Olie Brice Quintet – Album launch
Double bassist Olie Brice is well know to Vortex audiences, having performed here with Tony Malaby, Paul Dunmall, Evan Parker and many others. Tonight he launches the debut album by…
Mon 22 December 2014
Sun 21 December 2014
Sara Mitra And Friends present: ‘A Fine Yuletide Songfest’
“Mitra has a really fresh-sounding voice: a great night full of Christmas classics” – The Sunday Times
Mopomoso Christmas Bash
It’s time for the annual extravaganza when Mopomoso celebrates all things improv by inviting as many musicians as we can manage to come together in different combinations in a…
Sat 20 December 2014
ICP Orchestra
A very special opportunity to see the legendary Instant Composers Pool aka ICP Orchestra playing music from their new album East of the Sun; the first not to feature its…
Christmas Open Decks
Day time party (2pm – 7pm) and night time soiree (10pm – 2am) with Miss Soxee and Richard Wilson. Admission: FREE https://bit.ly/1z4dHBl
Fri 19 December 2014
DJ Night Downstairs with High Pockets
DJ High Pockets (formerly known as Minimal Sound System) Genre: Electronica, Minimalist, Techno, Digital Orchestra… https://soundcloud.com/high_pockets
Arun Ghosh: Winter Rasa
ra•sa /ˈrʌsəː/ noun (Sanskrit) translate as ‘divine nectar’, flavour, sentiment, or emotion: regarded as one of the fundamental qualities of music, dance, and poetry. A celebration of the glorious essence of…
Thu 18 December 2014
Evan Parker, Paul Dunmall, Tony Bianco, John Edwards
Evan Parker and Paul Dunmall (saxophones) perform with Tony Bianco (drums) and John Edwards on bass. Always a compelling combination when Paul joins Evan, Tony’s drumming and John’s bass will…
Wed 17 December 2014
Kairos 4tet
Adam Waldmann reeds Ivo Neame piano Jon Scott drums Sam Lasserson bass “A beguiling mix of soulful jazz-folk songs and kinetic modern jazz.” ★★★★ Jazzwise Returning to The Vortex, MOBO…
Tue 16 December 2014
Liam Noble Trio
Liam Noble’s long standing trio returns with music from their 5 star album “Brubeck” combined with compositions from Bud Powell. Their interactive and imaginative approach brings these timeless classics into…
Christmas Vegan Vortex
Join us for a yummy festive vegan vortex Christmas extravaganza…
Mon 15 December 2014
Hon: Huw V Williams/Laura Jurd/Alam Nathoo/Elliot Galvin/Pete Ibbetson
Hon is the exciting new project by double bassist and composer Huw V Williams. Huw’s original music is played by a phenomenol collective of London’s finest young improvisers featuring Laura…
Sun 14 December 2014
Kenny Wheeler Celebration – In aid of the Kenny Wheeler Prize
A celebration of the music of trumpeter Kenny Wheeler…
London Jazz Orchestra plays the music of Kenny Wheeler
Directed by Scott Stroman, the London Jazz Orchestra has been described as “as fine a band as you can find anywhere” (The Independent). Kenny Wheeler, who died in September, was one…
Sat 13 December 2014
DJ Night Downstairs with Retro Dom 10pm
The vibe Reggae, Soul, Disco and more… Admission: FREE
Mari Wilson and Barb Jungr – A Woman to Woman Xmas
Take a break from the Christmas shopping, stuff that turkey and polish your baubles and beads, for an evening of festive fun in this yuletide treat with your two favourite…
Fri 12 December 2014
DJ Night Downstairs with Siriusonic
Spinning House, Nu disco, World music, plus more… Admission: Free
Annie Whitehead World Music Workshop Band
An exciting blend of music from twenty horns, featuring jazz, African and Latin grooves, under the leadership of trombone virtuoso Annie Whitehead and supported by the phenomenal bass and drums…
Thu 11 December 2014
Pigfoot Play..Opera
Pigfoot established themselves as radical interpreters of classic New Orleans music with their acclaimed 2014 CD “21st Century Acid Trad”, recorded live at the Vortex. Now, with Pigfoot Play… they…
Wed 10 December 2014
Avishai Cohen’s Triveni
BOOK HERE FOR TICKETS FOR STANDING ROOM. NOW AVAILABLE, AS ALL SEATS SOLD. https://www.wegottickets.com/event/301719 We’re thrilled to present this rare London performance at the Vortex. Trumpeter Avishai Cohen – voted…
Tue 09 December 2014
John Butcher / Guillaume Viltard / Eddie Prévost
Following the critical acclaim for drummer Eddie Prévost’s bold series of recorded concerts in 2011, join us for this unique monthly live series, revisiting the Meetings With Remarkable Saxophonists recordings…
Mon 08 December 2014
Achim Kaufmann / Olie Brice
This concert features the improvising duo of pianist Achim Kaufmann and double bass player Olie Brice, and will be the final night of their UK tour. Berlin-based pianist Kaufmann is probably best known…
Sun 07 December 2014
Saxoctopus & Alphabets
Alphabets Alphabets is a new trio comprising three exciting voices in UK and Irish improvised music, creating music inspired by language, vocalisation & landscapes. The group aims to reach states…
Sat 06 December 2014
Oriole + John Crawford Trio (+ guests from Oriole)
The South American side of Oriole with John Crawford, Andres Tecino and bass player Andy Hamil a one-off night of Latin and Flamenco Jazz…
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 05 December 2014
Alan Skidmore & the Steve Melling Trio
A very special gig, tonight Alan Skidmore is joined by the Steve Melling Trio
Alan Skidmore, sax / Steve Melling, piano / Alec Dankworth, bass / Miles Levin, drums.
