Vortex’s acclaimed Sunday evening Jazz Jam session in the Downstairs bar. From 9 til late, put weekend to bed with a nightcap and some honest-to-goodness jazz, just like in the good old days. Much has been written about London’s hot bed of young, fresh exciting talent, but when one musician becomes the go-to guy by […]
We welcome back the students of Middlesex University and urge you not to miss this opportunity to see tomorrow’s rising stars. These fantastically high calibre students play in bands led by Stuart Hall, Kate Williams, Nikki Iles and David Pattman & will be performing an eclectic mix of music by (amongst many others) Wayne Shorter, […]
Since his arrival in the UK, American trumpeter Andre Canniere’s profile has been steadily rising, both as a solo artist and a collaborator. His album Forward Space, released in 2012 on the Whirlwind Recordings label, received widespread critical acclaim with a rave review from the Guardian, a Mercury Prize recommendation and inclusion in Jazzwise Magazine’s ‘Albums of […]
What was Penny Rimbaud’s ‘Last Amendment’, but is now ‘L’Académie des Vanités’, continue their quarterly residency with further adventures into the realms of words and music or, as Rimbaud puts it, ‘the poetry of jazz and the jazz of poetry’. Penny Rimbaud and Eve Libertine/voices Louise Elliott/sax & flute Kate Shortt/cello Jennifer Maidman/guitars Gee Vaucher […]
Evan Parker A major force in European improvising, Evan Parker has collaborated with everyone from Cecil Taylor, Paul Bley & Anthony Braxton, to Scott Walker, Robert Wyatt and Squarepusher. He is one of Europe’s most innovative and intriguing saxophonists, which is why he keeps audiences coming back for more. “If you’ve ever been tempted by free improvisation, […]
Following a three night residency at the Vortex in August last year, at which he premiered a new piece; The Nine Dances of Patrick O’Gonogon with his Octet, we are delighted to welcome back Keith Tippett. Tonight he’ll give a trio performance with Peter Fairclough (drums/percussion) and Tom Mccredie (bass), followed by the Nine Dances with […]
Flautist and composer Eddie Parker has been an important name in UK Jazz for many years – his work as a founding member of and an important composer for Loose Tubes, as well as his work with the ‘Bheki Mseleku Band’ and Django Bates’ ‘Delightful Precipice’ has cemented his place in UK Jazz history – but now […]
A chance for vinyl collectors to share their musical passions. Selectors can bring up to 10 vinyls each. Hosted by Miss Soxee. Genres welcome are Jazz, Blues, Soul, Ska, Hip Hop, Reggae, Disco and Electro. No need to sign up, but we would appreciate to know numbers attending. 020 7923 9532
Directed by Scott Stroman, the London Jazz Orchestra is “as fine a band as you can find anywhere” (Independent) and these up-close-and-personal sessions showcase great writing and soloing from a band that includes many of London’s top musicians, as well as new talents.
