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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-2025-07-19/2025-07-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250718T194500
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SUMMARY:Olie Brice Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nOlie Brice – Double bass \nAlexander Hawkins – Piano \nRachel Musson – Tenor Saxophone \nWill Glaser – Drums \n  \nAbout\nAlbum launch for “All It Was”\, the new album by the Olie Brice Quartet. The Olie Brice Quartet – featuring Rachel Musson\, Alexander Hawkins and Will Glaser – play Brice’s compositions\, ranging from melancholy ballads to pulsating free jazz. Following on from the Trio and Octet explorations on his album “Fire Hills”\, Brice has put together a new band with three of his favourite collaborators\, all of whom are among the most individual voices around and have a wide range of experiences in jazz and improvised music. \n“Brice has his own way of applying organisation to music\, shaping it in interesting ways without compromising the crucial spontaneity of expression and interaction” – Richard Williams \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/olie-brice-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250717T194500
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SUMMARY:Janette Mason - ReWired
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJanette Mason – Piano \nTom Mason – Double Bass \nEric Ford – Drums \n  \nAbout\nReWired is the new acoustic trio project from acclaimed composer\, arranger and pianist\, Janette Mason. \nJanette Mason has a storied career playing for multiple artists across the worlds of jazz and pop. As a session player she’s toured with some of the biggest pop names in the business including Oasis and Pulp\,and as a bandleader she’s released a series of acclaimed jazz albums featuring some of the UK’s most respected players. \nFor her latest project\, ReWired\, she’s selected a basket full of all the tunes that mean the most to her\, from timeless standards to modern chart classics and reworked each of them. \n  \nJAZZ WISE MAGAZINE 4 *** \n“Beautifully produced and thoughtfully put together….Long May she continue to put out music of this quality and variety.” Victoria Kingham \nNo-one is off limits and the repertoire draws from everyone from Gary Numan and David Bowie to Kate Bush and Olivia Rodrigo\, with Janette’s fierce and inventive arrangements pulling everything together. Mixing deep grooves\, gutsy swing\, blazing solos and unforgettable melody\, this is timeless music re-wired for the present day. \n“It’s a truism to report that the trio with bassist Tom Mason and drummer Eric Ford have clearly worked extremely consciously and thoroughly with the pianist/composer to get under the complexities\, twists and turns of Janette Mason’s music\, but the balance and clarity they were bringing to every tune last night was something very special. The balance in an experienced piano trio like this can persuade one – if only briefly – that all can be right with the world” Sebastian Scotney UK JAZZ NEWS \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/janette-mason-rewired-2/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250717T203000
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SUMMARY:Jakub Klimiuk Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:30 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJakub Klimiuk – Guitar \nKasper Rietkerk – Alto Saxophone \nReuben Goldmark – Piano \nKinzan – Double Bass \nLuke McCarthy – Drums \n  \nAbout\nLondon guitarist and composer Jakub Klimiuk brings his quintet to present music from the critically acclaimed album ‘(un)balanced’\, described by The Guardian as “a rare mix of New York edginess and Scandinavian avant-jazz impressionism”\, alongside completely new material. \n  \nExpect a thrilling combination of scripted forms and improvised sections\, entwining melodic compositions with experimental sonic escapades\, nurtured through extensive touring across the UK and Europe earlier this year. \n”The future of jazz is in safe hands” – UK Jazz News \n“A hugely accomplished guitarist with a formidable technique and also a composer of impressive maturity and vision.” – The Jazz Mann \n”He is not only an excellent guitarist but also an accomplished composer.” – Jazz Forum \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/jakub-klimiuk-quintet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Queer Jazz: Matters Unknown w/Sonia Killmann (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 \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 \nMATTERS UNKNOWN \nMATTERS UNKNOWN is the debut project from Jonathan Enser\, multi-instrumentalist and composer\, and the brass contributor to Nubiyan Twist. He has put together an ensemble that features some of the best musicians in the UK\, including Nerija\, Emma Jean Thackray\, Nala Sinephro and Noya Rao \nSonia Killmann \nSonia Killmann is a saxophone player\, electronic musician\, and audiovisual artist whose practice is deeply rooted in interdisciplinary work and collaborative processes. Sonia’s recent work explores queer identity through improvisation and self-expression\, drawing inspiration from Pauline Oliveros’ concepts of collective listening and sonic meditation. The composer explores this through experimental jazz\, by merging the electronic sounds of modular synthesizers with acoustic instruments\, such as the tenor saxophone. Since early 2022\, they have been creating immersive experiences as an electronic and multimedia composer associated with Cryptic Glasgow. \nSonia Killmann has collaborated on an interdisciplinary level with many artists\, from Scottish Ballet dancers like Constant Vigier and Jamiel Laurence to visual artists such as Mettje Hunneman and Laura Mannelli. Their work often stems from improvisational processes\, resulting in live audiovisual shows\, sound art\, and scores. At Sonica 2024 Sonia collaborated with Laura Mannelli on their immersive installation Umweltraum((a))\, which was supported by Kultur | lx Arts Council Luxembourg and commissioned by Cryptic Glasgow. \nYou can sign up to hear more about Queer Jazz events HERE
