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SUMMARY:Steven Nichols Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nSteven Nichols – Trumpet \nCharlie Rees – Tenor Saxophone \nReuben Goldmark – Piano \nJohn Jones – Double Bass \nAmund Kleppan – Drums \n  \nAbout\nSteven Nichols is a London-based trumpeter and composer/arranger. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in 2024\, he signed with Ubuntu Music to release his debut album ’From Dust’. \n‘From Dust’ features a quintet of friends who met as students at RAM. They play 7 original compositions steeped in the sounds of folk\, straight-ahead\, free and contemporary British jazz\, charting Steven’s growth as an artist during the latter years he spent as a student and reflecting his personal journey to faith. \nHis described his goal as wanting to achieve “a blend of tradition and innovation”\, which a recent JazzFuel review picked up on: “Rich modern harmony\, well-considered arrangements and expressive improvisations from each member of the ensemble are stitched together with a strong foothold in tradition\, and a vivacious forward-thinking spirit.” Other critical praise for ‘From Dust’ includes 4-star reviews from Jazzwise and TheJazzMann\, the latter exclaiming: “the triumph is Nichols’ with this assured and intelligent debut.” \nSteven looks forward to performing his ‘From Dust’ project live for the first time since 2022\, joined by the same quintet as is featured on the album. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/steven-nichols-quintet/
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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-2025-06-24/
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SUMMARY:JazzExchange 2025: Cozy Friedel Martin Listabarth Duo / Robert Mitchell Shirley Smart Duo
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:00 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n\n  \nThe Austrian Cultural Forum London is delighted to invite you to this year’s edition of the concert series JazzExchange which aims to spotlight cutting edge Austrian groups and UK based ensembles curated by Guido Spannocchi \nThis year’s evening will showcase the duo of violinist Cozy Friedel and pianist Martin Listabarth as well as the duo of cellist Shirley Smart and pianist Robert Mitchell.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/jazzexchange-2025-cozy-friedel-martin-listabarth-duo-robert-mitchell-shirley-smart-duo/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250622T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250622T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Jonny Ford
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-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-06-22/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250621T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250621T223000
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SUMMARY:Zoe Rahman Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nZoe Rahman – Piano \nGene Calderazzo – Drums \nAlec Dankworth – Double bass \n  \nAbout\nPianist and composer Zoe Rahman’s world class trio will be performing music from her latest album ‘Colour of Sound‘ alongside brand-new compositions. \nA vibrant and highly individual pianist and composer\, Zoe Rahman’s style is deeply rooted in jazz yet it reflects her classical background\, British/Bengali heritage and her very broad musical taste. Known for her powerful technique\, wide-ranging imagination and exuberant performance\, she has become a highly sought-after musician on the international jazz scene. \nA MOBO Award winner\, Mercury Prize nominee and Ivor Novello Award winner\, Zoe has established herself as a unique presence in the British music industry\, releasing seven albums under her own name. Her latest release\, “Colour of Sound”\, won Album of the Year at the 2024 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/zoe-rahman-trio/
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SUMMARY:Nick Costley-White "Poncha" Album Launch Tour
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nNick Costley-White – Guitar \nJulian Siegel – Tenor Saxophone \nConor Chaplin – Double Bass \nJames Maddren – Drums \n  \nAbout\n‘Poncha’ is Nick Costley-White’s highly-anticipated third album; a deeply personal collection of seven original compositions named after the Portuguese drink ‘punch’. Using a heady brew of cultural influences\, his music skilfully blends dance rhythms and playful melodies from Brazil and Cuba with the harmony and swing of American jazz. Within the tunes lie a melodic and highly rhythmic approach to composition\, inspired by his travels to South America\, which his quartet interprets with style\, flair and energy. \n“The whole thing is happening at such a high level. It definitely felt like one of those evenings” UK Jazz News (live review) \nNick’s journey in writing ‘Poncha’ has been a deeply personal one\, with several compositions dating back several years – each one documenting a moment in his own life – experiences both good and bad. Reflecting on the set back to performing life that musicians felt during the pandemic\, the prospect of venturing back into performing and travelling\, collaborating with new musicians\, integrating new sounds and relationships; all these experiences and more are felt in both the compositions and the playing. Though the journey may not always be sweet\, the outlook is highly optimistic.\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/nick-costley-white-poncha-album-launch-tour/
