head-turner” – The Guardian; “an original guitarist to be prized” – The Irish Times “; “One of the most exciting young jazz musicians to have emerged on the UK jazz scene.” BBC Radio 3 www.robluft.co.uk \nDave Manington: double bass – Julian Arguelles\, Marius Neset\, Gwylim Simcock\, Riff Raff\, Tori Freestone Trio\,Yazz Ahmed Quartet\, founder member of Loop Collective\, nominated for Ivor Novello Award 2022 www.davemanington.co.uk \nJay Davis: Drums  – Performed at Umbria Jazz Festival\, Jimmy Glass (Valencia)\, Jazzwerkstatt (Graz)\, Bimhuis (Amsterdam)\, Die Nato (Leipzig)\, Pizza Express Dean street\, Ronnie Scott’s (London)\, Jamboree (Barcelona); “An intelligent and impressive presence” – The Jazz Mann www.jaydavismusic.com \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/eddie-parkers-airborn-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T203000
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SUMMARY:Francisco Garcia de Paredes
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:30 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nFrancisco Garcia de Paredes – Guitar \nEliana Veinberga – Voice \nRūta Sīpola – Flute \nJay Verma – Piano \nHarry Pearce – Double Bass \nTom Potter – Drums \n  \nAbout\nFrancisco Garcia de Paredes\, a Jazz guitarist and composer from North London and a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. \nSince graduating he has shared the stage with renowned musicians like Gareth Lockrane\, Rachael Cohen\, Jay Phelps\, and recently\, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra alongside Bob Mintzer. \nFrancisco is also a graduate of the Tomorrow’s Warriors jazz program\, where he honed his craft under the guidance of mentors such as Binker Golding\, Nathaniel Facey\, and Gary Crosby\, alongside fellow warriors like Harry Ling\, Donovan Haffner\, Maddy Coombs\, and many others.. \nDrawing inspiration from a diverse array of artists including Gretchen Parlato\, Aaron Parks\, Jim Hall\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Francisco strives to weave these influences into his music\, shaping his unique compositional voice.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/francisco-garcia-de-paredes/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231011T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231011T223000
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SUMMARY:Jay Davis's BadTrad
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJay Davis – Drums \nMike Soper – Trumpet \nJames Allsopp – Tenor Saxophone \nHuw V Williams – Double Bass \n  \nAbout\nJay Davis’s BadTrad features four of the most exciting improvising voices from the UK Jazz scene. Compositions include pieces using melodies overheard being hummed by strangers in the street\, a robotic construction from a laptop and a three year olds’ piano improvisation. The band draw on a broad range of musical influences from European choral music to free jazz. In their first public appearance since 2020\, this gig marks the band’s return\, with their debut record on the way in 2024. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/jay-daviss-badtrad/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231010T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231010T223000
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SUMMARY:Tom Ollendorff Quartet feat Tim Garland
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nTom Ollendorff – Guitar \nTim Garland – Saxophone \nConor Chaplin – Double Bass \nMarc Michel – Drums \nAbout\nTom Ollendorff is fast becoming one of the most exciting guitarists to emerge on the UK and international jazz scenes. Tom is known for his highly distinctive sound which blends virtuosic guitar playing with sophisticated harmonic and melodic ideas\, whilst always keeping room for nuance and sensitivity. This October he is touring with his quartet featuring the legendary saxophonist Tim Garland to celebrate the release of his critically acclaimed latest album ‘Open House’. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tom-ollendorff-quartet-feat-tim-garland/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231008T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231008T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with George Crowley
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n\n  \nHouse band\nTBC \n  \nAbout\n\n\n\n\nAfter a long hiatus\, you can once again head to Dalston and catch up-and-coming musicians play alongside some of the most innovative improvisers from across the scene. \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. \n  \nIf you’re an instrumentalist – we can’t wait to welcome you back to the club – 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-2022-09-11-2022-10-09-2022-12-18-2023-01-15-2023-04-02-2023-10-08/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231008T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231008T173000
