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SUMMARY:Junior Jazz Workshop with the Nick Costley-White Trio
DESCRIPTION:About\n\nJoin us for a fun-filled day of learning and jamming at the Vortex! The Nick Costley-White Trio will be leading interactive workshops for young jazz enthusiasts looking to hone their skills. This is a great opportunity to learn from talented musicians and meet other young jazz lovers. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! \nGuitarist Nick Costley-White is a mainstay of the UK jazz scene\, regularly performing sell out weekend shows at the Vortex and leading the Sunday jam sessions. For this limited 4 week period Nick and his trio will be leading weekly workshops at the Vortex\, aimed at keen and advancing jazz students aged 12-19 hoping to deepen their knowledge of improvisation and get invaluable playing experience with a world class rhythm section. \nThanks to funding gratefully received from the Arts Council England the session will be free to attend\, but as spaces are limited booking in advance is highly recommended using the Eventbrite link below. \nThe workshop series will be delving into jazz standard songs (music will be made available to students in advance). We’ll be working on the foundational skills for jazz improvising on chord sequences\, whilst also addressing core elements of sound\, rhythm and group interplay. \nThe workshops are open to anyone who’s interested and keen to learn\, but we do recommend that students have at least an intermediate level of instrumental ability to get the most out of these sessions. Attending all 4 classes is advised and we’ll be giving an informal performance in the last workshop for friends and family to attend! \nParents and chaperones are welcome to sit in for the sessions. Nick and his trio of Josh Morrison and Tom Farmer are highly experienced teachers and have full DBS certificates. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/junior-jazz-workshop-with-the-nick-costley-white-trio-2025-11-01/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Shabaka Hutchings & Pat Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nAbout\nShabaka is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who came to prominence within the London scene playing bands Sons of Kemet\, the Comet is Coming and Shabaka and the Ancestors. At the start of 2024\, he announced a hiatus from the saxophone\, and since then has been composing material for the various flutes he is engaged in studying. Collaboration and the idea of developmental change being central to artistic practice is the driving force behind Shabaka’s live sets\, which are constantly evolving and striving to reflect an up-to-date account of a creative mind. \nPat Thomas born 1960 Oxford began playing Piano at the age of eight. He studied Classical music and reggae was an early interest. Thomas was inspired to take up Jazz after seeing legendary pianist Oscar Peterson on television at 16\, by 1979 Thomas was performing seriously as an improviser has played with Mike Cooper Geoff Hawkins Lol Coxhill\, Tony Oxley\, Steve Beresford\, Alex Ward\, Derek Bailey\, Eugene Chadbourne\, Jimmy Carl Black\, Evan Parker\, John Zorn\, Joe Gallivan\, John Butcher\, Okkyung Lee\, Bill Dixon\, Roy Campbell\, Marshall Allen\, Moor Mother\, Matana Roberts and Wadada Leo Smith. Current activities include Solo Piano\, Black Top with Orphy Robinson\, Scatter with Phil Minton\, Roger Turner\, Dave Tucker\, Shifa with Rachel Musson and Mark Sanders. Bleyschool with Tony Orrell\, Dom Lash\, Ahmed with Seymour Wright Joel Grip and Antonin Gerbal a duo with Steve Noble a trio with William Parker and Hamid Drake and Duo with Tyshawn Sorey\, and Duo with Mariam Rezai. Received Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award for Composers in 2014.Recieved in 2022 Robert D Bielecki Foundation unrestricted Grant of $25\,000 in Recognition of his incomparable artistry and contribution to improvised music.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/shabaka-hutchings-pat-thomas/
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SUMMARY:Smyth/Edwards/Sanders
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nPaul G. Smyth – Piano\nJohn Edwards – Double bass\nMark Sanders – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nphoto credit: Dawid Laskowski \n“[Smyth/Edwards/Sanders] are the heart of life and creation as the lightning of Smyth’s hands up and down the Vortex piano’s keys breaks all musical chains. The piano is no longer a box: it is a world … The sheer audacity of it … An awesome threesome indeed with their roots far afield in Ireland\, Belize and Hounslow\, London\, making music of an awakened universe … sonic heaven” – Chris Searle\, The Morning Star \nAlmost three years to the day\, one of Ireland’s improvising masters Paul G. Smyth returns with the incomparable pairing of John Edwards and Mark Sanders\, marking their 10th anniversary as a trio. \nDescribed by The New York City Jazz Record as “a revelation”\, pianist Paul G. Smyth has released critically acclaimed albums with Peter Brötzmann\, Evan Parker\, Chris Corsano\, John Wiese and John Russell on his Weekertoft label. He has performed across Europe with Charles Gayle\, Derek Bailey\, Keiji Haino\, Wadada Leo Smith and Okkyung Lee\, large-scale