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SUMMARY:Finn Genockey Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nFinn Genockey – Drums & Compositions \nJosh Short – Trumpet \nRasmus Sørensen – Piano \nNico Klöffer – Double Bass \n  \nAbout\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening with drummer / composer Finn Genockey and his quartet as they perform music from his upcoming debut album: “Tacet Trust”. Featuring the talents of Rasmus Sørensen [DE] and Nico Klöffer [DK] alongside London-based Josh Short and Finn himself\, this ensemble will showcase compositions\, both old and new\, written by Finn\, drawing from influences ranging from modern jazz to folk and classical music. Don’t miss this chance to hear Finn’s remarkable international quartet perform live ahead of his debut album’s release. \n================================================ \nFinn Genockey is a drummer / composer from London currently studying in his fourth year at the Guildhall School of Music. Since starting drums at the age of 6\, Finn has had plenty of experience performing regularly with some of the most notable jazz artists such as Rufus Reid and Stan Sulzmann at some of the country’s top jazz venues such as Ronnie Scott’s\, Pizza Express Soho and Vortex as well as across the world in places such as Germany\, France and the Caribbean. He also regularly writes music for the ensembles he runs: including his own 20-piece Jazz Orchestra\, The London Intercollegiate Jazz Orchestra which he founded for a debut performance for EFG Jazz Festival 2023 as well as the international group: ‘Inc Quartet’. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/finn-genockey-quartet/
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SUMMARY:Tomorrow’s Warriors Frontline and Tomorrow's Warriors Youth Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nAbout\nRenowned jazz development organisation\, Tomorrow’s Warriors\, shines a spotlight on two of development ensembles for this special double-header at the Vortex.  \nTomorrow’s Warriors Frontline is a formidable 8-piece line-up of some of our finest young Warriors musicians\, championing the role of women in jazz. \nFrontline’s powerful live show draws inspiration from the jazz greats and blends a contemporary vibe with elements of jazz-fusion\, funk\, and R&B.   Featuring a mix of jazz standards and their own compositions\, Frontline channels the influences of Hank Mobley Esperanza Spalding\, Thelonious Monk\, Wayne Shorter\, Nérija and many more. \nFrontline previous performances include a headline date with TW alum\, and acclaimed saxophonist\, Camilla George\, a London Jazz Festival show at Pizza Express Soho\, We Out Here Festival\, Birmingham Symphony Hall\, and Jazz Á Tours Festival in France. \nTomorrow’s Warriors Youth Ensemble is a band punching well above their weight – a unique sextet aged 15-19\, the band boasts exceptional talent. They are one of Tomorrow’s Warriors flagship development groups\, mentored by Denys Baptiste – one of the most acclaimed British saxophonists of the 21st century – as well as Binker Golding\, Sultan Stevenson\, and Gary Crosby OBE. \nWith influences ranging from bebop and hard bop to spiritual jazz and fusion\, expect a varied\, dynamic\, and exciting set! \nMore About Tomorrow’s Warriors \nFor over 30 years\, Tomorrow’s Warriors has played a vital role within its community and the wider music industry and has been credited with literally changing the face of UK jazz.  \nFree access to Tomorrow’s Warriors artistic programme has proved crucial in nurturing the nascent talent and early careers of so many of the most exciting UK artists currently tearing up the international jazz scene including Mercury Prize 2023 winners EZRA Collective\, Moses Boyd\, Nubya Garcia\, Shabaka Hutchings and Sons of Kemet\, ESKA\, Jason Yarde\, Denys Baptiste\, Robert Mitchell\, Soweto Kinch\, Shirley Tetteh\, Byron Wallen…the list goes on.   \nA black-founded and black-led organisation\, Tomorrow’s Warriors offers a pioneering\, comprehensive programme of learning and training which champions and supports young black and female talent and those who come from challenging circumstances that would be a barrier to accessing opportunities to pursue a music career. \n“Tomorrow’s Warriors occupies a unique and vital space in our cultural landscape. Their work in helping positively shape future generations is of critical importance especially with the tribulations we currently face. Please keep supporting – each one\, teach one!” Gilles Peterson
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tomorrows-warriors-frontline-and-tomorrows-warriors-youth-ensemble/
