Events

Invitation only preview screening of “Nathaniel Dye: Against The Odds”  – a short documentary by Cath Longbottom. 

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

Acclaimed American drummer Jeff Williams, a London resident for two decades until recently, returns to the Vortex with his first project as a leader in the UK since moving abroad.

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. First set from house band: David Miller (saxophone), Davide Melis (piano), Duncan McKenzie (bass) & Bobby James (drums) followed by a jam session till close. Entry is free […]

Emerging from the creative London jazz scene, EMRYS are a trio of unique young artists crafting original jazz music. Drawing from a shared love of Jazz, Classical, Choral and Folk music, their immersive compositions inspire flowing musical landscapes inviting reflection and rediscovery.

The George Johnson quartet is one of the most exciting up and coming talents in UK jazz. With Johnson leading the band on tenor saxophone and composing the bands music, they explore many different styles and navigate contrasting atmospheres throughout their sets.

This month’s Whirlpool night is curated by bassist Oli Fitzgerald. He presents a night of his own original music involving his colleagues.

Karim Saber celebrates the release of his second album “Sundance”
“Sundance” is the second offering from Guitarist, Composer and Bandleader Karim Saber. Recorded in January 2025 it captures the creative period since the release of his debut album “Transmission”

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music   Line-up: Riley Stone-Lonergan – Tenor saxophone Spike Wells – Drums Eddie Myer – Double bass   About QOW TRIO are back with a barnstorming third album, with the fearless threesome roaming further than ever before into the uncharted hinterlands where the deep jazz […]

Still Waters was born out a long association and friendship going back 40 years between Henry Lowther and Britain’s premiere bassist Dave Green.

Doors 3:30 PM, Music 4:00 PM – 2 set(s) of music The LJO continues London’s longest jazz residency, each month playing great new music to the highest of standards, featuring many of London’s top soloists. Directed by Scott Stroman, this month features writing by Stroman, guitarist Nick Costley-White, pianist Alcyona Mick, saxophonists Pete Hurt and […]

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

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.

Doors 6:45 PM, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set of music   Line-up: Jack Wilson- Saxophone – Tenor saxophone Jakub Klimiuk – Guitar Jack Turnbull – Bass guitar Jack Yardley – Drum kit   About: Saxophonist and composer Jack Wilson presents original music from his upcoming album (to be released in the summer), following UK […]

After a decade-long hiatus, Aquarium return to the stage — the reunion of one of the most distinctive groups to emerge from the UK jazz scene in the last twenty years.

Doors 6:45 PM, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music   Line-up: Gloria Yehilevsky – Vibraphone Sam Warner – Trumpet Richard Foote – trombone   About Gloria Yehilevsky’s G M?R is a London-based trio+. Its identity expands beyond instruments or people or rooms or notations—it is something or perhaps everything between these. Navigating electronics […]

Playing tribute to the Leeds alt-jazz pioneer of the 1980s, alto saxophonist Xero Slingsby (Matthew Coe), this performance will feature special guest Alan Wilkinson (from Xero’s band) playing Xero’s original saxophone.

The Downstairs Living room series presents jazz singer and songwriter Emma Taylor. She brings and intimate selection of tunes, drawing from her favourite songwriters in duo form with pianist and composer John Haslam.

Tom is delving into the world of synths – a lifelong love of his being given the full solo treatment in a forward-thinking and endlessly inventive setup.

Join a collective of musicians who met through the Vortex jazz club in imagining future standards

Tony Kofi & 52nd Street: a new project which explores the beginnings of bebop, when New York’s 52nd Street was buzzing with the new music and the first generation of modern jazz musicians was turning the music world on its head.

Expect a cozy dancefloor, records only, house party vibes, and an inclusive space open to everyone who wants to boogie.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

Diarra Walcott-Ivanhoe is a pianist and composer from North London whose lyrical improvisational style and challenging harmonic depth have marked him as a uniquely special musician. His compositions are distinct in their beautifully crafted melodies, and yet there is also a dedication in his playing which speaks to a deep need to push forward and challenge the sound.

Guitarist Hannes Riepler leads a quartet of distinctive voices from the contemporary London jazz scene, bringing together original music that is lyrical, searching, and rhythmically alive.