instrumental psych-rockers The Jimmy Cake and synth trio Boys of Summer\, leading The Free Jazz Collective to call him “one of the great contemporary pianists”. \nLondon-born bassist John Edwards\, active since the 1980s\, is one of Europe’s most renowned players in creative free jazz\, collaborating regularly with legends including Peter Brötzmann\, Joe McPhee\, Evan Parker and Roscoe Mitchell. \nDrummer Mark Sanders brings a career spanning multiple genres to his free improvisation work\, having performed with Roscoe Mitchell\, Wadada Leo Smith\, Paul Dunmall\, Derek Bailey and Shabaka Hutchings across festivals worldwide. He appears on over 170 releases. \nSmyth/Edwards/Sanders is a reunion of old friends\, continually pushing the boundaries of their music together into deeper levels of interplay and dizzying heights of poetry and imagination. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/smythedwardssanders/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Asha Parkinson's Kalpadruma Sextet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nAsha Parkinson – Alto Saxophone \nRebecka Edlund – Voice \nJack Williams – Piano \nSerdar Yılmaz – Qanun \nToby Yapp – Bass Guitar \nAlex Taylor – Drums \n  \nAbout\nAsha Parkinson makes a rare London appearance with a cut down version of her Kalpadruma ensemble. This sextet line-up features saxophone\, qanun\, piano\, bass\, drums\, and voice. The group weaves together jazz\, Mediterranean\, Arabic\, and chamber music traditions\, creating a space where music crosses cultural boundaries and explores the universal search for love\, devotion\, and human connection. \nThe evening at Vortex features selections from Asha’s latest release\, Possession (Ubuntu Records 2024)\, alongside re-imaginings of Turkish folk melodies (turku)\, Sephardic songs\, and Arab Maqam. From urban trance to mystical devotion and obsessive love\, the programme reflects Asha’s ongoing mission to find authentic and vital meeting points between traditions. \nFounded in 2017\, Kalpadruma began as a 14-piece mini studio orchestra\, uniting a jazz quintet\, string quartet\, woodwinds\, voice\, and the distinctive sound of the qanun with Parkinson’s inspired saxophone playing & compositional vision. The ensemble has since evolved into a flexible formation that highlights both individual creativity and collective dialogue. Kalpadruma\, meaning ‘tree of life’ in Indian-origin religions\, perfectly embodies Parkinson’s approach: rooted in diverse traditions yet branching out in unexpected\, transformative ways. \nAsha has led the ensemble at prestigious venues including the London Jazz Festival\, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club\, Oxford’s Jacqueline Du Pre Music Building and the Union Chapel\, and collaborated with musicians from the South Asian Youth Orchestra and the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians. \nReviews of Asha’s Possession album: \n‘An intense\, reflective work with great emotional impact’ – Jazz In Family \n‘There is here a breath of life\, a rage to hold the world in its arms’ – Paris Move \n‘Genre-defying’ – Jazzwise \n‘Her sophisticated arrangements\, unpredictable melodies and inventive sax phrases are full of ideas and meticulous details’ – All About Jazz \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/asha-parkinsons-kalpadruma-sextet-2/
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SUMMARY:Ineza Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nIneza – Voice \nMichael Lack – Alto Saxophone \nRob Brockway – Piano \nBenjamin Crane – Bass Guitar \nKuba Miazga – Drums \n  \nAbout\nRwandan-born Belgian vocalist and composer Ineza presents IBUKA\, her debut album of original music that blends contemporary jazz with neo-soul and folk. Her sound is defined by vibrant harmonies and intimate storytelling\, with voice and saxophone in constant conversation. The band’s improvisation adds immediacy and vitality to every performance. \nAt the heart of IBUKA lies a deeply personal story. Dedicated to her adoptive mother\, Francine\, the album reflects Ineza’s journey from Rwanda to Belgium and now London\, channeling themes of loss\, healing\, and growth into a powerful artistic statement. \nA striking introduction to one of the UK jazz scene’s most distinctive voices. \n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/ineza-quintet/
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SUMMARY:Filippo Ieraci Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nFilippo Ieraci – Guitar \nSimone Serafini – Double Bass \nJacopo Zanette – Drums \n  \nAbout\nFilippo Ieraci Trio presents an evening of modern jazz with a distinctive voice. Since coming together in 2020 with Simone Serafini on double bass and Jacopo Zanette on drums\, the trio has become a platform for Filippo’s original music—blending the language of jazz with the raw energy of rock and pop\, the music that first drew him to the guitar. \nIn January 2024\, the trio released their debut album Trust the Process\, praised by the press as “an admirable example of taste and composure.” The record showcases Filippo’s unique approach to composition\, weaving electric guitar riffs\, grooves\, rich harmonies and open improvisation into a sound that feels both contemporary and personal. \nFor this performance\, the trio will present selections from Trust the Process alongside a set of carefully chosen jazz standards\, offering a journey that moves between invention and tradition\, freedom and form. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/filippo-ieraci-trio/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251026T223000
