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…
Thu 06 March 2014
Wed 05 March 2014
Alex Ward Quintet & Sextet
The Alex Ward Quintet features several of the most exciting and distinctive musicians on the current London improvising scene, and was formed in 2013 to perform Alex’s long-form composition “Glass Shelves And…
Pop-Up Circus’ Soapbox Series
A new night giving voice to individual artists and performers. Lizabel Stella (aka Bocca Di Stella) will be reading a selection of her poetry. Producer Laura Shacham presents a taster…
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 04 March 2014
Kris Davis Trio: Kris Davis / John Hebert / Tom Rainey
TRIO TRIP : Jazz is dead – oh yeah? The piano trio offers nothing new – what? For connoisseurs and newcomers, a mega monthly series of trios that blow the limits…
Mon 03 March 2014
Shatner’s Bassoon & World Sanguine Report
A night of out-there skronky prog/jazz rock from Leeds and London. Shatner’s Bassoon Shatner’s Bassoon are a group of six Leeds based composers/improvisers. Since forming in 2010 they have performed…
Sun 02 March 2014
Jazz Jam w/ Hannes Riepler
Vortex’s acclaimed Sunday evening Jazz Jam session in the Downstairs bar. From 9 til late, put weekend to bed with a nightcap and some honest-to-goodness jazz, just like in the…
Vocals at the Vortex
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 at 7pm… come down early…
Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra (MOJO)
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 including…
Sat 01 March 2014
Philipos N and Marvel
“disco. The subby deep bass dominates throughout along with tight percussions and filtered disco loops that make your speakers breath. The funky wah-wah groove, stab synths and guitar licks all…
Omar Puente / John Etheridge / Gary Crosby
North London’s Cuba Solidarity Campaign presents Omar Puente’s ‘Making Music The Cuban Way’ – a talk. Followed by an evening of jazz with a Cuban spirit. Profits go to the Music Fund for…
Vox Voices
If you think you can sing, if you think you can’t if you love singing, if you’ve always wanted to be in a choir…. Come and join this relaxed, friendly…
Fri 28 February 2014
sundayMusiq
“sundayMusiq is a next evolutionary level in experiencing the beauty of life. through the music and it’s connection with the space. The surrounding world will bring peace into your SOUL.”…
Carol Grimes
An evening with The Singers Tale and The Singer’s songs… Previewing extracts from a book and the songs that also tell the tale. Ford (piano) / Neville Malcolm (bass) /…
Carol Grimes
An evening with The Singers Tale and The Singer’s songs… Previewing extracts from a book and the songs that also tell the tale. With Dorian Ford (piano) / Neville Malcolm…
Thu 27 February 2014
Let Spin + Partikel
Let Spin return to the Vortex to celebrate the release of their debut album. Let Spin Let Spin were formed in a rather fortuitous fashion in June 2012 when another…
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…
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…
Wed 26 February 2014
Melange
Formed by jazz and world music cellist Shirley Smart on returning from 10 years in Jerusalem playing and studying the musics of the region, Melange seamlessly blend popular North African rai…
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 25 February 2014
Christian Wallumrød Ensemble
“Somewhere in the intersecting corridors of jazz, modernist composition, Scando-folk and early church music, there’s a small interior chamber that’s not quite silent, and this is what you’ll find there.”…
Mon 24 February 2014
Blue Touch Paper
Colin Towns’ Anglo-German six piece, Blue Touch Paper, released their debut album ‘Stand Well Back’ in 2012, turning heads and prompting ecstatic reviews “…catchy hooks, knotty rhythms and moodscapes…” MOJO. Their…
Sun 23 February 2014
Penny Rimbaud and Liam Noble present The Pity of War: the complete war poems of Wilfred Owen
‘THE PITY OF WAR’, the complete war poems of Wilfred Owen recited by Penny Rimbaud with Liam Noble on piano and visuals by Gee Vaucher. In memory not of victory but of…
SPiKE Orchestra
Composers Sam Eastmond and Nikki Franklin present two eclectic projects. Rooted in improvised music their duo recording of spontaneous compositions ‘Matisse’ inspires the first set which sees them joined by legendary British drummer Pete…
Sat 22 February 2014
Ian Shaw
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 most maudlin showtunes…
Vox Voices
If you think you can sing, if you think you can’t if you love singing, if you’ve always wanted to be in a choir…. Come and join this relaxed, friendly…
Fri 21 February 2014
Lubomyr Melnyk
Following sold out London shows in 2013, we’re thrilled to welcome Lubomyr Melnyk to the Vortex. A true innovator, exploring new directions for contemporary music and pioneering ‘Continuous Piano Music’, Lubomyr…
Lubomyr Melynk
Following sold out London shows in 2013, we’re thrilled to welcome Lubomyr Melnyk to the Vortex. A true innovator, exploring new directions for contemporary music and pioneering ‘Continuous Piano Music’, Lubomyr…
Thu 20 February 2014
Evan Parker
John Russell (guitar) / John Edwards (bass) / Evan Parker (saxophone) Monthly Vortex residency with the master of free improvisation. A major force in European improvising, Evan Parker has collaborated with everyone…
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…
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…
Wed 19 February 2014
Kairos 4tet
“A beguiling mix of soulful jazz-folk songs and kinetic modern jazz.” ★★★★ Jazzwise Returning to The Vortex, MOBO award-winning Kairos 4tet (Best Jazz Act) will be performing music from their critically acclaimed…
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 18 February 2014
John Law’s Boink!