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SUMMARY:LJO Vortex Sessions featuring Stuart Hall and Brigitte Beraha
DESCRIPTION:Doors 3:00 PM\, Music 3:30 PM\n  \nABOUT\n\n\nIn its three decade life\, it has only had 4 guitarists: John Parricelli\, Phil Lee\, Stuart Hall\, and the current incumbent\, Nick Costley-White. During his 10-year tenure with the LJO\, Stuart Hall produced a wealth of great (and witty) compositions and arrangements for the band\, often featuring singer Brigitte Beraha – they return for a joyous celebration of his music alongside great new music written by the band’s members.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/london-jazz-orchestra-vortex-sessions-october/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231007T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231007T223000
DTSTAMP:20230908T160550Z
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SUMMARY:Laura Jurd: Music for Paul Dunmall Quartet + Brass Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nPaul Dunmall – Saxophone \nLiam Noble – Piano \nCaius Williams – Bass \nMiles Levin – Drums \nLaura Jurd – Trumpet \nChris Batchelor- Trumpet \nAlex Paxton – Trombone \nRaph Clarkson – Trombone \nOren Marshall – Tuba \n  \nAbout\nPremiered at this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival – commissioned to celebrate Tony Dudley-Evans’ long-running stint programming some of the festivals’ most adventurous music-making – acclaimed trumpeter / composer Laura Jurd paves the way for the spirited improvisations of UK free jazz icon\, Paul Dunmall and his quartet – fuelled by a dream-team\, brass quintet. Laura’s distinctive and tightly-knit material ranges from bouncing primordial melodies\, to cerebral chorales to raucous Ellingtonian brass wails\, opening the flood-gates to some of the UK’s most exciting improvisers with Paul Dunmall at the epicentre. \nDescribed by London Jazz News as “genuinely thrilling” this is a must-see\, one-off concert which is being recorded for a future album-release. Come and be part of this special live recording in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of music. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/laura-jurd-music-for-paul-dunmall-quartet-brass-quintet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231006T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231006T223000
DTSTAMP:20230908T125119Z
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SUMMARY:Olli Soikkeli Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nOlli Soikkeli – Guitar\nEleazar Ruiz Spreafico – Double bass\nTBA – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nOlli Soikkeli was born in Nurmes\, Finland in 1991. He started playing guitar at age of 12. After a few years of playing Olli was introduced to the music of the great Django Reinhardt and Gypsy Jazz has been Ollis main focus ever since. Soon Olli was playing in jazz clubs and festivals all around Finland with the top musicians from Finland. After touring all around Europe with musicians such as Paulus Schäfer and Arnoud Van Den Berg Olli decided to move to New York City in 2014. Right away he became the top call for Gypsy Jazz in New York City playing legendary venues such as Town Hall\, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola\, Birdland Jazz Club\, Blue Note and Lincoln Center. His collaboration with violinist Jason Anick as a Rhythm Future Quartet has made him an International star in the world of Gypsy Jazz. \nDespite his young age he’s already played with stars such as Bucky Pizzarelli\, Stochelo Rosenberg\, Tommy Emmanuel\, Andreas Öberg\, Cyrille Aimee\, Anat Cohen\, Antti Sarpila and Marian Petrescu. \nIn 2011 Olli recorded his first album “Trois Générations” with Hot Club de Finlande and Vitali Imereli and in 2012 he recorded his second album “Kouvola Junction” with Paulus Schäfer and Arnoud van den Berg. \n2014 Rhythm Future Quartet’s debut album was released. 2016 Rhythm Future Quartet’s second album ‘Travels’ was released which received rave reviews including Best albums of 2016 by Huffington Post and All About Jazz magazines. The Fall of 2018 marked the release of “Rhythm Future Quartet and Friends”\, which features the critically acclaimed singer Cyrille Aimée\, brazil’s top bandolimist Hamilton de Holanda\, and guitarist Stochelo Rosenberg. \nLast few years Olli has been exploring musically. 2017 toured and recorded album ‘Rise and Grind’ together with virtuoso accordionist Julien Labro. 