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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
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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/
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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/
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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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SUMMARY:Byron Wallen Quartet w/ Tom Challenger - Remembering Andrew Hill
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nByron Wallen – Trumpet \nDanny Piers – Piano \nKobe Heath Ngugi – Double Bass \nSacha Harlan – Drums \n+ Special Guest: Tom Challenger – Saxophone \n  \nAbout\nThis performance is inspired by and dedicated to the brilliant jazz pianist\, composer & Blue Note recording artist Andrew Hill. Byron was a member of Hill’s quintet in the last phase of his career\, playing with him until his death in 2007. \n  \n“Listening to the music of Andrew Hill is like engaging in a fresh\, conversation with a close friend that you have known for a long time but not seen for a while. The historical frames of references are there\, the sense of discovery and exploration with the element of surprise. His music like the man resonates on intellectual\, emotional and deep spiritual levels. \nI first encountered Andrew Hill on his album Point of Departure. I bought it because at the time I was studying Kenny Dorham and he was on that album. I was immediately struck by the voice Andrew had on the piano and the elasticity of his lines. Compositionally his music had fluidity and adventure\, I was surprised at how relaxed and different Kenny sounded in this context. When Andrew played behind the other soloist he made the piano sound like an orchestra at once punctuating and prodding but always supporting. Listen to ‘Spectrum’; it has the sophistication of Stravinsky’s ‘rite of spring’ and the twists and twirls of a Thelonius Monk masterpiece. Andrew studied composition with Paul Hindemith and Bill Russo. \nFollowing this I picked up the album ‘Black Fire’ which was another revelation. Each composition is a gem and has an effortlessly timeless feel to it. Andrew’s subject matter is rooted in every day life ‘Subterfuge’ for example represents people talking\, saying one thing when they are really meaning something else. The group play this out with a series of sections that merge and intertwine with each other. Andrew was not simply sticking to a formula that worked throughout his career he was continuously exploring and taking risks with his music with different instrumentation\, personnel and elements. He is one of those rare individuals who always followed his convictions; in the 60’s he turned down work as a sideman to work on his own individual style and did his own gigs. \nHis work over the years has a real sense of development. He was named jazz composer of the year four times by the Jazz Journalists Association most recently in 2006\, and awarded Denmark’s coveted Jazzpar prize in 2003. His latest CD\, “Time Lines\,” released in 2006\, won the album of the year award from Down Beat magazine but despite the numerous accolades and his familiarity to serious jazz fans\, Hill’s music has never crossed over to the larger popular music audience. But he refused to be positioned in the bohemian status favoured by some artists\, working instead as an educator\, interacting with young people\, probing the outer limits of his own inventiveness during the periods in which his presence in the jazz market waned. \nIn 2007 it was still the same with his New Quintet featuring Byron Wallen on trumpet\, Jason Yarde on saxophones\, John Hebert on bass and Eric McPherson on drums. No matter what pieces we played he would always launch the music into new territories\, different each night and allowed space to develop around the music. He was always very encouraging and generous\, promoting the exploration and development of individual ideas within his music. He inspired and gave confidence; it was the same with the Anglo-American big band where he used the energy of anticipation and group dynamics to produce music you would never expect to hear from a big band combining the best elements of chamber composition with youthful spontaneity. \nHe redefined the term ‘Jazz Warrior’. Days before his death he was due to record a trio album of new music and before this he had been on the road with the quintet which has a live album to be released on Blue Note. He had lung cancer and was fighting it for three years before his death on 20.4.2007. Andrew would often need Oxygen in between sets and sometimes between songs\, but as soon as he touched the piano he would be majestic and elegant. This commitment he had to continue playing and composing till the end had a direct result on the energy and vitality of the group. His enthusiasm for life was contagious; he enriched those he met with his wisdom\, courage and humour. \nI cherish my time with him\, this music has an aural tradition and this is the way it is passed on. Playing with a jazz master like Andrew is being given a chance to enter into a creative labyrinth of discovery. I remember when I recommended a healer to him he replied with ‘I have lived a year more than people who have my type of Cancer. What keeps me going is to have magical musical moments similar to what we had on tour. I have found mental health in eliminating the fear of dying.  