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/queer-jazz-matters-unknown-wsonia-killmann-support/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250715T223000
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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-2025-07-15/2025-07-15/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250713T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250713T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Sam Braysher
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\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-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-07-13/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T223000
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SUMMARY:De Beauvoir Jazz Festival : Coltrane's Interstellar Space
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nNathaniel Facey – Alto Saxophone \nShaney Forbes – Drums \n  \nAbout\nDe Beauvoir Jazz Festival Presents: Nathaniel Facey and Shaney Forbes play Interstellar Space \nTwo leading lights of the UK contemporary jazz scene\, well known as members of the award winning group Empirical\, come together for this explosive duo show. Nathaniel Facey (alto saxophone) and Shaney Forbes (drums) will explore the material from John Coltrane’s classic record Interstellar Space. Presented as part of the De Beauvoir Jazz Festival at Vortex\, a partner venue to the festival. \nMore details about this new neighbourhood festival – www.debeauvoirjazzfestival.co.uk \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/de-beauvoir-jazz-festival-coltranes-interstellar-space_830pm/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250711T223000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250711T223000
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SUMMARY:Dalston Song Club w/ The Howl and the Hum
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM\, Music 11:00 PM\n  \nABOUT\n\nOur monthly late night series brings together some of the most prominent voices in contemporary songwriting\, hosted by Matthew Herd. This month we’re hugely excited to welcome an acoustic set from The Howl & The Hum.\n\n\n\n\n \nThe Howl and the Hum\nSam Griffiths’ musical journey began with picking his way through pop punk and indie rock as an angsty teen\, before finding his voice after an accidental discovery of Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde in his dad’s record collection. Inspired by Dylan’s poeticism\, Griffiths started gigging at open mics most nights during his time studying at York University and gradually built a following drawn to his knack for recounting tales of the curious figures he’d met amid the city’s nightlife. By 2016\, he had joined forces with a trio of fellow open mic night regulars to form The Howl & The Hum and the following year the group released their debut EP\, Godmanchester Chinese Bridge. \nDeveloping a reputation for charismatic live shows that embodied soft balladry as much as explosive self-expression\, the group went on to release their debut album\, Human Contact\, to critical acclaim in 2020. Produced by Jolyon Thomas (Slaves\, Royal Blood\, Daughter)\, the record pushed the boundaries of guitar music across 13 tracks of driving drums\, synthesised guitars and atmospheric electronics. \n“We spent eight years building up to our debut\, developing different ways to express what we were writing” Griffiths says. “We were listening to everything from Radiohead to New Order\, Robyn and Burial\, creating moments between the electronic and acoustic where it felt like the music was breathing.” \nYet\, after the Covid-19 pandemic nixed plans for touring or any onstage fanfare around the release\, pressure began to build in the group. With financial demands mounting and few outlets available for their creativity\, the band gradually crumbled\, leaving Griffiths as the last remaining member. Solo once more\, he took to the drawing board to dismantle this recent chaos of debuts and disappointments\, channelling a maelstrom of emotion into a remarkable sophomore record that marks a new guise for The Howl & The Hum. \nJoining forces with songwriters Elanor Moss and Matthew Herd\, as well as producer Joseph Futak\, Griffiths drew inspiration from music by the likes of Big Thief\, Phoebe Bridgers and Randy Newman. \n“I wanted to make music that’s quieter but that still holds loud things” Griffiths says. “There’s an incisiveness and sharpness to the lyrics that cuts through. You don’t need bombast to make someone feel something.”