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SUMMARY:Cohen meets Styles
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nDeschanel Gordon – Piano \nRachael Cohen – Alto Saxophone \nFerg Ireland – Double Bass \nLiberty Styles – Drums\n  \nAbout\nNew York tap dancer Liberty Styles joins forces with saxophonist Rachael Cohen for a performance bursting with creativity\, tradition and spontaneity. An exciting meeting of two artists at the height of their craft. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/cohen-meets-styles/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250819T223000
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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-2025-08-19/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250817T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Conor Murray
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n\nAbout\n\n\n\n\nA weekly session on Sunday evenings\, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser\, pianist Rick Simpson\, guitarist Nick Costley-White\, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Harben Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ sometimes a few guest leaders) 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-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250817T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250817T170000
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SUMMARY:Mopomoso International Free Improvised Music
DESCRIPTION:Doors 2 PM\, Music 2:30 PM\nMopomoso is the UK’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music! \n  \nThis month featuring: \nDave Tucker (guitar)\, Alex Ward (clarinet)\, Hannah Marshall (cello) & Matt Hutchinson (piano) \n+ \nmcddavid – guitar (from Hanover) & members of mToo – stattwerke international: Matt Clark – guitar (Brighton)\, Sylvia Hallett – violin\, Charlotte Keeffe – trumpet\, Maria Sappho – piano (Huddersfield)\, Paul Jolly – reeds (Luton)\, Tim Fletcher – crackle box (Faversham)\, Armin Sturm – bass (Germany)\, Susanna Ferrar – violin\, Ulrike Schöller – visual movement (Hanover)\, Jörg Hufschmidt – guitar (Hanover). Expect some surprises!
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/mopomoso-international-free-improvised-music-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250816T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250816T223000
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SUMMARY:Quentin Collins Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nQuentin Collins – Trumpet \nLeo Richardson – Tenor saxophone \nSean Fyfe – Piano \nJeremy Brown – Double Bass \nMark Taylor – Drums \n  \nAbout\nQuentin Collins Quintet features an All-Star line up of contemporary straight-ahead musicians on the London scene. Known for his work across many styles with the likes of Kyle Eastwood\, Omar & Basement Jaxx\, Collins is happiest when leading post-bop ensembles such as this. Featuring regular front line partner and renowned tenor sax tyro Leo Richardson\, expect new and old QC originals as well as choice arrangements from the contemporary bop canon\, always focusing on tight ensemble playing and swinging grooves. Whilst Collins always retains his own sound\, this is a gig for any jazz fan of the lineage of bands such as the Jazz Messengers & One For All.\n \nPhoto credit: Darren Gerrish \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/quentin-collins-quintet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250815T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250815T223000
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SUMMARY:Heidi Vogel
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nHeidi Vogel – Voice \nIvo Neame – Piano \nRio Kai – Double Bass \nJon Scott – Drums \n  \nAbout\nHeidi Vogel vocalist with The Cinematic Orchestra has performed around the world from The Sydney Opera House to Fuji Rock and Headlining Montreux Jazz festival with Quincy Jones in attendance. \nShe performed in Bobby Mcferrin’s choir at Jazz a Vienne in 2010.\nHeidi was a soloist at the 2019 Proms at the Royal Albert Hall for The Sacred music of Duke Ellington. \nHeidi recently performed four nights at Koko as a guest with Thundercat.\nThe album Heidi featured on with Austin Peralta came out on Brain Feeder in February 2024.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/heidi-vogel-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250814T194500