Finn Peters, flute & saxes Oren Marshall, tuba Tom Skinner, drums Three of Europe’s most in demand and respected jazz musicians combine in a playful, freewheeling and energetic trio. Highly individual soloists Oren Marshall on tuba, Finn Peters on flute & saxes and Tom Skinner on drums embark on a telepathic trialogue to bring you […]
Vortex’s acclaimed Sunday evening Jazz Jam session in the Downstairs bar. From 9 til late, put weekend to bed with a nightcap and some honest-to-goodness jazz, just like in the good old days. Much has been written about London’s hot bed of young, fresh exciting talent, but when one musician becomes the go-to guy by […]
CHRIS BISCOE Chris Biscoe is a self-taught clarinetist and one of our finest. He started working with Mike Westbrook in 1979 and has played in many of Mike’s projects including The Westbrook Blake, The Cortege, On Duke’s Birthday, London Bridge and Chanson Irresponsable. He has also toured & recorded with George Russell, Andy Sheppard, Grand […]
Enthralling young singer, Sam Merrick takes his fresh newly founded group to the Vortex for the very first time. Producing dynamic, passionate and reflective performances of material ranging from the lesser-known standard repertoire through to libraries of contemporary songwriters such as Jeff Buckley. £5 ticket offer for students
The Cinematic Orchestra vocalist who has worked with Isaac Hayes, F-ire Big Band, The Brand New Heavies, Cleveland Watkiss, Eska and others, tonight performs material from her debut solo album, ‘Turn it Up’ with: Sam Crowe piano Dave Hamblett drums Josue Ferreira guitar “She’s got an extraordinary voice….an incredible range to her voice and such […]
Peter King, saxophone Steve Melling, piano Mark Fletcher, drums Geoff Gascoyne, bass “I hear both Trane and Bird in his playing, but he is better than either of them.” – Gene Lees PETER KING, in the words of one critic, “is the finest alto saxophonist that Britain has ever produced, and one of the finest […]
Vortex’s acclaimed Sunday evening Jazz Jam session in the Downstairs bar. From 9 til late, put weekend to bed with a nightcap and some honest-to-goodness jazz, just like in the good old days. Much has been written about London’s hot bed of young, fresh exciting talent, but when one musician becomes the go-to guy by […]
Metamorphic Metamorphic are a contemporary jazz/folk sextet. The group’s second album,Coalescence, has received 4 star reviews from the likes of John Fordham and Pete Quinn; Brian Morton named Coalescence as his album of the year 2013. Metamorphic are very excited about the prospect of this double bill with Jason Singh, which will also be collaborative. Metamorphic […]
Zonica is an improvising ensemble interested in cosmic exploration. Aural narratives are created within fluid frameworks, leaving textures and compositions entirely free and undetermined. Prepare yourself for a spontaneous electro-acoustic cocktail of epic proportions! Dee Byrne – alto sax/effects Gareth Lockrane – flutes/effects Elliot Galvin – piano/keyboard/effects Ed Riches – guitar/effects Tom McCredie – electric […]
Kuma Lisa is an international trio based in London. The group combines the Eastern European vocal traditions of Bulgarian-born Mariana Bogdanova with Western folk/pop & jazz sensibilities of British born Rupert Gillett and Dutch-born Rob Stutterheim. The music that results from this unlikely clash of cultures is a fresh, fascinating fusion with toe-tapping beats and […]
Michael Arbenz piano, Thomas Lähns bass, Florian Arbenz drums plus Greg Osby saxophone Swiss group Vein are driven by their boundless curiosity and desire to experiment. Their self-composed songs are elemental to the band’s sound, with their debut album “VEIN- VEIN” (2006), “VEIN-Outstage” (2008) and their latest CD “VOTE for VEIN” exclusively made up of their own […]
One of Britain’s most inventive jazz vocalists, Shaw’s remarkable vocal range and mesmerising style has seen him breathe life into pop tunes and standards, reinventing even the most maudlin show-tunes with sparkling wit. “a masterly vocalist… one of the finest singers in contemporary music interprets some of the greatest songs of the last 50 years” […]
