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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session w/ Conor Murray
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n\n\n\n\nAbout\n\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-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Tom O'Brien
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM\n  \nLine-up:\nTom O’Brien – Piano\nGeorge Mooney – Saxophone\nKobe Heath Ngugi – Double bass\nSacha Harlan – Drums \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 Keyboardist Tom O’Brien presenting his new band; exploring and transforming groove-driven compositions and free improvisations using a colourful palette of sounds and a broad range of textures. Together the group\, all frequent collaborators\, create music that is unpredictable\, playful\, introspective and humorous. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-tom-obrien/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T194500
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SUMMARY:Reiss Ellis Beckles
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nReiss Ellis Beckles – Alto saxophone\nBilly Marrows – Guitar\nRowan Hudson – Piano\nTom Rivière – Double bass\nOliver Sarkar-Samuels – Drum kit \nAbout\nMeet Reiss Ellis Beckles: a dynamic saxophonist\, composer\, and educator. Based in the bustling metropolis of London\, Reiss epitomizes versatility and diversity\, seamlessly traversing genres from jazz to pop to hip hop with finesse and flair. \nA graduate of the esteemed Trinity Laban Conservatoire Of Music and Dance\, Reiss honed his craft in jazz performance and composition\, earning a degree that served as a springboard for his development in the music world. \nSeeking further musical enlightenment\, he ventured across the pond to New York’s Aaron Copland School Of Music\, Queens College\, where he attained his Masters in Jazz Performance under the mentorship of luminaries such as Antonio Hart\, Jeb Patton\, and David Berkman\, among others. \nThroughout his illustrious career\, Reiss has graced stages alongside a constellation of stars\, including Halsey\, Jessie J\, and Robin Thicke\, while sharing musical wisdom with legends like Jimmy Heath and John Faddis. \nFrom the intimate ambiance of Smalls Jazz Club to the iconic stages of Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club\, Reiss’s performances have captivated audiences worldwide. \nBeyond his prowess as a performer\, Reiss is a dedicated educator\, nurturing the next generation of musical talents and imparting invaluable wisdom to aspiring musicians. \nWith each note he plays and every melody he crafts\, Reiss Ellis Beckles continues to explore the boundaries of his musical expression.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/reiss-ellis-beckles/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T193000
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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/vortex-collective-presents-future-standards-downstairs-jam/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251010T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251010T223000
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SUMMARY:Bruno Heinen Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nBruno Heinen – Piano \nTom Herbert – Double Bass \nGene Calderazzo – Drums \n  \nAbout\nDescribed by the Guardian as “eclectic\, eccentric and unobtrusively erudite”\, Bruno Heinen is professor of jazz piano and composition at Trinity Laban Conservatoire. Having performed at venues and festivals worldwide\, he is equally at home supporting Lee Konitz or Roy Hargrove at the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club as he is playing with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican conducted by Sir Simon Rattle. His trio tonight features Mercury Music Prize Nominated\, fiery bass sensation Tom Herbert (Polar Bear\, Acoustic Ladyland) and London-based New Yorker Gene Calderazzo on drums\, a leading figure on the international jazz scene whose vast portfolio includes performances with Pharoah Sanders\, Radiohead and Freddie Hubbard to name a few. \n“Demonstrating that originality doesn’t have to be complicated” – Observer \n“Super Project – Top Class” – Gilles Peterson \n“Brilliant playing – intricate and tuneful” – Big Issue \n\nPhoto credit: Carlotta Cardana\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/bruno-heinen-trio-2/
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SUMMARY:Out Front