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SUMMARY:Joy Ellis Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJoy Ellis – Piano \nAdam Osmianski – Drums \nJonny Wickham – Double Bass \nMike De Souza – Electric Guitar \n  \nAbout\nJoy Ellis is a pianist\, singer and composer based in London. Joy has toured all over the UK supported by the Arts Council\, England and Help Musicians UK performing her original music. Performance highlights include Manchester\, Cheltenham and London Jazz Festivals\, the Roundhouse in Camden\, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. As a leader\, Joy has released three critically acclaimed albums of her original compositions. Her most recent release ‘Peaceful Place’ was featured as Editor’s Choice in UK jazz periodical Jazzwise. \nJoy’s original music explores her passion for jazz and improvisation\, her love of groove and dance music\, her classical roots as a pianist and the soulful\, poetic aspects of being a singer-songwriter. She is heavily influenced by artists such as Esperanza Spalding\, Camila Meza and Joni Mitchell. \nThis evening at the Vortex Joy will be performing music from all three of her albums on voice and piano alongside her quartet. She will also be previewing new music from an upcoming release. \n‘Fantastically wistful ambiance and beautiful voice.’\nKevin Le Gendre\, BBC Radio 3 \n‘Fiery improvisations from Ellis who provides well-structured hard-bop solos on piano and Fender Rhodes.’\nJohn Lewis\, The Guardian —- \n‘Stylish maturity of composition and playing.’\nTony Benjamin\, Jazzwise —- (Editor’s Choice) \n‘Highly original work that creates a world of it’s own.’\nChris Ingham\, MOJO —- \n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/joy-ellis-quartet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250813T223000
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SUMMARY:Miles Mindlin Group
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMejedi Owusu – Trumpet \nKai MacRae – Drums \nTom Sheen – Double bass \nMiles Mindlin – Electric Guitar \n  \nAbout\nMiles Mindlin is an award winning virtuoso Jazz Guitarist\, composer and bandleader. He is currently based in New York studying for a Masters at Manhattan School of Music on a scholarship. He received a “First” from the Royal Academy of Music in London. Nominated by Gilad Hekselman and Lage Lund\, he received the single “fully funded place” at the Siena Jazz Festival and Summer Workshop. He won the Des Simmonds young guitarist award\, a full scholarship to study at The Purcell School of Music and won the guitar chair at the National Youth Jazz Orchestra at age 18. \nHe is highly in demand across the UK\, the USA and Europe and has performed his own music at venues such as: Royal Albert Hall\, The Vortex Jazz Club\, Ronnie Scotts\, Dizzy’s Club (Lincoln centre NYC)\, the Owl (Brooklyn)\, Copenhagen Jazz Festival and Aarhus Jazz Festival. \nAs a side person he has worked with highly acclaimed artists such as: Jamie Cullum\, Jason Rebello\, Rasmus Sørensen\, Felix Moseholm (Brad Mehldau) Giacomo Smith\, Seed Ensemble\, Jason Brown and Alexandra Ridout. \nHis debut album\, released on the Fresh Sound label in November 2023 features all original compositions which draw on literature\, film and music in equal measure. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/miles-mindlin-group/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250810T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Ayo Vincent
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n\nAbout\n\n\n\n\nA weekly session on Sunday evenings\, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser\, pianist Rick Simpson\, guitarist Nick Costley-White\, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Harben Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ sometimes a few guest leaders) 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-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250810T000000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Alexandra Ridout/Quinton Cain/Freddie Jensen
