The Vortex Jazz Club

The Vortex Jazz Club Landmark East London venue for contemporary jazz and other improvised forms
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Long-established in North London for over 20 years, the Vortex Jazz Club is a beacon for contemporary jazz in the capital. With seven evening performances a week The Vortex programmes cutting-edge jazz alongside contemporary folk and world music. While we highlight and provide support for young local talent, we also regularly feature leading world-class artists, both from the UK and overseas. Exam

ples include Stan Tracey, Tony Kofi, Evan Parker, Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine, Mercury Music Prize Nominated Polar Bear and Zoe Rahmann, pianists John Taylor and Gwilym Simcock and award-winning saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock. Internationally, the club has connections with New York downtown scene musicians such as Tim Berne and Claudia Quintet, as well as European groups such as [em], radio.string.quartet, Lotte Anker and Wolfgang Muthspiel. There is something here to appeal to all musical tastes: straightahead, big-band, contemporary, piano trio, vocal, free-impro, world-music, Gypsy/East European and folk-orientated...

⚡️THIS WEEK AT THE VORTEX⚡️📆 TUESDAY[u p s t a i r s] Renowned pianist Bruno Heinen joins forces with legendary New York...
01/06/2026

⚡️THIS WEEK AT THE VORTEX⚡️

📆 TUESDAY
[u p s t a i r s] Renowned pianist Bruno Heinen joins forces with legendary New York drummer Nasheet Waits (Jason Moran, Andrew Hill, Fred Hersch) and the formidable, groove-heavy double bassist Rio Kai
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📆 WEDNESDAY
[d o w n s t a i r s] At the Kassa GJ Quartet’s debut performance at the Vortex Jazz Club, Kassa (alto sax) will be showcasing a set of his original compositions accompanied by a formidable band consisting of Diarra Walcott-Ivanhoe (piano), Rio Kai (double bass), and Luke McCarthy (drums)
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[u p s t a i r s] The Band plays on the differences of Andrea Di Biase’s two musical worlds, divided by the sea: one is rooted in his native Italy with the melodic and poetic approach of Italian masters such as Nino Rota and the band’s first pianist Antonio Zambrini
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📆 THURSDAY
[d o w n s t a i r s] Pianist and improviser Kit Downes is playing again downstairs at the Vortex, as part of a series of improvised nights
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[u p s t a i r s] Diving deep into Aztec mythology and Latin American dance traditions, Tara Minton and her band lead the listener through a dark and joyous exploration of what it means to be human
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📆 FRIDAY
[d o w n s t a i r s] Immy Churchill presents an evening of acoustic singer songwriters; debuting songs from her upcoming EP alongside the music of artists that shaped her own writing
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[u p s t a i r s] Grifton Forbes-Amos is back at the Vortex with his music that takes you on a euphoric journey leaving you smiling from ear to ear and always wanting more
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📆 SATURDAY
[u p s t a i r s] Pianist/composer Hans Koller returns to the club with his long-time musical collaborateur, saxophonist John O’Gallagher in a new band featuring the amazing vocalist Rebecka Edlund, the brilliant rhythm section of Tom Sheen (bass) and Sacha Harlan (drums), plus the exciting new trombone player on the scene, Louis Koller – featuring new and old compositions around the poetry of Fernando Pessoa, Joseph Brodsky, and Friedrich Hölderlin
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📆 SUNDAY
[a f t e r n o o n] The London Jazz Orchestra, drawn from the capital’s top soloists and writers, is celebrating its 35th year. For 15 of those years, Stan Sulzmann was featured soloist and composer, his music is one of the pillars of the band’s repertoire and this gig features some of his very best
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[e v e n i n g] Vortex Jam with Riley Stone-Lonergan - £6 entry, free for Vortex Members and participating musicians
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More info & 🎟️ for all shows 👉 www.vortexjazz.co.uk/events/

💫 THIS WEEK AT THE VORTEX 💫📆 WEDNESDAY[d o w n s t a i r s] Poppy Helmer is a flautist and saxophonist from Brighton, no...
26/05/2026