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nNick Malcolm – Trumpet \nJason Yarde – Alto Saxophone \nJake McMurchie – Tenor Saxophone \nOlie Brice – Double Bass \nDave Smith – Drums \n  \nAbout\nA UK jazz super group\, Out Front originally formed to play the music of two of jazz’s greatest ‘inside-outside’ composers; Booker Little and Andrew Hill. With roots anchored in the the music of these two masters\, they now present sets of entirely original music\, composed by multiple members of the band. Tonight’s gig at the Vortex will be the official launch of their debut album ‘Buried Webs’. \nFeaturing a rich line-up of three horns\, drums and bass\, the band draws on years of collective experience at the highest level of jazz and improvised music\, exploring a full spectrum of possibilities\, from joyous straight ahead time playing\, to the most open of improvisation. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/out-front-3/
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SUMMARY:Nel Begley - Small Flame
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nNel Begley – Voice \nHarry Brunt – Saxophone \nLuke Fowler – Bass Guitar \nJames Law – Drums \nWill Barry – Piano \n  \nAbout\nIntroducing “Small Flame\,” the enchanting debut solo album from jazz singer and songwriter Nel Begley\, performed live at The Vortex. This captivating collection of songs has a sound reminiscent of Chet Baker’s easy style and Norah Jones song writing\, creating a contemplative and playful listening experience. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/nel-begley-small-flame/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251008T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T223000
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SUMMARY:Enji
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nEnji – Voice \nRiver Adomeit – Double Bass \nPaul Brändle – Guitar \n  \nAbout\nEnji returns with her new album Sonor\, set for release on May 2\, 2025. \nFollowing the success of her last record ‘Ulaan’\, Enji went back to the studio at the end of last year\, which was by far the busiest in her musical life so far\, to process everything through writing and recording new music. \nOn her third album on the Squama label\, the Mongolian singer explores questions of identity and belonging through metaphoric language\, vigilant and always hopeful. Musically\, like its predecessors\, Ursgal and Ulaan\, Sonor sits somewhere between jazz and folk\, without being clearly confined to a single genre. \nOn stage\, Enji performs her new songs in the familiar trio lineup with River Adomeit on bass and co-composer Paul Brändle on guitar. \n\nPhoto credit: Charlotte Robin \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/enji/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251007T190000
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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-4/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251005T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251005T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session w/ Riley Stone-Lonergan
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n  \nAbout\n  \n\nA weekly session on Sunday evenings\, hosted by four of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser\, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan\, each one hosting one session on rotation. \nIf you’re an instrumentalist – we can’t wait to welcome you back to the club – 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-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251005T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251005T180000
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SUMMARY:LJO Vortex Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Doors 3:30 PM\, Music 4:00 PM\n  \nABOUT\n\nThe London Jazz Orchestra continues its 35th season at the Vortex\, with trumpeter Miguel Gorodi and singer Brigitte Beraha adding brilliant new compositions to the band’s huge library of original music; reprised are beautiful pieces\, premiered last month\, by saxophonist Pete Hurt and trumpeter Henry Lowther.\n\nThe gig also features pianist Alcyona Mick and saxophonist Martin Hathaway as soloist-composers\, and the music of director Scott Stroman\, whose suite Between Earth and Sky was recorded by the LJO earlier this year.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/ljo-vortex-sessions-5/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251005T020000
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SUMMARY:amigos del groove: the fall groove
DESCRIPTION:  \namigxs\, get ready to welcome the fall with another night of carefree dancing in the heart of Dalston. \n\ncome join us downstairs @The Vortex starting 10pm till 2am. tix £6 at the door only\n\nas usual expect a cozy dancefloor\, records only\, house party vibes\, and an inclusive space open to everyone who wants to boogie.\n\nlineup to follow\, in the meantime\, spread the word of the groove with your amigxs to join the community!\n\nhttps://chat.whatsapp.com/GetsTMSuE3BHe22tlEB63r\n\nsee ya soon!
