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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
featuring: Alcyona Mick, piano Chris Laurence, bass Jeff Williams, drums & Martin Speake, alto sax Scott Stroman, vocals Speake (UK) and Stroman (US) were born on the same day: 3 April 1958. Since working together in the London Jazz Orchestra these two influential musicians have developed a great empathy, and have assembled a true all-star […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
The band will feature: Joe Wright on sax Mick Coady on bass Lewis Wright on drums & Hannes Riepler guitar Plus guests sitting in.
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 […]
Open mic night hosted by Romy Summers and the Bob Stuckey Trio: Bob Stuckey (piano), Jerome Davies (bass), Cheryl Alleyne (drums) Doors and singing list open at 7pm… come down early if you’d like to sing.
We welcome back 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 showtunes with sparkling wit. www.ianshaw.biz
Following the release of the album ‘Catch My Drift’ on diving duck recordings, the Vortex welcomes back this magnificent trio. The album features melodic and Mullenised versions of standards and compositions by legendary jazz musicians such as Toots Thielemans. Having taken a break from touring and performing, Jim’s Organ Trio are reformed and re-energised and […]
‘Possesses something of the rhythmic freedom of Gretchen Parlato… What impresses most is the overall sweep of the album, which pulls you into a sound world all of its own.’ Peter Quinn, Jazzwise magazine London Jazz Singer of the Year nominee Fini Bearman is a London based vocalist and composer whose music melds influences as […]
We welcome back 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 showtunes with sparkling wit. www.ianshaw.biz
The Kenny Wheeler Collective was recently formed to celebrate the great man’s music and consists of some of his closest musical colleagues performing compositions from Kenny’s vast repertoire. John Taylor piano Stan Sulzmann saxes John Parricelli guitar Chris Laurence double bass Martin France drums
Zoe Francis started singing while living in New York, a time which cemented her love of the American Songbook composers and their lesser known songs. Now shoes making a name for herself in London and will tonight be launching her new live album. Zoe Francis vocals Gareth Williams piano Steve Watts bass Jim Mullen guitar […]
A night of the finest music from those who were at the vanguard of the 1960s London jazz scene. HENRY LOWTHER During the sixties Henry was one of the first musicians on the British jazz scene to experiment with total free improvisation, notably with Jack Bruce, Lyn Dobson and John Hiseman. He played with the […]
The London Jazz Orchestra opens its new season of monthly Vortex Sunday Sessions with a live recording session featuring the world premier of John Warren’s new suite The Traveller’s Tale. It is rare for the LJO to play music by writers who are not members of the band; in the case of Warren, however, we jump at the chance to […]
“One of the UK’s most honest and musical jazz vocalists” The Guardian Ian Shaw’s remarkable vocal range and style have seen him breathe new life into pop tunes and standards; he possesses an unfailing ability to reinvent even the most maudlin showtunes. Having amassed a number of highly acclaimed releases Shaw’s performances both in the […]
Winner of the “Best Jazz Vocalist Category” in the 2013 British Jazz Awards, Wardell is noted for her vocal improvisations and vocalese lyrics to instrumental solos. Tonight, Anita will be singing material from back catalogue, preceded by a set from the participants of her autumn vocal course. Winner of the “Best Jazz Vocalist Category” in […]
Directed by Scott Stroman, the London Jazz Orchestra has been described as “as fine a band as you can find anywhere” (The Independent). 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. Doors 3pm On stage 3.30pm
The London Jazz Jam session is hosted every Sunday in the Vortex Downstairs Bar by guitarist Hannes Riepler and features his house band which varies from time to time.
We welcome back a genuine legend of British jazz, tonight playing with this group of musicians some of whom are well established, others new to the scene. Bobby Wellins, saxophone Liam Noble, piano Mark Lewandowski, bass Dave Wickins, drums Bobby Wellins Possibly Wellins’s most famous recorded performance was his solo on Starless and Bible Black […]
Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival 2014
“Tenor saxophonist Don Weller was, and is, among the true originals of British jazz, with his cavernous sound and utterly unpredictable turn of phrase.” Dave Gelly, The Observer Don Weller is one of Britain’s leading saxophone players and has been playing on the jazz scene since the 1970s. In 1980 he stood in for Michael […]
“One of the UK’s most honest and musical jazz vocalists” The Guardian We welcome back one of Britain’s most inventive jazz vocalists. Ian Shaw’s remarkable vocal range and style have seen him breathe new life into pop tunes and standards; he possesses an unfailing ability to reinvent even the most maudlin showtunes. Having amassed a […]
A very special gig, tonight Alan Skidmore is joined by the Steve Melling Trio
Alan Skidmore, sax / Steve Melling, piano / Alec Dankworth, bass / Miles Levin, drums.
