Events

Fabienne Ambuehl is a pianist and composer known for her vibrant contemporary jazz, weaving together elements of poetry and storytelling.

A trio that re-weaves many strands. The three initially performed together as part of the Chris Burn Ensemble in the late 1990s. In 1984 Butcher and Durrant began an influential trio with guitarist John Russell which performed for 15 years.

Guitarist and composer Karim Saber brings together a group of acclaimed London based musicians for a night of original music.

Pianist and composer Basil Hodge has been a mainstay of the British Jazz scene since the early nineties. The band will play Basil’s compositions from his critically acclaimed album 'A Point of Reference'.

Phil Robson, an incredibly versatile and creative guitar player as well as composer, named Musician of the Year at 2009 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, plus winning Album of the Year in 2015

Two great bands: the London Jazz Orchestra, directed by Scott Stroman, host the award-winning young players of the Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra, directed by Martin Hathaway, for a first set.

Doors Open 19:45, Music Starts 20:15 | TA weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

Miles Spilsbury makes warm & expansive music, inspired by great improvising ensembles and drawing from fusion & new age music. The multi instrumentalist & composer presents new music and improvisations with a quintet.

The Trinity Laban Jazz orchestra conducted by Olivia Murphy returns to the Vortex in a new project with Frank Carlberg on piano.

Queer Jazz is ending the year in style by bringing together four pioneering improvisers for an incredibly special night.

Shapeshifter is a new trio featuring three very special creative voices of the UK scene.

Doors Open 19:45, Music Starts 20:15 | TA weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

Doors Open 19:45, Music Starts 20:15 | TA weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation.

Roella Oloro is a multi-instrumentalist and composer originally from Gloucester, UK with Nigerian and Jamaican Heritage.

The sensational vocalist Vimala Rowe joins guitar legend John Etheridge's Blue Spirits (Pete Whittaker (organ) and Ian Thomas (drums) for a post Christmas treat of jazz, blues and global music.

We are delighted to welcome back the multi-award winning Ian Shaw (vocals, piano) for his traditional New Year’s Eve performance.