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/amigos-del-groove-the-fall-groove/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T223000
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SUMMARY:Danny Piers Trio w/ special guest Steve Williamson
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nDanny Piers – Piano \nSteve Williamson – Soprano saxophone \nTom Sheen – Double Bass \nSacha Harlan – Drums \n  \nAbout\n“Danny is a remarkable pianist and musical creative who plays with an attractive energetic spirit and depth. He possesses a fertile mind tirelessly searching for the musical gold and a soul that celebrates the heart and spirit of things. This combination is abundant in Danny’s presence and will make his very bright future sparkle.’’ – Julian Joseph OBE \nDanny Piers is a British-Spanish jazz pianist and composer based in London. He taught himself jazz piano in his late teenage years after falling in love with the music of Erroll Garner and Oscar Peterson. After having established firm roots in the swing tradition whilst studying with renowned pianist John Turville\, he began to explore more contemporary sounds\, drawing inspiration from musicians such as Shai Maestro\, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and John Coltrane. \nRecently graduating from Trinity Laban Conservatoire with first-class honours\, Danny has been mentored by Julian Joseph OBE\, Steve Williamson\, Shai Maestro\, Bruno Heinen and Matthew Bourne \nDanny has been praised for his expressive and high-energy performances\, with spontaneous sensitive interplay being a defining feature of his trio. Danny’s receptive ears\, pianistic prowess and eclectic influences allow him and his trio to explore uncharted territories and let the music guide them beyond. \nDanny was one of the few selected to compete in the 15th Unisa International Solo Jazz Piano Competition in Pretoria\, South Africa in January 2024\, being the only pianist to represent the UK. Danny is regularly performing as the pianist in the acclaimed Byron Wallen Quintet\, and has worked with jazz legends such as Charles Tolliver\, Tony Kofi and Gareth Lockrane. He has played at venues such as The Barbican\, The Southbank Centre\, Pizza Express\, The Vortex and The 606 among others. \nTonight Danny’s trio is joined by special guest and jazz titan Steve Williamson\, a trailblazer who has been described as “one of the most distinctive saxophone voices in contemporary British jazz”. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/danny-piers-trio-w-special-guest-steve-williamson/
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SUMMARY:Local & Live in Hackney presents: The Erhan Öztürk Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 5.30pm\, music 6pm-8pm\nHosted by the Vortex Jazz Club in collaboration with the Local & Live in Hackney project\, proudly supported by Hackney Council. \nAbout\nJoin us for an intimate and uplifting evening with the Erhan Öztürk Trio\, presented by Local & Live in Hackney with the generous support of Hackney Council. \nLondon-based guitarist Erhan Öztürk has firmly established himself within the city’s vibrant Gypsy Jazz scene. Having performed alongside Angelo Debarre and many other leading figures of the genre\, Öztürk weaves together his own compositions with traditional melodies\, all infused with the irresistible swing of Gypsy Jazz. \nAt the Vortex Jazz Club\, the Erhan Öztürk Trio will perform a specially curated programme that blends original works with timeless Gypsy Jazz classics – a rare opportunity to hear this repertoire in such a setting. \nDon’t miss this one-night-only performance in the heart of Hackney. Arrive early\, settle in\, and be carried away by the trio’s spellbinding sound. \n  \nAbout Local & Live in Hackney\nLocal & Live in Hackney is a community-led collective of musicians and artists dedicated to celebrating and supporting the rich musical diversity of Hackney and East London. Through our events\, we aim to showcase exceptional talent\, nurture creativity\, and strengthen the local cultural scene. Follow us on social media: @localandliveinhackney\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/local-live-in-hackney-presents-the-erhan-ozturk-trio/
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SUMMARY:Crowley/Stone-Lonergan/Hayhurst/Giles
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\nThis show has been scheduled to replace the Tom Barford Album launch – any ticket buyers who already have tickets for the album launch these will still be valid for this show\, if you would like a refund then please contact info@vortexjazz.co.uk. \nLine-up:\nGeorge Crowley – Tenor saxophone\nRiley Stone-Lonergan – Tenor saxophone\nOli Hayhurst – Double bass\nTim Giles – Drums \nAbout\nUnited by a shared love of improvisation and the rich musical history of their chosen instrument\, the tenor saxophone\, Riley Stone-Lonergan and George Crowley come together to explore the possibilities and freedom that the 2 Tenor chordless format offers. They are joined by UK greats Oli Hayhurst on Bass and Tim Giles on Drums.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/crowleystone-lonerganhayhurstgiles/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T223000