2018 Olli started a duo project with New York based Brazilian 7-string guitarist Cesar Garabini playing mostly Brazilian Choro music. Early 2019 Olli recorded with Grammy award winning pianist Marian Petrescu. Beginning of 2020 Olli was invited to join the renowned International Guitar Night tour alongside Mike Dawes\, Cenk Erdogan and Jim Kimo West touring all over the USA and Canada. Summer 2022 Olli will release his 10th studio album “Olli Soikkeli Quartet feat. Marian Petrescu” \nThe Wall Street Journal wrote “Olli Soikkeli\, a riveting finnish guitarist who combines astonishing dexterity and speed with pure soul in a way that places him among the worthiest current day successors to the legacy of the great Django.” \nThe New Yorker wrote ” GYPSY JAZZ BECAME AN INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL DIALECT LONG AGO. OLLI SOIKKELI\, ONE OF THE MOST ADEPT AND RESOURCEFUL CONTEMPORARY GUITARISTS IN THAT STILL POTENT IDIOM\, HAILS FROM FINLAND.” \nThe Vanity Fair wrote “TRADITIONAL JAZZ TALENT FINNISH GUITARIST OLLI SOIKKELI.” \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/olli-soikkeli-trio/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231005T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231005T223000
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SUMMARY:Double Bill - Wilkinson/Ward/Doulton and Lash/Durrant/Noble/Musson
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAlan Wilkinson – Saxophone \nAlex Ward – Guitar \nJem Doulton – Drums \nDominic Lash – Electric guitar \nSteve Noble – Drums \nPhil Durrant – Modular Synths \nRachel Musson – Tenor Saxophone \n  \nAbout\nShrike Records are pleased to host a special double-header at the Vortex\, showcasing some of London’s finest improvising musicians\, and presenting two recent releases from this new label. \nThe first set will celebrate the launch of Trim\, featuring Phil Durrant\, Dominic Lash\, Rachel Musson and Steve Noble \nIn the second set\, Jem Doulton\, Alex Ward and Alan Wilkinson will be marking the release last year of their self-titled album. \n\n  \nTRIM by Dominic Lash | Rachel Musson | Phil Durrant | Steve Noble
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/double-bill-wilkinsonwarddoulton-and-lashdurrantnoblemusson/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231004T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231004T223000
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SUMMARY:Joseph Leighton Trio feat. Oli Hayhurst & Jay Davis
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJoseph Leighton – Guitar \nOli Hayhurst – Double bass \nJay Davis – Drums \n  \nAbout\nGuitarist Joseph Leighton has been hailed as one of Ireland’s brightest new jazz talents. Starting out as a teenage rock prodigy in his hometown of Derry\, he became interested in jazz and began to focus a lot of his playing and studies on that. Over the next few years his teachers would also include guitar icons Jesse van Ruller\, Mike Walker and Peter Bernstein\, following awards from Moving On Music\, PRSF and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. He also visited Canada to attend the Banff Centre’s Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music under the direction of Vijay Iyer in 2016. \nJoseph has toured as a sideman to many exciting countries in the world including Vietnam\,Singapore\,Lebanon and Jamaica (where half of his ancestry belongs to). This new trio features two legends of the UK jazz scene Oli Hayhurst (Pharoah Sanders\, Kirk Lightsey) and Jay Davis (Alex Hitchcock & ‘BadTrad’). This is a fiery trio that should not be missed.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/joseph-leighton-trio-feat-oli-hayhurst-darren-beckett/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:The Whirlpool Series - opening night
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nA new monthly series of gigs of best new jazz coming out of London. \n  \nThis month we’ll be having music and collaborations in various lineups from a great group of London’s finest young musicians. It builds on the exciting scene that we have here. It’s a night with the finger on the pulse of what’s happening. Come and experience today the jazz of tomorrow. \nMarta Gornicka (vocals) \nJakub Klimiuk (guitar) \nAlex Lockheart (guitar) \nKasper Rietkerk (saxophone) \nRebecka Edlund (vocals) \nEach month in future one of these musicians (plus bassist Caius Williams) will be the main curator\, with the assistance of the others.\n \nThis is the first of the new Whirlpool series\, encouraging new music from the newest cohort of London musicians. The series takes its name from the tune (and album) by John Taylor\, one of the leading jazz pianists this country has produced. It build on a great legacy. \n  \n———————————————————————————-\nA bit more background!