\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/dalston-song-club-w-the-howl-and-the-hum/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Lekan Babalola and the Sacred Funk Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nKate Luxmoore – Bass Clarinet \nJonathan Brown – Guitar \nThomas Mash – Double Bass \nLekan Babalola – Drums \n  \nAbout\nLekan Babalola Known for his interpretation of ancient music through African Diaspora influences\, Lekan Babalola and The Sacred Funk Quartet bring you an evening of “mesmerizing fusion\, skillfully blending cosmopolitan nuances with mystical subtlety.”\nLekan Babalola\, the band’s percussionist and twice Grammy winner\, says “Our renditions infuse the sacred Yoruba and English songs with a harmonious blend of modern classical and jazz touches\, all while honouring their original essence”. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/lekan-babalola-and-the-sacred-funk-quartet-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250710T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250710T223000
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SUMMARY:Germana Stella La Sorsa & Tom Ollendorff : After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nGermana Stella La Sorsa – Voice \nTom Ollendorff – Guitar \n  \nAbout\n\n\n\nKnown for ‘Nudging boundaries as she goes’ and ‘raw and striking vocals’ Italian singer and storyteller Germana Stella La Sorsa’s innovative style has found the perfect partner in internationally renowned British guitarist Tom Ollendorff\, starting a collaboration envisioned as a celebration of the beauty of simplicity. \nWorking together since 2022\, Ollendorff’s highly distinctive sound and virtuosic technique elegantly blends with La Sorsa’s ‘poetically interpretive singing’ and sophisticated vocal skills in the duo’s first release “After Hours” (33 Jazz Records). \nThe new record – a small but stunning collection of inspired arrangements of legendary songs and originals – pays homage to well-known composers and songwriters from a wide spectrum including Brazilian composer Pixinguinha and The Beatles.\nPhoto credit: Monika-S.-Jakubowska \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/germana-stella-la-sorsa-tom-ollendorff-after-hours/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250710T203000
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SUMMARY:Pope/Garner/Byrne/Roth
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJohn Pope – Double Bass \nJohn Garner – Violin \nDee Byrne – Alto Saxophone \nSimon Roth – Drums \n  \nAbout\nQuicksilver improvisation from a quartet of dynamic voices from across the UK creative music spectrum. John Pope is a double bassist and improviser whose musical flexibility and adventurous playing has grounded collaborations with such noteworthy figures as Joe McPhee\, Evan Parker\, Ingrid Laubrock and more. A long-standing duo with creative virtuoso violinist and shakuhachi maestro John Garner\, himself a mercurial presence in spontaneous music\, formed the seed or this new quartet\, both players each inviting another musician they thought would complement or challenge their existing approach. The questing\, breathtaking alto saxophone of Dee Byrne makes the unusual pairing of violin and horn sound utterly natural\, revealing tonal similarities and throwing curveballs back and forth across the field of sound. Meanwhile master drummer\, improviser and theatre-maker Simon Roth brings a restless\, ironic and utterly embodied sense of play to proceedings\, underpinned with a righteous and rigorous sense of groove\, space and form. The sound of four restlessly curious and highly-articulate improvisers setting out to discover new territory\, shake the tree and play to find out what happens next. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/popegarnerbyrneroth/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250709T223000
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SUMMARY:Tom Ridout's UFO - First Contact Album Launch
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nTom Ridout – Recorder \nFlo Moore – Bass Guitar \nRod Oughton – Drums \n  \nAbout\nTom Ridout is an award-winning saxophonist and recorder player who has quickly risen to prominence on the London jazz scene. A graduate of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music\, Tom has won several accolades\, including the Help Musicians Peter Whittingham Jazz Award and the Lancaster Jazz Festival Youth Jazz Commission. He is a prolific composer who released his debut album “No Excuses” to great critical acclaim. With a unique energy and creativity in his performances\, Tom has performed with some of the biggest names in jazz and has played at some of the most iconic venues in the UK. His dedication to his craft and passion for music make him one of the most exciting young musicians in the industry today. \nUFO (Unidentified Folk Outfit)\, led by Tom on the electric recorder\, is a Rock/Folk power trio that reinvents traditional English folk music. The band combines innovative arrangements with a focus on improvisation\, creating a unique and dynamic sound. Expect to hear well-known melodies\, but with intriguing and unexpected twists. \nTonight the band is launching their live album “First Contact”\, recorded live downstairs at the Vortex in 2024. \n“Tom Ridout on virtuosic recorder” (Mike Collins- London Jazz News) \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tom-ridouts-ufo-first-contact-album-launch/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Gloria Yehilevsky's G M?R + Jason Yarde
