Downstairs late
Fri 06 December 2024
Vortex Lates: Contemporary Folk Night w/ James Patrick Gavin & Grace Lemon
Join James Patrick Gavin (a multi-instrumentalist with musical and family roots running from Northern Ireland to the Basque Country) and Grace Lemon (Uilleann piper, storyteller and composer) as they bring together a night of music from London’s thriving folk scene.
Sat 07 December 2024
Vortex Lates: Billy Marrows
“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.
Fri 13 December 2024
VORTEX LATES: DALSTON SONG CLUB W/ ARUN THAVA
Our monthly late night series brings songwriters together to perform in the round, hosted by Matthew Herd. Tonight we are joined by brilliant writer and guitarist Arun Thava and his band.
Sat 14 December 2024
Vortex Lates: Bruno Heinen Trio
“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.
Fri 20 December 2024
Vortex Lates: Will Glaser’s Curiosities
Will Glaser presents a night of experimental and genre bending artists. Ranging from songwriters to improvisors and the electronic to acoustic, this night is for the satisfaction of the sonically curious.
Sat 21 December 2024
Vortex Lates: Rachael Cohen
“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.
Sat 30 November 2024
Vortex Lates: Richard Foote
“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.
Fri 29 November 2024
VORTEX LATES: The Downstairs Living Room – Rebecka Edlund & Immy Churchill
Converting Vortex Downstairs into their very own living room, vocalists Rebecka Edlund and Immy Churchill invite you to a night of storytelling through music. With their shared love for songwriting and improvisation, the singers intertwine their unique voices with some of the most exciting musicians in the UK.
Sat 09 November 2024
Vortex Lates: Huw V Williams
“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.
Fri 08 November 2024
VORTEX LATES: DALSTON SONG CLUB W/ CATRIN VINCENT
Our monthly late night series brings songwriters together to perform in the round, hosted by Matthew Herd. This month features the sublime voice of Catrin Vincent in a rare solo outing.
Sat 02 November 2024
Vortex Lates: George Crowley (w/ Will Glaser & Caius Williams)
“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.
Fri 01 November 2024
Vortex Lates: Contemporary Folk night w/ Grace Lemon
Join Grace Lemon—an Uilleann piper, storyteller and composer—as she brings together a night of music from London’s thriving folk scene.
Thu 31 October 2024
Vortex Lates: Tom Challenger
Featuring brand new compositions for a brand new band, featuring Tom Challenger (Saxophones/Compositions), Olivia Hughes & Cameron Scott (Trombones and Keyboards), Jack Antcliff (Double Bass) and Noah Ojumu & Sacha Harlan (Drums).
Sat 26 October 2024
Vortex Lates: Rick Simpson w/ Alex Bonney, Tom Challenger & Tim Giles
“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.
Fri 25 October 2024
VORTEX LATES: The Downstairs Living Room – Rebecka Edlund & Immy Churchill
Converting Vortex Downstairs into their very own living room, vocalists Rebecka Edlund and Immy Churchill invite you to a night of storytelling through music. With their shared love for songwriting and improvisation, the singers intertwine their unique voices with some of the most exciting musicians in the UK.
Sat 19 October 2024
Vortex Lates: Dee Byrne w/ Caius Williams & Andrew Lisle
“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.
Fri 18 October 2024
VORTEX LATES: Will Glaser’s Curiosities PANDO PANDO + Ruth Goller
Will Glaser presents a night of experimental and genre bending artists. Ranging from songwriters to improvisors and the electronic to acoustic, this night is for the satisfaction of the sonically curious.
Sat 12 October 2024
Vortex Lates: Tom Barford (w/ David Ferris & Jonathan Silk)
“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.
Fri 11 October 2024
VORTEX LATES: DALSTON SONG CLUB W/ CASPER JAMES
Our monthly late night series brings songwriters together to perform in the round, hosted by Matthew Herd.
Sat 05 October 2024
Vortex Lates: Will Glaser
“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.
