Vortex Online
Wed 10 February 2021
Vortex discussion 41 – Taking the risk!
When jazz and improvising musicians go on stage, they are taking tremendous risks in the creation of the music for the audience. The compositions are instant and not fully planned! […]
Thu 04 February 2021
Blow the fuse ‘on air’: Martha & Eve + DaDa Dandies
Blow the Fuse ‘On Air’ is a series of exclusively recorded online concerts from the Vortex Jazz Club in London.
Thu 21 January 2021
Blow the fuse ‘on air’ – The Guest Stars (1985)
Tonight, Blow the Fuse brings us back to 1985! This film was recorded one night at the Kings Head theatre on Upper Street Islington. It features interviews with all members […]
Thu 07 January 2021
Blow the fuse ‘on air’ feat. Annie Whitehead
Blow the Fuse ‘On Air’ is a series of online concerts from the Vortex Jazz Club in Dalston. This week show features Annie Whitehead, trombone virtuoso best known for her engaging mix of African grooves, blues, ska and Ellingtonian expressionism.
Sun 20 December 2020
Rough Takes: Olly Chalk
Rough Takes is a series about giving artists the space to experiment and take risks and to open the door to the creative process for audiences. We give an artist the space for a day and a performance at the end of it – what they choose to do and who they choose to work with is up to them.
Thu 17 December 2020
Blow the fuse ‘on air’ feat. Liane Carroll
Blow the Fuse ‘On Air’ is a series of exclusively recorded online weekly concerts from the Vortex Jazz Club in Dalston. This week features Liane Carroll in concert and conversation. […]
Tue 15 December 2020
Alexandra Ridout Trio feat. Joey Cuerri – Replay
Line-up: Alexandra Ridout – Trumpet Luca Caruso – Drums Freddie Jensen – Bass Featuring – Joey Curreri – Trumpet Thanks for everyone who turned out to see Alexandra Ridout Trio with Luca […]
Mon 14 December 2020
Vortex Live from Sands Studios – Phelan Burgoyne Trio
Phelan Burgoyne Trio play Paul Motian’s Lost in a Dream live from Sands Studios.
Sun 13 December 2020
BLOW THE FUSE ON AIR presents Deirdre Cartwright in concert and conversation
Catch-up with Blow the Fuse on Air #2 premiered on Thursday 10th December
Sat 12 December 2020
Tori Freestone Duo Feat. Brigitte Beraha – Live stream from Up&Down Festival
We are very pleased to be collaborating with Up&Down Festival in the Canary Islands this weekend to broadcast a livestream performance from Tori freestone, Alcyona Mick and Brigitte Beraha. Tune in […]
Thu 10 December 2020
Jazz Connective – AlinaHipHarp Quintet
Internationally renowned harpist Alina Bzhezhinska has a strong reputation for innovation. This time she creates a unique sound on the harp with effect pedals and electronics, featuring the innovative trumpeter […]
Wed 09 December 2020
Trish Clowes Trio – Replay
Replay an intimate set from saxophonist and composer Trish Clowes which was recorded back in September this year. Trish is joined by her friends Chris Montague and Ross Stanley for what […]
Tue 08 December 2020
Bruno Heinen Trio with Alex Hitchcock Replay
Make sure to tune in on Tuesday the 8th December to re-watch Bruno Heinen’s gig at the Vortex from our re-opening weekend! Featuring Andrea Di Biase, Gene Calderazzo and Alex […]
Mon 07 December 2020
Stone-Lonergan/ Glaser/ Simpson/ Hayhurst Replay
Don’t miss the chance to catch-up on this fantastic performance from our reopening night at the club last Friday 4th December!