💫 THIS WEEK AT THE VORTEX 💫

📆 WEDNESDAY
[d o w n s t a i r s] Poppy Helmer is a flautist and saxophonist from Brighton, now based in London where she studies jazz at Trinity Laban. Her influences include Eric Dolphy, Charles Mingus and Thelonious Monk
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[u p s t a i r s] After spending the past months in Brazil recording her upcoming album and collaborating with renowned artists including Brazilian legend Chico César, London-based singer-songwriter and bandleader Noga Ritter returns to one of her favourite venues with her beloved quartet
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📆 THURSDAY
[d o w n s t a i r s] This month’s Whirlpool is curated by Lior Solomons-Wise - a pianist, Dankworth prize winning composer and arranger and a recent graduate from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
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[u p s t a i r s] EXTRA - 2 SHOWS
In EXTRA, three of contemporary music’s most fearless improvisers collide in a sonic high-speed chase that redefines what a jazz trio can be. Far from revisiting standards or offering tidy interplay, the group constructs an explosive, multilayered language where glitchy electronics, hardcore grooves, and unruly textures crash into one another - often within a single phrase
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📆 FRIDAY
[u p s t a i r s] Evan Parker and Peter Evans have a relationship going back over 20 years to the early 2000s, when the (then) young trumpeter sought out a major influence and inspiration
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📆 SATURDAY
[u p s t a i r s] Born out of pianist/arranger Alex Webb’s love of Ellington, The Pocket Ellington manages what ought to be impossible – creating a classic Ellingtonian sound with just four horns and a rhythm section
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📆 SUNDAY
[u p s t a i r s] Vortex Jam Session with Huw V William - £6 entry, free for Vortex Members and participating musicians
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More info & 🎟️ for all shows 👉 www.vortexjazz.co.uk/events/

22/05/2026

Peter Evans / Petter Eldh / Jim Black - 28th May - London.

We are very excited to host EXTRA featuring three of contemporary music's most fearless improvisers.

Tickets are available via vortexjazz.co.uk - 2 Shows 7 and 9 pm.

As part of the same trip - Peter Evans also plays with legendary saxophonist Evan Parker on the 29th May - don't miss out.

⚡️THIS WEEK AT THE VORTEX⚡️📆TUESDAY[u p s t a i r s] Inner Space plays Jazz of a rare warmth and immediacy, in the form ...
18/05/2026

⚡️THIS WEEK AT THE VORTEX⚡️

📆TUESDAY
[u p s t a i r s] Inner Space plays Jazz of a rare warmth and immediacy, in the form of compositions for improvisers with roots in both jazz and free playing
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📆 WEDNESDAY
[d o w n s t a i r s] Zak Scerri is a guitarist and composer from Australia who now lives in London. His love for guitar began at age 12, and he has built his music upon the rich jazz tradition while also taking inspiration from more modern and contemporary sounds
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[u p s t a i r s] As they celebrate their 35-year anniversary, renowned jazz development organisation, Tomorrow’s Warriors, shines a spotlight on some of the finest young emerging jazz talent in London as two of their ensembles come to Vortex for this special double-header
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📆 THURSDAY
[d o w n s t a i r s] Binker Golding, John Edwards & Steve Noble play an improvised set based on the music of their album “Moon Day”
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[u p s t a i r s] Anyone familiar with Matthew Field will know that staying in one lane isn’t really what he does. Now comes a new chapter. M Field places his songwriting in a new sonic world — one that is lusher, richer and even easier to sink into — while still carrying the melodic instinct and adventurous spirit that have always defined his music
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📆 FRIDAY
[u p s t a i r s] The Flame have released two highly acclaimed live albums on 577 Records (NYC) and consists of award-winning pianist/keys player Robert Mitchell, double bassist and improviser Olie Brice, and northern-UK-based drummer Johnny Hunter
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📆 SATURDAY
[u p s t a i r s] With the Julian Siegel Quartet, the BBC Jazz Award winning saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel can be heard alongside some of this generation’s most distinctive voices, creating an in-demand Quartet on the UK and European Jazz scene
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📆 SUNDAY
[u p s t a i r s] Vortex Jam with Nick Costley-White - £6 entry, free for Vortex Members and participating musicians
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More info & 🎟️ for all shows 👉 www.vortexjazz.co.uk/events/

15/05/2026

Join us on the 28th and 29th of May as we welcome the breathtaking trumpeter and improviser Peter Evans across two nights of performances, first featuring his band EXTRA with Petter Eldh and Jim Black (28), followed by tree sets of music exploring solo and duo performances from Peter and legendary saxophonist Evan Parker (29). Captured in this clip from Cologne Jazzweek 2024, expect more of the same with EXTRA on the 28th May where three of contemporary music’s most fearless improvisers collide in a sonic high-speed chase that redefines what a jazz trio can be.

