Live at Vortex Jazz Club in London: Mark Lockheart - Shapeshifter Trio
Saturday, 12 December 2026 at Vortex Jazz Club, London
About this event
Mark Saturday, 12 December 2026 in your diary: Mark Lockheart - Shapeshifter Trio, at Vortex Jazz Club, London.
- Doors 19:45
Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music
Line-up:
Mark Lockheart - saxes, bass clarinet, electronics Huw V Williams - bass Jay Davis - drums and percussion
About
Shapeshifter is a new trio featuring three very special creative voices of the UK scene.
Creating a unique sonic experience this new trio shifts moment to moment, gracefully and spontaneously stitching together sound landscapes and grooves.
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Taking the exploratory spirit of groups like Polar Bear and Malija the band move together through a common language of jazz, rock, classical and free improvisation exploring dark textures and dramatic musical shifts as they revel in the unexpected!
Shapeshifter’s debut album was released on Vinyl and CD on March 6th 2026.
All crucial musicians and composers on the UK music scene, between them Shapeshifter have played with a glittering array of artists including: Dave Holland, Django Bates, Jim Black, Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone, Laura Jurd, Rob Luft, Elliot Galvin, Polar Bear, Perfect Houseplants, Loose Tubes and Radiohead.
About Mark Lockheart
Contemporary jazz · Jazz
Mark Lockheart is a British jazz composer and saxophonist who was a member of the Loose Tubes big band during the 1980s.
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 12 December 2026
- Time
- 19:45 – 22:30 local time
- Venue
- Vortex Jazz Club
- Address
- 11 Gillet Square, N168AZ, London, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Jazz
Venue & getting there
11 Gillet Square, N168AZ, London
How to get to Vortex Jazz Club
- Dalston KingslandTrain90 m
1 min walk - Mildmay Park railway stationTrain430 m
5 min walk - Dalston JunctionTrain480 m
6 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 30 m away.
Hotels near Vortex Jazz Club
- Kingsland Locke170 mCheck prices
- Ridley Villas Hostel250 mCheck prices
- Premier Inn London Hackney360 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Vortex Jazz Club
- Date
- Saturday, 12 December 2026
- Doors open
- Doors 19:45
- Starts
- 19:45
- Getting there
- Dalston Kingsland (train), 90 m – about 1 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 30 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Kingsland Locke (170 m)
Also at Vortex Jazz Club that week
Good to know
When is “Mark Lockheart - Shapeshifter Trio”?
Mark Lockheart - Shapeshifter Trio takes place on Saturday, 12 December 2026 at 19:45 local time.
Where is “Mark Lockheart - Shapeshifter Trio” held?
Venue: Vortex Jazz Club, 11 Gillet Square, N168AZ, London, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for “Mark Lockheart - Shapeshifter Trio”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
What time do doors open for “Mark Lockheart - Shapeshifter Trio”?
Doors open at 19:45. Arrive a little early to get through entry and find your spot.
Where can I buy tickets for “Mark Lockheart - Shapeshifter Trio”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to Vortex Jazz Club by public transport?
The closest stop is Dalston Kingsland (train), 90 m from Vortex Jazz Club – roughly 1 minute on foot.
Can I park near Vortex Jazz Club?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 30 m away.