Photo kindly provided by Esther Cidoncha “Confirms Moholo-Moholo’s presence on the scene as a blast of fresh air.” John Fordham, The Guardian The great Louis Moholo-Moholo returns to the UK from South Africa for one of his celebrated Vortex nights, having most recently visited for a sold-out performance at the London Jazz Festival. Tonight he reconvenes […]
Vortex’s acclaimed Sunday evening Jazz Jam session in the Downstairs bar. From 9 til late, put weekend to bed with a nightcap and some honest-to-goodness jazz, just like in the good old days. Much has been written about London’s hot bed of young, fresh exciting talent, but when one musician becomes the go-to guy by […]
Michael Wollny, one of the world’s most unique, creatively limitless pianists, returns with a new trio, a new album and a string of UK tour dates in 2014. Michael Wollny’s trademark unpredictability and an unquenchable thirst for invention and reinvention have set him apart from his peers. One of the world’s most unique pianists, he […]
Kristian Borring is launching his second album as leader, following up on his impressive debut album from 2011, Nausicaa, which received widespread acclaim. The new album, Urban Novel, released on Jellymould Jazz, features once again Kristian’s quartet, the outstanding talents of Arthur Lea (p), Mick Coady (b) and Jon Scott (d). The new compositions, is a […]
In April 2014 Led Bib celebrate 10 years of being together and creating melodic improvised music. The band celebrate this amazing achievement with two new releases: a live vinyl only album & a new studio album on CD & download, and THREE live dates at the Vortex. Led Bib are one of the original torch bearers […]
In April 2014 Led Bib celebrate 10 years of being together and creating melodic improvised music. The band celebrate this amazing achievement with two new releases: a live vinyl only album & a new studio album on CD & download, and THREE live dates at the Vortex. Led Bib are one of the original torch […]
In April 2014 Led Bib celebrate 10 years of being together and creating melodic improvised music. The band celebrate this amazing achievement with two new releases: a live vinyl only album & a new studio album on CD & download, and THREE live dates at the Vortex. Led Bib are one of the original torch […]
Mojo (moderately optimistic jazz orchestra) are an exciting 17 piece jazz big band based in north London, made up of great musicians from all over the capital. With a repertoire including laid back & up tempo swing, Latin and funk and playing a wide ranging variety of charts from the traditional (Buddy Rich, Count Basie, […]
Vortex’s acclaimed Sunday evening Jazz Jam session in the Downstairs bar. From 9 til late, put weekend to bed with a nightcap and some honest-to-goodness jazz, just like in the good old days. Much has been written about London’s hot bed of young, fresh exciting talent, but when one musician becomes the go-to guy by […]
Andrew d’Angelo: Alto saxophone and Bass clarinet (USA) Nate Wooley: Trumpet (USA) Hilmar Jensson: Guitar (ICELAND) Jozef Dumoulin: Fender Rhodes (BELGIUM) Tim Dahl: Bass (USA) Teun Verbruggen: Drums and electronics (BELGIUM) This powerful band the Bureau of Atomic Tourism – or The BOAT – is an avant-garde free jazz outfit led by drummer Teun Verbruggen. […]
The Vortex is delighted to welcome back The Kandinsky Effect “The young Paris-based trio offers an invigorating approach to modern jazz and improvisation…” LA Times Conceived on Paris’s cosmopolitan jazz scene, forged on the road in America, and informed by international currents in electronic music, The Kandinsky Effect is a jazz power trio for the […]
Kit Downes & Lucy Railton’s Tricko Tareco Having met playing with composer Thomas Strønen, UK pianist Kit Downes and Norwegian bassist Ole Morten Vågan are touring their two ensembles together in the UK and Norway. Tonight’s show will feature one set from each, plus some collaboration. Diving into the space between the organised and the […]
Doors 3.30pm Starts 4pm Directed by Scott Stroman, the London Jazz Orchestra is “as fine a band as you can find anywhere” (Independent) and these up-close-and-personal sessions showcase great writing and soloing from a band that includes many of London’s top musicians, as well as new talents.
