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Coming to the Vortex Jazz Club

British saxophonist Evan Parker performing liv...
British saxophonist Evan Parker performing live at Spicejazz, London (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

From London’s Vortex:

SUN 15 JUNE • 20.00 • £8 / £6 (CONC)
MOPOMOSO
In a break from their usual programming Mopomoso presents an intriguing concert in two halves, with the first half from the Portfolio Improvisers group and the second featuring three fine guitar players from the UK (Arthur Bull, electric), France (Pascal Marzan, classical) and Canada (John Russell, archtop).

WED 18 JUNE • 20.00 • £8 adv / £10 door • MD
DICE FACTORY + STORIES
Dice Factory consists of Tom Challenger (tenor saxophone), Dan Nicholls (piano) Tom Farmer (double bass) Jon Scott (drums). They play exploratory music covering influences from alt rock band Deerhoof to NYC pianist Vijay Iyer. Stories is an outlet for new music, uniting five of London’s most exciting improvising musicians. Their combined force creates an emotionally charged music full of nifty melodies, fruity harmony and propulsive grooves.

THURS 19 JUNE • 20.00 • £10.00 • MD
EVAN PARKER / JOHN RUSSELL / JOHN EDWARDS / SAM BAILEY
Monthly Vortex residency led and curated by saxophonist Evan Parker.
First set: Sam Bailey solo prepared piano
Second set: Evan Parker / John Russell / John Edwards
Third set: Evan Parker / John Russell / John Edwards / Sam Bailey


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