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM\, Music 11:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAlexandra Ridout – Trumpet \nFreddie Jensen – Double Bass \nQuinton Cain – Drums \n  \nAbout\nAlexandra Ridout\, Quinton Cain (NYC) and Freddie Jensen have formed this trio featuring their original music for a tour this summer. Alexandra has been playing with Freddie for the last 10 years and Quinton the last 4 in NYC. \nUK born multi award winner Alexandra Ridout is a trumpeter\, bandleader\, composer and educator based in Harlem NYC.\nAt only 26 years old Alexandra is already one of the most talented young trumpet players on the international scene. Since winning the UK’s prestigious BBC Young Jazz Musician in 2016 she was catapulted into a busy high-profile career and has been captivating audiences ever since.\nHer awards include the British Jazz Awards “Rising Star” 2018\, Keep an Eye International Jazz Awards “Best Soloist” 2023\, 2nd place at the esteemed Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet competition 2023 and most recently the Next Jazz Legacy 2025 Award through New Music USA. \nAlexandra is a busy performer with her own outstanding bands of various sizes in leading venues in New York\, London and beyond. She has performed at many jazz festivals worldwide including Montreux\, North Sea\, Unity at the Lincoln Centre\, London\, Love Supreme and was recently an artist in residence at the Guimarães Jazz Festival. \nShe was a showcased performer/composer in the International Festival of New Trumpet Music (FONT) with her trio in New York in 2022. The Festival is curated by world famous jazz trumpeter Dave Douglas\, who she performed with in the FONT in 2024 and recorded an album with his new project ‘Alloy’ in 2025. \nAlex’s distinctive trumpet voice is sought out by numerous prominent musicians and has toured and performed/recorded in the bands of Jochen Rueckert (Jochen Rueckert new Quartet) Artemis (Renee Rosnes)\, Orlando Le Fleming (romantic funk band)\, Kit Downes\, Dave Douglas (alloy)\, Melissa Aldana\, Dayna Stephens (Custom Deluxe band)\, Christine Jensen\, Caroline Davis (portals band)\, Or Bareket\, Pablo Held (Pablo held meets series and touring as a guest with his trio)\, Alex Hitchcock (Alex Hitchcock quintet)\, Yazz Ahmed (Yazz Ahmed Polyhymnia) and Zoe Rahman. \n“Pretty much from the first note you know that you’re dealing with an original voice” – Matt Penman
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/alexandra-ridoutquinton-cainfreddie-jensen/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Jim Mullen & Zoe Francis quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJim Mullen – Guitar \nZoe Francis – Vocals \nGareth Williams – Piano \nSteve Watts – Double Bass \nAbout\nZoe Francis is a London-based vocalist known for her work with multi award-winning guitarist Jim Mullen. They began working together in 2013\, collaborating on 4 acclaimed albums\, including the live album recorded at 606 “The very thought of you” released 2014\, which also included leading UK musicians\, Stan Sulzmann and Gareth Williams. Their 4th\, most recent album\, “Somewhere in the night” continues their shared love of the classic songbook material\, combining a great lyric\, with fresh arrangements.\n\nJim and Zoe also share a love of New York\, where they both lived for a while. Jim in the 70’s\, Zoe in the 90’s deepening their love and craft for the music.\n\nJim Mullen has toured the globe\, performing and recording with many leading UK and US artists\, in a career spanning more than 5 decades. Artists including Gene Harris\, Jimmy Smith\, Terry Callier\, Brian Auger\, AWB\, Herbie Mann\, Mose Alison\, and a 15 year partnership with great saxophonist Dick Morrissey\, in much loved Morrissey Mullen band.\n\nThe combination  of Zoe’s beautiful voice\, known for her sensitive storytelling and ability to capture the bittersweet nature of these songs\, and Jim’s warm\, melodic blues drenched lines make this a captivating evening out!\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/jim-mullen-zoe-francis-quartet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T000000
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SUMMARY:Dalston Song Club w/ Lily Lyons & Angus Bayley
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM\, Music 11:00 PM\n  \nABOUT\n\n\n\nOur monthly late night series brings together some of the most prominent voices in contemporary songwriting\, hosted by Matthew Herd. This month brings together the brilliant folk-tinged Lily Lyons in a rare duo outing with pianist and writer Angus Bayley. \n  \nLily Lyons\n \nLily Lyons is a singer songwriter from London. Lily searches for truth\, with her lyrics exploring simple things that are easily forgotten – not revolutionary\, but the everyday beauty and tragedy of relationships. Off the back of three successive sold-out shows at Servant Jazz Quarters\, Lily has announced her biggest headline show to date at the Omeara in London\, with her debut album (produced by Joel Pott) on the horizon. Lily spent most of 2024 on the road\, including performing at Glastonbury\, supporting Hailaker\, Tiny Ruins\, Dan Mangan\, Blanco White and Dan Smith of Bastille on tour.