By one getting into the NOW\, one experiences the present which is all there is. When tomorrow comes it will be the present.  I apologize for not panicking by going to the various faith healers. Only the person’s faith can heal them. My current project for the remainder of the year is to keep the group intact and to get the members of the quintet the position in music and money that I want them to have.”  Byron Wallen \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Bone Folder + HEXN
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM\, Music 11:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nAbout\n \nBone Folder (debut show) \nOccupying a space between drone\, ambient and noise music\, London duo Bone Folder walk the intersections of sustained\, textured sounds. Drawing from a wealth of cultural and sonic context\, their freely improvised\, dynamic approach is detail-oriented and at times insidiously quiet. \nGiving way by turns to lyrical melodic work or full-bore noise\, the music taps directly into the resonant frequencies of the spaces it fills. Bassist J Kamboh’s raw\, dextrous instincts and guitarist Mat Martin’s visual\, textural sensibility are brought to bear on carefully controlled\, throbbing planes of sound that saturate over time and fizz at their edges.  \n~~ \nHexn \nHexn is the solo project of Alberto Brunello\, Italian musician\, painter and tattoo artist based in St. Leonards-on-Sea. His music includes traces of psychedelia alongside primitive techno beats\, ritualistic chants and gloomy drones; it feels familiar\, yet somehow different. \nThis project explores many different sound universes\, absorbing whatever it is stimulated by in its attempt to create a pattern of its own. Through deep drones and an accentuated rhythmic pulse\, Brunello’s sound world acts as the heartbeat of his very personal imagery.  \n  \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. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-bone-folder-hexn/
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SUMMARY:Jim Rattigan Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJim Rattigan – French Horn\, composer/arranger \nMike Chillingworth  – Alto Sax \nNick Costley-White – Guitar \nCalum Gourlay – Bass \nDavid Ingamells – Drums\n  \nAbout\n\nVirtuoso jazz French horn player and composer Jim Rattigan brings together some of the finest jazz musicians in the UK to perform music written especially for this Quintet with its unique lineup.\n  \n\n”In Rattigan’s hand\, the horn proves versatile both in tonal palette and dynamics. Seamlessly adapting to his different collaborators and finding creative sparks with all\, he shows melodic flair and improvisational daring.’‘ All About Jazz \n”Mesmerising creativity and versatility” At The Barrier \n“A brilliant and versatile jazz soloist on French horn and an interesting and questing composer/arranger.” Rough Guide to Jazz
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/jim-rattigan-quintet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250529T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T223000
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SUMMARY:Caroline Kraabel and Bex Burch with Saadet Türköz\, Olga Ksendzovska\, Mark Sanders
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nCaroline Kraabel – Alto Saxophone\, Voice \nBex Burch – Xylophone \nSaadet Türköz – Voice \nOlga Ksendzovska – Piano\, Trombone and Voice \nMark Sanders – Drums \n  \nAbout\nAn extraordinary quintet of creative improvisers whose influences and experience span the globe. \n“The audients’ focus is so important. Their attention\, their breath\, is a gift that allows the improvisation to expand and live. There is reciprocity\, equality\, between hearers of sound who are playing and non-playing hearers\, who complete the improvisation by lending it their attention and perceiving it as a whole: where\, who\, why\, how\, what next\, the definitions of space and relationships.” CK \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/caroline-kraabel-and-bex-burch-with-saadet-turkoz-olga-ksendzovska-mark-sanders/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250529T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T203000
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SUMMARY:Whirlpool presents Julian Woods