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:30 PM\, Music 7:15 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nGloria Yehilevsky – Xylosynth \nAram Bahmaie – Bass Guitar \nJason Yarde – Saxophone \n  \nAbout\nGloria Yehilevsky’s G M?R is a trio+ whose identity expands beyond its London-based core of Yehilevsky on vibraphone/percussion\, Aram Bahmaie on basses\, and Sam Norris on alto sax/flute. Navigating an electroacoustic setup as multi-instrumentalists\, the project plays unprescribed + composed improvised music which is both experimental + accessible. With a drumless core\, G M?R frequently morphs by incorporating guest performers. \n“Gloria Yehilevsky is an extremely impressive percussionist. She plays with an amazing combination of technical mastery and riveting energy.” – Steve Reich \nGloria Yehilevsky is a composer and improviser whose music integrates backgrounds in classical percussion and cognitive and contemplative sciences into a fluid cluster of activity. She is a PhD candidate in composition at Trinity Laban Conservatoire and part of Serious’ Take Five XX cohort. She won the PAS/Armand Zildjian Award and the Italy PAS Vibraphone competition\, co-directed and performed in ‘Dreamerfly\, and other stories\,’ which was praised as ‘ethereal’ by The Guardian\, and has performed with the San Diego Symphony\, the World Percussion Group and the Bang on a Can All-Stars. \nHer compositions are collaborative and transdisciplinary\, breaking the fourth wall and transforming traditional artistic hierarchies. She is a polyglot\, was raised in a Soviet immigrant home\, and has experienced trauma\, bliss\, and all the colours in between. \nSam Norris is a London-based saxophonist and composer with a forward-thinking outlook. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music under Julian Siegel and Kit Downes\, graduating with first-class honours and the Craig Ball prize for jazz saxophone. \nMoved from an early age by agentic performers and composers\, Sam’s main inspirations included John Coltrane\, Thelonius Monk\, Warne Marsh and György Ligeti. He explores their influences with his quartet\, whose album ‘Small Things Evolved Slowly’ was recently released to critical acclaim. Sam performs with the UK’s and EU’s finest improvising musicians including Ronan Guilfoyle\, Darren Beckett\, Tom Challenger and PHEMO Quartet. He was a finalist in the 2022 Musician’s Company Young Jazz Musician of the Year competition. \nAram Bahmaie is a bassist\, originally from Guildford\, currently living in London. Having studied Jazz at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire he has since gone on to perform in venues around the UK\, playing with artists such as the Olivia Murphy Jazz Orchestra\, the Matt Hurley Group\, and Stablefolk. \nJason Yarde (b. 1970) is an English jazz saxophonist\, composer\, arranger\, producer and music director. He has worked with a wide range of artists and music ensembles\, including Denys Baptiste\, The Blind Boys Of Alabama\, McCoy Tyner\, Andrew Hill\, Jack DeJohnette\, Hugh Masekela and the London Symphony Orchestra. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/gloria-yehilevskys-g-mr-jason-yarde/
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Riley Stone-Lonergan
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-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-07-06/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:LJO Saberton Birthday Special
DESCRIPTION:Doors 3:30 PM\, Music 4:00 PM\n  \nABOUT\nTo top off it’s 33rd season at the Vortex\, the London Jazz Orchestra celebrates the 75th birthday of phenomenal pianist and composer Pete Saberton\, whose unique writing and playing style helped define the sound of the band. Taking over from founding pianist John Taylor\, and succeeded by current pianist-composer Alcyona Mick\, “Sabbo” was the LJO’s pianist for 20 years until his death in 2012. He produced a string of totally original and delightful pieces\, many which the LJO recorded on The Saberton Album.  He was a huge inspiration to all those who had the pleasure of playing with him and the performance includes tribute pieces by saxophonist and long-time colleague Pete Hurt and lead trumpet Noel Langley.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/london-jazz-orchestra-56/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Sacha Harlan's Contexture with Olivia Hughes and George Mooney
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nSacha Harlan – Drums \nKobe Heath-Ngugi – Bass \n+ \nOlivia Hughes and George Mooney \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. \nContexture’ is a new project lead by drummer Sacha Harlan. A continuation of his long-standing musical partnership with bassist Kobe Heath-Ngugi; a duo that has collaborated with the top forces in the British Jazz scene such as Byron Wallen and Hans Koller\, as well as touring with the frontman of late 70s rock band ‘Squeeze’\, Glenn Tilbrook. They are joined by George Mooney and Olivia Hughes\, two fiercely individual powerhouses with an incredible synergy. \nThey will explore Sacha’s new compositions\, written for the group. Placing the group’s interdependence and individuality at the forefront of the music. \nPhoto credit: Will Elsom
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-sacha-harlans-contexture/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Annie Whitehead's Big Birthday Gig