\n  \n \n  \nAngus Bayley\n \n\nLondon based keyboardist Angus Bayley writes music that intelligently breaks musical rules all over\, earning a place at the frontier of hard-hitting ultra-produced groove music in modern jazz. Originally from Yorkshire\, Bayley moved to London to study engineering and developed his musical craft slipping out of lectures to have lessons with London Jazz pianists like Kit Downes and Richard Fairhurst. \nLast year Angus released Everything’s Dangerous\, his debut solo work – a foray into the open possibility space hinted at by the explorations of Wayne Krantz\, Troyka and Strobes\, and an area he could see for years that had untapped potential. Helping him explore it is producer Matt Calvert\, also responsible for synths and electronics\, bringing the high adrenaline saturated soundworld he’s become known for through Strobes and Three Trapped Tigers. \n  \nEverything’s Dangerous de Angus Bayley
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/dalston-song-club-w-lily-lyons-angus-bayley/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Billy Marrows' Grande Família Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nBilly Marrows – Acoustic Guitar \nMike Soper – Trumpet \nTom Ridout – Saxophones and Recorders \nGustavo Clayton Marucci – Bass Clarinet and Clarinet \n  \nAbout\nThe most intimate version of Billy Marrows’ acclaimed 12-piece chamber-jazz ensemble\, the Grande Família Quartet features an unusual line-up of some of London’s finest young jazz musicians. \n​Grande Família was formed in 2023 to record Billy’s debut album ‘Penelope’\, a surprise for his mother Penny during her struggle with pancreatic cancer. Released in her memory in early 2024\, the album has raised over £5\,800 for World Child Cancer. Grande Família play Billy’s emotive\, melodically driven contemporary jazz compositions\, blending classical\, folk and Brazilian influences. This gig will also include brand new compositions and arrangements of some of Billy’s favourite pieces. \nThe ‘Penelope’ album launch at Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho sold out over two months in advance and was released as a live album in March 2025\, celebrated with nine-date UK tour in spring 2025\, including a sold-out two-night return to Pizza Express. ‘The Penelope Album Live’\, received 4-stars in both Jazzwise and All About Jazz\, who noted that it “magnifies the invention\, charm and compositional strength of the original”. \nThe members of the Grande Família Quartet are highly creative\, versatile musicians who have worked with artists such as Mark Lockheart\, Chelsea Carmichael\, the Bryan Ferry Orchestra\, and Wynton Marsalis’ Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. \n“A triumph…Marrows has created a spectacular new ensemble” Jazz Views \n“An exhilaratingly original sound\, at once intimate and expansive” ★★★★  Editor’s Choice\, Jazzwise \n“Melodic and distinctive” ★★★★ All About Jazz \n“66 minutes of grace\, beauty\, and fire” Exposé (The Penelope Album Live review) \n“He offers something rare: a body of work that is both deeply personal and utterly universal…book early” London Mums Magazine (live review) \nPhoto credit: Marta Gornitzka \n \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/billy-marrows-grande-familia-quartet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Korhan Futacı with Mark Sanders\, Esat Ekincioğlu\, Charlotte Keeffe
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nKorhan Futacı – Alto Saxophone \nMark Sanders – Drums \nEsat Ekincioglu – Double Bass \nCharlotte Keeffe – Trumpet \n  \nAbout\nAs soon as Korhan Futacı presses his lips to the saxophone’s mouthpiece\, the ritual begins. During his London debut at Vortex as a new resident\, the prominent figure of Turkey’s alternative music scene will guide us from the chaos of Istanbul to an uncharted realm. A place filled with vitality but also darkness; fusing traditional Turkish music with free improvisations. \n“Korhan Futaci and his band from Istanbul played as if the city itself flowed through their veins. Their music drove and screamed\, with ripping saxes\, rousing bass and drums that made the blood beat faster.” JazzRadar (about Jazzahead Showcase) \n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/korhan-futaci-with-mark-sanders-esat-ekincioglu-charlotte-keeffe/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250807T203000
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SUMMARY:Joe Herbert - 'Deeply' Album Launch