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SUMMARY:LET FOREVER BE DELAYED (Garford / Cunningham / Williams / Guttenplan)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nGeorge Garford – Alto Saxophone \nTara Cunningham – Guitar \nCaius Williams – Double Bass \nTheo Guttenplan – Drums \n  \nAbout\nLet Forever Be Delayed is a UK based co-led experimental & free-improvising quartet comprised of : George Garford (alto)\, Tara Cunningham (guitar)\, Caius Williams (double bass) & Theo Guttenplan (drums) \nAfter working extensively in duo & trio formats for years\, through both Williams’ ‘GRAIN ‘ Residency (Avalon Cafe) & Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance\, the quartet was formed to capture the unique chemistry of this group of improvisers. Diverse in approach\, their live sets give rise to an dynamic sound-world full of interplay\, sometimes inviting\, sometimes uncompromising. Named fondly after a great David Berman (Silver Jews) lyric\, Let Forever Be Delayed invites the listener to lose themselves in the moment. They are scheduled to record their debut live album in summer 2025. \n\n \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/let-forever-be-delayed-garford-cunningham-williams-guttenplan/
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SUMMARY:Nir Felder Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nNir Felder – Guitars \nMichael Janisch – Double Bass \nGary Novak – Drums \n  \nAbout\nNir Felder has been called “the next big jazz guitarist” (NPR) and a “whiz kid” (The New York Times)\, fusing jazz\, rock\, and beyond with a sound that’s both sophisticated and explosive. A Berklee graduate and Jimi Hendrix Award winner\, he has collaborated with a staggering range of artists\, from jazz icons like Diana Krall and Brad Mehldau to crossover stars like John Mayer\, Snarky Puppy\, and Snoop Dogg. His albums—Golden Age (Sony)\, II (Ropeadope)\, and III (La Reserve\, 2024)—have cemented him as a fearless innovator. \nJoining Felder is first-call American bassist Michael Janisch (Joe Lovano\, Kurt Rosenwinkel)\, a MOBO-nominated solo artist\, producer\, and founder of Whirlwind Recordings\, now based in London. On drums is the legendary Gary Novak (Chick Corea\, Chaka Khan\, Allan Holdsworth)\, a preeminent all-around drummer and percussionist\, brings a genre-defying mastery that blends jazz\, fusion and pop/rock idioms. Together\, this powerhouse trio delivers high-energy\, boundary-pushing music that connects jazz purists and new audiences alike. \n  \nCalled “the next big jazz guitarist” by NPR\, hailed by the New York Times as a “whiz kid”\, and dubbed “incredible” by the Montreal Gazette\, Nir Felder is a new voice in jazz and rock guitar. Growing up right outside New York City\, Felder spent his youth playing in rock bands while learning about jazz at the local record store\, inspired by icons from John Coltrane to voodoo chile Jimi Hendrix. After attending Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship\, Felder moved to New York City in 2006 and quickly became one of the city’s most highly sought after sideman\, performing and recording with an eclectic group of luminaries in jazz and other genres including Diana Krall\, Brad Mehldau\, John Mayer\, Snoop Dogg\, Sam Smith\, Ben Platt (with whom he recorded the Netflix special “Live at Radio City Music Hall”)\, Meghan Trainor\, Kristen Bell\, Chaka Khan\, Erykah Badu\, Common\, Vulfpeck\, Anderson Paak\, Marcus Miller\, Kacey Musgraves\, Benson Boone\, Dave Chapelle\, Rina Sawayama\, Dave Matthews Band\, Tori Kelly\, Jennifer Hudson\, Terri Lyne Carrington (with whom he recorded the Grammy-winning “Money Jungle”\, one of three Grammy nominated albums he has worked on)\, Terrace Martin\, Cautious Clay\, Kamasi Washington\, Blood Sweat and Tears\, Robert Glasper\, Amy Schumer\, Victor Wooten\, Meshell Ndegeocello\, Dianne Reeves\, the New York City Opera\, and many others on tour throughout six continents and at venues including Radio City Music Hall\, Austin City Limits and the Village Vanguard and national television stations NBC\, ABC\, CBS\, ESPN\, and Fox (Good Morning America\, the Late Show with Stephen Colbert\, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon\, The Late Late Show with James Corden\, The Ellen DeGeneres Show\, Jimmy Kimmel Live!\, Late Night with Seth Myers\, Maya and Marty\, the US Open\, the Today Show\, the View\, NPR’s Tiny Desk series and many more). Seeking a more personal creative outlet\, Felder first formed his own quartet in 2010\, recording the critically acclaimed major label debut “Golden Age” (Sony/OKeh)\, called “lyrical and lofty” by The New York Times\, “mesmerizing” by The Boston Globe\, “a melodic triumph” by the New York City Jazz Record\, “mind-boggling” by All About Jazz and “a great record” by Downbeat. Six years after the release of Golden Age\, Felder’s latest project is a set of two trio recordings featuring bassist Matt Penman and drummer Jimmy Macbride. Using the studio as an instrument and the latest in sound design technology the result is a layered music that blends jazz improvisation with other genres in new ways and stretches the boundaries of what a jazz record is and can be. He is the winner of both the 2021 and 2023 Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll for “Rising Star Guitarist” and currently teaches at both Berklee College of Music and The New School in New York City. \n\n\n\n\n  \nMichael Janisch has established himself as a tireless creative force across the developing international spheres of contemporary improvised and experimental music.  