Ian Shaw
One of Britain’s most inventive jazz vocalists, Shaw’s remarkable vocal range and mesmerising style has seen him breathe life into pop tunes and standards, reinventing even the most maudlin show-tunes…
Fri 25 April 2014
Thu 24 April 2014
Vein & Greg Osby
Michael Arbenz piano, Thomas Lähns bass, Florian Arbenz drums plus Greg Osby saxophone Swiss group Vein are driven by their boundless curiosity and desire to experiment. Their self-composed songs are elemental to…
Tots Tunes
For parents and babies/toddlers (0-5s) Created and led by Tara Franks. This joy-filled class offers the opportunity for parents to sing, dance and shake along to songs from around the…
Wed 23 April 2014
Gypsy/Eastern European Night – Kuma Lisa
Kuma Lisa is an international trio based in London. The group combines the Eastern European vocal traditions of Bulgarian-born Mariana Bogdanova with Western folk/pop & jazz sensibilities of British born…
Tots Tunes
For parents and babies/toddlers (0-5s) Created and led by Tara Franks. This joy-filled class offers the opportunity for parents to sing, dance and shake along to songs from around the…
Tue 22 April 2014
Zonica: Dee Byrne / Gareth Lockrane / Elliot Galvin / Pat Davey / Ed Riches / Tom McCredie
Zonica is an improvising ensemble interested in cosmic exploration. Aural narratives are created within fluid frameworks, leaving textures and compositions entirely free and undetermined. Prepare yourself for a spontaneous electro-acoustic…
Mon 21 April 2014
Metamorphic + The Stolen Project
Metamorphic Metamorphic are a contemporary jazz/folk sextet. The group’s second album,Coalescence, has received 4 star reviews from the likes of John Fordham and Pete Quinn; Brian Morton named Coalescence as his…
Sun 20 April 2014
Jazz Jam w/ Hannes Riepler
Vortex’s acclaimed Sunday evening Jazz Jam session in the Downstairs bar. From 9 til late, put weekend to bed with a nightcap and some honest-to-goodness jazz, just like in the…
Mopomoso
Mopomoso, the UK’s longest running unbroken concert series dedicated to free improvisation, presents an evening of sonic delights Neil Metcalfe (flute) / Daniel Thompson (guitar) duo Highly musical and non…
Sat 19 April 2014
Peter King Quartet
Peter King, saxophone Steve Melling, piano Mark Fletcher, drums Geoff Gascoyne, bass “I hear both Trane and Bird in his playing, but he is better than either of them.” –…
Fri 18 April 2014
Darren Hayman’s Occupation
Popside and The Vortex Present Show Ten – Singles Night – The Seven Inch Songs Darren Hayman’s Occupation is a series of monthly shows at The Vortex. There will be a…
Thu 17 April 2014
ICHI + THESE FEATHERS HAVE PLUMES
ICHI “What on earth is this, it`s brilliant!” Steve Lamacq “Hilarious, bonkers and brilliant”! Lauren Lavern ‘Steel drums, maraca adorned converse, typewriters and ping pong balls all find musical homes…
Tots Tunes
NO TOTS TUNES TODAY – EASTER BREAK
Wed 16 April 2014
Heidi Vogel
The Cinematic Orchestra vocalist who has worked with Isaac Hayes, F-ire Big Band, The Brand New Heavies, Cleveland Watkiss, Eska and others, tonight performs material from her debut solo album,…
Tots Tunes
For parents and babies/toddlers (0-5s) Created and led by Tara Franks. This joy-filled class offers the opportunity for parents to sing, dance and shake along to songs from around the…
Tue 15 April 2014
Sam Merrick
Enthralling young singer, Sam Merrick takes his fresh newly founded group to the Vortex for the very first time. Producing dynamic, passionate and reflective performances of material ranging from the lesser-known standard…
Mon 14 April 2014
Chris Biscoe / Liam Noble / Dominic Lash / Roger Turner
CHRIS BISCOE Chris Biscoe is a self-taught clarinetist and one of our finest. He started working with Mike Westbrook in 1979 and has played in many of Mike’s projects including…
Sun 13 April 2014
Jazz Jam w/ Hannes Riepler
Vortex’s acclaimed Sunday evening Jazz Jam session in the Downstairs bar. From 9 til late, put weekend to bed with a nightcap and some honest-to-goodness jazz, just like in the…
The Grip
Finn Peters, flute & saxes Oren Marshall, tuba Tom Skinner, drums Three of Europe’s most in demand and respected jazz musicians combine in a playful, freewheeling and energetic trio. Highly…
London Jazz Orchestra
Directed by Scott Stroman, the London Jazz Orchestra is “as fine a band as you can find anywhere” (Independent) and these up-close-and-personal sessions showcase great writing and soloing from a…
Put the Needle on the Record – Open Decks
A chance for vinyl collectors to share their musical passions. Selectors can bring up to 10 vinyls each. Hosted by Miss Soxee. Genres welcome are Jazz, Blues, Soul, Ska, Hip…
Sat 12 April 2014
Eddie Parker’s Mister Vertigo
Flautist and composer Eddie Parker has been an important name in UK Jazz for many years – his work as a founding member of and an important composer for Loose Tubes, as…
Fri 11 April 2014
Minimal Sound System
ElectronicDubFunk by Minimal_Sound_System on Mixcloud Free electronic dub funk DJ night in the Downstairs bar
Keith Tippett Octet
Following a three night residency at the Vortex in August last year, at which he premiered a new piece; The Nine Dances of Patrick O’Gonogon with his Octet, we are…
Thu 10 April 2014
Evan Parker / Barry Guy / Paul Lytton