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJoe Herbert –  Guitar \nToby Yapp – Double Bass \nJosh Walker-Martin – Drums \n  \nAbout\nJoe Herbert is a London-based jazz guitarist whose music channels raw spirit\, compositional clarity\, and unfiltered energy into a sound that’s both deeply personal and explosively alive. With a background in modern jazz and a love for the chaotic beauty of combining grunge\, ambient textures\, and rhythmic intensity\, Joe is pushing the limits of the jazz guitar trio – using it as a vessel for honest expression\, powerful groove\, and responsive improvisation. \nHis debut album\, recorded with his long-standing trio of Toby Yapp (bass) and Josh Walker-Martin (drums)\, is spontaneous\,\nunpredictable\, and driven by feel. The trio shifts from tight rhythmic drive to wide-open exploration\, combining the swagger of Hendrix’s Band of Gypsys\, the chromatic playfulness of Monk\, the melodic immediacy of new wave\, and the improvisational fire of Miles Davis in the 1960s and 70s. Beyond just blurring genres\, the goal is to find a consistent attitude – bold\, curious\, and uncompromising – across all musical reference points. \nRooted in the energy of the London scene\, Joe’s playing reflects the spirit of the city: fast-paced\, gritty\, and alive with possibility. His compositions balance form and freedom\, acting as springboards for spontaneous dialogue between three equally present voices. It’s music that treats darkness as a space for play\, and restraint as a tool for emotional weight. The result is an unpredictable but coherent sound – grounded in groove and swing\, open to expression. \nAt its core\, the project is about freedom\, risk\, and connection – resisting the overly curated and artificial in favour of something real. In a trio that listens as intently as it plays\, Joe finds space to challenge expectations and stretch the language of modern jazz into something raw\, honest\, and alive. \n\n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/joe-herbert-deeply-album-launch/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Ashley Bonfante Quintet plays Ornette
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAshley Bonfante – Alto Saxophone \nMike Soper – Trumpet \nDavid Ferris – Piano \nEdouard Le Feuvre – Double Bass \nJay Davis – Drums \n  \nAbout\nAshley Bonfante brings his fun new project to the Vortex for the first time. This exciting group\, full of wonderfully creative improvisers at the forefront of the London scene\, will be exploring the music of the great Ornette Coleman with some Booker Little\, Eric Dolphy\, and original compositions thrown in for good measure. \nAshley has a highly individual sound as an improviser and composer. His work as a collaborator and band leader has led him to become an integral member of the thriving music scene in the UK and Europe. He was also selected as one of seven curators to participate in the previous Whirlpool series at the Vortex Jazz Club – all chosen for their creative and imaginative approaches to composition and performance. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/ashley-bonfante-quintet-plays-ornette/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250806T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250806T203000
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SUMMARY:Butcher/Wastell/Marino trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJohn Butcher – Saxophones \nMark Wastell – Percussion \nLuigi Marino – Percussion and electronics \n  \nAbout\nRelease concert for Parallel Streams by Buther/Wastell/Marino trio. \nThe trio of John Butcher\, Mark Wastell\, and Luigi Marino first met in 2022 at the chapel of St. Margaret’s House in Bethnal Green\, London. Wastell and Marino had begun collaborating in 2018—initially within Mark’s large ensemble The Seen\, and later as a parallel duo—focusing on the resonances of metal instruments and a shared sense of time. \nFollowing the pandemic\, the duo initiated a concert series inviting a different special guest for each performance. \nThe first guest was world-renowned saxophonist John Butcher. \nIn the intimate setting of the chapel\, surrounded by metal instruments\, John explored their resonant frequencies—exciting the surfaces with his saxophone and forging a bridge between the duo’s sound and his own long-standing interest in resonant spaces. The meeting evolved into a trio\, embracing open forms of improvisation that allow the metal instruments themselves\nto become active participants in the music. \nTheir debut release\, Parallel Streams\, was published in 2024 by Confront Recordings. \n“In many moments\, it reaches the level of acoustic meditation worthy of the AMM masters.”\n (Spontaneous Music Tribune)\n“… this is a perfect trio for deep exploration and unusual yet compelling results. Essential.”\n (SquidCo)\n“… invite the listeners to immerse themselves in their deep and delicate\, mysterious and imaginative resonances.”\n (Eyal Hareuveni\, Salt Peanuts)\n\nParallel Streams by John Butcher / Luigi Marino / Mark Wastell
