Trish Clowes trio
Line-up: Trish Clowes – saxophone Chris Montague – guitar Ross Stanley – organ Trish Clowes is joined by her friends Chris Montague and Ross Stanley for a special night of…
Fri 25 September 2020
Wed 23 September 2020
Vortex discussion 23 – helping the new creativity to be seen and heard
With more limited concerts around (both in terms of size and numbers), and even those honouring musicians who lost gigs during the first phase of lockdown, how do we encourage…
Sat 19 September 2020
Shirley Smart trio
Trailblazing cellist Shirley Smart is recognized as one of the UKs most versatile and creative string players. Her acclaimed album ‘Long Story Short’ showcases the vast array of her musical…
Fri 18 September 2020
Brigitte Beraha / Barry Green
Line-up: Brigitte Beraha – voice Barry Green – piano More info coming soon… Instructions for audience members – please read Welcome back to the Vortex. Please note that we’ve implemented the…
Wed 16 September 2020
VORTEX DISCUSSION 22 – BRINGING IN FROM THE OUTSIDE (TO THE MUSIC)
We see regularly musicians bringing nature to affect and influence their music. Such as Kate Shortt at Freedom this week, Tom Challenger at Marsden and Hyelim Kim in Korea. Sometimes…
Sat 12 September 2020
Alina Bzhezhinska Trio
Line-up: Alina Bzhezhinska – harp Tony Kofi – saxophones Julie Walkington – double bass Internationally renowned harpist ALINA BZHEZHINSKA, award-winning jazz saxophonist TONY KOFI and world class bassist JULIE WALKINGTON…
Fri 11 September 2020
Tom Cawley Trio
Line-up: Tom Cawley – piano Sam Burgess – bass Chris Higginbottom – drums Acclaimed pianist and composer Tom Cawley presents original tunes and idiosyncratic interpretations of jazz standards. With long-time…
Wed 09 September 2020
Vortex discussion 21: Reviving the ‘social’ elements of jazz and the arts
A reason why jazz takes place in clubs is because a club is more than just a venue. People can meet and socialise! Already by opening last weekend as a…
Wed 02 September 2020
Vortex discussion 20: Jazz – beyond the music
What jazz musicians can achieve need not be solely linked to more intense realisation of the music and links with other genres, as perhaps has been the main instance over…
Tue 01 September 2020
Rick Simpson – Livestreamed Marathon
DONATE AND HELP US KEEP BRINGING MORE LIVE STREAMS! To mark the end of the crowdfunder, the incredible @ricksimpsonjazz will be playing from home for 6 hours straight to help raise…
Mon 31 August 2020
Gilad Hekselman – Replay
For our final replay in this series, tune in on the 31st of August for a dive back into a live performance from one of the world’s most exciting guitarists, Gilad Hekselman. This performance was recorded back in October 2019, with Rick Rosato (bass) and Jonathan Pinson (drums). If you can please donate and keep supporting the club and these amazing musicians. This concert also marks the penultimate day of our crowdfunder, so thank you to everyone who has kept us going through these difficult times.
Thu 27 August 2020
Nicki Heinen presents Words and Art with Mark Waldron and Aurelie Freoua
Nicki Heinen returns with her regular Words and Art online. This month she is joined by Aurelie Freoua and Mark Waldron. Mark Waldron – Mark Waldron has published four poetry…
Wed 26 August 2020
Vortex discussion 19 – What will be the new creativity?
As we come out of ‘lockdown’ and even have some live gigs soon, we realise that we are in a sector of the arts that will be severely constrained for…
Wed 19 August 2020
Vortex discussion 18: “Communing with The Community”
This week, our open discussion focuses on “community” for whom we are involved in jazz. As a jazz club, at any time, with a live concert, the community any night…
Sun 02 August 2020
Hannes Riepler/Mick Coady/Gene Calderazzo – CANCELLED
REALLY SORRY THAT WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE LIVE GIGS FROM 1 AUGUST. HOPEFULLY MORE NEWS SOON. APOLOGIES TO ALL WHO BOOKED.
Sat 01 August 2020
Ingrid Jensen Quartet – Live Stream + Q&A [NEW DATE]
Rescheduled exclusive set from home featuring: Ingrid Jensen- Monette and Electronics, Kris Davis- Rhodes, Nate Radley- Guitar & Jon Wikan- Drums and percussion. The performance will be followed by a live Q&A.
Thu 30 July 2020
Rick Simpson – solo live stream
Pianist, composer and bandleader Rick Simpson plays a set of his own tunes.
Wed 29 July 2020
Vortex discussion 16 – Bringing the life back to live
We are soon going to have our first live concert at the Vortex after lockdown.But with distancing (for safety), we have got to give an energy to these concerts. Can…
Thu 23 July 2020
Calum Gourlay – Solo Live Stream
A specially recorded set of free solo bass improvisations and experimental multitrack bass recordings created specially for the Vortex.
Wed 22 July 2020
Vortex discussion 15 – “What have we lost? What shall we find?” Where does jazz go from here?
An open discussion looking at the impact of the pandemic on the future of jazz – as listener, viewer and performer
Mon 20 July 2020
Tom Cawley – Solo Live Stream
Straight from the home of one of UK’s leading pianists, join us for this largely improvised live streamed set featuring piano and electronics.
