Whirlpool presents JONAH EVANS
Jonah Evans’ group will be performing a some new and old original material by myself with some improvisations. Immy Churchill, as special guest, will also feature on vocals. The music […]
Han-Earl Park, Catherine Sikora and Nick Didkovsky
ERIS136199 Lineup: Han-earl Park (guitar), Catherine Sikora (saxophone) Nick Didkovsky (guitar) The group Eris 136199 was formed in New York in 2012 and is the quick-reacting cyborg virtuosity of Han-earl […]
MOPOMOSO Presents… The Afternoon Sessions
John Russell continues to host the UK’s longest running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music. This month’s line up includes: PHIL DURRANT / MARTIN VISHNICK duo; CATH ROBERTS / ALEX WARD duo; and a trio ‘LUST ROLLERS’ with MARK BROWNE / DAN GREGORY, plus special guest IAN MCGOWAN.
John Russell and Thurston Moore (A Fundraiser for the Vortex)
The Vortex Jazz Club is delighted to present our second in a series of fundraisers. We would like to thank Thurston Moore and John Russell for laying on this very special concert and donating all the proceeds to help the club.
Speckles Brass + Alexander Hawkins
Free-Improvising ensemble Speckles Brass collaborate with master pianist Alexander Hawkins; expect a wild diversity of sounds and fiery expression.
Duck Baker Trio / Quartet
Fingerstyle guitarist Duck Baker is joined by clarinetist Alex Ward and bassist John Edwards, for a set of edgy jazz originals. Drummer Steve Noble joins in for a freer set.
Evan Parker, Paul Dunmall, Tony Bianco, John Edwards
Evan Parker and Paul Dunmall (saxophones) perform with Tony Bianco (drums) and John Edwards on bass. Always a compelling combination when Paul joins Evan, Tony’s drumming and John’s bass will […]
Evan Parker + Black Top / John Edwards / Steve Noble
“Can you think of a better saxophone player? I can’t. He is a giant.” Robert Wyatt Evan Parker is one of the great saxophone players, pushing the instrument into uncharted […]
Evan Parker + Joe McPhee / Chris Corsano / John Edwards SOLD OUT
“Can you think of a better saxophone player? I can’t. He is a giant.” Robert Wyatt Evan Parker is one of the great saxophone players, pushing the instrument into uncharted […]
Roland Ramanan Tentet
The Roland Ramanan Tentet is a free jazz ensemble inspired by Ramanan’s stint playing in the Peter Brotzmann Tentet. Wailing, whispering; sighing, roaring; this Tentet comprises some of the most […]
Fete Quaqua NIGHT THREE
Three nights of cutting edge improvised music directed by guitarist and Mopomoso founder John Russell. Each night will begin and end with a short ensemble piece with all of the musicians, with […]
Fete Quaqua NIGHT TWO
Three nights of cutting edge improvised music directed by guitarist and Mopomoso founder John Russell. Each night will begin and end with a short ensemble piece with all of the musicians, with […]
Fete Quaqua NIGHT ONE
Three nights of cutting edge improvised music directed by guitarist and Mopomoso founder John Russell. Each night will begin and end with a short ensemble piece with all of the […]
Parker/Russell/Edwards
The Vortex welcomes Evan Parker for his monthly residency EVAN PARKER saxophone A major force in European improvising, Evan Parker has collaborated with everyone from Cecil Taylor, Paul Bley & […]
Rachel Musson / Liam Noble / Mark Sanders & Broca Ensemble
Broca Ensemble Occupying the space somewhere between minimalism, classical and ambient, the Broca Ensemble play soundscapes for large guitar ensemble. Formed in South East London in 2010, the group has […]
Week 1: Introduction to Improvisation
Test Led by critically acclaimed pianist Bruno Heinen, and guitarist Kristian Borring, this course is aimed at musicians who would like to learn more about how to improvise in a […]
Dave Tucker / Alan Tomlinson / Rachel Musson / Jim Lebaigue + Veryan Weston
A double bill of improvised and experimental sounds, full of surprise, invention, subtlety & wit. Charm School: Alan Tomlinson – Trombones. Rachel Musson – Tenor Sax Dave Tucker – Double […]
Death Shanties + Dan Haywood + Joanne Robertson
A night of free jazz and folk out-sounds as Death Shanties launch their brand new LP “Crabs” out on Fuse records. DEATH SHANTIES Death Shanties is a new mixed media […]
Mopomoso presents Quaqua Anglo Austria NIGHT TWO
We present a two night festival of improvised music, linking up some of the most exiting British and Austrian improvisers around. Each night will have a different programme of smaller combinations […]
Mopomoso presents Quaqua Anglo Austria NIGHT ONE
We present a two night festival of improvised music, linking up some of the most exiting British and Austrian improvisers around. Each night will have a different programme of smaller combinations […]