Thu 03 December 2020
Blow The Fuse On Air presents Carol Grimes
Line-up: Carol Grimes – vocals Annie Whitehead – trombone Deirdre Cartwright – guitar Alison Rayner – bass Winston Clifford – drums Donate here Blow the Fuse ‘On Air’ is a […]
Sun 29 November 2020
Roella Oloro Trio – Live Stream
Line-up: Roella Oloro – Alto Saxophone and Piano Ezekiel Ajie – Bass Andee Liu – Drums Roella Oloro is a British composer and multi-instrumentalist of Nigerian and Jamaican descent. Her […]
Thu 26 November 2020
Ivo Neame Trio – Replay
Replay one of the first gigs we put on after re-opening in September – British pianist Ivo Neame featuring Tom Farmer on bass and James Maddren on Drums. The event […]
Tue 24 November 2020
Grass Roots online – MA
The November edition of Grass Roots welcomes Ma – a young musical triumvirate whose influences include jazz, hip-hop and rock with a soupcon of drum & bass. The band’s name […]
Tue 17 November 2020
In Conversation with… John Etheridge & Laurie Taylor
In Conversation With… is a new series of informal chats between a musician and another. Our inaugural conversation kicks off with academic, broadcaster and Radio 4 presenter of Thinking Aloud Laurie Taylor, in conversation with guitarist, composer John Etheridge.
Sat 31 October 2020
Echo in the Bones
A new suite of music specially created for Black History Month….
Thu 22 October 2020
Words and Art
This month’s Words and Art, curated by Nicki Heinen and once again with live art from Aurelie Freoua is once again broadcast live on Zoom. Sasha Dugdale Sasha Dugdale has […]
Sun 11 October 2020
Evan Parker, John Edwards, Mark Sander – Live at Sands Studios
Line-up: Evan Parker – Saxophones John Edwards – Double Bass Mark Sanders – Drums Join us on the 11th October for the Vortex’s return to Sands Films Studio, bringing you a […]
Wed 23 September 2020
Vortex discussion 23 – helping the new creativity to be seen and heard
With more limited concerts around (both in terms of size and numbers), and even those honouring musicians who lost gigs during the first phase of lockdown, how do we encourage […]
Sat 01 August 2020
Ingrid Jensen Quartet – Live Stream + Q&A [NEW DATE]
Rescheduled exclusive set from home featuring: Ingrid Jensen- Monette and Electronics, Kris Davis- Rhodes, Nate Radley- Guitar & Jon Wikan- Drums and percussion. The performance will be followed by a live Q&A.
Thu 30 July 2020
Rick Simpson – solo live stream
Pianist, composer and bandleader Rick Simpson plays a set of his own tunes.
Wed 29 July 2020
Vortex discussion 16 – Bringing the life back to live
We are soon going to have our first live concert at the Vortex after lockdown.But with distancing (for safety), we have got to give an energy to these concerts. Can […]
Thu 23 July 2020
Calum Gourlay – Solo Live Stream
A specially recorded set of free solo bass improvisations and experimental multitrack bass recordings created specially for the Vortex.
Wed 22 July 2020
Vortex discussion 15 – “What have we lost? What shall we find?” Where does jazz go from here?
An open discussion looking at the impact of the pandemic on the future of jazz – as listener, viewer and performer
Mon 20 July 2020
Tom Cawley – Solo Live Stream
Straight from the home of one of UK’s leading pianists, join us for this largely improvised live streamed set featuring piano and electronics.
Sat 18 July 2020
Ben Wendel ‘Seasons’ – Vortex Replay
Replay one of the most exciting gigs from 2019 with the Ben Wendel Seasons band. Featuring the talents of Aaron Parks (piano), Gilad Hekselman (guitar), Matt Brewer (bass) and Kendrick Scott (drums), the Seasons band played to two sold out audiences back in July last year. Watch back live on the 18th July, almost a year since, from 20:30 BST on Facebook and YouTube.
Thu 16 July 2020
Fini Bearman – Live Stream
Singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Fini Bearman will be giving performing songs from her new record, La Loba, out October 9th.