Sun 19 July 2020
MOPOMOSO GOES DIGITAL #2
Second edition of our new monthly webcast featuring free improvisation in all its many forms.
Sat 18 July 2020
Ben Wendel ‘Seasons’ – Vortex Replay
Replay one of the most exciting gigs from 2019 with the Ben Wendel Seasons band. Featuring the talents of Aaron Parks (piano), Gilad Hekselman (guitar), Matt Brewer (bass) and Kendrick Scott (drums), the Seasons band played to two sold out audiences back in July last year. Watch back live on the 18th July, almost a year since, from 20:30 BST on Facebook and YouTube.
Thu 16 July 2020
Words and Art – Nick Drake, Aurelie Freoua, Nicki Heinen
This month’s Words and Art, curated by Nicki Heinen and once again with live art from Aurelie Freoua is once again broadcast live on Zoom. Nick Drake: Nick Drake…
Fini Bearman – Live Stream
Singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Fini Bearman will be giving performing songs from her new record, La Loba, out October 9th.
Wed 15 July 2020
Vortex discussion 14 – “How do we make money in jazz today?”
After so long where we remain in a state where jazz (and other musics) are still in limbo, we have to think how we might be able to earn money…
Thu 09 July 2020
Josephine Davies + Ben Somers – Live Stream
This new musical partnership is a fortuitous outcome of Josephine and Ben Somers moving in together for lockdown and motivating each other to write new music for saxophone and bass.
Wed 08 July 2020
Vortex discussion 13: Bringing jazz – and the arts – back to life (live?)
The announcement on Sunday night by the UK government of a “rescue” package for the arts hasn’t come a moment too soon. It gives us hope that, one day, we…
Tue 07 July 2020
Led Bib – Vortex Replay
Relive this amazing performance from a band we all know very well at the Vortex – Led Bib! A throwback to 2014.
Thu 02 July 2020
Caroline Davis – Live streamed performance
A pre-recorded solo performance with the world which features a rich tapestry of improvisation, electronic soundscapes & a striking imagery from recent Black Lives Matter Protests in the US.
Wed 01 July 2020
Vortex webinar/discussion 12 “It’s all about the music – or is it?”
Join our weekly freewheeling online discussion, which has covered a wide range of topics with participants from all round the world! This week we wonder if there is more than…
Sun 28 June 2020
MOPOMOSO: The Afternoon Sessions (Live stream)
Mopomoso goes digital…
Fri 26 June 2020
Andrew McCormack solo – Album launch live stream concert
Join us for a live streamed solo piano performance from the home of Andrew McCormack!
Wed 24 June 2020
Vortex discussion/webinar 11: Audience? Customer? Fan?
How do we treat the listener in the “new world”? At The Vortex, we are planning to create a more hybrid experience, with live performances streamed, to internet or other…
Mon 22 June 2020
The Windrush Suite
The Windrush Suite 22 June 2020 8PM Watch on Youtube or on our Facebook page Tip Jar In time to mark the occasion of National Windrush Day we present…
Thu 18 June 2020
Jas Kayser | Christos Stylianides – Live Stream
Please donate to the club and musicians here Donate to the Abram Wilson Foundation here We are very pleased to welcome back London-based drummer Jas Kayser for a live streamed…
Wed 17 June 2020
Vortex discussion 10: How do we get respect and tolerance with jazz?
A discussion about how jazz and its approach can be important in looking at the past and restoring proper freedoms and dignity.
Wed 10 June 2020
VORTEX WEBINAR/DISCUSSION – Streaming 2.0
Our weekly discussions continue with a return to the subject of streaming. In 10 weeks since lockdown, streaming of music live has changed and grown up dramatically. To a much…
Tue 09 June 2020
Jean Toussaint – Vortex Replay
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Sun 07 June 2020
Résonances live – memories
Résonances is back with a third live-streamed event ! It will be our last performance online before we come back on stage, hopefully soon. You will be able to watch…
Thu 04 June 2020
Words and Art- Matthew Caley, Nicki Heinen, Aurelie Freoua
Nicki Heinen and Matthew Caley recite. Aurelie Freoua paints! Matthew Caley Since his debut Thirst [Slow Dancer, 1999] was nominated for The Forward Prize for Best 1st collection, Matthew Caley…
John Pope – Solo Set
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Wed 03 June 2020
Vortex discussion/seminar – the audience (Continued)
We had a chat about the audience last week. But it’s not finished. So this week, we have more about the audience and how it is changing, if at all.…
Sun 31 May 2020
Jeff Williams – Vortex Replay
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Thu 28 May 2020
John Law – Vortex Replay
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Wed 27 May 2020
Vortex discussion/seminar 5 – “Don’t forget the punter”
An open discussion on the role of the audience and customer, as they have to navigate new ways of hearing music live.
Tue 26 May 2020
Tori Freestone – Vortex Replay
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Sat 23 May 2020
JZ Replacement feat. Tim Lefebvre – Vortex Replay
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Thu 21 May 2020
Ollendorff/Lisle/Riviere/Barry
Donate and help us keep bringing more live streams! All funds raised will be split evenly between the club and the musicians involved.
Sat 16 May 2020
Aaron Parks’ Little Big: Replay + Q and A
Donate and help us keep bringing more live streams! All funds raised will be split evenly between the club and the musicians involved. Watch on Facebook Here or on…