Retro Dom
It is with the greatest sadness that we learnt today of the death of Retro Dom, dj and ska expert. He knew more about ska than anyone else, constantly adding […]
Gillett Square stakeholder meeting 22 June
DO YOU CARE FOR GILLETT SQUARE? This is to invite you to a Gillett Square Stakeholder Meeting to be held at the Vortex at 3pm on Thursday 22nd June. The […]
Peter Freeman’s June recommendations
Peter Freeman is a ‘stalwart’ of the scene. Out at a gig almost every night of the month. His recommendations are worth being aware of. Great taste, but especially as […]
DALSTON CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL SATURDAY 27 MAY
Dalston Children’s Festival Saturday 27th May 10am – 3pm 10am – 12.30pm : WRAP Co-work and Play 10.30 – 11.15 : TOTS TUNES 1.30pm – 3.00pm : BIG & SMALL […]
Spotify play list for June 2017
A selection which gives a flavour of the music at the Vortex in June! https://play.spotify.com/user/olliewein-gb/playlist/18KL4pEV811sj16vVd4ecR?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open&error_code=4201&error_message=User+canceled+the+Dialog+flow#=
Financial Times review – Lucian Ban/Mat Maneri, Deep Ford (9 May, 2017)
Here is a review of this gig, that was at the Vortex on 9 May 2017. We put it up here, because it might get stuck, for some, behind a […]
PARTISANS – 2 NIGHTS 13/14 MAY
Partisans has been one of our longest-standing bands of its generation. Existing for 20 years, it is now a super group – Julian Siegel, Phil Robson, Thaddeus Kelly, Gene Calderazzo. […]
Mike Gibbs – 25 and 27 September. Celebrating his 80th birthday
Mike Gibbs is one of the great influential spirits on jazz composing and arranging (especially for big band) from this country. He arrived here at the end of the 1960s […]
Intakt Festival – reviews
This is a great 12 days at the club. Too many amazing memories and gigs. Thanks to the Intakt team for making it happen. Here are some of the reviews […]
Kelan Phil Cohran
The legendary musician will be honored with an award and performance. On May 8th, 2017, Kelan Phil Cohran will turn 90 years old. To celebrate the life and creativity of […]
DIGITAL AFRICA: Picturing The Present
Bringing together artists whose work explore personal or collective narratives, YaPhoto Beams will propose videos ranging from pure aesthetic and visual experiments, to addressing local and global issues affecting the […]
EFG London Jazz Festival 2017 – Programme details
2 concerts!!!!! CLICK ON THE CONCERT OR CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR DETAILS AND BOOKING TICKETS A stunning programme this year and probably over 5 % of the Festival’s whole […]
Evan Parker on the Vortex
(Photo: Caroline Forbes) The Vortex is my haven from the demands of the road. Thanks to a great understanding that started with David Mossman, the original director, I have the […]
Poetry Downstairs – with jazz but also art (Erratic Scores)
Poetry and readings have become an increasing element of our Downstairs activity. For the past year, Nicki Heinen, poet and poetry ‘entrepreneur’, has been running a monthly poetry/spoken word and […]
Misha and so on (Misha enzovoort)
Oliver writes: The ICP Orchestra’s visit at the end of March to the club has a special poignancy. Not only will they be celebrating their 50th birthday, but also returning […]
Lionel Loueke/Nicolas Kummert
Lionel is known as the guitarist for many years with Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland and others. Nicolas is one of the top Belgian saxophonists. Together they have just released an […]
PREVIEW: TIM BERNE, CHES SMITH, DAVID TORN – ‘Sun of Goldfinger’ (Jan 22/23)
Sun of Goldfinger (Tim Berne, David Torn, Ches Smith) will be at the Vortex on 22nd and 23rd January 2017 – Geoff Winston looks forward to it: Tony Visconti and […]
INTAKT FESTIVAL 2017
The Vortex Jazz Club is delighted that the Intakt Festival 2017 will be at the club. You can see a complete schedule in our programme calendar with links to book your tickets. […]
EXHIBITION BY NADJIB LE FLEURIER
18 portraits of some of the musicians who belong to the unique, eclectic, vibrant and creative London Jazz scene. Most of the musicians featuring in this exhibition have played, at […]
LOCAL BUSINESSES WE LOVE… FEE FEE LA FOU HQ
Fee Fee La Fou HQ, a circus themed curiosity shop in Dalston is this week celebrating its 5th Birthday. This inspirational, neon interior is run by an artist Fiona Duffelen […]