Funmi Olawumi NIGHT ONE
Nigerian singer Funmi Olawumi, the leader and founder of the glorious Yoruba Women’s Choir, performs two very special intimate shows – her only London shows of 2014. Across the two…
Wed 30 July 2014
Tue 29 July 2014
Shiver + Matthew Bourne Synthesizer Show
Chris Sharkey’s Shiver Chris Sharkey is ‘one of the most exciting guitarists on the UK scene’ (Jazzwise) and has spent the last decade performing in some of the UK’s most…
Mon 28 July 2014
Elliot Galvin Trio + The Lydian Tree
The Chaos Collective present another genre-pushing evening of live music. The Elliot Galvin Trio was formed in 2012 and sees the meeting of three like- minded creatives. Exploring the possibilities…
Sun 27 July 2014
Anton Hunter: Article 11
Commissioned by Manchester Jazz Festival & never before performed in London, Article 11 is an hour-long suite for a specially put-together international 11-piece band, composed by guitarist Anton Hunter. Article…
London Jazz Meetup
A social mixer and vinyl jazz jam. This is a group for people who love jazz in all its varied forms: from swing to be-bop, acid jazz to jazz-rock. More here
Sat 26 July 2014
DJ Night
Slauka and Dubratz play dub, deep dubstep, bass, hip hop, jungle
Kit Downes & Tom Challenger: Wedding Music + Dan Nicholls
A very special opportunity to experience Wedding Music; the stunning collaboration between Tom Challenger (Saxophone) and Kit Downes (Church Organ). Plus the remarkable keyboard player Dan Nicholls plays a solo…
Fri 25 July 2014
DJ Night
Hard Roots with DJs Rico Casazza and Nicson playing deep house, funk & rare grooves.
Annie Whitehead’s World Music Workshop
Back for their annual Vortex Workshop. An exciting blend of music from twenty horns, featuring jazz, african and latin grooves, under the leadership of trombone virtuoso Annie Whitehead and supported…
Thu 24 July 2014
Evan Parker / John Edwards / Steve Noble
Monthly Vortex residency with the master of free improvisation. Evan Parker A major force in European improvising, Parker has collaborated with everyone from Cecil Taylor, Paul Bley & Anthony Braxton,…
Wed 23 July 2014
Trio Manouche
Trio Manouche are one of the UK’s leading gypsy swing ensembles, performing inspired re-worked classics of Django Reinhardt in addition to highly acclaimed original material penned by their band leader…
Tue 22 July 2014
What is Beauty
Mediorite and Poached Creatives present Art Exhibition ‘what is Beauty’ showcasing outsider art, film, poetry and painting from young people and adults who have experienced mental health issues and those…
Mon 21 July 2014
Mopomoso presents Quaqua Anglo Austria NIGHT TWO
We present a two night festival of improvised music, linking up some of the most exiting British and Austrian improvisers around. Each night will have a different programme of smaller combinations…
Sun 20 July 2014
Mopomoso presents Quaqua Anglo Austria NIGHT ONE
We present a two night festival of improvised music, linking up some of the most exiting British and Austrian improvisers around. Each night will have a different programme of smaller combinations…
Sat 19 July 2014
Dance Nations Dalston
For the fifth year running, in partnership with the Barbican, we present a day of music and dance in Gillett Square and the Vortex. So grab your glad rags and…
Dance Nations Dalston
For the fifth year running, head to Dalston’s hippest square for a packed day of live music and dance workshops. For all ages and abilities, this annual event unites some…
Fri 18 July 2014
DJ Night
Electronic dub funk with Minimal Sound
Bitch ‘n’ Monk + Laura Moody
Bitch ‘n’ Monk ‘Beatboxing soprano’ & guitarist Heidi Heidelberg and experimental flute-player Mauricio Velasierra first met in a tent in Taunton, fought over melodies in Paris, and are now gaining…
Thu 17 July 2014
David Thomas Broughton + Woodpigeon SOLD OUT
“Arguably the most staggering live musician in the country.” – SONNY BAKER, MOJO David Thomas Broughton occupies a contentious position, divides opinion, unsettles, is self-consciously clumsy, hilarious, beautiful but above…
Wed 16 July 2014
Twelves
Twelves is a longstanding collaborative project based on the exploratory and the improvised. Twelves create a sound-world taking in elements of swing, odd-time signatures, free improv and alt-country in addition…
Tots Tunes
For parents and babies/toddlers (0-5s) Created and led by Tara Franks. This joy-filled class offers the opportunity for parents to sing, dance and shake along to songs from around the…
Tue 15 July 2014
Adriano Adewale
Adriano Adewale is a mesmerizing multi-dimensional percussionist who follows in the footsteps of fellow Brasilian Nana Vasconcelos. His Raizes ensemble features Kora player virtuoso Kadialy Kouyate and Marcelo Andrade on…
Vegan Pop Up Restaurant
The Vortex Downstairs holds its second vegan popup night with a delicious three-course set meal for £15. Chef Emily Stephenson has previously worked at the Wild Food Café in Covent…
Mon 14 July 2014
Audrey Lauro / Olie Brice / Mark Sanders plus Lauren Kinsella / Hannah Marshall / Nick Malcolm
Audrey Lauro, saxophone Olie Brice, double bass Mark Sanders, drums AUDREY LAURO Audrey Lauro is an alto saxophonist with a wealth of experience in the Belgian experimental music scene, having…
Sun 13 July 2014
The Kenny Wheeler Collective