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:30 PM\, Music 7:00 PM\n  \nFor his Whirlpool series concert\, multi-instrumentalist and composer/arranger Julian Woods presents Sensations of Tone\, a set of brand new original compositions and arrangements which explore different ways in which music can relate to the physical processes of sound production. \nInspired by composers John Cage\, Harry Partch\, and John Zorn\, and by physicist Hermann von Helmholtz\, the music makes use of just intonation (‘pure tuning’) and more gestural approaches to pitch\, as well as employing ambient sound and ‘noise’.\nAs well as original compositions\, the group will present new arrangements of music from Maddie Ashman’s widely celebrated solo guitar/voice work ‘otherworld’\, which was a bestseller on Bandcamp. \n  \nLine-up:\nJulian Woods – fretless bass\, microtonal guitar\, tin cans \nAmalia Young – violin \nMaddie Ashman – cello\, microtonal guitar \nTom O’Brien – samples\, FM radio\, piano \nJonah Evans – drums\, tin cans\, percussion
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/whirlpool-presents-julian-woods/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T223000
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SUMMARY:The Glenn Charles Trio with Sam Leak and James Owston
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nGlenn Charles – Drums\nSam Leak – Piano\nJames Owston – Double bass \n  \nAbout\nThe Glenn Charles Trio blends sophisticated jazz with deep emotional resonance\, drawing inspiration from some of the genre’s most revered artists\, including John Taylor\, Peter Erskine\, Alan Pasqua\, and Aaron Parks. At the heart of the trio is Glenn Charles\, a composer whose original works are rich in melody and harmony\, offering a fresh yet timeless sound. \nThe trio features the brilliant Sam Leak on Piano\, whose intricate playing and lyrical phrasing elevate each composition to new heights\, and the exceptional James Owston on Double Bass\, whose rhythmic drive and melodic sensibility form the backbone of the group’s dynamic interplay. Together\, they bring Glenn’s compositions to life with warmth and precision. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/the-glenn-charles-trio-with-sam-leak-and-james-owston/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Jas Kayser
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-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T170000
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SUMMARY:Mopomoso / May
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: \nMusical Mudlarks: Adrian Northover (soprano) Phil Minton (voice) Adam Bohman (amplified objects) \n+ \nKay Grant (voice)\, Daniel Thompson (guitar)\, Ian McLachlan (trombone) \n+ \nMike Walter (saxophones)\, Gabriel Keen (piano) \n+ \nPaul Pignon (saxophone synth)
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/mopomoso-may-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T223000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T000000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Olly Chalk (w/ Sam Ingvorsen and Noah Ojumu)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM\, Music 11:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nOlly Chalk – Piano \nSam Ingvorsen – Bass \nNoah Ojumu – Drums \n\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. \nJoined by Sam Ingovrsen (bass) and Noah Ojumu (drums)\, the club invites pianist Olly Chalk back for another ‘Vortex Lates’ show. Expect a night of shining off-the-beaten track Great American Songbook classic and Chalk’s distinctive original compositions.\n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-olly-chalk-w-sam-ingvorsen-and-noah-ojumu/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T223000
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SUMMARY:Deschanel Gordon
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nDeschanel Gordon – Piano \nWill Sach – Double Bass \nJB – Drums \n  \nAbout\nDeschanel Gordon\, the 2020 BBC Young Jazz Musician winner has collaborated with artists including Mark Kavuma\, Cassie Kinoshi’s Seed\, Nubya Garcia\, Courtney Pine\, Ezra Collective\, Jean Toussaint\, Patrick Bartley and Joe Farnsworth. His music embodies swing\, groove\, and his Jamaican heritage. Gordon’s ability to navigate various styles and collaborate seamlessly makes him a standout figure in the contemporary UK jazz scene. \n“Gordon…delivers a flowingly expansive piano solo…exhibiting a…relaxed fluency’  The Jazzmann \n“The piano man to watch…Deschanel Gordon” London Jazz News \n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/deschanel-gordon/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T193000
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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.\n \n3 – 5pm: house band set and open jam reserved for future standards.\n \n(5.30 – 7.30pm: accessible jam session; call songs from the real book or these recent compositions)\n \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\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/future-standards-2025-05-24/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250523T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250523T223000