Fri 04 October 2024
Vortex Lates: Contemporary Folk night w/ James Patrick Gavin & Grace Lemon
The new series of late-night gigs on Friday brings in artists from the contemporary folk and songwriter scenes in London and beyond, as well as small groups with exploratory approaches to songs and music from the outer edges of the jazz world.
Sat 28 September 2024
Vortex Lates: Olly Chalk (w/ Aram Bahmaie and Sacha Harlan)
“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.
Fri 27 September 2024
VORTEX LATES: The Downstairs Living Room – Rebecka Edlund & Immy Churchill
Converting Vortex Downstairs into their very own living room, vocalists Rebecka Edlund and Immy Churchill invite you to a night of storytelling through music. With their shared love for songwriting and improvisation, the singers intertwine their unique voices with some of the most exciting musicians in the UK.
Sat 21 September 2024
Vortex Lates: Heidi Vogel (w/Deschanel Gordon, Menelik Claffey & Jason Brown)
“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.
Fri 20 September 2024
VORTEX LATES: CURIOSITIES – WILL GLASER W/ PANDO PANDO
Will Glaser presents a night of experimental and genre bending artists. Ranging from songwriters to improvisors and the electronic to acoustic, this night is for the satisfaction of the sonically curious.
Sat 14 September 2024
Vortex Lates: Paul Clarvis (w/ Alcyona Mick & Calum Gourlay)
“Vortex Lates” is a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.
Fri 13 September 2024
VORTEX LATES: DALSTON SONG CLUB W/ ELANOR MOSS
Our monthly late night series brings songwriters together to perform in the round, hosted by Matthew Herd. This month features one of the country’s most acclaimed and original voices, Elanor Moss.
Sat 07 September 2024
Vortex Lates: Launch Event w/ Reiss Ellis Beckles
Join us for the official launch event of “Vortex Lates”, a new series of events taking place in our downstairs bar from 10-1am every Friday or Saturday. A new late-night jazz hang for Dalston where you can grab a drink and listen to some of the best improvised musicians from around the city.
Fri 09 August 2024
DALSTON SONG CLUB [LATE NIGHT] W/ SIOBHAN MILLER
Our monthly late night series brings songwriters together to perform in the round, hosted by Matthew Herd.
This month features the widely celebrated Scottish folk vocalist and songwriter Siobhan Miller.
Fri 12 July 2024
DALSTON SONG CLUB [LATE NIGHT] W/ SAM GRIFFITHS
Our monthly late-night series brings songwriters together to perform in the round, hosted by Matthew Herd. Tonight we welcome Sam Griffiths to the Dalston Song Club, Sam is one of the country’s most acclaimed songwriters and the genius behind The Howl & The Hum.
Fri 10 May 2024
Dalston Song Club [LATE NIGHT]
Two songwriters join Matthew Herd to perform in the round as part of this intimate, late night series. This month features Nina Sundstrom and Josh Finn.
Fri 29 March 2024
Dalston Song Club
Two singer songwriters join Matthew Herd to perform in the round as part of our intimate, late night series. This month features Immy Churchill and Arun Thavasothy.
Fri 03 November 2023
Vortex Lates
The first of many intimate nights of carefree dancing in the heart of Dalston — downstairs at the Vortex Jazz Club.
Fri 17 June 2022
[LATE NIGHT] Human Being Human (T. Bjørnskov, E. Tjalve & F. Bülow) – Album Launch
Human Being Human (Esben Tjalve – Piano / Keys; Torben Bjørnskov – Double bass; Frederik Bülow – Drums) sonically explores and challenges the acoustic jazz trio with elements of electronica and ambient landscapes.