The Kenny Wheeler Collective was recently formed to celebrate the great man’s music and consists of some of his closest musical colleagues performing compositions from Kenny’s vast repertoire. John Taylor piano…
Guildhall Jazz Band
Emerging young stars, led by Scott Stroman, take the stage as the big-band flagship of the Guildhall’s renowned jazz programme round off their season with a special concert featuring compositions…
Sat 12 July 2014
Ian Shaw
We welcome back one of Britain’s most inventive jazz vocalists. Shaw’s remarkable vocal range and mesmerising style has seen him breathe life into pop tunes and standards, reinventing even the…
Open Decks & DJ Night
2pm – 7pm Soxee and Steeley present Open Decks with birthday celebrations and an after party EP Sessions with Patrick Steele and Nick Fletcher Plus Josh Grooves, Joshua Allen and Alan…
Vox Voices
A drop-in vocal group on Saturday mornings. As much for the nervous as the vocally confident. Everyone welcome! It is an opportunity to get together, sing part harmony songs by ear,…
Tots Tunes
For parents and babies/toddlers (0-5s) Created and led by Tara Franks. This joy-filled class offers the opportunity for parents to sing, dance and shake along to songs from around the…
Fri 11 July 2014
DJ Night
With Marvel, Philippos and kosimiX playing everything from house to world
Fini Bearman
‘Possesses something of the rhythmic freedom of Gretchen Parlato… What impresses most is the overall sweep of the album, which pulls you into a sound world all of its own.’…
Thu 10 July 2014
George Crowley + Rhythm Sticks
GEORGE CROWLEY ‘There are times on Paper Universe, George Crowley’s debut album, when the young saxophonist and composer sounds like he’s been sitting by the side of Coleman Hawkins or…
Wed 09 July 2014
Penny Rimbaud’s L’Académie des Vanités
What was Penny Rimbaud’s ‘Last Amendment’, but is now ‘L’Académie des Vanités’, continue their quarterly residency with further adventures into the realms of words and music or, as Rimbaud puts…
Tue 08 July 2014
Dave Tucker / Alan Tomlinson / Rachel Musson / Jim Lebaigue + Veryan Weston
A double bill of improvised and experimental sounds, full of surprise, invention, subtlety & wit. Charm School: Alan Tomlinson – Trombones. Rachel Musson – Tenor Sax Dave Tucker – Double…
Mon 07 July 2014
Sun 06 July 2014
Vocals at Vortex
Doors 7pm Music 7.30pm Open mic night hosted by Romy Summers and the Bob Stuckey Trio: Bob Stuckey (piano), Jerome Davies (bass), Cheryl Alleyne (drums) Doors and singing list open…
Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra
Mojo (moderately optimistic jazz orchestra) are an exciting 17 piece jazz big band based in north London, made up of great musicians from all over the capital. With a repertoire…
Sat 05 July 2014
Jim Mullen’s Organ Trio
Following the release of the album ‘Catch My Drift’ on diving duck recordings, the Vortex welcomes back this magnificent trio. The album features melodic and Mullenised versions of standards and…
Fri 04 July 2014
Teotima
Due to popular demand we’ve added a second date. “Excellent release.” Gilles Peterson, BBC6 Music “On first listen, this could well be album of the year!” Mike Chadwick, Jazz FM…
Thu 03 July 2014
Teotima SOLD OUT
“Excellent release.” Gilles Peterson, BBC6 Music “On first listen, this could well be album of the year!” Mike Chadwick, Jazz FM Teotima is a 16-piece jazz / afro-latin / soul…
Wed 02 July 2014
Blow the Fuse present ARQ + Element
Tonight ARQ launch their brand new album ‘August’, recorded live at the Vortex and released on Blow the Fuse Records. Led by bass player Alison Rayner they play melodic compositions…
Tue 01 July 2014
Kjær3 + Forebrace
Kjær3 is Julie Kjær / John Edwards / Steve Noble Forebrace is Alex Ward / Roberto Sassi / Santiago Horro / Jem Doulton KJAER3 Danish saxophonist, Julie Kjær joins forces…
Mon 30 June 2014
Paul Dunmall Quartet: Sunship Revisited
Paul Dunmall tenor saxophone Howard Cottle tenor saxophone Olie Brice bass, Tony Bianco drums John Coltrane’s album SUNSHIP, widely regarded as one of his greatest recordings, perhaps even more powerful…
Sun 29 June 2014
Mike Hobart’s Urban Jazz Collective
Mike Hobart is an experienced and soulful saxophonist who has played with the likes of Esther Phillips and Maceo Parker. His first inspirations were the flowing freedoms of Miles Davis’…
Sat 28 June 2014
DJ Night
DJ Night with Minimal Sound System (aka Giuseppe Salone) playing electronic dub funk
Ian Shaw
We welcome back one of Britain’s most inventive jazz vocalists. Shaw’s remarkable vocal range and mesmerising style has seen him breathe life into pop tunes and standards, reinventing even the…
Tots Tunes
For parents and babies/toddlers (0-5s) Created and led by Tara Franks. This joy-filled class offers the opportunity for parents to sing, dance and shake along to songs from around the…
Fri 27 June 2014
Vula Viel
In a change to our original programme we’re delighted to present Vula Viel Vula Viel means Good is Good in Dagaare, the language of the tribe in Upper West Ghana…
Thu 26 June 2014
John Hegley + Simon Munnery
Poems, anecdotes and songs with Eleanor Moreton on fiddle, from consumate wordsmith John Hegley, joined by special guest Simon Munnery JOHN HEGLEY ‘Comedy’s poet laureate” The Independent Local man John…