Based in London (originally from the USA)\, he successfully traverses this creative topography as a first-call electric & double bassist\, MOBO-Award nominated solo artist\, composer\, prolific producer\, and owner of Whirlwind Recordings\, which has become one of the world’s premiere indie labels of the last decade.  Janisch’s previous solo albums have been nominated for multiple industry awards\, while getting radio spins on Gilles Peterson\, NPR\, WDR\, BBC\, JazzFM shows as well as coverage in Jazzwise\, Jazz Thing\, Downbeat & Concerto Magazines\, The NY Times & Guardian to international acclaim. Some of Janisch’s playing credits include George Garzone\, Roy Hargrove\, Dianne Reeves\, Phil Robson\, Mark Turner\, John Taylor\, Joe Lovano\, Ingrid Jenson\, Jaleel Shaw\,  Kenny Wheeler\, Melissa Aldana\, Lee Konitz\, Donny McCaslin\, ESKA\, Walter Smith III. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nGary Novak is an American session drummer widely respected for his contributions to jazz\, rock\, fusion and many other genres. Novak’s versatility and deep groove have made him a go-to drummer across genres. He has worked with fusion giants Bob Berg and Allan Holdsworth\, rock and pop stars such as Alanis Morissette and Rob Zombie\, and R&B icons like Chaka Khan and Eros Ramazzotti. His ability to effortlessly shift between jazz intricacy and rock power has earned him a place among the elite drummers in the industry. Described by critics as “powerful and highly interactive\,” Novak’s playing combines precision\, feel\, and a deep understanding of ensemble dynamics. Fellow musicians praise his “pocket” and musicality\, with many citing him as one of the most reliable and creative drummers working today. Whether in the studio or on stage\, Gary Novak brings a distinctive voice to every project\, cementing his reputation as a world-class drummer with an extraordinary career in modern music.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/nir-felder-trio/
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session w/ Nick Costley-White
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-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-06-15/
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SUMMARY:Mopomoso / IMPROVISED MUSIC and DANCE SPECIAL
DESCRIPTION:Doors 2 PM\, Music 2:30 PM\n \nMopomoso is the UK’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music! \nThis month featuring: \n\nPaul Jolly (reeds) and Petra Haller (tap)\n+\n\nPascal Marzan (10-string micro-tonal guitar) and Jo Dyer (dance)\n\n+\n\nDavid Leahy (double bass and movement) solo\n\n  \nnot necessarily playing in this order
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/mopomoso-improvised-music-and-dance-special/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250614T223000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250615T000000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Heidi Vogel
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nHeidi Vogel – Voice \nBand – TBC \n  \nAbout\n“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city. For only £6\, check out exciting music from a revolving line-up of innovative performers digging into standards and new music alongside DJs spinning vinyl until the early hours. A relaxed atmosphere with special drinks offers each night and an opportunity to be part of the extended Vortex community. \nThis time we are joined by vocalist Heidi Vogel whose credits include being the front-woman of the critically acclaimed Cinematic Orchestra and supporting Erykah Badu.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-heidi-vogel-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250614T223000
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SUMMARY:Elina Duni & Rob Luft
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nElina Duni – Voice \nRob Luft – Guitar \nCorrie Dick – Drums \n  \nAbout\nElina Duni and Rob Luft’s programme of songs of love and exile has been gathering momentum since 2017\, when the Albanian singer and the English guitarist began their collaboration. \nRob Luft’s guitar playing incorporates echoes of West African high-life\, Celtic folk and textural minimalism via the use of long delays\, reverbs and loops. His joyously original sound finds an ideal counterpart in Elina Duni’s warm vocals. Together\, they take us on a journey through timeless folksongs from the Balkans and the Mediterranean which still resonate so truly today. \nTheir full range runs from ancient traditional pieces to original compositions co-written by Rob and Elina\, as well as standard songs made famous by Frank Sinatra and Charles Aznavour. \nTheir first collaborative work\, Lost Ships\, was released on the famed ECM Records in November 2020\, and was followed their latest album\, A Time to Remember\, in June 2023. \n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/elina-duni-rob-luft/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250614T000000