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SUMMARY:[Postponed] Tom Barford - Album Launch
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\nUnfortunately\, due to unforeseen circumstances\, this performance had to be postponed. We hope to announce a new date soon. \nNew gig confirmed: Crowley/Stone-Lonergan/Giles/Hayhurst\nLine-up:\nTom Barford – Saxophone \nTim Giles – Drums \nIvo Neame – Piano \nJames Copus – Trumpet \nOli Hayhurst – Double Bass \n  \nAbout\nThis special gig will mark the launch of Tom’s new live album recorded as part of the London Jazz Festival 2024. You will hear the internationally renowned line up of musicians that feature on the album: \n\nJames Copus (Orlando Le Flemming\, Mingus Big Band)\nIvo Neame (Hermeto Pascoal\, Gilad Hekselman)\nTim Giles (Kenny Wheeler\, Bobby Wellins)\nOli Hayhurst (Pharoah Sanders\, Kurt Rosenwinkel)\nTom Barford (Billy Cobham\, Gerald Cleaver)\n\nThe music is eclectic- virtuosic playing over fast tempos\, Wayne Shorter and Vince Mendoza inspired compositions and even some tasty arrangements of some Joe Henderson classics. \nTom released his Kenny Wheeler Prize winning album BLOOMER on Edition Records back in 2018 to critical acclaim. He also enjoys co-leading the band AuB who have released two albums with Edition Records and Whirlwind Recordings. Come and celebrate as he releases the 4th- “Live at the Parakeet”. \n“A strikingly large new British jazz talent arrives with saxophonist Tom Barford” – Written In Music
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tom-barford-album-launch/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251002T223000
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SUMMARY:Hannes Riepler Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nHannes Riepler – Guitar \nGeorge Crowley – Saxophone \nFreddie Jensen – Double Bass \nJames Maddren  – Drums \n  \nAbout\nHannes Riepler grew up in Austria\, studied jazz guitar in Amsterdam and moved to London in 2006\, where he dived into the vibrant scene and played all over the city alongside fellow jazzers young and old. An energetic and inventive guitar player\, spirited composer and host of the renowned Vortex Downstairs Jazz Night jam session\, he has become a mover and shaker of jazz in London himself. \nRiepler’s music is rooted in jazz tradition\, contemporary and melodic\, but always immediate and hot. Freewheeling at times\, it thrillingly swings in New York Downtown style\, which is perfectly matched by the fine musicians in his Quartet. \nHannes Riepler actively plays as bandleader and much sought-after sideman in the UK and abroad. He also holds teaching positions at Middlesex University as well as at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.\n​\nHannes Riepler worked with (amongst many more): Noah Preminger\, Rob Garcia\, Michael Blake\, Jorge Rossi\, Felix Rossi\, Antonio Fusco\, Jason Brown\, Antonio Zambrini\, Marco Pannacia\, Anton Eger\, Andreas Lang\, Petter Eldh\, Colin Stranahan\, Jasper Blom\, Peter Ehwald\, Rob Castelli\, Maria Neckam\, Voro Garcia\, Chris Cheek\, Robert Menzel\, Nicola Ricci\, Riccardo Chiaberta\, Lukas Oravec\, Juanma Barroso\, Julien Lourau\, Nicolas Simeon\, Jonathan Lindhorst\, Mark Ayza\, Francesco Ciliglio. Simon Mulier\, Szymon Lukowski\, Francesco de Rubeis. Tillman Oberbeck\, Gianni Giagliari\, Johannes Ludwig\, Francesco Bigoni\, Stanley Jordan\, Mino Cinelu\, Adam Holzmann\, Franz Hackl\, Robin Finker\, Julian Arguelles\, Percy Persglove\, Mark Lockheart\, Soweto Kinch\, Cecilia Stalin\, Pete Wareham\, Brian Edwards\, Paul Clarvis\, Huw Williams\, Phil Donkin\, George Crowley\, Tom Farmer\, Simon Purcell\, Alec Harper\, Oli Hayhurst\, Gene Calderazzo\, Faith Breckenbury\, Phelan Burgoyne\, Bruno Heinen\, Corrie Dick\, Kit Downes\, Amy Gamlen\, Will Glaser\, Binker Golding\, Toni Kofi\, Steve Fishwick\, Josephine Davis\, Brian Abrahams\, Chris Batchelor\, Andrew McCormack\, Martin Hathaway\, Brandon Allen\, Jeff Williams\, Sam Crowe\, Conor Chaplin\, Gareth Lockrane\, Fini Bearman\, Barry Green\, Johnny Brierley\, Joe Wright\, Alex Garnett\, Lewis Wright\, Dave Smith\, Lloyd Haines\, Sam Lasserson\, Dave Dyson\, Enzo Zirilli\, James Maddren\, Liam Noble\, Jim Hart\, James Alsopp\, Andy Robb\, Tim Giles\, Zhenya Strigalev\, Mick Coady\, Ivo Neame\, Riaan Vosloo\, Martin Speake\, Calum Gourlay\, Mike Fletcher\, Matt Home\, Tom Challenger\, Dave Hamblett\, Kristian Borring\, Kate Williams\, Pete Ibbetson\, Graeme Blevins\, James Gardiner-Bateman\, Chris Draper\, Esben