DTSTAMP:20250521T071638Z
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SUMMARY:Heidi Vogel Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nHeidi Vogel – Voice \nLiam Noble – Piano \nKobe Heath  – Double Bass \nJon Scott – Drums \n  \nAbout\nHeidi Vogel vocalist with The Cinematic Orchestra has performed around the world from The Sydney Opera House to Fuji Rock and Headlining Montreux Jazz festival with Quincy Jones in attendance. \nShe performed in Bobby Mcferrin’s choir at Jazz a Vienne in 2010. \nHeidi was a soloist at the 2019 Proms at the Royal Albert Hall for The Sacred music of Duke Ellington. \nHeidi recently performed four nights at Koko as a guest with Thundercat.\nThe album Heidi featured on with Austin Peralta came out on Brain Feeder in February 2024. \n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/heidi-vogel-quartet-3/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T194500
DTSTAMP:20250425T141046Z
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SUMMARY:Tom McCredie Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nTom McCredie – Bass \nMatthew Herd – Alto \nMatt Robinson – Piano \nJay Davis – Drums\n  \nAbout\n\n\nTom McCredie returns to the Vortex for a deeply personal performance\, bringing together a band shaped by years of shared history and musical growth. Having played the venue many times over the years with artists such as Rob Luft and the late\, great Keith Tippett\, this special evening sees Tom drawing on long-standing friendships and cherished compositions to create something truly meaningful. \nThis project is a celebration of collaboration\, memory\, and the emotional power of music. The band features close friends and trusted musical companions—players who have grown up together on the bandstand\, forming bonds through countless gigs and shared creative journeys. Expect a set of moving\, emotionally resonant music that reflects the depth of those connections and the spirit of a community that has shaped Tom’s musical life.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tom-mccredie-quartet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T203000
DTSTAMP:20250424T121608Z
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SUMMARY:Kourosh Kanani & Matt Davies
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nKourosh Kanani – Guitar \nMatt Davies – Drums \n  \nAbout\nKourosh Kanani and Matt Davies are redefining the boundaries of contemporary music by weaving the rich traditions of Iran\, India\, Armenia\, Azerbaijan\, and Kurdistan into a modern jazz tapestry. Through Kourosh’s deeply expressive guitar work and Matt’s innovative use of electronics and rethinking of the drum kit their duo creates a powerful dialogue between important ancient cultural legacies and cutting-edge soundscapes. Their music is both a tribute to the heritage of these diverse regions and a bold exploration of their modern relevance\, offering audiences a mesmerizing experience that transcends borders\, time\, and genre. It’s blend of tradition and innovation\, rooted in jazz yet unbound by convention. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/kourosh-kanani-matt-davies/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T223000
DTSTAMP:20250417T124224Z
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SUMMARY:London Django Collective
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMatt Holborn – Violin \nHarry Diplock – Acoustic Guitar \nSol Grimshaw – Bass Guitar \nSimon Read – Double Bass \n  \nAbout\nLondon Django Collective Quartet \nLed by violinist Matt Holborn alongside guitarist Harry Diplock\, The London Django Collective is a project born to create a place for musicians in London influenced by the musical legacy of the great Django Reinhardt. \nAlways bringing a varied show of music played by the quintette de Hot Club De France\, original music inspired by Django’s musical legacy and jazz standards from the “Great American Songbook”. \nPlayed with virtuosity\, style and ferocity by four of the UK’s top musicians. \n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/london-django-collective/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T203000
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SUMMARY:The Noonan Trio: Inherit a Memory album release
