The death of drummer Louis Moholo-Moholo has hit us hard at the Vortex. Originally from South Africa, he came as a member of the Blue Notes to London in 1965 […]

Dill sadly died on the same day as Louis. He’s remembered for his involvement with bands such as Paraphenalia and Nucleus, on bass. In fact he was known latterly as […]

Earlier this year, the Vortex received further international recognition when it was named one of the 45 best jazz venues by Downbeat magazine in the world outside the USA—a prestigious […]

In Tuesday’s edition of the Metro newspaper there’s a map of London Grassroots music, including bands, styles, label and venues, based around the tube map. The Vortex is one of […]

We’re excited that Whirlpool has been invited to perform at Inntoene (www.inntoene.com) for a 3 day residency in 18-21 July. Sam Eastmond Rebecka Edlund Kasper Rietkerk Ashley Bonfante Julian Woods […]

We are lucky that the Vortex has so many musicians continue to come back and play the club, even when they can also play bigger venues. Clearly smitten by our […]

The Vortex is proud to have been chosen by Downbeat magazine, possibly the most prestigious jazz magazine, as ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREAT JAZZ VENUES 2025. Outside the USA, there […]

A few of the extra special gigs to come! For so many musicians, the Vortex is a place where they feel inspired and give their all. The positive engagement of […]

To adapt TS Eliot: “February is the cruellest month.” This month is certainly living up – or is it down – to it. No Spring yet here, damp, grey, with […]

This information gives a more formal flavour of how the club operated in 2022-2023. The more formal element is in our company accounts, with a link below. ———————————— The year […]

An attraction of being in London and being able to come to a place like the Vortex is the special way that European, and especially British, musicians “bring their different […]

From UK Jazz News (Dan Paton) Tony Kofi and The Organisation celebrate Lou Donaldson  

Just added this week, Elliot Galvin’s newest album, “The Ruin”  (on Gearbox Records) – his most personal to date – will be launched at the Vortex on 25 February. Elliot […]

The Vortex has a reputation as perhaps the closest in London you can get to the real New York Downtown/Brooklyn vibe. You are physically close to the musicians and can […]