Tjalve\, Duncan Eagles\, Alex Merritt\, Matt Fishwick\, Dave Whitford\, Dave Preston\, Henrik Jensen\, Ollie Howell\, Tom Hewson\, Nadim Teimoori\, Chris Hyson\, Eddie Hick\, Pat Davey\, Tommy Andrews\, Rachel Cohen\, Emiliano Caroselli\, Hayden Prosser\, Rick Simpson\, Matt Ridley\, Andrea DiBiase\, Simon Roth\, Gary Willcox\, Marek Dorcik\, Josh Arcoleo\, Chris Higginbottom\, Adam King\, James Copus\, Josh Arcoleo\, Mark Lewandowski\, Dave Mannington\, Sam Braysher\, Quentin Collins\, Kevin Glasgow\, Nick Costley-White\, Nick Jurd\, Daoud Merchant\, Mike Chillingworth\, Jon Scott\, Andre Canniere\, John Turville\, Giaccomo Smith\, Daniel Harding-Israelson\, Simon Read\, Alam Nathoo\, Tim Thornton\, Josh Morrison\, Ferg Island\, Freddie Gavita\, Dave Storey\, Dario DiLecce\, Krzystoff Urbanski\, Dave Ingamels\, Alex Hitchcock\, Dan Nichols\, George Fogel\, Ryan Trebilcock\, Cesar Latorre\, Tom Mason\, Will Harris\, Sam Leak\, Pedro Segundo\, Sam Gardner\, Joe Downard\, Nick Smart\, Jay Phelps… \n  \n \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/hannes-riepler-quartet-7/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251002T203000
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SUMMARY:Lior Solomons-Wise Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nLior Solomons-Wise – Piano \nFinn Genockey – Drums \nGeorge Johnson – Tenor Saxophone \nEdouard Le Feuvre – Double Bass \n  \nAbout\nPianist and Dankworth prize-winning composer Lior Solomons-Wise brings his quartet to the Vortex for an evening of captivating original music. Born and raised in London\, many of Lior’s compositions take inspiration from the wilder parts of the UK\, in particular the mountainous regions\, weaving simple and beautiful melodies through enchanting harmonic explorations. A recent graduate from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama\, performing highlights include EFG Jazz festival appearances\, the 606 club\, Pizza Express Soho and the Vortex Jazz Club.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/lior-solomons-wise-quartet/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251001T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251001T223000
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SUMMARY:Anna Chandler-King Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAnna Chandler-King – Alto Saxophone \nRiley Stone-Lonergan – Tenor Saxophone \nWill Howard – Tenor Saxophone \nEllie Whitley – Trombone \nLaurence Mason – Alto Saxophone \nKel Àlvaro – Voice \nTom Harris – Piano \nSam Quintana – Double Bass \nSteve Hanley – Drums \n  \nAbout\nAnna Chandler-King brings an intimate and deeply emotional set of intricately arranged music written around the passing of her mother\, and a nonet comprised of some of her favourite musicians that were there for her when she needed them. Each piece represents a specific moment from that time. She draws on large ensemble\, contemporary jazz\, avante-garde improvisation and the variety of jazz and improvised music that excites her to bring an eclectic and varied sound that is tied together by the message and incredible musicianship. \nExpect compositions that are deeply heartfelt and intense\, but also some that are light-hearted and playful\, with a selection of amazing improvisers to bring their interpretations to her music.\n  \n\n \n  \nWhy Can I Still See You de Anna Chandler-King
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/anna-chandler-king-ensemble/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251001T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251001T203000
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SUMMARY:Alasdair Pennington Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAlasdair Pennington – Drums \nHugh Pascall – Trumpet \nDonovan Haffner – Alto Saxophone \nMatt Carter – Piano \nMatt Hollick – Double Bass \n  \nAbout\nMusician and composer Alasdair Pennington has in recent years established himself as a distinct and creative voice on the drum kit within the vibrant London jazz and improvised music scenes. He has been described as a “fine and formidable payer” (Lance Liddle\, Bebop Spoken Here) and “a kick-ass drummer” (Howard Mandel\, Downbeat Magazine). \nAs an in-demand sideperson\, Pennington has performed and recorded with many eminent\, international artists across genres including Helen Sung\, Baptiste Herbin\, Laura Jurd\, Michael Dease\, Dennis Rollins and The Flaming Lips among others. Pennington has performed at venues and festivals across England and beyond including Manchester Jazz Festival\, Lancaster Jazz Festival\, Cheltenham Jazz Festival\, EFG London Jazz Festival\, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club\, Cafe Oto\, Porgy & Bess (Vienna)\, Jamboree Jazz Club (Barcelona) and Take 5 Jazz Club (Stockton\, California). \n‘This Is’\, Pennington’s debut album was released in October 2024 on Hidden Threads Records\, showcasing his compositional voice on record for the first time. The album was described by Jazz Journal as “a highly listenable collection which in places harks back to the sound of American jazz from the 50s and 60s”. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/alasdair-pennington-quintet-2/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250930T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250930T223000
