The collection includes double basses, alto/tenor/baritone saxophones, and a wide range of brass instruments. There are permanent drum kits, amps and pianos located in all of our jazz rooms, and a number of drum kits, amps, PAs, microphones and keyboards available to book out for personal practice and external gigs . Situated at the heart of London’s thriving jazz scene, the department attracts acclaimed artists from across the globe who come to share their experience with you. Recent visiting artists include Steve Cardenas, Norma Winstone, Ethan Iverson, Marc Copland, Jonathan Kreisberg, Jed Levy, Julian Arguelles, Robert Mitchell, Judy Niemack, Phil Robson and Lorraine Baker.

Check out our gallery to see where our students have performed in leading venues around London. To view the impressive organisations that our alumni have worked with, visitAlumni Destinations. The expat New York drummer taps into a post-Jungle jazz sound-world that traverses electronica,…

Tony Kofis Portrait

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Liran Donin’s 1000 Boats Bass player, composer and producer Liran Donin and his band 1000 Boats are returning to the Vortex for their first London debut since Covid, and will be showcasing some new material. Receive show updates, highlights and special offers by signing up to the Kings Place newsletter. Following a remarkable sold-out UK debut at Brilliant Corners, we are delighted to announce Sélène Saint-Aimé Trio will be performing at Kings Place as part of the EFG London https://www.theresearchgopop.com/ Festival. Renowned for his melodic and warmly lyrical trumpet playing, Chris Batchelor has been composing music for almost as long as he’s been performing, and will introduce Zoetic at Kings Place.

• You’ll also receive specialist tuition from visiting artists and musicians prolific on the professional jazz scene which can include participation in masterclasses and performance projects.
• John Etheridge’s Blue Spirits The Blue Spirits Trio John is leading tonight is a

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