Sultan Stevenson

Photo Credit: Dave Stapleton
Timings:
1st Show
Doors 7:00 PM, Music 7:30 PM – 1 set of music
2nd Show
Doors 9:00 PM, Music 9:30 PM – 1 set of music
Line-up:
Sultan Stevenson - Piano
Jacob Gryn - Double bass
Will Cleasby - Drums
About:
We are very excited to welcome back pianist and composer Sultan Stevenson to the Vortex for this special performance, giving audiences a glimpse of the music that will feature in his upcoming album which is due for release in 2027.“His way of placing silences and making a simple four-note lick grow into something significant showed an incipient master at work.” – The Telegraph

Pianist Sultan Stevenson is one of the fastest emerging young artists on the London jazz scene and soon to be Europe. Sultan is the current BBC Radio 3’s New Generation Artist for 2026 - 2028, an award that reflects the recognition of his enormous talent. Sultan is the winner of The UK Parliamentary Award for “Best Newcomer 2023”. To follow up, Sultan has been nominated for a Jazz FM Award 2025 in the category of Breakthrough Act of the Year.

As a teenager he has benefitted from the education of the Julian Joseph Jazz Academy and Tomorrow’s Warriors, following that, he graduated from The Guildhall School of Music in 2023.

However, he emerged on the scene in 2022, with a rapidly developing artistic voice. He started playing his own music alongside regular bandmates Jacob Gryn and Joel Waters. Jazz Re:freshed, The Jazz Cafe, The Vortex and The EFG London Jazz Festival are just some of the numerous places in which Sultan has wowed audiences. Sultan cites McCoy Tyner, Kenny Kirkland, Geri Allen and Ahmad Jamal as some of his biggest inspirations.

2023 saw the release of his debut album, Faithful One. He performed at The Love Supreme Festival and later that year he toured Ireland, culminating with an appearance at The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

2024 saw an awakening for the Sultan outside the UK. He performed in Texas at the famous SXSW Festival and more importantly performed a showcase at Jazzahead. His appearance in Bremen led to other European engagements at Jazz Jantar in Gdansk, Jamboree in Barcelona, Bologna Jazz Festival, Bird’s Eye in Basel, Riv38 in Paris and a prestigious gig at Duc des Lombards.

Sultan released his 2nd album, El Roi, in March 2025 on Edition Records. The launch concert was held in the prestigious Purcell Room of the South Bank Centre. Notable engagements on his album tour include Jazz Dock in Prague, King Georg in Cologne, Jassmine in Warsaw and Unterfahrt in Munich.

Sultan Stevenson is, without doubt, what a jazz superstar looks like in the making!

- +44 20 7254 1143
- Direct venue contact line

- Located at main entrance
- Ticket pickup available 30 minutes before show
- Valid photo ID required
- Advance booking recommended

- Limited street parking available
- Nearby public parking garages
- Recommended to use public transport
- Close to Dalston Kingsland rail station

- Limited wheelchair accessible spaces
- Ground floor entry available
- Call in advance to confirm accessibility needs
- Some standing room options

- No outside food or drinks
- Smart casual attire
- No photography during performances
- Age 18+ for most shows
- Quiet during performances

- Adult-oriented venue
- Generally not recommended for children
- Occasional all-ages matinee performances
- Parental discretion advised