Tickets via our website.

This Saturday 16th May at the Vortex Jazz Club, we are very excited to welcome back vocalist Elina Duni and guitarist Ro...
13/05/2026

This Saturday 16th May at the Vortex Jazz Club, we are very excited to welcome back vocalist Elina Duni and guitarist Rob Luft for a very special performance, joined by long time collaborator and drummer Corrie Dick and bassist Tom McCredie. Performing music from their recently released album on famed label ECM, expect a tapestry of songs that evoke the mystery and joy of the night, the moon, and the magic that lives within us all - tickets available on our website.

💥THIS WEEK AT THE VORTEX💥📆 TUESDAY[d o w n s t a i r s] Midweek Downstairs Jam - Free Entry from 7pm"""""""""""""""""""...
12/05/2026

💥THIS WEEK AT THE VORTEX💥

📆 TUESDAY
[d o w n s t a i r s] Midweek Downstairs Jam - Free Entry from 7pm
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[u p s t a i r s] Eleventh Hour Jazz Orchestra is a new project co-led by bassist Chris Diamand and pianist Lorenzo Bellini. The big band features some of the most promising young stars of the UK and European jazz scenes, with a modern sounds that is rooted in tradition
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📆 WEDNESDAY
[d o w n s t a i r s] While conceived half a world away and nearly 3000 years apart, the saxophone and the sheng form a surprisingly natural sonic partnership in the hands of John and Li-chin, spurred on by Julian’s dynamic and provocative guitar playing
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[u p s t a i r s] Award-winning pianist and composer Nikki Yeoh presents a new trio with bassist Ewan Hastie and drummer Miranda Radford. Having first crossed paths with Hastie at the BBC Young Jazz Musician competition
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📆 THURSDAY
[d o w n s t a i r s] Argia is the trio of Tara Cunningham, Theo Guttenplan, and Caius Williams. They released their self-titled debut album in May of last year, and plan to make music together forever
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[u p s t a i r s] The Olie Brice Quartet – featuring Rachel Musson, Alexander Hawkins and Will Glaser – play music from their debut album ‘All It Was’, known as Brice’s most personal album to date
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📆 FRIDAY
[u p s t a i r s] Q***r Jazz is back at the Vortex this week and exists to platform, nurture and celebrate the emerging q***r jazz scene
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📆 SATURDAY
[u p s t a i r s] Elina Duni and Rob Luft weave a tapestry of songs that evoke the mystery and joy of the night, the moon, and the magic that lives within us all
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📆 SUNDAY
[a f t e r n o o n] Join Mopomoso for another session of the UK's longest-running concert series dedicated to freely improvised music
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[u p s t a i r s] Vortex Jam with Rick Simpson - £6 entry, free for Vortex Members and participating musicians
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More info & 🎟️ for all shows 👉www.vortexjazz.co.uk/events/

✨THIS WEEK AT THE VORTEX ✨📆 TUESDAY NANÁ RIZINNI – EPIBLAST ALBUM LAUNCH[upstairs] A proud exponent of the São Paulo sce...
05/05/2026