Take a break from the Christmas shopping, stuff that turkey and polish your baubles and beads, for an evening of festive fun in this yuletide treat with your two favourite fairies from the top of the tree. In this specially created confection of musical delights from the hit parade of life, two of Britain’s most […]
Directed by Scott Stroman, the London Jazz Orchestra has been described as “as fine a band as you can find anywhere” (The Independent). Kenny Wheeler, who died in September, was one of the world’s most original and inspiring writers of modern big-band jazz, creating an instantly recognisable, rich, lyrical and uplifting sound. Ken was a founder […]
Zoe Francis started singing while living in New York, a time which cemented her love of the American Songbook composers and their lesser known songs. Now shoes making a name for herself in London and will tonight be launching her new live album. Zoe Francis vocals & Jim Mullen guitar “A stunningly beautiful voice.” Harry Allen […]
Christine Tobin’s style, although rooted in jazz, is eclectic and draws on a broad range of influences from Ireland to West Africa to Brazil (Oumou Sangare, Elis Regina etc). Her sound is rich, authentic and deeply expressive and was described by the Guardian as “Tobin’s 24 carat voice” while praising her both for the poetry […]
“Honeyed in sound, subtle in timing and pitch, shrewd in weighting the music with meaning.” The Guardian Over the past few years singer Sarah Moule has established a rapidly growing reputation as one of Britain’s most exciting new jazz talents. Her highly acclaimed debut CD “It’s A Nice Thought” (AKD 192), released in 2002, showed […]
A singer whose charisma has charmed audiences for years. Performing with one of the best pianists around, making one of the best lead-ins to New Year that you might wish for!
Jean Toussaint, saxophones Scott Stroman, vocals Jason Rebello, piano Tim Wells, bass Paul Clarvis, drums and special guest vocalist Emily Wolf The Exiles return for two New Year gigs at the Vortex, where they’ve played sold-out shows for the past few years.”Exiled” London-based Americans Jean Toussaint, Scott Stroman and Tim Wells join with pianist Jason […]
Jean Toussaint, saxophones Scott Stroman, vocals Jason Rebello, piano Tim Wells, bass Troy Miller, drums and special guest vocalist Emily Wolf The Exiles return for two New Year gigs at the Vortex, where they’ve played sold-out shows for the past few years.”Exiled” London-based Americans Jean Toussaint, Scott Stroman and Tim Wells join with pianist Jason […]
A night of the finest music from those who were in the vanguard of the 1960s London jazz scene. HENRY LOWTHER During the sixties Henry was one of the first musicians on the British jazz scene to experiment with total free improvisation, notably with Jack Bruce, Lyn Dobson and John Hiseman. He played with the […]
Unfortunately, due to sudden ill health, we have to replace Bobby Wellins. But we are so lucky that we have another legend of British jazz, tonight playing with a group of musicians some of whom are well established, others new to the scene. Stan Sulzmann, saxophone Ross Stanley, piano Conor Chaplin, bass Tim Giles, drums […]
Martin Speake, alto saxophone Scott Stroman, vocals Jason Rebello, piano Alec Dankworth, bass Will Glaser, drums and special guest vocalist Emily Wolf The Exiles return for two New Year gigs at the Vortex, where they’ve played sold-out shows for the past few years. London-based ‘exile’ Scott Stroman joins with altoist Martin Speake and also pianist […]
Another legend of British jazz and Vortex regular returns. This time with Barry Green and trio. Stan Sulzmann, saxophone Barry Green, piano Steve Watts, bass Tim Giles, drums ‘But a shining light of the whole attractive enterprise is the presence of Stan Sulzmann, who seems to sound more personal and hauntingly moving than ever.’ John Fordham, […]
DUE TO HIGH DEMAND WE ONLY HAVE LIMITED STANDING TICKETS REMAINING Americans Jean Toussaint (saxophone) and Scott Stroman (vocals) return with their stellar band for two New Year gigs at the Vortex, where they’ve played sold-out shows for the past several years. Their outstanding London outfit includes bassist Alec Dankworth, drummer Paul Clarvis and rising star […]
Tony Kofi, a renowned saxophonist, composer, and educator, began his recording career by paying tribute to the legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk with his double award-winning album “All is Known.”
Tony Kofi, a renowned saxophonist, composer, and educator, began his recording career by paying tribute to the legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk with his double award-winning album “All is Known.”