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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-2025-09-30/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250928T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250928T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session w/ Miguel Gorodi
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-2025-09-28/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250927T223000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250928T000000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: Kezia Abuoma presents SULA
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nKezia Abuoma – piano \nMiranda Radford – drums \nAleks Dimitrova – bass\n  \nAbout\n“Vortex Lates” is a series of events taking place in our downstairs bar on 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. \nSULA is a new trio project made up of drummer Miranda Radford\, bassist Aleks Dimitrova and pianist Kezia Abuoma. All currently studying jazz at Trinity Laban\, these exciting young musicians have come up through hailed organisations like Tomorrow’s Warriors\, mentored by the likes of Nikki Yeoh and Deschanel Gordon and Will Cleasby. As both bandleaders and sidewomen\, they have performed at venues such as The Vortex\, The Jazz Cafe and Dizzy’s Club in New York. Taking inspiration from the likes of Kris Davis\, Wayne Shorter and Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts\, these three unique voices have come together to play both their original compositions and other music that is inspired by the energetic sounds of modern-day jazz.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-kezia-abuoma-presents-sula/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250927T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T223000
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SUMMARY:Trish Clowes - MY IRIS
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nTrish Clowes – Saxophone \nChris Montague – Guitar \nRoss Stanley – Piano \nJoel Barford – Drums \n  \nAbout\nSaxophonist and composer Trish Clowes leads MY IRIS\, an intense and thrilling quartet with Ross Stanley (piano / Hammond organ)\, Chris Montague (guitar) and Joel Barford (drums). Dedicated to exploration and adroit writing\, Clowes provides her bandmates with a unique platform for individual expression and group interplay\, delivering driving grooves and lingering melodic lines\, seamlessly morphing between earthy restlessness and futuristic dreamscapes. \nClowes is currently an Associate Artist at Wigmore Hall (London)\, and her recorded music can be found on US indie label Greenleaf Music\, and UK labels Stoney Lane Records & Basho Records. Having been previously commissioned to write for ensembles such as the BBC Concert Orchestra and the London Sinfonietta\, Clowes appeared as a guest soloist with the NDR Big Band (Germany) in November 2024\, performing a new set of her own music entitled ‘Radiant Resistance’. \nMY IRIS have toured internationally and made broadcasts for BBC Radio 3 and Radio Bremen. In May 2024 the band were joined by US trumpeter-composer Dave Douglas (who is also the artistic director of Greenleaf Music) for a series of dates at the Pizza Express Jazz Club in London\, Cheltenham Jazz Festival\, and Bray Jazz Festival in Ireland. Other notable performances for the band include Wigmore Hall\, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club\, Karlsruhe Jazz Festival\, LOFT Cologne\, Rochester International Jazz Festival (Made In The UK showcase)\, Toronto International Jazz Festival\, Galway Jazz Festival\, and the Barbican (London Jazz Festival). \nClowes has released a series of albums with MY IRIS\, ‘Wild Swimming’ (2023)\, ‘A View with a Room’ (2022)\, ‘Ninety Degrees Gravity’ (2019) and ‘My Iris’ (2017). Her 2019 music video ‘Abbott & Costello’ – also a track from ‘Ninety Degrees Gravity’ – was directed by film maker Rose Hendry and went on to be screened at the Cannes Lions Festival and shortlisted for The Voice Of A Woman Awards 2019. \n“an incredible band” – Jamie Cullum\, BBC Radio 2 \n“an improviser to be reckoned with” – Downbeat Magazine \n“brilliant” – Gilles Peterson\, BBC Radio 6 Music \n“Trish Clowes is one of the brightest stars to have emerged during the so-called British jazz boom of the past decade or more…The playing is rarely less than inspired… she is a musician of great sensitivity and strength.” – Philip Watson\, The Irish Times\, 4.5 STARS for ‘Journey to Where‘ \nPhoto credit: Chris Kelly \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/trish-clowes-my-iris/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250927T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T193000