Sat 08 January 2022
Late Night – Octopus Live
Between improvised and arranged music there are differences that we are working on overcoming. Feat. Chris Williams – Alto Sax, Giuliano Modarelli – Electric guitar, Yusuf Ahmed – Drums & Domenico Angarano – Bass
Sat 11 December 2021
Raucous lates Downstairs! Zhenya Strigalev
For this week’s Raucous Late Downstairs, we are happy to welcome Zhenya Strigalev, an alto player with a justifiably earned pedigree. Incredible collaborations have been the foundation for a unique […]
Fri 10 December 2021
Friday Night Late Session
The perfect relaxed late night Friday gig to get your weekend started in style after dinner or your Friday night after work drinks.
Sat 04 December 2021
Late Night Saturday Sessions
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this event had to be cancelled.
Fri 03 December 2021
“Raucous lates” – Rachael Cohen Trio
Rachael Cohen brings her international trio (with Joe Downard on bass and Jason Brown on drums) to start a new series of regular dates as part of our RAUCOUS LATES Downstairs. Expect imagination […]
Sat 20 November 2021
‘Improvisation Nights’
“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora.
Fri 19 November 2021
Late Night Saturday Sessions
Late night after hours session downstairs at the Vortex hosted by drummer Will Glaser featuring Tom Challenger & Olie Brice
Fri 12 November 2021
Heidi Vogel
An informal late night on the opening of the London Jazz Festival, with the voice of the Cinematic Orchestra, HEIDI VOGEL
Sat 06 November 2021
Late Night Saturday Sessions
Late night after hours session downstairs at the Vortex hosted by drummer Will Glaser featuring Tori Freestone and Mike de Souza
Sat 23 October 2021
Late Night Saturday Sessions
Late night after hours session downstairs at the Vortex hosted by drummer Will Glaser featuring James Allsopp and Mick Coady
Sat 09 October 2021
Late Night Saturday Sessions
Late night after hours session downstairs at the Vortex hosted by drummer Will Glaser. Featuring Ruth Goller and Alex Bonney
Sat 25 September 2021
Late Night Saturday Sessions
Late night after hours session downstairs at the Vortex hosted by drummer Will Glaser. Featuring George Crowley and Oli Hayhurst
Sat 21 August 2021
‘Improvisation Nights’
“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora.
Sat 07 August 2021
‘Improvisation Nights’
“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora.
Sat 10 July 2021
Improv Nights
A regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora.
Sat 26 June 2021
Improv Nights
A regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora.
Sat 19 June 2021
Improv Nights
A regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora.
Fri 11 June 2021
Dave Storey Trio (ft. James Allsopp, Will Sach)
“Really swinging, genuinely enthusiastic and very technically capable” (Jazz Views), this trio is a great way to spend a late Friday night.
Sat 29 May 2021
Improv Nights
A regular event at The Vortex Jazz Club – Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora.
Sat 22 May 2021
Jon Collins & Carole Beausaint
Blues / 70’s Funk musician Jon Collins, soul queen Carole Beausaint and percussionist Kofi Karikari collaborate for the first of a series of 2021 gigs. Covers of numbers from Bill […]
Sat 29 February 2020
Jon Collins & London Electric Blues
Jon Collins & London Electric Blues are a Soul Blues band based in East London. Soul Blues is a style of Blues music that combines elements of Soul music and […]
Sat 25 January 2020
IMPROV NIGHTS
“IMPROV NIGHTS” is a monthly event at the Vortex Downstairs curated by London-based drummer and percussionist Stefano Ancora. LIVE DUO and TRIO sets of improvised music, with a different set-up […]
Fri 22 November 2019
Miss Soxee and Friends
A night of Jazz, Disco, Funk, Soul and House Feat. DJ Murph & Miss Soxee (Open Decks)
Fri 16 November 2018
Jazz Travellers Series presents: Anthony Pinciotti (drums), Luca Boscagin, Andrea Di Biase
A special late night offering featuring Anthony Pinciotti (drums), Luca Boscagin (guitar) Andrea Di Biase (double Bass). Jazz Travellers start their journey on Wednesday 16 November from New York City with […]
Sat 27 October 2018
Jon Collins & London Electric Blues
Jon Collins brings his London Electric Blues experience to the Vortex Downstairs for an unforgettable evening of live music.