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SUMMARY:Dalston Song Club w/ Gabi Garbutt
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM\, Music 11:00 PM\n  \nABOUT\nOur monthly late night series brings songwriters together to perform in the round\, hosted by Matthew Herd. This month we welcome Gabi Garbutt\, in a rare and intimate solo outing. \n\n \nGabi Garbutt\n \n\nQueer alternative pop with a punk spirit.\n\nGabi self-released their debut album ‘The Discredited Language of Angels’ in 2019\, leading to significant BBC6 Music support\, including a live session on Cerys Matthews’ show\, who described Gabi’s songs as ‘lyrically at a level you rarely hear… consistently brilliant.’ Gabi and their band were invited to join Edwyn Collins on his U.K tour\, The Libertines on a handful of their European tour dates\, and played Frank Turner’s Lost Evenings Festival at the Roundhouse.\n\nPost lock-down\, Gabi and their band were invited to join The Boomtown Rats at the Palladium and supported Big Country on tour. In 2022\, Gabi signed to Trapped Animal Records for the release of their second album Cockerel\, which saw Gabi appear as a panellist on Steve Lamacq’s Roundtable and perform acoustic on John Kennedy’s Radio X-Posure.\n\nIn April 2023\, Gabi released ‘The Creation of Birds’ E.P on Du Blonde’s label Daemon T.V\, with BBC6’s Chis Hawkins calling it ‘something new to fall in love with.’ The lead single ‘Panic\,’ a collaboration with Du Blonde\, was added to Radio X’s evening playlist and was chosen by James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy\, Suicide Squad) as one of his top 25 of 2023.\n\nIn 2024\, Gabi supported Grace Petrie on ten dates of her U.K tour\, released an E.P of stripped back acoustic versions of a selection of songs\, followed by a run of dates including the Canopy Stage at Greenbelt Festival. Gabi is currently recording their next album.\n  \nPhoto credit: Suzi Corker\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/dalston-song-club-w-gabi-garbutt/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Larry Bartley/Bruno Heinen/Winston Clifford
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nLarry Bartley – Double bass \nBruno Heinen – Piano \nWinston Clifford – Drums\n  \nAbout\nPlaying a mixture of original compositions written by each member of the trio. \n“Excellent Bassist\, with a distinct Mingus-like drive to his propulsive bass lines”___ Time Out\n \n“[compositions] …supple\, sensitive and full of detail.”___ Financial Times\n \n“Erudition\, eclectic studies and a jazz sensibility make Heinen the kind of newcomer who repositions the goalposts.”___ John Fordham\, Guardian \n“Clifford’s rock-solid yet ever-flowing time combined with the utmost dynamic imagination and subtlety\, was a joy throughout. Whether using stick\, brush or hand\, his simultaneous precision and flexibility of touch and tone… recalled ( but never imitated) the snap-crackle of Roy Haynes\, Ed Blackwell\, and the all-round imagination of Brian Blade.” ___ Jazz Journal International\, \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/larry-bartleybruno-heinenwinston-clifford-3/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T223000
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SUMMARY:Ted Morcaldi's Celestial Strangers
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nTed Morcaldi – Guitar \nHuw V Williams – Double Bass \nJosh Walker-Martin – Drums \n  \nAbout\nAmerican Guitarist Ted Morcaldi\, proudly hailing from New Haven\, Connecticut\, is making a name for himself in the UK music world. He has forged a distinctive musical voice on electric\, classical\, and twelve-string guitars enhanced with loops and electronics creating otherworldly textures. His new dynamic trio in the UK explores compositions inspired by the open forms and sonic architectures of Jon Hassell’s “Fourth World” music contrasted with the foundational element of jazz improvisation and the experimental spirit of Krautrock. \nHis latest album Celestial Stranger\, released 30 May this year on the Clonmell Jazz Social label\, has received airplay on BBC Radio 3\, Radio 6\, Worldwide FM and reviewed in MOJO magazine. The 12 tracks take the listener on an odyssey through varying orchestrations of multi-layered guitars\, often creating a dialogue amongst acoustic instruments and electronics. Intimate duos with drummer Joshua Blackmore and bassist Joel Humann exemplify the strong musical bond Morcaldi has with each member of the trio. The only non-original composition on the album is David Bowie’s Berlin-era instrumental Art Decade\, which features the sonic stamp of Bowie’s Blackstar bassist Tim Lefebvre alongside Morcaldi and Blackmore. \n“Rather beautiful I think it is too” – Stuart Maconie BBC Radio 6 \n“A tight yet versatile trio\, making the most of Ted’s intriguing compositions….. with the US guitarist equally adept on electric and acoustic instruments\, enhancing the former with loops and electronic effects\, often creating multi-layered soundscapes…..”\n– Pete Butchers – Jazz Today \n  \n \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/ted-morcaldis-celestial-strangers/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Biscoe/Moore/Turner