British-Nigerian pianist/singer Juwon Ogungbe’s current CD “Life Force Music” covers all bases – African grooves, soul stirring songs and funk licks are effortlessly mixed together. In the first set of tonight’s concert Juwon plays solo and in the second set he leads his skin tight 7-piece The Life Force Band as they play from the CD […]
Vortex’s acclaimed Sunday evening Jazz Jam session in the Downstairs bar. From 9 til late, put weekend to bed with a nightcap and some honest-to-goodness jazz, just like in the good old days. Much has been written about London’s hot bed of young, fresh exciting talent, but when one musician becomes the go-to guy by […]
Playing a very special show, joined by the formidable rhythm section of Olie Brice (bass) and Jeff Williams (drums), we welcome sax supremo Tony Malaby. TONY MALABY Originally from Tucson, Arizona, Tony Malaby has been permanently based in New York since 1995 and has been a member of many notable jazz groups including Charlie Haden’s Liberation […]
Blow the Fuse celebrates its 25th birthday with the musicians from their very first night back in 1989 Louise Elliott sax/flute Cheryl Alleyne drums With special guests Josefina Cupido and Ruby Thompson Hosting, toasting and playing – Deirdre Cartwright and Alison Rayner Expect an evening of exuberant playing, Latin and African influences mixed with blues […]
Bokani Dyer – piano Chris Williams – alto Soweto Kinch – tenor Neil Charles – bass Seb Rochford – drums We’re delighted to present the first London concert for this formidable young talent, who will be joined by an equally exciting group of UK musicians. Botswana-born pianist Bokani Dyer has recorded two alums under his […]
Having hosted their first gig together as a duo here at the Vortex in the summer of 2008, we’re delighted to welcome back Andrew McCormack and Jason Yarde with their new collaborators the Elysian Quartet for the launch of their new album Juntos. Andrew McCormack – Piano Jason Yarde – Saxophones Elysian Quartet – Strings Following the success of their acclaimed debut […]
Hafla: an Arabic word, meaning a friendly social gathering, a relaxed meeting of minds, over coffee and dates; a party; a concert. Yazz Ahmed warmly invites you to spend an afternoon with her extended musical family, as she combines her electric quintet and vibraphone quartet for the very first time. Featuring: George Crowley, bass clarinet/sax Lewis […]
Mopomoso presents an evening featuring four established duos from the finest in free improvisation Phil Minton / John Russell Chris Burn / Matt Hutchinson SQ: Paul Pignon /Thomas Bjelkeborn Jim Dvorak / Harrison Smith Phil Minton (voice) / John Russell (guitar) duo Phil Minton is deservedly acclaimed around the world for his remarkable use of the voice, […]
The band will feature: Joe Wright on sax Mick Coady on bass Lewis Wright on drums & Hannes Riepler guitar Plus guests sitting in.
As the culmination of their studies at the Royal Academy of Music, jazz students perform their final recital programmes in one of London’s top jazz venues. This is a chance to hear the jazz stars of tomorrow present their ensembles in a 45 minute set, these are always exciting and energising musical nights and a […]
Lucian Ban – piano Abraham Burton – ten sax John Hebert – bass Eric McPherson – drums This is the London show of the group’s European release tour. A powerhouse quartet, ELEVATION presents four of the most creative jazz musicians today working at the forefront of contemporary jazz. The NYC based band epitomizes new jazz […]
We welcome back legendary Nigerian drummer/percussionist Yomi Bashiru (The Minister of Rhythms) and his explosive 9-piece group Naija Grooves create infectious grooves from the fusion of Fuji, Juju and Afrobeat rhythms. Expect heavy duty rhythms from one of Africa’s greatest drummers. Yomi Bashiru’s precise drumming has been used by the likes of King Wasiu Ayinde, […]
SOMETHING’S GOT TO GIVE: A night of jazz & vaudeville standards from ERIN MCKEOWN A singular night of cover songs featuring Erin’s trademark stellar jazz guitar work and unadorned vocal style, it’s standards with all the fun and without all the fuss. songs from Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Frank Loesser, Nat King Cole, Anita O’Day, Blossom […]
We’re delighted to welcome back this trio, promoting their new album “The Russian Concert” on FMR Records, out in April. They’ll also play music from their “Overground to The Vortex” album (Not Two Records). Tonight’s performance will be recorded for release later this year. François Carrier – sax Michel Lambert – drums John Edwards – […]
Huw Warren – Piano, Composer Mark Lockheart – Saxophones Maria Lamburn – Viola/Bass Clarinet Huw V Williams – Bass TBC – Drums Tails for Wales is a new project from internationally acclaimed pianist Huw Warren featuring saxophonist Mark Lockheart and an ensemble combining established players with some of the brightest young prospects on the Welsh jazz […]
Pianist / composer Dorian Ford teams up with Oriole guitarist Jonny Phillips, to explore the jazz heritage of Jarrett and Bill Evans, as well as the music of the spanish diaspora. The pieces are from their from their forthcoming album. More info: https://www.dorianford.co.uk/index.php/about/biog