Having played together for over 15 years, recorded albums together like as Dreamlife of Debris (ECM), toured all over Europe, Kit and Tom are now working on new material in evolving new constellations.

Led by Marta Gornitzka on vocals, the project is a tribute to the legendary vocalist Sheila Jordan, celebrating her unique improvisational and storytelling approach to jazz.

The Fabrice Tarel Quartet makes its first UK visit with a programme of lyrical, contemporary jazz – known for its melodic depth and rhythmic finesse.

Contexture is a continuation of Sacha Harlan’s musical partnership with bassist Kobe Heath-Ngugi, interwoven with the tightly unified pairing of saxophonist George Mooney and trombonist Olivia Hughes.

The trio will be performing a soulful mix of jazz, Brazilian and blues standards made famous by Betty Carter, Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Nina Simone, Jobim and more.

Doors 2:00 PM About Simian Carbuncle – Matt Clark/Adrian Southby – (prepared guitars) + Sam Bailey (piano) & Kit Bula (drums) + Barbara Mukoda (flutes), Stuart Wilding (percussion), Pete Robson (piano and trumpet) (not necessarily playing in this order)

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

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.

Rory Ingham brings together an all-star line-up to celebrate the music of jazz titans Freddie Hubbard and Wayne Shorter, via the legendary group led by Art Blakey: ‘The Jazz Messengers’.

Prolific sax and drums duo Colin Webster and Andrew Lisle are joined by world-renowned bassist John Edwards for an evening of ferocious and fearless improvised music.

Alexander Hawkins is a composer, pianist, organist, and bandleader who is ‘unlike anything else in modern creative music’, described by Point of Departure as ‘an early 21st century pioneer…a musician with frightening resources’.

Doors 6:45 PM, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music   Line-up: Mike Perry – Drums Faye Thompson – Alto saxophone Safiyya Babio – fender rhodes About: Live Electronic Nu Jazz act blending bass music, dubstep, DnB, IDM, jungle, and psychedelia into an immersive, genre-defying expericence. Somatiqi is the studio and live project of […]

Join us for the launch of Billy’s third album, ‘Dancing On Bentwood Chairs’, his first with long-standing quartet, the Billy Marrows Band.

On album lunch day, Niklas Lukassen brings his program Still Waters to the Vortex in a stellar line up of creatives he has worked with in contrasting ensembles. His highly anticipated band leader debut release on Kurt Rosenwinkel’s Heartcore Records, is a radiant display of his combined talents as a bassist, composer and vocalist.

With the Julian Siegel Quartet, the BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices, creating an in-demand Quartet on the UK and European Jazz scene.

A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

A performance of multi directional improvised music.

Our Whirlpool series for this month is led by guitarist, composer and producer Dom Howard. He brings a quintet lineup to performing Dom’s original music in a brand new lineup.

Filomena Campus returns to The Vortex with a passionate musical journey that blends music and improvisation with spoken word, masks, and comic sketches.

ELEPHANT is a quartet led by the Brooklyn-born-and-bred composer Adam O’Farrill, featuring Yvonne Rogers on piano, prepared piano, and synthesizer, Walter Stinson on double bass, Russell Holzman on drums.

Pianist and Dankworth prize-winning composer Lior Solomons-Wise brings his quartet to the Vortex for an evening of captivating original music. Although born and raised in London, many of Lior’s compositions take inspiration from the wilder parts of the UK.

Local & Live in Hackney is a collective of local musicians and artists supporting performers and celebrating the diverse musical traditions of Hackney and East London.

Before leaving the UK for a European tour Henry Spencer comes to the Vortex. He launched his latest album ‘The Defector’ (“A masterpiece” – Jazz in Europe) following international touring, TV and radio broadcasts and the increase of audiences and followers worldwide.

Join a collective of musicians who met through the Vortex jazz club in imagining future standards

The LJO, ever refreshed with new talent, features its new generation, with music by singer Brigitte Beraha, guitarist Nick Costly-White, bassist Calum Gourlay, saxophonist Tori Freestone, trumpeter Miguel Gorodi, and pianist Alcyona Mick. Also featuring legendary players Henry Lowther and Paul Clarvis, the band, directed by Scott Stroman, remains as vital as ever in its 35th year.