Fri 19 October 2018
Stokey’s Legendary Friday Club
A celebration of Black History Month featuring the best in 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s Windrush reggae and soul. Hosted by DJ Judith Jacob and DJ Saphhire.
Sat 23 December 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. Vinyl from 10pm live set from 11.30pm.
Sat 16 December 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. Vinyl from 10pm live set from 11.30pm.
Sat 09 December 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. Vinyl from 10pm live set from 11.30pm.
Sat 02 December 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. Vinyl from 10pm live set from 11.30pm.
Sat 25 November 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. Vinyl from 10pm live set from 11.30pm.
Sat 30 September 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen.
Sat 26 August 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. No booking required just turn up.
Sat 19 August 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. No booking required just turn up.
Sat 12 August 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. No booking required just turn up.
Sat 05 August 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. No booking required just turn up.
Sat 29 July 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. No booking required just turn up.
Sat 22 July 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. No booking required just turn up.
Sat 15 July 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. No booking required just turn up.
Sat 08 July 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. No booking required just turn up.
Sat 01 July 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. No booking required just turn up.
Fri 30 June 2017
South African jazz jam
Led by Adam Glasser, on harmonica and piano, who is also a winner of a South African Grammy. It’s a stellar band of Rob Luft (guitar), Mike Pickering (drums), Steve […]
Sat 24 June 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. No booking required just turn up.
Fri 23 June 2017
Late night vibes with Dan Messore
Dan Messore cranks up in true Blue Note style with Olly Sarkar (Drums), Will Harris (Bass), Frasier Smith (Sax) Enjoy the Summer in Gillett Square.
Sat 17 June 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen. No booking required just turn up.
Fri 19 May 2017
Dan Messore Blue Note Quartet
Late night Downstairs vibes, with Dan Messore leading his band in the classic Blue Note grooves.
Fri 21 April 2017
Dan Messore Organ Quartet
Grooving jazz led by guitarist Dan Messore. The best of Blue Note grooves and more. Tonight!! Come down to chill or tap your feet.. It’s free. Dan has become one […]
Sat 11 March 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen.
Sat 04 March 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen.
Sat 25 February 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen.
Sat 18 February 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen.
Sat 11 February 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen.
Sat 04 February 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen.
Sat 28 January 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen.
Sat 21 January 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen.
Sat 14 January 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen.
Sat 07 January 2017
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen.
Sat 10 December 2016
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY – THE ITALIAN JOB
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by Bruno Heinen. Tonight a special performance by The Italian Job, with Michele Tacchi and Riccardo Chiaberta, ahead of its release […]
Sat 19 November 2016
Jazz2Rocksteady LJF *special* Downstairs at the Vortex
Bruno Heinen – Keys Tony Kofi – Sax Neville Malcolm – Bass Winston Clifford – Drums Bruno’s regular night is joined by the raw saxophone sounds of Tony Kofi […]
Fri 21 October 2016
DAN MESSORE’S KINDLING TRIO FEAT. JOE WEBB (ORGAN), GETHIN JONES (DRUMS)
Organ Trio with Dan Messore, Gethin Jones and Joe Webb
Sat 08 October 2016
Jazz2Rocksteady
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen.
Sat 01 October 2016
Jazz2Rocksteady
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen.
Sat 24 September 2016
Jazz2Rocksteady
A Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady, led by pianist Bruno Heinen.
Sat 10 September 2016
Bruno Heinen and the Mad Three
This open and forward looking trio play originals by Bruno and Mark alongside Monk and Ellington. Come down for this gritty, late hang… Bruno Heinen – Piano Mark Lewandowski – […]
Sat 23 July 2016
JAZZ2ROCKSTEADY
A new Saturday late night hang featuring live soulful jazz, reggae and rocksteady. Tonight’s band includes Rachael Cohen and Alex Garnett.
Fri 15 July 2016
South African jazz + jam led by Adam Glasser
South African jazz + jam late night.