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SUMMARY:Harben Kay - The World I Live In
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nHarben Kay – Tenor Saxophone \nPeter Johnstone – Piano \nAli Watson – Double Bass \nAlyn Cosker – Drums \n  \nAbout\nAward-winning tenor saxophonist Harben Kay celebrates the release of their third album\, The World I Live In — out October 3 — a powerful reflection on change and the creativity that emerges in times of transformation. \nQuickly becoming recognised as a leading creative voice in UK jazz\, Kay has released two critically acclaimed albums\, completed four UK tours\, and performed at iconic venues including Ronnie Scott’s\, The Royal Albert Hall\, and The Vortex. Their ability to traverse the jazz landscape — from their roots in Scotland to stages across international cities — shines through in a sound that is both globally influenced and unmistakably their own. The autobiographical nature of their compositions adds a personal touch\, creating a connection between the artist and the listener. \nDon’t miss this chance to experience Harben Kay and their world-class band live\, performing music from The World I Live In and beyond. \n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/harben-kay-the-world-i-live-in/
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: FUUG
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:00 PM\, Music 10:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nRoberto Cippitelli – Drum Machine\nDave Morecroft – Keyboards\nEmanuele Tomasi – Drums \nAbout\nBorn in Rome\, Italy\, FUUG is the antidote\, born from dark times with the intent to cure\, unite and free. FUUG is a liberating ritual with a hunger for pleasure. FUUG is a dialogue between parallel universes searching for spiritual and physical wellbeing. FUUG is a seductive kaleidoscope of sound\, ranging from electronic music and progressive rhythms with a psychedelic nature. \nFUUG are Roberto Cippitelli (Juggernaut)\, Dave Morecroft (WorldService Project) and Emanuele Tomasi (Nohaybanda).
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-fuug/
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SUMMARY:Jean Toussaint - JT4
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nJean Toussaint – Saxophone\nEmile Hinton – Piano\nJosh Vadiveloo – Bass\nGene Calderazzo – Drums \nAbout\nSince Jean Toussaint Left Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers\, he hasn’t looked back. Nor has he spent a career trying to repeat the past. The experiences gained in that world-class hothouse have enabled him to push forward and embrace challenging and often high-profile musical collaborations in many different jazz styles. Today he works out of London\, England as a composer\, tenor and soprano saxophonist\, band leader and educator. \nBorn on the Dutch Antilles Island of Aruba\, Toussaint grew up in St Thomas\, US Virgin Islands and studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Toussaint came to London in 1987 and still uses the capital as his base. Since then he has released 8 CDs as a leader. Collaborations with musicians based in the UK have included Julian Joseph\, Jason Rebello\, Cleveland Watkiss\, Tony Remy\, Orphy Robinson\, Bheki Mseleku\, Troy Miller and many others. Toussaint is also an experienced jazz educator\, teaching at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama\, Trinity College of Music and Birmingham Conservatoire\, as well as on various workshops\, most recently the London Philarmonic Orchestra. \nPhoto credit: Carl Hyde
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/jean-toussaint-2/
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SUMMARY:Junior Jazz Workshop with the Nick Costley-White Trio
DESCRIPTION:About\n\nJoin us for a fun-filled day of learning and jamming at the Vortex! The Nick Costley-White Trio will be leading interactive workshops for young jazz enthusiasts looking to hone their skills. This is a great opportunity to learn from talented musicians and meet other young jazz lovers. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! \nGuitarist Nick Costley-White is a mainstay of the UK jazz scene\, regularly performing sell out weekend shows at the Vortex and leading the Sunday jam sessions. For this limited 4 week period Nick and his trio will be leading weekly workshops at the Vortex\, aimed at keen and advancing jazz students aged 12-19 hoping to deepen their knowledge of improvisation and get invaluable playing experience with a world class rhythm section. \nThanks to funding gratefully received from the Arts Council England the session will be free to attend\, but as spaces are limited booking in advance is highly recommended using the Eventbrite link below. \nThe workshop series will be delving into jazz standard songs (music will be made available to students in advance). We’ll be working on the foundational skills for jazz improvising on chord sequences\, whilst also addressing core elements of sound\, rhythm and group interplay. \nThe workshops are open to anyone who’s interested and keen to learn\, but we do recommend that students have at least an intermediate level of instrumental ability to get the most out of these sessions. Attending all 4 classes is advised and we’ll be giving an informal performance in the last workshop for friends and family to attend! \nParents and chaperones are welcome to sit in for the sessions. Nick and his trio of Josh Morrison and Tom Farmer are highly experienced teachers and have full DBS certificates. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/junior-jazz-workshop-with-the-nick-costley-white-trio-2025-10-25/