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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-2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250926T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250926T223000
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SUMMARY:Finn Genockey
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nFinn Genockey – Drums \nKasper Rietkerk – Alto Saxophone \nIvo Neame – Piano \nTom Farmer – Double Bass\n  \nAbout\nFinn Genockey is a jazz drummer\, composer and bandleader based in London. Since starting drums at the age of 6\, Finn has had plenty of experience performing regularly with some of the most notable jazz artists such as Rufus Reid and Stan Sulzmann at some of the country’s top jazz venues such as Ronnie Scott’s\, Pizza Express Soho and Vortex as well as across the world in places such as Germany\, France and the Caribbean. He also regularly writes music for the ensembles he runs: including The London Intercollegiate Jazz Orchestra which he founded for a debut performance as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival as well as his longstanding international quartet. \nTacet Trust\, his debut album\, was released on Fresh Sound New Talent in 2025. Featuring Josh Short\, Rasmus Sørensen and Nico Klöffer\, the music has been described by UK Jazz News as “a debut album that will surely be hailed as a classic and a milestone in the ongoing development of contemporary jazz.“ (Chris Welch\, UK Jazz News) \nwww.finngenockey.com \n“As jazz debuts go – Tacet Trust is hard to beat.”— Stephen Graham\, Marlbank (****) \n“A startlingly assured set from a truly original independent creator”— Eddie Myer\, NewGenJazz \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/finn-genockey/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Will Barry / Will Sach / Jason Brown (replacing Pete Horsfall's Electric Relaxation)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\nUnfortunately\, due to unforeseen circumstances\, Pete Horsfall is no longer able to perform this coming Thursday at the Vortex. However\, his band members Will Barry & Will Sach will still be performing and will be joined by Jason Brown on drums \nLine-up:\nWill Barry – Piano \nWill Sach – Double Bass \nJason Brown – Drums \n  \nAbout\n\nMore info coming soon \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/pete-horsfall-presents-electric-relaxation/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Stian Larsen / Colin Webster / Ruth Goller / Andrew Lisle
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nStian Larsen – Guitar \nColin Webster – Alto saxophone \nRuth Goller – Bass Guitar \nAndrew Lisle – Drums \n  \nAbout\nNorwegian guitarist Stian Larsen has for a number of years been recognized as an energetic and highly inventive improviser in the avant-garde music scene in Norway. The collaboration with the British reed player Colin Webster and percussionist Andrew Lisle is an exciting exploration of the electric guitar and interplay across musical borders. \nAfter releasing two albums as a trio they invited bassist Ruth Goller into the studio to record their third album «Temple of Muses». \nWebster and Lisle’s energetic free jazz meets Larsen and Goller’s post-rock\, noise guitars in an exciting interaction that is dynamic\, playful and hard-hitting. The Album was released on New York label Relative Pitch on January 24th. \n  \nPraise for «Temple of Muses»: \n«Excellent stuff! This\, and I mean the whole record\, has to be played with the volume on 11» – Mark Daelmans-Sikkel\, Vital Weekly \n«A show of free\, genre bending\, brilliantly communicated fun» – Spontaneous Music Tribune \n«On the one hand\, the often explosive free jazz of Webster and Lisle; on the other\, the post-rock of Larsen and Goller\, made of abrasive guitars\, in an intense interaction that leaves no stone unturned» – António Branco\, jazz.pt \n«Raw and immediate\, fast and brutal sonic collisions» – Eyal Hareuveni\, saltpeanuts.eu \n«Some ancient muses may have been fickle\, but the ones summoned by this quartet help elevate a session that is as rewarding as it is raucous» – Ken Waxman\, Squid’s Ear \n«This disc has a freeish\, electric\, sorta punk/jazz sound with lots for fractured eruptions (…) Most impressive!» – Bruce Lee Gallanter\, DMG \n«The bass drum section is on fire\, Andrew LISLE pulses finely\, LARSEN can play his arpeggios\, Ruth GOLLER’s bass is well rounded\, saxophonist Colin WEBSTER is not shy either…» – Valery John Klebar\, stnt.org \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/stian-larsen-colin-webster-ruth-goller-andrew-lisle/