Thu 09 July 2020
Josephine Davies + Ben Somers – Live Stream
This new musical partnership is a fortuitous outcome of Josephine and Ben Somers moving in together for lockdown and motivating each other to write new music for saxophone and bass.
Tue 07 July 2020
Led Bib – Vortex Replay
Relive this amazing performance from a band we all know very well at the Vortex – Led Bib! A throwback to 2014.
Thu 02 July 2020
Caroline Davis – Live streamed performance
A pre-recorded solo performance with the world which features a rich tapestry of improvisation, electronic soundscapes & a striking imagery from recent Black Lives Matter Protests in the US.
Sun 28 June 2020
MOPOMOSO: The Afternoon Sessions (Live stream)
Mopomoso goes digital…
Fri 26 June 2020
Andrew McCormack solo – Album launch live stream concert
Join us for a live streamed solo piano performance from the home of Andrew McCormack!
Mon 22 June 2020
The Windrush Suite
The Windrush Suite 22 June 2020 8PM Watch on Youtube or on our Facebook page Tip Jar In time to mark the occasion of National Windrush Day we present […]
Thu 18 June 2020
Jas Kayser | Christos Stylianides – Live Stream
Please donate to the club and musicians here Donate to the Abram Wilson Foundation here We are very pleased to welcome back London-based drummer Jas Kayser for a live streamed […]
Tue 09 June 2020
Jean Toussaint – Vortex Replay
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Thu 04 June 2020
John Pope – Solo Set
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Sun 31 May 2020
Jeff Williams – Vortex Replay
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Thu 28 May 2020
John Law – Vortex Replay
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Wed 27 May 2020
Vortex discussion/seminar 5 – “Don’t forget the punter”
An open discussion on the role of the audience and customer, as they have to navigate new ways of hearing music live.
Tue 26 May 2020
Tori Freestone – Vortex Replay
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Sat 23 May 2020
JZ Replacement feat. Tim Lefebvre – Vortex Replay
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Thu 21 May 2020
Ollendorff/Lisle/Riviere/Barry
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Sat 16 May 2020
Aaron Parks’ Little Big: Replay + Q and A
Donate and help us keep bringing more live streams! All funds raised will be split evenly between the club and the musicians involved. Watch on Facebook Here or on […]
Thu 14 May 2020
Alex Bonney – solo set
Donate and help us keep bringing more live streams! This Thursday 14th May, trumpeter Alex Bonney brings us an exclusive solo set live with electronics. This pre-recorded performance will be […]
Tue 12 May 2020
Maria Chiara Argirò – Hidden Seas Replay
On the 12th May at 7PM BST, we will have a live-streaming a pre-recorded performance from Maria Chiara Argiro’s Album launch from the 8th December 2019 via Facebook and YouTube! […]
Thu 07 May 2020
George Crowley – Solo Set
On the 7th May at 7PM BST, The Vortex Jazz Club is very pleased to present a live-streamed recorded performance from George Crowley via Facebook and YouTube! Since closing our […]
Tue 05 May 2020
Record labels into the future – Vortex informal online event No. 2
Where do record labels go from here? With so few shops around, the only real ways of selling physical CDs and vinyl are at gigs (unless direct or via Amazon). […]
Sun 03 May 2020
Resonances Live ONLINE – “Resilience”
Live improvisation with visual art, musicians, dancers and poet. All improvising simultaneously from their homes across the world. With Aurelie Freoua, Ley Loosh, Petra Haller, Liran Donin, Hyelim Kim, Mervin […]
Tue 28 April 2020
Women in Jazz – an informal online event
Women in Jazz. The first of a series of seminars/informal chit chats (or whatever else you want to call them) while we aren’t open. The topic of Women in Jazz […]
Sun 22 March 2020
Elina Duni / Rob Luft / Fred Thomas – Live from Sands Film Studios
We are currently living in unprecedented times, and in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, The Vortex Jazz Club had to close its doors to the public on the 17th […]