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SUMMARY:Tim Berne/Tom Rainey/Gregg Belisle-Chi (2nd Show)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 9:30 PM\, Music 10:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \n\nLine-up:\nTim Berne – Alto Saxophone \nTom Rainey – Drums \nGregg Beslisle-Chi – Guitar \n\n  \nAbout\nGregg Belisle-Chi (池敏超) is an Asian-American guitarist and composer living in Brooklyn\, New York\, who over the past decade has been “busily establishing himself as an important and distinctive new voice in the contemporary guitar world” and “has emerged as one of the most creatively dexterous musicians.” (Earshot Jazz) \nWithin a career of mercurial interests\, he has performed with Bill Frisell\, Tim Berne\, Reid Anderson\, Hank Roberts\, Chris Potter\, Mat Maneri\, Jim Black\, Ches Smith\, Marc Ducret\, Steve Swallow\, Cuong Vu\, Wayne Horvitz\, Nasheet Waits\, and many more in the Jazz\, Improvised\, Rock\, and Chamber music worlds. \nTom Rainey was born in Pasadena\, California in 1957. Since moving to New York in 1979 he has performed and or recorded with the following artists: \nJohn Abercrombie\, Mose Allison\, Julian Arguelles\, Ray Anderson\, Tim Berne\, Jane Ira Bloom\, Anthony Braxton\, Nels Cline\, Ted Curson\, Kris Davis\, Mark Ducret\, Mark Feldman\, Michael Formanek\, Drew Gress\, Mark Helias\, Fred Hersch\, Andy Laster\, Ingrid Laubrock\, David Liebman\, Joe Lovano\, Tony Malaby\, Albert Mangelsdorff\, Carmen McRae\, Mike Nock\, Simon Nabatov\, New and Used\, Anita O’Day\, Andrea Parkins\, Herb Robertson\, Angelica Sanchez\, Louis Sclavis\, Brad Shepik\, Ken Werner\, Denny Zeitlin. \nCurrent activities include performing and recording music with the Tom Rainey Trio as well as his quintet\, Obbligato. Tom also continues performing with many of the aforementioned artists. \nTim Berne is a composer\, saxophonist and educator specializing in improvised music. \nHe has been performing internationally since 1982 with various ensembles including Caos Totale\, Fractured Fairy Tales\, Bloodcount and Snakeoil among others. He has made over 50 recordings as a leader for labels such as Soul Note\,Sony\,JMT\,\nECM and Intakt records. \nTim started his own label Screwgun records in 1996 and most recently released is Angel Dusk with Matt Mitchell. He has taught extensively since the late 90’s giving workshops in South America\,Europe and America. \nRecent awards and residencies include: New York State Council on the Arts New York State Foundation for the Arts Readers Digest/Meet the Composer (for the Kronos Quartet and the Rova Saxophone Quartet). \nHe is currently active with his Snakeoil group and Sun of Goldfinger.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tim-bernetom-raineygregg-beslisle-chi-2nd-show/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Tim Berne/Tom Rainey/Gregg Belisle-Chi (1st Show)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:30 PM\, Music 8:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \n\nLine-up:\nTim Berne – Alto Saxophone \nTom Rainey – Drums \nGregg Belisle-Chi – Guitar \n\n  \nAbout\nGregg Belisle-Chi (池敏超) is an Asian-American guitarist and composer living in Brooklyn\, New York\, who over the past decade has been “busily establishing himself as an important and distinctive new voice in the contemporary guitar world” and “has emerged as one of the most creatively dexterous musicians.” (Earshot Jazz) \nWithin a career of mercurial interests\, he has performed with Bill Frisell\, Tim Berne\, Reid Anderson\, Hank Roberts\, Chris Potter\, Mat Maneri\, Jim Black\, Ches Smith\, Marc Ducret\, Steve Swallow\, Cuong Vu\, Wayne Horvitz\, Nasheet Waits\, and many more in the Jazz\, Improvised\, Rock\, and Chamber music worlds. \nTom Rainey was born in Pasadena\, California in 1957. Since moving to New York in 1979 he has performed and or recorded with the following artists: \nJohn Abercrombie\, Mose Allison\, Julian Arguelles\, Ray Anderson\, Tim Berne\, Jane Ira Bloom\, Anthony Braxton\, Nels Cline\, Ted Curson\, Kris Davis\, Mark Ducret\, Mark Feldman\, Michael Formanek\, Drew Gress\, Mark Helias\, Fred Hersch\, Andy Laster\, Ingrid Laubrock\, David Liebman\, Joe Lovano\, Tony Malaby\, Albert Mangelsdorff\, Carmen McRae\, Mike Nock\, Simon Nabatov\, New and Used\, Anita O’Day\, Andrea Parkins\, Herb Robertson\, Angelica Sanchez\, Louis Sclavis\, Brad Shepik\, Ken Werner\, Denny Zeitlin. \nCurrent activities include performing and recording music with the Tom Rainey Trio as well as his quintet\, Obbligato. Tom also continues performing with many of the aforementioned artists. \nTim Berne is a composer\, saxophonist and educator specializing in improvised music. \nHe has been performing internationally since 1982 with various ensembles including Caos Totale\, Fractured Fairy Tales\, Bloodcount and Snakeoil among others. He has made over 50 recordings as a leader for labels such as Soul Note\,Sony\,JMT\,\nECM and Intakt records. \nTim started his own label Screwgun records in 1996 and most recently released is Angel Dusk with Matt Mitchell. He has taught extensively since the late 90’s giving workshops in South America\,Europe and America. \nRecent awards and residencies include: New York State Council on the Arts New York State Foundation for the Arts Readers Digest/Meet the Composer (for the Kronos Quartet and the Rova Saxophone Quartet). \nHe is currently active with his Snakeoil group and Sun of Goldfinger.