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nChris Biscoe – Alto Saxophone \nNathan Moore – Guitar \nRoger Turner – Drums \n  \nAbout\nRoger Turner and Chris Biscoe have played together since the 1960s\, though it’s only in the 2000s that they have regularly gigged. N.O.Moore recently recorded with Roger\, and the inspiring soundscape he brings to performance suggested him as a new voice to amplify this enduring partnership. \nRoger Turner – drums and percussion\n‘one of the giants of free improvisation’ – The Wire\nRoger’s first collaborations were with London improvisers John Russell\, Steve Beresford\, Nigel Coombes\, Gary Todd; he founded the workers’ music association series with concerts involving Derek Bailey\, Eugene Chadbourne\, Paul Rutherford\, Lol Coxhill. Percussion/voice duos duo with Annette Peacock\, working with her open-form song compositions\, Phil Minton\, Maggie Nichols\, Ute Wassermann\, Drums/piano with Irene Schweizer\, Fred van Hove\, Matthew Bourne\, Pat Thomas.\n2000 to now international tours with Fred Frith\, Charles Gayle\, Alex Ward\, 6ix\, Axel Dorner\, Yukihiro Isso\, Joelle Leandre\, Toshinori Kondo\, Trio’z\, Evan Parker\, Ab Baars\, William Parker\, Shelley Hirsch\, Barry Guy\, Barre Philips\, Gunter Christmann\, Marilyn Crispell\, Henry Grimes and Cecil Taylor. \nN.O.Moore – guitar and electronic instruments\nN.O. Moore developed his musical ideas during workshops with Eddie Prevost and has gone on to partner John Butcher\, Rachel Musson\, Henry Kaiser\, John Edwards\, Jason Yarde\, Binker Golding\, Steve Noble and Steve Beresford. He recently launched the DXDY Recordings label to present improvised and electronic musics: dxdyrecordings.com\n‘Moore shifts fluidly from argumentatively fractured jazz licks to spacey atmospherics to mad cat hisses; the appositeness of his contributions belies the sparseness of his recorded discography’ The Wire (Bill Meyer) \nChris Biscoe – alto/soprano sax\, alto clarinet\nChris Biscoe is one of the players who bridge the worlds of jazz\, free jazz and improvised music. Records and tours with George Russell\, Mike Westbrook\, Andy Sheppard\, The Brotherhood of Breath\, Liam Noble\, Tony Kofi\, Allison Neale\, Hermeto Pascoal\, The New York Composers Orchestra\, and David Murray. His playing partners include Lol Coxhill\, Eddie Prevost\, Evan Parker\, Rachel Musson\, Ingrid Laubrock\, Dewey Redman\, Elton Dean\, Paul Rutherford\, Tony Marsh\, and Vincent Courtois. \n‘Biscoe’s ability to bridge sound worlds as different as Evan Parker’s and Charlie Parker’s makes him one of the most formidable European saxophonists’ John Fordham\, The Guardian \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/biscoemooreturner/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250611T203000
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SUMMARY:J.A.M. String Collective
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:30 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJulia Dos Reis – Viola\nMiranda Lewis-Brown – Cello\nJan Halen – violin \n  \nAbout\nContemporary jazz string trio\, J.A.M. “pushing at the boundaries of jazz… delivering walking lines\, heavy riffs and rattles and taps” (Financial Times) bring improvising strings to the fore. They present music from their upcoming debut album\, featuring music for ‘improvising string trio & loop pedals’ on themes of the Climate Crisis. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/j-a-m-string-collective/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250608T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250608T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Sean Gibbs
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n\n  \nLine-up:\nSean Gibbs – Trumpet \nLiam Dunachie – Piano \nJoe Lee – Bass \nJoel Barford – Drums\n  \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-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-06-08/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250608T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250608T193000
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SUMMARY:vortex collective presents: future standards & downstairs jam
DESCRIPTION:Standards are engaging and accessible for musicians and listeners alike\, but nearly all of jazz’s standard repertoire is from a 50 year period ca. 1920 – 1970. \nAnother half century has since passed\, where new compositions have not been added to this shared language.\nJoin a collective of musicians who met through the Vortex jazz club in imagining future standards. \n3 – 5pm: house band set and open jam reserved for future standards. \n(5.30 – 7.30pm: accessible jam session; call songs from the real book or these recent compositions) \nFor more details on the future standards project\, including sheet music\, workshops\, and to suggest additions to the repertoire\, contact vortex.jazz.collective at gmail dot com