Evan Parker A major force in European improvising, Evan Parker has collaborated with everyone from Cecil Taylor, Paul Bley & Anthony Braxton, to Scott Walker, Robert Wyatt and Squarepusher. He is one…
Tots Tunes
NO TOTS TUNES TODAY – EASTER BREAK
Wed 09 April 2014
Penny Rimbaud’s L’Académie des Vanités
What was Penny Rimbaud’s ‘Last Amendment’, but is now ‘L’Académie des Vanités’, continue their quarterly residency with further adventures into the realms of words and music or, as Rimbaud puts…
Tots Tunes
For parents and babies/toddlers (0-5s) Created and led by Tara Franks. This joy-filled class offers the opportunity for parents to sing, dance and shake along to songs from around the…
Tue 08 April 2014
Andre Canniere featuring Alice Zawadzki
Since his arrival in the UK, American trumpeter Andre Canniere‘s profile has been steadily rising, both as a solo artist and a collaborator. His album Forward Space, released in 2012 on the…
Veganistas at the Vortex
Vortex Downstairs Cafe is hosting a pop-up vegan night on Tuesday 8th April with guest chef, Kate Abildgaard. Kate has worked at the Russet in Amhurst Place and now works…
Mon 07 April 2014
Middlesex University Student Concert
We welcome back the students of Middlesex University and urge you not to miss this opportunity to see tomorrow’s rising stars. These fantastically high calibre students play in bands led…
Sun 06 April 2014
Jazz Jam w/ Hannes Riepler
Vortex’s acclaimed Sunday evening Jazz Jam session in the Downstairs bar. From 9 til late, put weekend to bed with a nightcap and some honest-to-goodness jazz, just like in the…
Vocals at the Vortex
Open mic night hosted by Romy Summers and the Bob Stuckey Trio: Bob Stuckey (piano), Jerome Davies (bass), Cheryl Alleyne (drums) Doors and singing list open at 7pm… come down early…
Sat 05 April 2014
Ghetto Lounge
Ghetto Lounge started as a DJ event in Café 1001, Brick Lane, East London to represent the very best music in Soul, Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Latin and Afrobeat since 2003. Ghetto…
Elliott Sharp: Two Night Residency
We’re thrilled to host a rare UK performance from one of the leading lights of the NYC Downtown scene, guitarist Elliott Sharp. In the UK to play the magnificent Frontears Festival…
Fri 04 April 2014
Elliott Sharp: Two Night Residency
We’re thrilled to host a rare UK performance from one of the leading lights of the NYC Downtown scene, guitarist Elliott Sharp. In the UK to play the magnificent Frontears Festival…
Thu 03 April 2014
Twins: Martin Speake & Scott Stroman Quintet
featuring: Alcyona Mick, piano Chris Laurence, bass Jeff Williams, drums & Martin Speake, alto sax Scott Stroman, vocals Speake (UK) and Stroman (US) were born on the same day: 3…
Tots Tunes
For parents and babies/toddlers (0-5s) Created and led by Tara Franks. This joy-filled class offers the opportunity for parents to sing, dance and shake along to songs from around the…
Wed 02 April 2014
Time Zone
Loz Speyer – trumpet, flugelhorn Martin Hathaway – alto sax, bass clarinet Stuart Hall – guitar Dave Manington – double bass Andy Ball – drums Maurizio Ravalico – congas Time…
Pop-Up Circus Soapbox Series
A new night giving voice to individual artists and performers. This month we have Chris O’Shea reading his short stories, Chloe Roach presenting her art, and Shiva Feshareki on her…
Tots Tunes
For parents and babies/toddlers (0-5s) Created and led by Tara Franks. This joy-filled class offers the opportunity for parents to sing, dance and shake along to songs from around the…
Tots Tunes
For parents and babies/toddlers (0-5s) Created and led by Tara Franks. This joy-filled class offers the opportunity for parents to sing, dance and shake along to songs from around the…
Tue 01 April 2014
David Friesen Trio
“The David Friesen compositions are all gorgeous, rich and accessible, each tune more beautiful than the first and absolutely wonderful soloing and ensemble play at its highest level.” JM/Jazz Clubscene…
Mon 31 March 2014
Chaos Collective presents Corrie Dick Quintet + Matthew Herd’s ‘Seafarers’
A series of adventurous concerts, curated by the Chaos Collective. The Chaos Collective Something of a ‘secret weapon’ on the European music scene, the Chaos Collective is already making waves in London…
Sun 30 March 2014
Jazz Jam w/ Hannes Riepler
Vortex’s acclaimed Sunday evening Jazz Jam session in the Downstairs bar. From 9 til late, put weekend to bed with a nightcap and some honest-to-goodness jazz, just like in the…
Anita Wardell
Anita Wardell – vocals Robin Aspland – piano Flo Moore – bass Tristan Mailliot – drums Winner of the “Best Jazz Vocalist Category” in the 2013 British Jazz Awards, Anita Wardell is…
Sat 29 March 2014
Ian Shaw
One of Britain’s most inventive jazz vocalists, Shaw’s remarkable vocal range and mesmerising style has seen him breathe life into pop tunes and standards, reinventing even the most maudlin showtunes…
Fri 28 March 2014
The lost boyz (Stockist & iKut)
Will bring you a buzzing night of dancing and fun. Blending together a mix of funk, soul, reggae, hip-hop and more, sprinkled with homemade beats and scratch sauce. Hosted…
Norma Winstone / Nikki Iles / Stan Sulzmann
Re Person I Knew: Norma Winstone / Nikki Iles / Stan Sulzmann Tonight sees Winston, Iles and Sulzmann exploring the music of the late great Bill Evans. NORMA WINSTONE “Right…