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tim-bernetom-raineygregg-beslisle-chi-1st-show/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Gwilym Jones - thelonious.exe
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nGwilym Jones – Drums \nBruno Heinen – Piano \nLarry Bartley – Double Bass \n  \nAbout\nGwilym Jones debuts a new piano trio featuring visionary pianist Bruno Heinen and master bassist Larry Bartley. \nThis new band explores the more obscure corners of Thelonious Monk’s collection of compositions\, presenting interpretations of rarely heard deep cuts from Monk’s library. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/gwilym-jones-thelonious-exe/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Unplugged: Dunajska Kapelye
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nPiotr Jordan\nZac Gvirtzman – Accordion\nCharlie Wheatley – guitar\nPaul Moylan – Double bass\nGina Boreham – voice \n  \nAbout\nLongstanding favourites of the Vortex\, Dunajska Kapelye serve up a unique\, eclectic blend of authentic Gypsy and Balkan folk\, Hotclub jazz\, Klezmer and tango. \nLed by jazz violin virtuoso Piotr Jordan the band creates a sumptuous and heady Eastern vibe to make the heart sing and to warm the soul. This is musical alchemy at its most potent! \nJust the thing for a chilly autumn night. Dancing has been known to break out. \nThe Vortex was shortlisted as one of three Hackney grassroots music venues to be upgraded as part of an initiative to make Hackney the first audio inclusive borough. Now\, those of you in our community who are sensitive to noise can comfortably enjoy our space and our live music events. \nThis is thanks to Marion Marincat\, a noise sensitive Hackney resident\, and his company Sownd Affects. The upgrade has been funded by the Arts Council England and facilitated by Oscar Acoustics. \nIf you’re noise sensitive\, know someone who is or are just curious to experience the changes that have been made\, join us for our second audio inclusive gig with Dunajska Kapelye for an evening of beautiful Eastern European and Gypsy Folk with some Klezmer played as nature intended – straight from the heart to you. \nIf you’re noise sensitive and want to learn more about the movement\, check out sowndaffects.com.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-unplugged-dunajska-kapelye-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T203000
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SUMMARY:Emanuele Filippi "Carousel"
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nEmanuele Filippi – Piano \nMichele Tino – Saxophone \nCosimo Boni – Trumpet \nMattia Galeotti – Drums \n  \nAbout\nEmanuele Filippi is an Italian pianist\, composer\, and bandleader based in New York\, who has performed internationally and collaborated with artists such as Enrico Rava\, Seamus Blake\, Ben Van Gelder\, and Chris Morrissey. His project Carousel replaces the double bass with bass clarinet\, creating lyrical\, contrapuntal soundscapes where dreamy atmospheres meet bold experimentation.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/emanuele-filippi-carousel/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T223000
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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-5/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T223000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Jam Session with Rick Simpson
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7.45pm\, music 8.15pm\n\n\n  \nAbout\n\n\n\n\nA weekly session on Sunday evenings\, the jams will be hosted by some of London’s finest: drummer Jas Kayser\, pianist Rick Simpson\, guitarist Nick Costley-White\, trumpeter Sean Gibbs and tenor saxophonists Harben Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (+ sometimes a few guest leaders) each one hosting one session on rotation. \nIf you’re an instrumentalist\, you can attend for free if you’re planning on playing with the house band. No need to book in advance! \nOur dear Vortex members are also welcome to these sessions free of charge.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-jam-session-4-2025-03-30-2025-04-13-2025-04-20-2025-04-27-2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T170000
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SUMMARY:Mopomoso Live