John Law‘s new project, exploring electronic sounds and effects over drum grooves. Spontaneous group interaction between keyboards, soprano/bass clarinet and guitar, coming out of pre-composed electronic music scores. Underpinned by…
Mon 17 February 2014
Daniele Martini / Dominic Lash / Mark Sanders
Italian saxophone firebrand Daniele Martini joins forces with two top notch British improvisers to create this trio exploring wide-ranging improvisation, rich textural invention and dynamics. DANIELE MARTINI / saxophones Born in…
Sun 16 February 2014
Mopomoso
Since its inception some years ago Mopomoso’s end of year improvisorama has become a focal point for musicians to come and play a series short sets, meet old friends and…
Myra Melford / Chris Batchelor / Mark Sanders
-Cancelled- Due to illness Myra Melford, Chris Batchelor and Mark Sanders will not be playing on Sunday. We’re sorry for any disappointment.
Sat 15 February 2014
BB&C: Tim Berne / Nels Cline / Jim Black
Two performances: doors 8pm / 10.30pm Evening performance: doors 8pm / performance 8.45pm promptly Late performance: doors 10.30pm / performance 11pm promptly Each show will consist of one 75 minute…
BB&C: Tim Berne / Nels Cline / Jim Black
Two performances: doors 8pm / 10.30pm Evening performance: doors 8pm / performance 8.45pm promptly Late performance: doors 10.30pm / performance 11pm promptly Each show will consist of one 75 minute…
Fri 14 February 2014
Popside and The Vortex present… Darren Hayman’s Occupation
Shows Eight – Saint Valentine’s Day Darren Hayman’s Occupation is a series of monthly shows at The Vortex, Dalston. There will be a mix of sets showcasing different albums, themes…
Thu 13 February 2014
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…
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…
Wed 12 February 2014
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…
Sat 08 February 2014
Vox Voices
If you think you can sing, if you think you can’t if you love singing, if you’ve always wanted to be in a choir…. Come and join this relaxed, friendly…
Sun 02 February 2014
Vocals at the Vortex
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 at 7pm… come down early…
Wed 29 January 2014
Wodraschka / Viltard / Sanders
CHRISTINA WODRASCHKA No stranger to our shores, French pianist Christine Wodrascka has a reputation as one of the most intriguing and exciting keyboard artists. She understands how to use the…
Tue 28 January 2014
Joelle Leandre / Alex Ward / Michel Doneda + John Russell / Roger Turner
JOELLE LEANDRE French double bass player, improviser and composer, Joëlle Léandre is one of the dominant figures of the new European music. Trained in orchestral as well as contemporary music,…
Mon 27 January 2014
Tori Handsley Trio + Narcissus
Contemporary electric-harp led trio which draws upon jazz, rock, latin and classical influences, creating a tapestry of beats and strings. Resounding riffs, driven by heavy grooves, layered with haunting free…
Sun 26 January 2014
Phil Meadows Group
After a packed out show in September the Phil Meadows Group return to the Vortex with a host of brand new material alongside a selection of music from their critically acclaimed debut…
Sat 25 January 2014
Henry Lowther / Dave Green / Paul Clarvis / Pete Hurt / Barry Green
A night of the finest music from those who were at the vanguard of the 1960s London jazz scene. HENRY LOWTHER During the sixties Henry was one of the first…