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/butcherwastellmarino-trio/
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-2025-08-05/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250803T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session w/ Huw V Williams
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n\nLine-up\nHuw V Williams – Double Bass \nLiam Dunarchie – Piano \nJosephine Davies – Saxophone \nBilly Pod – Drums \n  \nAbout\n\n\n\n\nA weekly session on Sunday evenings\, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser\, pianist Rick Simpson\, guitarist Nick Costley-White\, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Harben Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ sometimes a few guest leaders) 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-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250802T220000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250803T020000
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SUMMARY:amigos del groove: the summer groove
DESCRIPTION:Doors / music  10:00 PM\n  \nAbout\n  \n\namigxs\, get ready for another night of carefree dancing in the heart of Dalston.\n\ncome join us downstairs @The Vortex starting 10pm till 2am. tix £4 online or at the door.\n\nas usual\, records only\, house party vibes\, and inclusive dancefloor\, open to everyone who wants to boogie.\n\nlineup to follow\, in the meantime\, spread the word of the groove with your amigxs to join the community! https://chat.whatsapp.com/GetsTMSuE3BHe22tlEB63r?mode=r_c\n\nwe can’t wait to groove together again!\n\n  \nabout us\n\nwe’re a group of friends and audiophiles building a local community around music selection and discovery pressed on vinyl. come support us and the Vortex Jazz Club in our venture\, and get dancing to our tunes.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/amigos-del-groove-the-summer-groove/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T223000
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SUMMARY:Noah Stoneman Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nNoah Stoneman – Piano \nJames Maddren – Drums \nFreddie Jensen – Double Bass \n  \nAbout\nNoah Stoneman returns to the Vortex with his UK trio to premier brand new music written over the last year in New York. Suprising\, dynamic and direct compositions and improvising from these long-time collaborators. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/noah-stoneman-trio-5/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T223000
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SUMMARY:Elchin Shirinov Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nElchin Shirinov – Piano & Rhodes \nJames Copus – Trumpet \nLaurence Cottle – Bass Guitar \nJamie Murray – Drums \n  \nAbout\n“Elchin Shirinov has developed a sound and approach all his own. His writing and piano playing echo another time\, yet resonate with a striking modernity. He truly draws a unique sound from the piano\, unlocking a full palette of sonic color. This is music worth exploring deeply.” – Larry Grenadier \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/elchin-shirinov-quartet-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250731T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250731T223000
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SUMMARY:Vaughan Hawthorne-Nelson Quartet featuring Robert Mitchell/Larry Bartley & Mark Mondesir
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nVaughan Hawthorne-Nelson – Alto Saxophone \nMark Mondesir – Drums \nRobert Mitchell – Piano \nLarry Bartley – Double Bass \n  \nAbout\nOver his career\, saxophonist and composer Vaughan Hawthorne-Nelson has crafted an unmistakable sound that is deeply communicative. With seven albums and collaborations with jazz legends\, he continues to push his own boundaries musically. \nVaughan has collaborated with some of the most respected names in jazz\, including Kenny Kirkland\, Branford Marsalis\, Bobby Watson\, and Courtney Pine. His bands have featured leading lights of the British jazz scene\, including Julian Joseph\, Jason Rebello\, Bheki Mseleku\, Mark Mondesir\, and Gary Husband. \nVaughan’s recently released seven album features original compositions for this special quartet; all leaders in their own right. This is a rare concert from one of most compelling bands on the scene. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vaughan-hawthorne-nelson-quartet-featuring-robert-mitchelllarry-bartley-mark-mondesir/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250730T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250730T223000