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAnnie Whitehead – Trombone \nJennifer Maidman – Bass Guitar \nSteve Lodder – Piano \nLiam Genockey – Drums \nGeoffrey Richardson – Viola \nSteve Fletcher – Piano \n  \nAbout\nAnnie Whitehead 4tet & The Orchestra That Fell to Earth.\nA very special double-header to celebrate the 70th birthday of world renowned trombonist Annie Whitehead. \nAnnie will be joined on stage by a stellar line-up of musicians drawn from her long and eclectic career. \nThe first half of the evening will feature original members and music of the seminal Penguin Cafe Orchestra (PCO)\,with which Annie played between 1985 & 2007. For the second set Annie’s regular 4tet will take to the stage with guest appearances from PCO members and possibly a few surprises. This will be a magical and unique event\, not to be missed. \nhttps://anniewhitehead.bandcamp.com/
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/annie-whiteheads-big-birthday-gig/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Alina Bzhezhinska's "Whispers of Rain"
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAlina Bzhezhinska – Harp & Electronics \nTony Kofi – Saxophone \n+ special guest Hyelim Kim – Korean Flute \n  \nAbout\nWhispers of Rain is a bold collaboration between Alina Bzhezhinska and Tulshi\, (released on Tru Thoughts\, July 2025)\, reimagining the harp through the lens of electronics and live sound design. Blurring the lines between tradition and innovation\, they create a new sonic language — intimate\, cinematic\, and deeply moving. \nFor this special album launch\, Alina is joined by the legendary Tony Kofi\, whose powerful saxophone voice brings new colours to their soundscape. \nTogether\, they invite you into a world where ancient strings meet futuristic textures\, and where every note tells a story. \nThere will be signing of the album after the show.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/alina-bzhezhinskas-whispers-of-rain/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Camila Nebbia / Colin Webster / Andrew Lisle / Caius Williams
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nCamila Nebbia – Tenor Saxophone \nColin Webster – Baritone Saxophone \nAndrew Lisle – Drum kit \nCaius Williams – Double Bass \n  \nAbout\nHigh energy free improvisation from a quartet made up of four leading names from the UK and European jazz and improvised music scene. \nCamila Nebbia\nCamila Nebbia from Buenos Aires\, based in Berlin\, is a saxophone player\, composer\, improviser\, visual artist and curator. Described by Jazz PT magazine as “an essential saxophonist of our time”. The multidisciplinary artist layers her practice through the creation and destruction of archival memory\, exploring the concepts of identity\, migration and memory through her work. \nHer most recent solo album –’una ofrenda a la ausencia’ (an offering to absence) with Relative Pitch Records– was described by the NYC Jazz Record as an ‘innately human and personal album\, surprising listeners with a passionate approach to jazz’. \nPlayed and recorded with many artists of the international scene such as Marilyn Crispell\, Michael Formanek\, Angelica Sanchez\, Randy Peterson\, Tom Rainey\, Patrick Shiroishi\, Vinnie Sperrazza\, Katt Hernandez\, Kenneth Jimenez\, Lesley Mok\, Susana Santos Silva\, Elsa Bergman\, l’ Arfi collective of Lyon\, Joanna Mattrey\, Vincent Dromowski’s Flow regulator\, Kit Downes\, Andrew Lisle\, John Hughes\, among others. \nColin Webster\nLondon based saxophonist Colin Webster is quickly establishing himself on the European avant-garde scene. Collaborating with some of the key figures in improvised and experimental music\, Webster is known for working from extreme sonic palettes – from minimal to maximal\, constantly pushing boundaries. \n“The application of circular breathing techniques are essential to this ritual-ready\, sustain-heavy sound\, it seems. Fans of an ensemble like Phurpa might get as much out of it as jazz cadets into\, say\, Peter Brötzmann\, and if you happen to be the sort of wildcat who likes both\, then Vs Amp is likely your kind of journey into sound.” – Noel Gardner\, The Quietus \nAndrew Lisle\nBorn and raised in Northumberland – now based in London. His quick and highly textural playing filled with rhythmic complexity makes him a highly in-demand member of the fertile jazz & improvised music community. In turns both propulsive and abstract\, Lisle has works with many leading voices on the UK and European improvised music scene\, including Kit Downes\, John Edwards\, Alex Ward\, Charlotte Keeffe\, Ab Baars\, Rodrigo Amado and John Dikeman\, Colin Webster\, Dirk Serries. \nCaius Williams\nCaius Williams is a musician working mostly within the fields of experimental and improvised music. Working frequently as both a collaborator and a solo artist\, Caius has a duo project ‘Crosspiece’ with Theodora Laird (alongside playing guitars for Theodora’s project ‘feeo’)\, a longstanding duo project with Tara Cunningham\, and was recently involved in the live performances of ‘Lifetones’: a project led by Charles Bullen of ‘This Heat’\, and he regularly works with many of London’s notable improvisers. Recent releases include solo double bass record ‘Gwannach’ (OTOROKU)\, ‘Crosspiece’ with Theodora Laird (Cherche Encore)\, ‘Stiga’ with Tom Challenger and Benedict Taylor (GRAIN)\, and ‘Worn’\, in trio with Will Glaser and Tara Cunningham (self-release).