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMatthew Bourne – Piano \nMichael Bardon – Double Bass \nSean Noonan – Drums\, Vocals\, Compositions \n  \nAbout\nMaverick science meets its match with The Noonan Trio’s first album\, Inherit a Memory. The combo explores the outer boundaries of musical radicalism\, speculatively blending new music\, free improvisation\, and rhythmic storytelling. The Noonan Trio features Sean Noonan on drums and vocals\, Matthew Bourne\, awarded “Jazz Innovation” at the BBC Radio Jazz Awards and hailed as “the future sound of jazz” and an “unpredictable pianist\,”\, and double bassist Michael Bardon (Zappanation Rock Opera)\, forming a trio with undeniable chemistry throughout the album.\nSean Noonan is a celebrated N.Y. speaking drummer and composer based in London whose innovative music defies categorization. As a “rhythmic storyteller\,” he crafts imaginative narratives akin to modern-day sonic griots\, seamlessly blending ancient traditions of wandering minstrels with contemporary musical forms. \nModern Drummer Magazine highlights Noonan’s independent spirit: “Independence might be the ruling concept of this drummer-leader’s career. It defines a common relationship not only among his hands\, feet\, and voice\, but between his art and almost everything else in drumming.” \nNoonan’s rhythmic storytelling evolved through collaborations with artists such as Marc Ribot\, Marni Nixon (legendary Hollywood songstress)\, Malcolm Mooney (singer from CAN)\, Jamaaladeen Tacuma (bassist for Ornette Coleman)\, Irish American folk singer Susan McKeown\, Malian Griot Abdoulaye Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra. These cross-genre compositions explore the ensemble as an extension of a drummer’s limbs\, orchestrating rhythmic language derived from the drum kit. \n  \nJazz Weekly Review: https://www.jazzweekly.com/2024/09/the-noonan-trio-inherit-a-memory/ \nSample the Music: https://brewedbynoon.bandcamp.com/album/inherit-a-memory
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/the-noonan-trio-inherit-a-memory-album-release/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T223000
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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-3-2025-05-20/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Nick Costley-White
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-2025-05-18/
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SUMMARY:Amigos del Groove
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:00 PM\, Music 11:00 PM\n  \nAbout\n  \nwelcome amigxs\, to the first of many nights of carefree dancing in the heart of Dalston.\n\nyou’ll be swaying to anything from global beat\, funk\, or electronica as long as it keeps up to the groove.\n\ncome join us downstairs @The Vortex starting 10pm till 2am. tix £4 online or at the door.\n\nthis is an inclusive space\, doors are open to everyone who wants to boogie.\n\nhouse party vibes only! expect the grooves hot and the dancing sweaty!\n  \nabout us\n\nwe’re a group of friends and audiophiles building a local community around music selection and discovery pressed on vinyl. come support us and the Vortex Jazz Club in our venture\, and get dancing to our tunes.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/amigos-del-groove/
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SUMMARY:Reiss Ellis Beckles Quartet Featuring David Berkman
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nReiss Ellis Beckles – Alto Saxophone \nDavid Berkman – Piano \nLorenzo Morabito – Double Bass \nOliver Sarkar-Samuels – Drums \n  \nAbout\nLondon-based alto saxophonist Reiss Ellis Beckles is set to take the stage alongside a stellar rhythm section featuring Lorenzo Morabito (double bass) and Oliver Sarkar-Samuels (drums). This special performance will also highlight the acclaimed New York pianist David Berkman as the featured artist for the evening. \nA highly respected figure in jazz\, David Berkman grew up in Cleveland\, Ohio\, playing in house bands with legends like Sonny Stitt\, Hank Crawford\, and Carter Jefferson. Since moving to New York City in 1985\, he has built a distinguished career as a pianist\, composer\, and educator. \nAs both a bandleader and sideman\, Berkman has performed with jazz greats such as Dick Oatts\, Joe Lovano\, Tom Harrell\, Cecil McBee\, Dave Douglas\, Brian Blade\, Chris Potter\, and Jane Monheit. His extensive touring has taken him to major festivals\, including North Sea\, Edinburgh\, and Cork. \nThis evening at The Vortex Jazz Club\, the quartet will present an exciting program featuring original compositions by Reiss Ellis Beckles and David Berkman\, alongside timeless classics from the Great American Songbook. \nJoin us for an unforgettable night of world-class jazz at The Vortex Jazz Club. \n  \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/reiss-ellis-beckles-quartet-featuring-david-berkman/
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Matt Hurley Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM\, Music 11:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMatt Hurley – Guitar/Compositions \nAlex Maydew – Piano/Harmonium  \nJake Burgess – Tenor Saxophone \nSeb Rochford – Drums \n  \nAbout\nA newly formed ensemble from London based guitarist and composer Matt Hurley\, that aims to combine delicately written melodic themes\, ambient drones and open group improvisations. With a unique instrument lineup to work with\, the compositions take influence from the likes of Tim Berne\, John Lurie\, Terry Riley\, Paul Bley and John Surman \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. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-matt-hurley-quartet/
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