DESCRIPTION:Doors 2 PM\, Music 2:30 PM\n  \nMopomoso is the UK’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music! \n  \nThis month featuring: \n“Average Dragoons” (a family band) –  Panos Ghikas (vln\, unreal time)\, Ivor (tpt\, voice)\, Hector (electric gtr\, objects)\, Claire (pno\, melodica\, objects) \n+ \nJulian Woods (microtonal guitar)\, Oliver Heron (prepared piano\, electronics)\, Mark Wastell (percussion) \n+ \nStephen Grew (piano)
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/mopomoso-live-3/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T223000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T010000
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SUMMARY:Vortex Lates: M Field
DESCRIPTION:Doors 10:30 PM\, Music 11:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nMatthew Field – Guitar\nHugo Piper – Bass guitar\nKing Ike-Elechi – Drum kit \nAbout\nAnyone familiar with Matthew Field will know that staying in one lane isn’t really what he does. As the driving creative force behind Beatenberg\, he’s helped shape a whole new music lexicon. Over two albums\, the Cape Town-based trio alchemised a new global sound\, fusing modern pop production with complex rhythms\, lilting indie rock and folk. His work with South African pop maverick Tresor\, meanwhile\, showed he could take his magpie approach and ear for a winning melody into a whole new sphere. \nThis rich melting pot over the years has created one of the most interesting and unique voices in modern music. A voice that has produced South Africa’s biggest ever airplay hit (Pluto) and won seven SA music awards for their 2014 debut\, The Hanging Gardens Of Beatenberg.
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/vortex-lates-m-field/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T213000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T230000
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SUMMARY:Tom Ollendorff Trio featuring Jeff Ballard and Conor Chaplin - Album launch (2nd show)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 9:30 PM\, Music 10:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nTom Ollendorff – Guitar \nJeff Ballard – Drums \nConor Chaplin – Double Bass \n  \nAbout\nGuitarist Tom Ollendorff returns to the Vortex this October with an all-star trio as part of his highly anticipated album release world tour. \nWidely regarded as one of the most exciting young talents on the international jazz scene\, Ollendorff’s playing blends lyrical sensitivity\, rhythmic fluidity and a distinctively warm tone. \nHe’s joined by legendary drummer Jeff Ballard – a major force in jazz for over three decades\, known for his work with Ray Charles\, Brad Mehldau and Chick Corea – and rising star bassist Conor Chaplin\, a standout voice in UK jazz. \n“His appeal is not hard to understand: a combination of fearsome musical chops\, ambitiously sophisticated compositional sensibility and an unashamedly tuneful upbeat musical personality is very hard to resist.” – Jazzwise \n“Meticulous eloquence” – The Guardian \n“Essential listening for those who care about the future of jazz guitar” – Music Jazz
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tom-ollendorff-trio-featuring-jeff-ballard-and-conor-chaplin-album-launch-2nd-show/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T210000
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SUMMARY:Tom Ollendorff Trio featuring Jeff Ballard and Conor Chaplin - Album launch (1st show)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:30 PM\, Music 8:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nTom Ollendorff – Guitar \nJeff Ballard – Drums \nConor Chaplin – Double Bass \n  \nAbout\nGuitarist Tom Ollendorff returns to the Vortex this October with an all-star trio as part of his highly anticipated album release world tour. \nWidely regarded as one of the most exciting young talents on the international jazz scene\, Ollendorff’s playing blends lyrical sensitivity\, rhythmic fluidity and a distinctively warm tone. \nHe’s joined by legendary drummer Jeff Ballard – a major force in jazz for over three decades\, known for his work with Ray Charles\, Brad Mehldau and Chick Corea – and rising star bassist Conor Chaplin\, a standout voice in UK jazz. \n“His appeal is not hard to understand: a combination of fearsome musical chops\, ambitiously sophisticated compositional sensibility and an unashamedly tuneful upbeat musical personality is very hard to resist.” – Jazzwise \n“Meticulous eloquence” – The Guardian \n“Essential listening for those who care about the future of jazz guitar” – Music Jazz
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/tom-ollendorff-trio-featuring-jeff-ballard-and-conor-chaplin-album-launch-1st-show/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T170000
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SUMMARY:Junior Jazz Workshop with the Nick Costley-White Trio