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/camila-nebbia-colin-webster-andrew-lisle-caius-williams/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Bridget Walsh presents Conduit / Rosie Frater-Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nBridget Walsh – Voice / Piano \nIsobella Burnham – Bass Guitar / Voice \nRosie Turton – Trombone / Modular Synths \nMomoko Gill – Drums / Voice \nJan Halen – Violin \n+ Rosie Frater-Taylor – Guitar / Voice \n  \nAbout\nConduit is an exploration of connection. How the elements intersect with our lives in both nourishing and harrowing ways\, and how we intersect within the world with the same dichotomy. Through a programme of composed\, improvised and open-form works\, Conduit brings together five femme artists from across the London jazz-zeitgeist. Using music\, meditation\, soundscapes\, synthesis\, loops and samples\, Bridget Walsh\, Rosie Turton\, Isobella Burnham\, Momoko Gill and Jan Halen will create and co-regulate in real time\, exploring everything from wildfires to revolution\, misogyny to mutual-aid\, lullabies to Land Back. This performance also includes a solo set from London-based artist\, Rosie Frater-Taylor. \nIsobella Burnham @isobella.burnham\nIsobella Burnham is a London-based\, Barbadian-grown bassist\, vocalist and composer. She grew up in Barbados where she studied music at the local college. Isobella moved back to London in 2018 and has been a session bassist for Mabel\, Tom Misch\, Jorja Smith\, Steam Down\, Sampa The Great and Connie Constance\, playing stages across Europe\, Africa and Asia. In 2021\, she released her solo debut EP Dancin Garuda and has gone on to play Love Supreme\, We Out Here\, Swanage jazz and a sold-out Ronnie Scott’s. \nMomoko Gill @momokogill\nMomoko Gill (aka MettaShiba) is a London-based composer/producer/songwriter/vocalist whose primary instruments are drums and voice. She grew up between Japan\, the US and UK and has a mixed (Japanese/British/German) heritage. As a musician\, Momoko works with some of the most boundary-pushing UK artists including Alabaster DePlume\, Matthew Herbert\, Coby Sey and Tirzah and is frequently performing in jazz-adjacent\, improvisational\, conceptual and groove-focused projects. She composes and produces for her duo project with poet/rapper Nadeem Din-Gabisi\, An Alien Called Harmony\, whose debut EP was released by Total Refreshment Centre and New Soil in May 2024. Momoko plans to release a solo LP in 2025 and collaborative works with Matthew Herbert. \nRosie Turton @rosie.turton\nCited by The Guardian as ‘One To Watch’ and nominated for Jazz FM’s ‘Breakthrough Act of the Year’\, trombonist\, composer and producer Rosie Turton continues her rise since releasing her debut ‘Rosie’s 5ive’\, with Jazz Re:freshed. Rosie’s music tells the tales of meditative soundscapes and improvisations\, blurring the lines between the acoustic and electronic universes. In 2023 Rosie released ode-to-nature ‘Wandering\, Wondering’\, a 3-track Bandcamp only EP all produced\, mixed and mastered by Rosie\, and hailed by Bandcamp as ‘The Best Jazz on Bandcamp\, August 2023’. Described by The Guardian as “A leading light on London’s new jazz scene”\, Rosie also creates and performs under the modular synth alias Nomieye. \nJan Halen @janhalenloops\nViolinist\, Jan Halen is a versatile performer of classical\, jazz and popular/electronic music\, in the UK and Europe. A composer\, arranger and producer of string solo and ensembles\, Jan studied for violin performance at the Royal Northern College of Music\, followed by a masters degree in Jazz at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Having worked as a performer\, composer\, recording artist and educator for 20 years\, Jan collaborates in all flavours of music. \nBridget Walsh @lovefrombridget / @1032music.com\nWith an international tour résumé spanning everything from Glastonbury’s Hell Stage to New Zealand’s National Jazz Festival\, Bridget Walsh is an accomplished\, compassionate and dynamic artist\, hellbent on leaving the world better than she found it. A vocalist\, keys player\, songwriter\, composer and producer\, Bridget has writing credits with over 25 million streams on Spotify and a Masters Degree in Jazz on the way from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Growing up in Aotearoa but now based in South London\, Bridget is a session artist\, musical director\, curator and DJ\, and bandleader of London future-soul group 10:32\, with Lyle Barton\, Radovan Brtko and Isobella Burnham. \nRosie Frater-Taylor @rosiefratertaylor\nOne of the most electrifying forces in contemporary British jazz\, Rosie Frater-Taylor is a virtuoso guitarist\, vocalist\, and songwriter of remarkable emotional depth. In equal parts a dedicated student of jazz guitar and admirer of iconic singer-songwriters\, she seamlessly weaves rock\, alt-pop\, neo-soul\, new-school jazz\, and folk into her singular sound. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/bridget-walsh-presents-conduit/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Daniel Kemshell / Olly Chalk