Thu 04 December 2014
9Bach
Atmospheric, evocative and emotional hybrid of the folk tradition and contemporary influences. Building on a deepened, almost ambient sound picture the songs transport you into the landscape and deep into the emotions that it evokes.
Wed 03 December 2014
ARQ
Blow the Fuse present the Alison Rayner Quintet, aka ARQ. Winner of the Jazz Services Recording Subsidy Award for 2013, bass player and composer Alison Rayner leads this contemporary jazz quintet.…
Tue 02 December 2014
Dead Neanderthals
Dead Neanderthals is a Dutch/UK based double sax & drums trio incorporating elements from jazz, grindcore, drone and noise culminating in a pummeling sound that has been described as Painkiller…
Mon 01 December 2014
Adrian Crowley
Bird on the Wire presents Adrian Crowley. For a man of such personal understatement, Adrian Crowley is an artist of considerable ambition – something he shares with the unique artists…
Sun 30 November 2014
Indigo Kid II feat Dan Messore, Gareth Lockrane, Calum Gourlay & Gethin Jones
This group is touring nationally supporting guitarist/composer Dan Messore‘s second release as bandleader of ‘Indigo Kid’. The line up glistens with new cohorts. A hefty crew carve fresh musical ground…
Sat 29 November 2014
DJ Night with Dubratz
Dubratz Presents: Slauka, Ed West, Japu Selektah spinning Reggae, Steppas, Jungle and more.
Ian Shaw
“One of the UK’s most honest and musical jazz vocalists” The Guardian We welcome back one of Britain’s most inventive jazz vocalists. Ian Shaw‘s remarkable vocal range and style have…
Open Decks Downstairs
A simple concept strictly for vinyl lovers to play, talk and share music. Hosted by Soxee and steeley. Come, bring your vinyl and enjoy good times.
Fri 28 November 2014
DJ Night with Rico and Kozber
Expect Hard Roots. Yeah mon….
Don Weller Quartet
“Tenor saxophonist Don Weller was, and is, among the true originals of British jazz, with his cavernous sound and utterly unpredictable turn of phrase.” Dave Gelly, The Observer Don Weller…
Thu 27 November 2014
Kate Shortt with Shirley Smart and Maurizio Minardi
Cello night! Kate Shortt ‘Wonderful elastic face’ – Radio 5 Live ‘That was wicked!’ -Brighton Juice fm ‘A remarkable cellist’ – John Fordham The Guardian Regarded as a go-to cellist…
Wed 26 November 2014
Dunajska Kapelye
Vortex favourites – Dunajska Kapelye are back with their unique blend of authentic Gypsy and Balkan folk, Hotclub jazz and standards. Led by Polish violin virtuoso Piotr Jordan with the…
Feed the soul as well as the body: Vegan Vortex 26 November 2014 / CANCELLED
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Tue 25 November 2014
Dominic J Marshall Trio
“He brings together a great heritage of the past, but also something very fresh and new.” Jamie Cullum Sam Vicary, double bass / Sam Gardner, drums / Dominic J Marshall, piano/compositions Dominic J…
Mon 24 November 2014
Huw Warren: Trio Brasil
Award winning eclectic pianist Huw Warren celebrates his lifelong love of Brazilian music in all its diversity with this new groove-heavy trio featuring longtime collaborator and Perfect Houseplant Dudley Phillips.…
Sun 23 November 2014
Jazz Jam Session
Hosted by Hannes Riepler Continuing the long tradition of jazz jam sessions with musicians fine tuning their chops & maybe sparring a little too, the Vortex Jam Session offers the…
Loop Collective presents REC London: Replay/Remix
The last in a series of club nights in various venues curated by Loop Collective brings together an array of Berlin and London’s finest instrumentalists, performing music which will be…
Yazz Ahmed: Family Hafla
Hafla: an Arabic word, meaning a friendly social gathering, a relaxed meeting of minds, over coffee and dates; a party; a concert.
Sat 22 November 2014
DJ Night Downstairs with Jimmy Nelson
Spinning “breaks, beats and bits and pieces…”
Led Bib
Following their UK tour and an electrifying 3 night residency at the Vortex in the Spring, Led Bib are back for their final London gig of the year, playing music…
Quest Ensemble
Quest Ensemble, the contemporary London-based trio, perform original repertoire from their debut album Footfall. An interaction between three innovative players, Filipe Sousa, (piano), Tara Franks (cello), and Preetha Narayanan (violin),…
Late Sessions: Finn Peters Curates – Tiny Beast
Reeds player Finn Peters curates three late night sessions at the Vortex – catch them after the evening concerts. The Independent has described Finn’s music as “nothing like you have…
Fri 21 November 2014
DJ Night Downstairs with Ebbsen and DJ Lukas Kuhn
A night of funky grooves in the heart of Dalston.
Partisans
Partisans are coming…
“Restless, almost reckless energy… delirious listening… consistently thrilling.” – BBC Music Magazine