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SUMMARY:Brigitte Beraha's Lucid Dreamers: Album Launch
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nBrigitte Beraha – Voice \nAlcyona Mick – Piano & Synthesizer \nGeorge Crowley – Tenor Saxophone\, Clarinets & FX \nTim Giles – Drums & FX\n  \nAbout\nTonight\, Lucid Dreamers are launching their much-anticipated 3rd album ‘Teasing Reflections’. Led by celebrated vocalist Brigitte Beraha\, and drawing from jazz\, folk\, contemporary classical\, free improv and electronic sound-worlds\, the brilliant quartet improvises with spontaneity and playfulness\, using Brigitte’s compositions as a vehicle. Expect exciting grooves and impactful stillness\, atmospheric\, entrancingly ethereal\, drop-dead beautiful music. \n‘Brilliant and inspiring’ Luciana Souza\n \n‘….Exquisite new music from Brigitte Beraha…’ Chris Philips\, Jazz Fm\n‘Exceptional recording.’ Jazzwise \n‘Entrancing and very beautiful’ LondonJazzNews \n“If such a thing as perfect singing exists\, Brigitte Beraha\, on her own terms\, is surely getting even closer to it” Sebastian Scotney\, UK Jazz News \n‘I’m a big fan of the vocalist Brigitte Beraha. She has a unique\, exploratory\, explosive\, fascinating voice’. Jez Nelson\, Somethin’ Else \n‘Beautiful’ ‘One of the most creative vocalists on the UK scene’ BBC Radio 3 \n‘One of the most idiomatically agile vocal weavers of lyricism and edgy free-improv on the UK jazz circuit.’ John Fordham \n“Dreamsome stuff… jazz telepathy works its magic…An album of the year” ★★★★ ️️️️½ Editor’s choice Jazzwise\n \n“Offbeat\, philosophical compositions and a demon band…A daring\, impressive ensemble outing.” The Observer\, album of the week\n  \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/brigitte-berahas-lucid-dreamers-album-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250923T213000
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SUMMARY:Tomeka Reid Quartet (2nd show)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 9:30 PM\, Music 10:00 PM – 1 set of music\n  \nLine-up:\nTomeka Reid – Cello \nMary Halvorson – Guitar \nJason Roebke – Bass \nTomas Fujiwara – Drums \n  \nAbout\nCellist\, composer and MacArthur Fellow Tomeka Reid explores new improvisational math with 3+3\, the third release by her all-star quartet and her most adventurous project as a leader yet. Featuring Jason Roebke on bass\, Tomas Fujiwara on drums\, and fellow MacArthur Fellow Mary Halvorson on guitar. \nNo artist over the past decade has done more to bring the cello from the margins to the center of the contemporary jazz scene than Tomeka Reid. Nurtured by the creative hothouse of Chicago’s AACM\, she’s recorded prolifically since making her debut on flutist Nicole Mitchell’s 2002 Black Earth Ensemble album Afrika Rising. But with 3+3\, Reid takes a major step as a composer with a bold and protean approach to designing settings for group improvisation. \nBuilding on the deeply intuitive language explored by the quartet on her acclaimed Cuneiform debut\, 2019’s Old New\, Reid set out to explore extended themes. Over the course of three pieces that flow together much like a set the group plays in concert\, the album captures the state-of-the-art ensemble moving with unhurried grace\, constantly calibrating the evolving conversation. \n“I see the whole album as a suite\,” says Reid\, who moved back to Chicago in 2020 after about four years in New York. “Previously I’d written shorter pieces and felt like I had to write ‘jazz pieces’\, and for this album I wanted to write longer forms. I do a lot of free improvisation and wanted to reflect that more on my records. There are tunes on this too\, but it’s more open.” \nPart of what’s new for Reid is her expanded sonic palette\, which can make it difficult to tell where her bow work and Halvorson’s electronics diverge. “As a string player\, I used to be anti-electronics\,” she says. “I love the acoustic cello sound. But playing with Mary\, I really love how it’s part of her voice\, not something extra. So\, previously\, I strived to make electronic sounds acoustically using different preparations as that was something I was earnestly exploring and now I feel ok incorporating electronics.” \n“Jason\, Tomas and Mary are incredible artists and I’m honored to have them as bandmates\,” she says. “They’re always open to what I bring to them\, and I’m always thinking about how can I best feature them. How can I create settings they can do something magical over? On this album I wanted it to sound like a gig or a show\, instead of something for a recording\, and they ran with it.” \nPhoto credit: Jasmine Kwang\n \n3+3 de Tomeka Reid Quartet
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tomeka-reid-quartet-2nd-show/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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