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SUMMARY:Dave Marchant & Rick Bolton - "It's About Time" with special guest Paul Clarvis
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nDave Marchant – Acoustic Guitar \nRick Bolton – Acoustic Guitar \nPaul Clarvis – Drums \n  \nAbout\nLaunching their new album ‘It’s about time’ tonight\, this electric/acoustic guitar duo play distinctive arrangements of Stevie Wonder\, Thelonious Monk & Brazilian classics augmented by Paul Clarvis on drums/percussion. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/dave-marchant-rick-bolton-its-about-time-with-special-guest-paul-clarvis/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250728T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250728T220000
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SUMMARY:Larry Stabbins & Ogun Records: tribute to Shirley Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nLarry Stabbins – Saxophones\nAlexander Hawkins – Piano\nMark Sanders – Drum kit \nAbout\nWe are delighted to celebrate the release of a new Ogun production: \nLarry Stabbins/Keith Tippett/Louis Moholo-Moholo – Live in Foggia \nRecorded in Italy in 1985\, this is a valuable record of a unique trio playing at the very top of their game. Larry Stabbins\, after years of playing with many of the greatest improvising musicians of the 60s and 70s (John Stevens\, Chris McGregor\, Keith Tippett\, Mike Westbrook\, Tony Oxley etc) had recently exploded onto the pop world with the bands Weekend and Working Week and was quite famous in Italy. Both Louis and Keith are in their prime here\, and the level of playing by all three is off the scale. \nThe album takes on an extra resonance with the recent passing of our friend\, the great Louis Moholo-Moholo\, five years to the day from the death of Keith Tippett and this trio is especially assembled to celebrate the album will play in impassioned tribute to Keith and Louis. \nLarry Stabbins has also recently released two new albums: SAROST – a trio CD with Paul Rogers and Mark Sanders (Jazz Now Records) and CUP & RING – a duo with mark Sanders (Discus Records) \nShirley Thompson \nWe are also taking this opportunity to celebrate the life of a great friend to the label\, and the Vortex. Shirley Thompson\, partner to John Jack\, was a regular member of the Vortex audience with John – they had their own table and attanded every week for many years until John’s death and Shirley’s illness. Shirley passed away this year and many members of the community will remember her with affection and want to commemorate her life and commitment to the music.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/larry-stabbins-ogun-records-tribute-to-shirley-thompson/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250727T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250727T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Sean Gibbs
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n\nAbout\n\n\n\n\nA weekly session on Sunday evenings\, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser\, pianist Rick Simpson\, guitarist Nick Costley-White\, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Harben Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ sometimes a few guest leaders) 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-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-07-27/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Niklas Lukassen with Ben Van Gelder\, Ivo Neame & Francesco Ciniglio (2nd Show)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 9:30 PM\, Music 10:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nNiklas Lukassen – Double bass\nBen van Gelder – Alto Saxophone\nIvo Neame – Piano\nFrancesco Ciniglio – Drum kit \nAbout\nNiklas Lukassen (GER) unites protagonists of the scenes of Amsterdam\, London\, Paris and Berlin with Ben Van Gelder (NL)\, Ivo Neame (UK) and Francesco Ciniglio (IT) in his quartet. Together they musically explore unimagined depths in supposedly still waters. The creation of Still Waters Run Deep\, Niklas Lukassen’s upcoming debut release as a band leader\, resembles an improvisational synergy\, which like water\, flows through river forks into unexpected directions\, at times producing pounding waves of collective\, raw energy. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/niklas-lukassen-with-ben-van-gelder-ivo-neame-francesco-ciniglio-2nd-show/