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/future-standards-2025-06-08/2025-06-08/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Emile Hinton Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nEmile Hinton – Piano \nToby Yapp – Bass \nKai MacRae – Drums \n  \nAbout\n“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city. For only £6\, check out exciting music from a revolving line-up of innovative performers digging into standards and new music alongside DJs spinning vinyl until the early hours. A relaxed atmosphere with special drinks offers each night and an opportunity to be part of the extended Vortex community. \nThis time we are joined by pianist Emile Hinton. \nEmile Hinton is an award-winning jazz pianist and composer emerging from the heart of the London jazz scene. A mentee of renowned UK pianist Julian Joseph\, he graduated with first-class honours from Trinity Laban Conservatoire and recently spent three months at the Tribeca Jazz Institute in NYC\, studying with some of New York’s top musicians. In 2023\, Emile was honoured with the Tina May Musician’s Company Young Jazz Musician of the Year.\nAs the pianist for jazz legends Ricky Ford (Charles Mingus\, Ellington Orchestra) and Jazz Messenger Jean Toussaint (Art Blakey\, McCoy Tyner)\, Emile has performed at top venues across the UK and Europe\, including Ronnie Scott’s\, The Jazz Café\, The Barbican and Pizza Express\, working with their ensembles and leading his own diverse projects across multiple genres. His debut album\, set for release this year\, features contemporary and swinging original compositions with his trio. With this album\, Emile continues his musical journey and aims to leave a lasting impression in the jazz world. \n‘Emile is a joy to witness\, he’s a thoughtful\, conscientious and well-balanced young man and his talent certainly speaks for itself. I predict that he will rise rapidly through the ranks and be a musical force to be marvelled at’ – Jean Toussaint
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-emile-hinton-trio/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Tom Ollendorff quartet with Aaron Parks\, James Maddren & Conor Chaplin (2nd Night)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nTom Ollendorff – Guitar \nAaron Parks – Piano \nConor Chaplin – Double Bass \nJames Maddren – Drums \n  \nAbout\nFollowing two sell out shows at the Vortex in 2024\, the Tom Ollendorff Quartet with Aaron Parks\, James Maddren and Conor Chaplin returns to London for two unmissable concerts presenting a brand new set of material. \nTom Ollendorff is undoubtedly one of the most exciting talents to emerge from the United Kingdom in recent times. His combination of lyrical sensibility\, elegant use of space and silence\, and stunning rhythmic ease have forged a seductive sound that adds to his appeal. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tom-ollendorff-quartet-with-aaron-parks-james-maddren-conor-chaplin-2nd-night/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Tom Ollendorff quartet with Aaron Parks\, James Maddren & Conor Chaplin (1st Night)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nTom Ollendorff – Guitar \nAaron Parks – Piano \nConor Chaplin – Double Bass \nJames Maddren – Drums \n  \nAbout\nFollowing two sell out shows at the Vortex in 2024\, the Tom Ollendorff Quartet with Aaron Parks\, James Maddren and Conor Chaplin returns to London for two unmissable concerts presenting a brand new set of material. \nTom Ollendorff is undoubtedly one of the most exciting talents to emerge from the United Kingdom in recent times. His combination of lyrical sensibility\, elegant use of space and silence\, and stunning rhythmic ease have forged a seductive sound that adds to his appeal. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tom-ollendorff-quartet-with-aaron-parks-james-maddren-conor-chaplin-1st-night/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Queer Jazz: Reinel Bakole w/HANAH (Support)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nAbout\nQueer Jazz exists to platform\, nurture and celebrate the emerging queer jazz scene. Programmed by Tina Edwards and Arowah\, they have put together an exciting monthly programme of innovative LGBTQI+ artists at The Vortex Jazz Club\, supported by Arts Council England. \nTickets are flexibly priced – please select the pricing tier that reflects your situation. We want as many people as possible to access the gigs so if you’re able to\, please consider paying for the highest ticket band\, otherwise cheaper tickets will be limited and available on first-come first-serve basis \nReinel Bakole \nAt 27\,Reinel Bakole is becoming a defining voice in the avant-garde soul scene. In 2024\, she made her mark with the release of her debut album Healing Exhaustion\, receiving widespread acclaim through powerful performances across Paris\, Brussels\, London\, Luxembourg\, Frankfurt\, Hong Kong\, and major festivals such as Dour and Gent Jazz. Her year of sold-out shows and international appearances culminated in a prestigious residency with her band at the Montreux Jazz Festival. During her When The Waters Are Strong\, You Must Drown tour\, Reinel unveiled a new layer of her album\, expressed through movement and exploration. Sometimes accompanied by performers\, she offered performances that immerse audiences\, delving into the forces that drive us\, the extremes that both unite and isolate. Reinel merges poetry and physical expression in a narrative that is