✨THIS WEEK AT THE VORTEX ✨

📆 TUESDAY NANÁ RIZINNI – EPIBLAST ALBUM LAUNCH
[upstairs] A proud exponent of the São Paulo scene known for its subversive, alternative music underbelly, Naná Rizinni is a drummer, producer and composer who bridges improvisatory flavours with progressive electronics
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📆 WEDNESDAY ED HOGBEN TRIO
[downstairs] Ed Hogben is a London-based trumpeter exploring uncharted territory with his instrument. Using a MIDI harmoniser, he’s able to play chords in real time
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📆 WEDNESDAY ALICE ZAWADZKI & FRIENDS
[upstairs] The award-winning singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer who released her latest highly-lauded album, Za Górami, with ECM Records in 2024, joined by Rob Luft and Misha Mullov-Abbado.
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📆 THURSDAY REUBEN GOLDMARK/ROGER KINTOPF/ANDREW LISLE
[downstairs] Reuben Goldmark and Andrew Lisle invite Cologne bassist Roger Kintopf for a set of multi-directional free improvisation.
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📆 THURSDAY BUGGE WESSELTOFT & MARK WASTELL
[upstairs] World renowned Norwegian piano maestro Bugge Wesseltoft, makes his Vortex debut in the company of celebrated British improvising percussionist, Mark Wastell.
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📆 FRIDAY BRUNO HEINEN'S THE W ALBUM LAUNCH
[upstairs] Launching the new album inspired by Hungarian composer and pianist Béla Bartók’s Mikrokosmos, which Bruno studied as a child - joined by acclaimed jazz/electronica artist Maria Chiara Argirò
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📆 SATURDAY BYRON WALLEN’S HURRICANE BELLS
[upstairs] Originally commissioned in 2019 to write music for 8 musicians responding to Peter Shenai’s “Hurricane Bells” who has cast 5 bells, whose shapes are modeled on the structure of Hurricane Katrina, Byron performs the quintet version of this piece.
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📆 SUNDAY DALSTON SONG CLUB: HARRY ORME
[downstairs] Our monthly series brings together some of the most prominent voices in contemporary songwriting, hosted by Matthew Herd.
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📆 SUNDAY VORTEX JAM WITH SEAN GIBBS
[upstairs] A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by London's finest – members and musicians go free!
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More info & 🎟️ for all shows 👉 [LINK IN BIO]

💫 THIS WEEK AT THE VORTEX 💫📆 TUESDAY[u p s t a i r s] British drummer and composer, Sebastian Rochford, alongside Swiss ...
27/04/2026

💫 THIS WEEK AT THE VORTEX 💫

📆 TUESDAY
[u p s t a i r s] British drummer and composer, Sebastian Rochford, alongside Swiss Berlin-based pianist, Marie Kruttli, will be playing music from Rochford’s ECM album “A Short Diary” as well as some new music
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📆 WEDNESDAY
[d o w n s t a i r s] This gathering bring together close collaborators and musical allies of the late drummer, Tony Bianco, for an evening of performance, remembrance and shared musical language
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[u p s t a i r s] The brainchild of trumpeter and composer Robbie Robson, Dog Soup was briefly part of the Loop Collective, a group of musicians founded in London in 2005
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📆 THURSDAY
[d o w n s t a i r s] This month’s Whirlpool is curated by the bright, punch and vibrant drummer Ananda Brandão. Expect a fresh set of original music with a new quartet
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[u p s t a i r s] A special one-off London line-up featuring some of the UK's most exciting Jazz and Folk musicians
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📆 FRIDAY
[u p s t a i r s] KNEEBODY - 2 SHOWS
The Grammy-nominated band, Kneebody, remain at the forefront of modern creative music. Expect an evening filled with their signature unpredictable energy, tight interplay, and spontaneous musical risk-taking
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📆 SATURDAY
[d o w n s t a i r s] Roella Oloro is a multi-instrumentalist and composer originally from Gloucester with Nigerian and Jamaican heritage, and has played at multiple high profile venues in the States
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[u p s t a i r s] Guitarist Nick Costley-White leads his trio built on a shared love of American jazz tradition and language as they invite one of the most highly-regarded tenox sax players in the country
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📆 SUNDAY
[a f t e r n o o n] This month's LJO session features Tori Freestone, both as a soloist, but more as a composer, with new pieces created for the LJO
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[e v e n i n g] Vortex Jam Session with RIley Stone-Lonergan - £6 entry, free for Vortex Members and participating musicians
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More info & 🎟️ for all shows 👉 www.vortexjazz.co.uk/events/

Bringing their explosive blend of rock energy and high-level, nuanced chamber ensemble playing, Kneebody (featuring Shan...
21/04/2026

Bringing their explosive blend of rock energy and high-level, nuanced chamber ensemble playing, Kneebody (featuring Shane Endsley, Adam Benjamin, Ben Wendel and Nate Wood) play two shows at the Vortex on the 1st May. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to see one of America's most innovative bands perform up close at the club - tickets available via our website.

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Monday 8pm - 11pm
Tuesday 8pm - 11pm
Wednesday 8pm - 11pm
Thursday 8pm - 11pm
Friday 8pm - 11pm
Saturday 12am - 11am
8pm - 11pm
Sunday 7:30pm - 10:30pm

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