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nDaniel Kemshell – Guitar \nOlly Chalk – Piano \n  \nAbout\nDaniel Kemshell and Olly Chalk first met in Birmingham over ten years ago. Since then their friendship and musicianship has blossomed through frequent collaboration. In 2023\, they released their debut EP ‘Impromptus’ which feature five crystalline miniatures that explore fragility\, dissonance and deep-space beauty. They are now working on their first album\, with material that explores themes of splintering\, brittleness in nature and telekinesis. \nDaniel Kemshell is a guitarist\, originally from Aberdeen\, Scotland. He actively plays an eclectic range of music: performing original music as a sideman (Byron Wallen’s Hurricane Bells\, Snackwall)\, as a performer in theatre\, and writing and recording for an upcoming release with his trio; a power-guitar-trio lineup with impressive sonic range. \nOlly Chalk is an improvising pianist and composer based in South-East London. Described as ‘ferocious and original’ and a ‘virtuoso with a compelling and unique musical vision’\, Chalk is a refreshing\, iconoclastic voice in contemporary British improvised music.\n \nImpromptus de Daniel Kemshell & Olly Chalk
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/daniel-kemshell-olly-chalk/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Oren Marshall's The Freewheelers
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nOren Marshall – Tuba \nJosephine Davies – Saxophone \nJay Davis – Drums \n  \nAbout\nInto his 5th decade of playing regular gigs at the Vortex\, Virtuoso Tuba player and inventor of the Orenophone\, Oren Marshall brings together two of his favourite (and multiple award-winning) London musicians – saxophonist/composer Josephine Davies and drummer/composer Jay Davis. \nA combination of original compositions\, freewheeling creativity and above all\, riotous fun.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/oren-marshalls-the-freewheelers/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Maydew/Wickham/Martin-Jones
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:30 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAlex Maydew – Piano \nJonny Wickham – Double Bass \nBoz Martin-Jones – Drums \n  \nAbout\nMaydew/Wickham/Martin-Jones is a jazz trio that ventures into the rich worlds of European folk and classical music\, reimagining them through the art of improvisation. Carefully curated\, the repertoire draws from the traditions of English\, Irish\, and Swedish folk music\, a choral composition by Messiaen alongside original works. Their long-standing collaboration across diverse projects results in performances that feel both playful and connected.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/maydewwickhammartin-jones/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250701T190000
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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-2025-07-01/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250629T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250629T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Riley Stone-Lonergan
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n  \nHouse Band\nRiley Stone-Lonergan – Tenor Sax \nSorin Zlat – Piano \nMikele Montolli – Bass \nAndy Trim – 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-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-06-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250628T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250628T223000
DTSTAMP:20250603T141127Z
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SUMMARY:A KURDISH MUSIC CONCERT with SUNA ALAN