mysterious\, bittersweet\, and intense. \nAs she celebrates the first anniversary of Healing Exhaustion\, Reinel reflects on a year marked by unforgettable encounters and milestones. To commemorate this journey\, she has released aspecial limited edition pack featuring two LPs\, a poster\, and an exclusive eight-page booklet offering a glimpse into her inner world. This release serves as a tribute to the community\, vulnerability\, and relentless passion that have shaped both the album and her artistic evolution. \nAfter an introspective start to the year\, Reinel Bakole has just returned from Brazil\, where she spent a month and a half not only making her debut on stages in Rio de Janeiro – with a headline performance at Audio Rebel – and in São Paulo\, opening for rising artist Bruno Berle\, but also immersing herself in writing. This creative journey gave birth to new material with distinctive sonic textures\, blending Brazilian influences and collaborations with Brussels-based musicians. Having not released new music since Healing Exhaustion\, Reinel Bakole is now preparing her return\, with a new single set for release in June. \nHANAH \nHANAH is a producer and singer currently based in London\, who has spent the best part of a decade developing an utterly distinctive sonic sensibility\, merging intimate-sounding loops with her euphonious vocals. \nHANAH’s most recent EP ‘Colours of Now & Then’ was recorded at XL Recordings last summer and released on Saffron Records. In the face of the EP’s gravity-defying sound design\, which depicts the void of grief with bracing viscerality\, HANAH’s voice offers a beacon\, a way forward\, reminiscent of Eartheater. HANAH will be releasing new music in 2025\, her third self-produced EP will follow suit this year. \nYou can sign up to hear more about Queer Jazz events HERE
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/queer-jazz-reinel-bakole-whanah-support/
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SUMMARY:Andrea Di Biase’s Oltremare
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAndrea Di Biase – Double Bass\, Compositions \nJames Allsopp – Tenor Saxophone \nIvo Neame – Piano \nJon Scott – Drums \nAbout\nOltremare is an Italian word meaning “oversea”. The band plays on the differences of Andrea Di Biase’s two musical worlds divided by the sea: one is rooted in his native Italy with the melodic and poetic approach of Italian masters such as Nino Rota and the band’s first pianist Antonio Zambrini; the other is rooted in UK\, his country of adoption\, with the harmonic and rhythmic intuitions of British artists such as Kenny Wheeler\, who invited Andrea to play with his Trio at Vortex in 2011.\nAndrea’s idea of building a bridge between two sides of the sea is reflected in the choice of surrounding himself with the most refined British improvisers: the inventiveness of star pianist Ivo Neame\, the lush sound of virtuoso saxophonist James Allsopp and the blistering energy of Gogo Penguin’s drummer Jon Scott. \nOltremare Quartet’s first album “Uncommon Nonsense” was released by Babel Label. The band will premiere at Vortex a new repertoire they are about to record for their second album. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/oltremare-quartet/
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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-2025-06-03/
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Rick Simpson
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-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-06-01/
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SUMMARY:London Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Doors 3:30 PM\, Music 4:00 PM\n  \nABOUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs it approaches 35 years\, the LJO’s association with the Vortex – London’s longest jazz residency – is a miracle of longevity\, producing great new music\, all written by its members\, month after month. Though Stan Sulzmann no longer leads the star saxophone section\, he continues to write for the band\, and this gig will feature his new arrangement of Bella Del Gella by saxophonist (and son) Matt Sulzmann. It finds good company in uplifting pieces by trumpeter Henry Lowther\, pianist Alcyona Mick\, bassist Calum Gourlay\, lead trumpet Noel Langley\, and director Scott Stroman.  Check out these amazing up-close-and personal sessions!
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/london-jazz-orchestra-55/
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Kezia Abuoma
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nKezia Abuoma – Piano \nBand – TBC \n  \nAbout\n“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city. For only £6\, check out exciting music from a revolving line-up of innovative performers digging into standards and new music alongside DJs spinning vinyl until the early hours. A relaxed atmosphere and an opportunity to be part of the extended Vortex community. \nThis time we are joined by young pianist/composer Kezia Abuoma\, a student at Trinity Laban and a member of Tomorrow’s Warriors.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-kezia-abuoma/
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