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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
PIANO UPDATE: GREAT MUSIC DESERVES A GREAT PIANO
Work on the piano has already started thanks to you our wonderful supporters. Many people are still contacting us about donating to restore the piano. Donations will be used for […]
‘Going for Gold’ – Campaign nearing end – Spectacular new prize – What you can do to help!
Amidst the excitement of the Olympics, our campaign to help restore the Vortex’s beloved Steinway Grand has rounded the final bend and is within sight of the finish line. The […]
VORTEX CROWD FUNDER REWARDS UPDATE
PLEDGE YOUR DONATION HERE: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/help-restore-the-vortex-jazz-clubs-steinway We are indebted to all of our supporters who donated ‘things’ as rewards to you our donors, to ultimately restore our Steinway piano. They are, in […]
CROWD FUNDER TO RESTORE THE VORTEX STEINWAY: BRUNO HEINEN
PLEDGE YOUR DONATION HERE: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/help-restore-the-vortex-jazz-clubs-steinway As we approach the second week of our piano campaign we have succeeded in raising £1,010. Only £4,000 to go! To help us climb this mountain […]
An August playlist on Spotify
Here’s a playlist of a few artists at the Vortex this month.
Vortex Crowdfunder Goes Live With Elliot Galvin
PLEDGE YOUR DONATION HERE https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/help-restore-the-vortex-jazz-clubs-steinway Check out Elliot Galvin’s new album https://www.elliotgalvin.com We’ve got some cool rewards for supporters of out campaign. Check these out. All donors will have […]
Mopomoso Presents: Fete quaqua 2016 21 – 23 August
Both the audience and the musicians share in the discovery of a music as it happens, making for a uniquely rewarding experience. An international cast of musicians will be playing […]