Downstairs
Thu 26 April 2018
Words & Jazz (Downstairs)
Words & Jazz is BACK! We relaunch with a special event featuring the Michael Marks Prize winners, and nominees, with music from acclaimed duo Bahla. Not to be missed!
Wed 21 February 2018
Mark Holub / Graham Dunning / Colin Webster / Irene Kepl
An evening of 3 established international improv duos showcasing some of the best the UK and Austria has to offer featuring Graham Dunning and Colin Webster, Mark Holub and Irene […]
Sun 17 December 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by […]
Fri 15 December 2017
Express Yourself
Flava presents this open mic night as part of its Peace On The Streets project. Open your lungs and your mind to help this initiative.
Sun 10 December 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by […]
Sun 03 December 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by […]
Sun 26 November 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by […]
Sun 19 November 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by […]
Sun 12 November 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by […]
Sun 05 November 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by […]
Sun 29 October 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by […]
Fri 27 October 2017
Bradbury Street Redevelopment – Public consultation by HCD
Public consultation meeting hosted by Hackney Co-operative Developments relating to a major refurbishment/redevelopment of South side of Gillett Square
Sun 22 October 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by […]
Sun 15 October 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by […]
Sun 08 October 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by […]
Sun 01 October 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by […]
Sat 30 September 2017
DJ Sapphire’s Birthday Celebrations featuring Ray Carless
A new monthly series Downstairs
Sun 24 September 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by […]
ALAN WILKINSON (Alto, Baritone Saxes, Bass Clarinet) /ANDREW CHEETHAM (Drums)
This early evening gig is part of a nationwide tour bringing together the furious sound of Alan Wilkinson (saxophone/bass clarinet) and Andrew Cheetham (drums) for the first time since recording together […]
Sun 17 September 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. Followed by […]
Sun 10 September 2017
London Jazz Sessions curated by Hannes Riepler
IT RETURNS!! Curated by guitarist Hannes Riepler, the weekly London Jazz Jam session in the Vortex Downstairs Bar features his house band which varies to include some extra special guests. […]
Sun 03 September 2017
London Jazz Sessions
Our London Jazz Sessions are taking a break until 10 September
Sun 20 August 2017
London Jazz Sessions
Our London Jazz Sessions are taking a break until 10 September
Thu 11 May 2017
Raph Clarkson’s Dissolute Society – Workshop
11th May – Upstairs & Downstairs @ The Vortex, 2pm-8.30pm Raph Clarkson presents workshops and a gig featuring: Huw Warren, Elliot Galvin – Piano Stuart Silver – Spoken Word Mia […]
Fri 25 November 2016
ADAM GLASSER’S SOUTH AFRICAN JAZZ JAM
Adam Glasser knows how to motivate South African music and musicians. A South African Grammy winner, he plays piano and harmonica. Tonight he leads a stellar band in compositions by […]
Thu 24 November 2016
Words and Jazz – November 2016
Nicki Heinen’s Words and Jazz season continues with a fascinating balance of exciting readings and then the duo of Bruno Heinen with the Cinematic Orchestra’s Heidi Vogel. James Trevelyan […]
Thu 27 October 2016
WORDS & JAZZ
Every 4th Thursday of every month poet Nicki Heinen hosts Words & Jazz Downstairs @ the Vortex Jazz Club expect a night of the very best spoken word and jazz. This is an […]
Thu 22 September 2016
Words and Jazz – Matthew Caley, Paul Roden, Todd Swift, Tim Cumming, Peter Daniels, Heinen-di Biase-Chiaberta
Nicki Heinen has once more programmed an exciting evening of poetry and jazz in our intimate downstairs space. Matthew Caley Matthew’s debut Thirst [Slow Dancer, 1999] was nominated for […]
Tue 23 August 2016
Pesky’s at the Vortex
A new taste is coming to Dalston and the Vortex Jazz Club. From Mon 22 to Tue 23 August we are delighted to be hosting the new pop-up kitchen ‘Pesky’s’, […]
Mon 22 August 2016
Pesky’s at the Vortex
A new taste is coming to Dalston and the Vortex Jazz Club. From Mon 22 to Tue 23 August we are delighted to be hosting the new pop-up kitchen ‘Pesky’s’, […]
Thu 18 August 2016
Muhammad Ali tribute day (as part of Rio In Dalston)
In the 1960 Rome Olympics, the world was introduced to one Cassius Clay: an 18 year-old boxer with the charisma to win over the crowds, and the talent to win […]
Wed 10 August 2016
Sport and Culture: Breaking the Barriers
This Summer, 10 inspirational athletes will grace the greatest stage of all. For the first time, the Rio Olympics includes a Refugee Olympic Athletes (ROA) team – a powerful reminder […]