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SUMMARY:Niklas Lukassen with Ben Van Gelder\, Ivo Neame & Francesco Ciniglio (1st Show)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:30 PM\, Music 8:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nNiklas Lukassen – Double bass\nBen van Gelder – Alto Saxophone\nIvo Neame – Piano\nFrancesco Ciniglio – Drum kit \nAbout\nNiklas Lukassen (GER) unites protagonists of the scenes of Amsterdam\, London\, Paris and Berlin with Ben Van Gelder (NL)\, Ivo Neame (UK) and Francesco Ciniglio (IT) in his quartet. Together they musically explore unimagined depths in supposedly still waters. The creation of Still Waters Run Deep\, Niklas Lukassen’s upcoming debut release as a band leader\, resembles an improvisational synergy\, which like water\, flows through river forks into unexpected directions\, at times producing pounding waves of collective\, raw energy. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/niklas-lukassen-with-ben-van-gelder-ivo-neame-francesco-ciniglio-1st-show/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:The Downstairs Living Room:  Edlund/Rietkerk/Nicholls
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM\, Music 11:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nAbout\n“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10:30-12am 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 and an opportunity to be part of the extended Vortex community. \nThe Downstairs Living Room \n\n\nThree of London’s most exciting improvisers get together for the first time to delve into forgotten folk tunes and songs that will never be sung again. \n\n\n\nRebecka Edlund\nRebecka Edlund is a Swedish singer\, lyricist and composer with a soft spot for the ocean\, anecdotes and rusty orange. Her music is a concoction of jazz and Scandinavian folk music\, herding calls\, bird whistles and other peculiar sounds\, exploring freely improvised\nstorytelling and contemporary songwriting. Rebecka’s debut album ’Något om en björk’ (2022) was nominated by Lira Music Magazine as the best folk jazz album of the year and her new project ’Virgin Forest’ features the extraordinary musical minds of Laura Jurd and Elliot Galvin. \nKasper Rietkerk\nMulti-award winning saxophonist Kasper Rietkerk’s music is a weaving of strong melodies and a deep sense of space. Intricate delicacy meets expressive power in his improvisations. His second album The Happy Worrier (June 2025)\, has received glowing reviews and features some of the UK’s greatest musicians: John Parricelli\, Tom Herbert\, Jonah Evans and Rebecka Edlund. \nSam Nicholls\nHailing from the Lake District\, Sam carved his drumming from an early age under the tutelage of Dave Hassell and the fresh mountain air. Sam has just graduated from the Jazz Course at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and is performing around Europe with the likes of Hans Koller and Steve Berry.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/the-downstairs-living-room-edlundrietkerknicholls/
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SUMMARY:Karim Saber Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nKarim Saber – Guitar \nMatt Cook – Tenor saxophone \nAlex Wilson – Piano \nJan Dittmann – Double bass \nJack Thomas – Drums \n  \nAbout\nGuitarist and Composer Karim Saber performs music from his upcoming sophomore album alongside his longstanding band of collaborators. \n‘Amidst the many London guitarists\, Karim Saber is one who’s playing I am most excited about. He’s got ferocious chops\, a great repertoire and I really enjoy his writing’ – Ant Law \n‘Karim is one of the most recognisable and distinctive guitarists to emerge on the UK jazz scene in recent years. His compositions\, tone and ideas are unique to him and I absolutely love this new album he has put together. I think he will be a much sought after play once audiences get a chance to hear this beautiful set of original tunes’ – Chris Montague \n‘a highly accomplished guitar soloist and also an intelligent and imaginative composer…one of the rising stars of UK jazz.’ – Ian Mann\n \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/karim-saber-quintet-3/
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