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nSuna Alan – Vocals \nLevent Canen – Baglama \nErdal Yapici – Guitar \nSuat Karakus – Drums \n  \nAbout\nJoin us for an evocative evening of traditional and cross-cultural melodies with Suna Alan\, a Kurdish Alevi singer whose voice carries the spirit of her ancestral heritage and the cosmopolitan soul of her upbringing. Now based in London\, Suna’s artistry is deeply rooted in Kurdish traditions\, while her repertoire gracefully spans Armenian\, Greek\, Arabic\, Sephardic\, and Turkish folk music. \nSuna’s work has resonated far beyond the Kurdish community. Featured in Brush & Bow’s Women Role Models Project\, she has brought her powerful storytelling and musicality to stages such as the Southbank Centre and Royal Albert Hall\, where she performed with the Solidarity Ensemble in support of Turkey and Syria earthquake survivors. In 2024\, she was the featured artist at TEDxKings Parade St in Cambridge\, delivering a transformative solo performance. \nSuna has performed across the UK and Europe\, weaving together ancient traditions and modern diasporic narratives. Her concerts are more than performances — they are intimate acts of remembrance and cultural connection. \nCome and experience the depth and beauty of Kurdish music in a heartfelt concert that transcends borders and celebrates shared humanity. \nLimited seating – early booking recommended\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/a-kurdish-music-concert-with-suna-alan-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250627T223000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250628T000000
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SUMMARY:The Downstairs Living Room with Immy Churchill
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. \n  \nThe Downstairs Living Room \nSinger songwriter and vocalist Immy Churchill welcomes you to the Downstairs Living Room as she releases her debut single “Give Me Time To Breathe”. This intimate solo gig will be a sharing of her original songs\, both old and new\, in celebration of her long-awaited release as a solo artist. For lovers of Joni Mitchell\, James Taylor\, Laura Marling\, Nick Drake and Adrianne Lenker: this night is for you. Tea and biscuits will be provided as Immy welcomes you to an hour of music in her very own\, Vortex living room. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/the-downstairs-living-room-with-immy-churchill/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250627T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250627T223000
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SUMMARY:Lockheart/Williams/Davis Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMark Lockheart – Saxophone \nHuw V Williams – Double Bass \nJay Davis – Drums \n  \nAbout\nLockheart/Williams/Davis is a new trio that shifts moment to moment\, gracefully and spontaneously stitching together original compositions along with a few well-chosen known songs. Taking the exploratory spirit of groups like Polar Bear and Malija the band move together through a common language of jazz\, rock\, classical and free improvisation exploring dark textures and dramatic musical shifts as they revel in the unexpected! \nAll crucial musicians and composers on the UK music scene between them they have played with a glittering array of artists including: Dave Holland\, Django Bates\, Jim Black\, Laura Jurd\, Rob Luft\, Elliot Galvin\, Perfect Houseplants and Radiohead. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/lockheartwilliamsdavis-trio/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250626T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250626T223000
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SUMMARY:Royal Academy of Music Free Improv Group
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM\n  \nLine-up:\nMoss Freed – Guitar \nChris Williams  – Saxophone \nRoyal Academy of Music Students: \nIris Rushbrooke – Trumpet \nGabriel Jacobson – Voice \nJacob Jordan – Clarinet \nBenjamin Krauss – Jazz Trombone \nPeter Raistrick – Horn \nFionn Ó hAlmhain – Voice \nAlfie Weinberg – Violin \nJames Mayhew – Piano \nAmelia Wise – Clarinet\n  \nAbout\nCome and hear the great improvisers of the future share their talent in a programme led by Moss Freed and Academy alumnus Chris Williams. This programme represents the culmination of workshops with this special group of Royal Academy of Music students\, connected by a keen interest in delving deeper into individual expression and exploring collaborative forms of real-time music-making. \nThe group’s playing journey will take in works from a range of forward-thinking contemporary composers. In celebration of Terry Riley’s 90th birthday in the same week\, the ensemble will be performing the legendary ‘In C’. Completing the programme alongside free improv will be pieces from iconic experimental composer Pauline Oliveros and Manchester-based violinist/composer Gemma Bass.\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/royal-academy-of-music-free-improv-group-2/
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