\nNewly jazz musicians may be overwhelmed at how to take their first independent steps as professional musicians. To help with this we at the Vortex are delighted to announce the Whirlpool Series\, a monthly series of gigs showcasing the music of those new on to the scene. \nThese six curators\, two recent graduates from each college\, will programme the nights. To encourage the creation of new connections\, both professional and musical\, each gig will involve musicians from across graduates of the three main London colleges*. We have worked together with the colleges to select the curators. \nWe expect this programme to grow\, and in the future we want to also offer mentoring\, streaming and more\, helping the graduates to market both themselves and their music. The first gig will present the music of the members of the selection panel themselves. \n———————————-  \n * Royal Academy Of Music\, Guildhall School of Music And Drama\, Trinity Laban.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/the-whirlpool-series-opening-night/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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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-2022-04-19-2022-07-05-2022-09-20-2022-12-06/2023-10-03/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Hip Hop To Bebop Dynamax Roberts at The 6/8 [LATE NIGHT]
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nThe Herculoids Global Ambassador of Hip Hop Dynamax Roberts\, arrives from the Bronx this week to launch his new Album **Love Power Sound\,**and to herald a new club in collaboration with The Vortex in Dalston – The 6/8 club. \nPerforming his only London date on his UK tour\, this is a rare and must see treat . Dynamax comes to speak the voice of The Bronx Syndicate to London with a history that spans DJ Grand master Dee Nasty to Donald D\, DJ Kool Herc and all the founders of Hip Hop Culture. \nThe collaborators on his new album **Love Power Sound feature such greats as Wu Tang Clan family members\, Dead Prez crew\, Lords of the Underground members\, Grand Master Dee Nasty from France\, LSK (Faithless) U.K.\, Bone Crusher\, Dom Beken (from Nick Mason Saucerful of Secrets \nPerforming at the surprisingly intimate setting of The Vortex\, Dynamax will collaborate with the 6/8 house band who represent the best in British Jazz. Alvaro Lopez \, Mao Yumata and Dorian Ford are a formidable crew this week and with Soloist Luke Askey on guitar and vocals from Julie Dennis and Barbara Eke it should prove an interesting night. \nThis collaboration will hopefully set the scene for a regular club night at The Vortex and serve to establish 6/8’s unique approach and signature sounds.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/hip-hop-to-bebop-dynamax-roberts-at-the-68-late-night/
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SUMMARY:Julian Siegel Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM\, 2 sets of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJulian Siegel – Tenor saxophone\, Soprano saxophone\, Bass clarinet \nLiam Noble – Piano \nOli Hayhurst – Double Bass \nGene Calderazzo – Drums \n  \nAbout\nWith the Julian Siegel Quartet\, the BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices\, creating an in-demand Quartet on the UK and European Jazz scene. The band features inspirational pianist Liam Noble\, his fluid touch and dazzling imagination perfectly complementing Siegel’s music and playing\, and providing a perfect foil for the many directions the music can turn. With the creative spark of dynamic drummer Gene Calderazzo and the deep groove of bassist Oli Hayhurst dove-tailing perfectly with Siegel and Noble this is unquestionably one of the UK’s most exciting and powerful quartets. \nFollowing up from their London Jazz Award winning album Urban Theme Park (Basho Music)\, 2018 saw the release of VISTA\, the second album of the Julian Siegel Quartet and the first on the Whirlwind Recordings label. The album features ten of Julian’s compositions plus an arrangement of Bud Powell’s ‘Un Poco Loco’. This acoustic set of music moves freely through varied sound worlds and colours\, from undercurrents of bop to searching ballads and joyful melodies.\nSince the release of VISTA\, the band has performed internationally at Jazz Festivals including INNtöne Jazz Festival in Austria\, Made in The UK at the Rochester International Jazz Festival\, the Jazz Standard NYC\, JazzFestival Goettingen in Germany\, Limerick Jazz Festival Ireland\, UK’s Love Supreme Festival 2019\, Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival\, Manchester International Jazz Festival and many other UK shows included in an extensive 2018 – 2019 Arts Council England UK Tour. The Quartet was featured on the cover of UK’s Jazzwise Magazine in February 2018 and VISTA was\nincluded in Jazzwise’s Top 20 Jazz Albums of the year. \n“Expressive direct music…. tightly wound post-bop\, pensive improv. and more.”\nJohn Fordham\, The Guardian ★ ★ ★ ★ Jazz Album of the Month\, February 2018 \n“A great quartet with an enthralling agility.” ★ ★ ★ ★ In Music \n”Exciting\, dynamic music with improvisation at its centre.”– London Jazz News\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/julian-siegel-quartet-8/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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