Mike Gibbs – 25 and 27 September. Celebrating his 80th birthday
Mike Gibbs is one of the great influential spirits on jazz composing and arranging (especially for big band) from this country. He arrived here at the end of the 1960s […]
Intakt Festival – reviews
This is a great 12 days at the club. Too many amazing memories and gigs. Thanks to the Intakt team for making it happen. Here are some of the reviews […]
Kelan Phil Cohran
The legendary musician will be honored with an award and performance. On May 8th, 2017, Kelan Phil Cohran will turn 90 years old. To celebrate the life and creativity of […]
DIGITAL AFRICA: Picturing The Present
Bringing together artists whose work explore personal or collective narratives, YaPhoto Beams will propose videos ranging from pure aesthetic and visual experiments, to addressing local and global issues affecting the […]
EFG London Jazz Festival 2017 – Programme details
2 concerts!!!!! CLICK ON THE CONCERT OR CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR DETAILS AND BOOKING TICKETS A stunning programme this year and probably over 5 % of the Festival’s whole […]
Evan Parker on the Vortex
(Photo: Caroline Forbes) The Vortex is my haven from the demands of the road. Thanks to a great understanding that started with David Mossman, the original director, I have the […]
Poetry Downstairs – with jazz but also art (Erratic Scores)
Poetry and readings have become an increasing element of our Downstairs activity. For the past year, Nicki Heinen, poet and poetry ‘entrepreneur’, has been running a monthly poetry/spoken word and […]
Misha and so on (Misha enzovoort)
Oliver writes: The ICP Orchestra’s visit at the end of March to the club has a special poignancy. Not only will they be celebrating their 50th birthday, but also returning […]
Rachael Cohen residency at Ray’s Bar – LIVE AT 95 every Wednesday
We are very happy to be working together with Ray’s Bar (below Voodoo Ray’s pizza place, 95 Kingsland Road) in helping to develop this new weekly residency by saxophonist Rachael […]
Lionel Loueke/Nicolas Kummert
Lionel is known as the guitarist for many years with Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland and others. Nicolas is one of the top Belgian saxophonists. Together they have just released an […]
PREVIEW: TIM BERNE, CHES SMITH, DAVID TORN – ‘Sun of Goldfinger’ (Jan 22/23)
Sun of Goldfinger (Tim Berne, David Torn, Ches Smith) will be at the Vortex on 22nd and 23rd January 2017 – Geoff Winston looks forward to it: Tony Visconti and […]
INTAKT FESTIVAL 2017
The Vortex Jazz Club is delighted that the Intakt Festival 2017 will be at the club. You can see a complete schedule in our programme calendar with links to book your tickets. […]
EXHIBITION BY NADJIB LE FLEURIER
18 portraits of some of the musicians who belong to the unique, eclectic, vibrant and creative London Jazz scene. Most of the musicians featuring in this exhibition have played, at […]
VIETNAMESE POP UP FOR EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL
This year EFG London Jazz Festival the Vortex is not only hosting 29 concerts, 35+ artists and over 150 musicians, but also a new food offering! From Fri 18 to […]
LOCAL BUSINESSES WE LOVE… FEE FEE LA FOU HQ
Fee Fee La Fou HQ, a circus themed curiosity shop in Dalston is this week celebrating its 5th Birthday. This inspirational, neon interior is run by an artist Fiona Duffelen […]
GET YOUR VORTEX JAZZ CLUB T-SHIRT…
Our special T-shirts designed by Paul Lewis are available to buy behind the Vortex bar at a bargain price of £10. The proceeds go towards helping the club stay afloat […]
Bobby Wellins & Pinise Saul RIP
Both Bobby Wellins and Pinise Saul were two of our great ‘friends’ here at the Vortex. Both selfless, warm-hearted and lovers of their music. Bobby played regularly on Saturday nights, […]
Six Essential John Warren Works – Sam Braysher of the Jazz Nursery Speaks to the Vortex
On Monday 24 October the Vortex hosts John Warren. The acclaimed composer, known for his collaborations with Kenny Wheeler and John Surman, will direct a nonet of fantastic young jazz […]
Our programme during the EFG London Jazz Festival 2016
The London Jazz Festival is as big as ever! Sprawling all over London with a few feature gigs in the centre (where much of the funding goes, I expect). At […]
INTAKT FESTIVAL 16-27 APRIL 2017
We are delighted that the Intakt Festival will take place in 2017. You can see a complete schedule in our calendar. Or click here.