DESCRIPTION:About\nJoin us for a fun-filled day of learning and jamming at the Vortex! The Nick Costley-White Trio will be leading interactive workshops for young jazz enthusiasts looking to hone their skills. This is a great opportunity to learn from talented musicians and meet other young jazz lovers. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! \nGuitarist Nick Costley-White is a mainstay of the UK jazz scene\, regularly performing sell out weekend shows at the Vortex and leading the Sunday jam sessions. For this limited 4 week period Nick and his trio will be leading weekly workshops at the Vortex\, aimed at keen and advancing jazz students aged 12-19 hoping to deepen their knowledge of improvisation and get invaluable playing experience with a world class rhythm section. \nThanks to funding gratefully received from the Arts Council England the session will be free to attend\, but as spaces are limited booking in advance is highly recommended using the Eventbrite link below. \nThe workshop series will be delving into jazz standard songs (music will be made available to students in advance). We’ll be working on the foundational skills for jazz improvising on chord sequences\, whilst also addressing core elements of sound\, rhythm and group interplay. \nThe workshops are open to anyone who’s interested and keen to learn\, but we do recommend that students have at least an intermediate level of instrumental ability to get the most out of these sessions. Attending all 4 classes is advised and we’ll be giving an informal performance in the last workshop for friends and family to attend! \nParents and chaperones are welcome to sit in for the sessions. Nick and his trio of Josh Morrison and Tom Farmer are highly experienced teachers and have full DBS certificates. \n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/junior-jazz-workshop-with-the-nick-costley-white-trio-2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251017T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251017T223000
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SUMMARY:Ed Jones Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nEd Jones – Tenor saxophone\nRebecca Nash – Piano\nRiaan Vosloo – Double bass\nTim Giles – Drum kit \n  \nAbout\nAward-winning saxophonist and composer Ed Jones returns to the quartet format that first established his presence on the UK jazz scene over 30 years ago. Formed in 2011\, the quartet initially took inspiration from the music of Wayne Shorter but has since evolved into a dynamic ensemble where original compositions by Jones and bassist Riaan Vosloo take centre stage\, enriched by the creative interplay of pianist Ross Stanley and drummer Tim Giles. \nThrough extensive touring\, the group has forged a distinctive collective sound that blends fiercely driven\, intense “fire music” with spacious\, atmospheric improvisational soundscapes. This duality shines through both in their strikingly original works and in their imaginative re-interpretations of the American songbook. \nFor this special performance\, the quartet will be joined by the acclaimed pianist and composer Rebecca Nash\, following her recent collaboration with Jones on his Southbank Commission Lotus Code. \n“A formidable saxophonist. Ed Jones may have hit his highest profile through his work with bands US3 and Incognito\, but he’s an improviser to his fingertips\, a player of forceful imagination\, and one of the UK’s most distinctive saxophonists.” John Fordham\, The Guardian. \n“For Best gigs of the Year Ed Jones at Lauderdale House-with all the swagger and sound of Rollins in his prime (with Ross Stanley\, Riaan Vosloo and Tim Giles) – came close to choose for Musician/Band of the Year.” LondonJazzNews.com \n“The Vigorous\, sometimes downright volcanic tenor sound of Ed Jones has long been one of the great live delights of British Jazz. His barnstorming ‘terrier with a rat’ approach raises the music’s temperature whenever he solos\,” Chris Parker\, Jazzwise. \n“Risk-taking arrangements and compositions\, seriously engaging territory” Tom Barlow Jazzwise \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/ed-jones-quartet-7/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251016T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T223000
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SUMMARY:Reuben Goldmark Trio
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nReuben Goldmark – Piano \nJasper Høiby – Double Bass \nJonah Evans – Drums \n  \nAbout\nAward winning pianist and composer Reuben Goldmark leads his trio in a Live EP Recording. Fresh from recording their debut album earlier this year\, the band will be premiering new compositions whilst reinventing their back catalogue. The concert will be recorded by Grammy-nominated engineer Sonny Johns and will serve as the foundation for an upcoming EP release. \nOver the past three years\, the band has developed a unique approach to the classic piano trio format. Lyrical melodies and hooks playfully dance over high-tech beats and grooves that seem to have a life of their own — constantly in flux and transforming at will. Their sound is compact and focused\, with the leader’s unmistakable piano touch in the foreground. United as a single entity\, they navigate intricate polyrhythms and metric modulations with such ease that the complexity fades into the periphery\, revealing music filled with emotion and rooted in joy. \nReuben was a finalist in the esteemed BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year competition and his compositions were featured on BBC 4 and BBC Radio 3. He was awarded the Dankworth Prize for Jazz Composition in both 2022 and 2023\, making him the first ever back-to-back recipient of the award. As a performer\, he has graced numerous prestigious venues across the UK\, including select appearances at the Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival\, Snape Maltings as part of the Aldeburgh Festival and Saffron Hall supporting Erland Cooper. Reuben is a Worshipful Company of Musicians’ Young Artist. He recorded his debut album in April 2025. Produced by mentor and friend Kit Downes\, it is set to be released in mid-2026 and will also feature two of Amsterdam’s most in demand musicians: Reinier Baas on guitar and Ketija Ringa-Karahona on flute. \n“This young man is from another planet.” – Monty Alexander \nPhoto by Inis Oírr Asano \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/reuben-goldmark-trio-live-ep-recording/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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SUMMARY:Kelvin (the music of Anthony Braxton)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:45 PM\, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set(s) of music\n  \nLine-up:\nDominic Lash – Guitar \nCharlotte Keeffe – Trumpet \nHeather Roche – Bass Clarinet \nAndrew Lisle – Drums \nHuw Williams – Double Bass \n  \nAbout\nKelvin is a new project convened by Dominic Lash to explore some of the lesser-known compositions by Anthony Braxton. Braxton\, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday\, is one of the most important musicians working at the interface of jazz\, creative improvisation\, and notated music: he calls himself a “trans-idiomatic performer”. Kelvin brings together some of the most exciting musicians currently working in these musical areas in the UK. The goal is not to replicate the sound of Braxton’s own ensembles but to make new discoveries\, bringing out and building on the infectious melodies\, innovative rhythmic structures\, and unclassifiable sonic explorations that make Braxton’s music such a remarkable experience for those he calls its “friendly experiencers”. \n\n 
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/kelvin-the-music-of-anthony-braxton/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T223000
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SUMMARY:Queer Jazz: Intervention w/Hana Amaya (Support)
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:45 PM\, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music\n  \nAbout\n\n\nQueer Jazz exists to platform\, nurture and celebrate the emerging queer jazz scene. Programmed by Tina Edwards and Arowah\, they have put together an exciting monthly programme of innovative LGBTQI+ artists at The Vortex Jazz Club\, supported by Arts Council England. \nTickets are flexibly priced – please select the pricing tier that reflects your situation. We want as many people as possible to access the gigs so if you’re able to\, please consider paying for the highest ticket band\, otherwise cheaper tickets will be limited and available on first-come first-serve basis \nQueer Jazz exists to platform\, nurture and celebrate the emerging queer jazz scene. Programmed by Tina Edwards and Arowah\, they have put together an exciting monthly programme of innovative LGBTQI+ artists at The Vortex Jazz Club\, supported by Arts Council England. \nTickets are flexibly priced – please select the pricing tier that reflects your situation. We want as many people as possible to access the gigs so if you’re able to\, please consider paying for the highest ticket band\, otherwise cheaper tickets will be limited and available on first-come first-serve basis \nIntervention \nIntervention is a dynamic conversation between the organic and electronic worlds. Founded by drummer-percussionist Lya Reis Guerrero (Colectiva\, She’s Got Brass)\, alongside the extraordinary vocalist Plumm (Levitation Orchestra) and internationally acclaimed Latinx pianist/producer Eliane Correa (Hanz Simmer\, New Regency Orchestra) and in demand bass player Beth O’lenahan (TC and the Groove Family\, Nilufer Yanya)\, the quartet embarks on a unique sonic journey where energy and euphoria are channeled through improvisation. \nTheir music unfolds within a vast soundscape\, drawing influences from Latin rhythms\, soul\, and electronic music\, deeply connected to the spirit of carnival and party culture. Expect fresh compositions that showcase absolute band synergy and a bold\, eclectic sound. \nHana Amaya \nHana Amaya is a singer and trumpeter interested in music that finds its home in sometimes unconventional spaces. Her writing process involves creating sonic palettes and worlds combining futurism\, cinematic sounds and nu-soul.You can sign up to hear more about Queer Jazz events HERE
URL:https://staging.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/queer-jazz-intervention-whana-amaya-support/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251012T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251012T223000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T220000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251012T010000
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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/
LOCATION:Vortex Jazz Club\, 11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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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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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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