At this special weekend, the Berlin label Jazzwerkstatt celebrates 6 of its line-ups, ranging from the younger (such as Stefan Schulze and Peter Ehwald) through to the more experienced, such […]

After 8th, because we didn’t put it up earlier! 8 De Beren Gieren (Vortex) 9 Freedom (Vortex) 10 Loz Speyer (Ridley Road Market Bar) 10 Cynthia Monk (Capesto) 11 Leo […]

So sorry to hear about the death of John Jack, such a great supporter of the jazz scene – as manager, promoter, bouncer, record label and distributor. And covering the […]

Trio Heinz Herbert: 2 Day Residency, Iklectik, London Fri 15 & Sat 16 Sep 7PM | £8/6 Trio Heinz Herbert makes music that evokes visions of a starry sky. It […]

DO YOU CARE FOR GILLETT SQUARE? This is to invite you to a Gillett Square Stakeholder Meeting to be held at the Vortex at 3pm on Thursday 22nd June. The […]

Peter Freeman is a ‘stalwart’ of the scene. Out at a gig almost every night of the month. His recommendations are worth being aware of. Great taste, but especially as […]

A selection which gives a flavour of the music at the Vortex in June! https://play.spotify.com/user/olliewein-gb/playlist/18KL4pEV811sj16vVd4ecR?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open&error_code=4201&error_message=User+canceled+the+Dialog+flow#=

Here is a review of this gig, that was at the Vortex on 9 May 2017. We put it up here, because it might get stuck, for some, behind a […]

Partisans has been one of our longest-standing bands of its generation. Existing for 20 years, it is now a super group – Julian Siegel, Phil Robson, Thaddeus Kelly, Gene Calderazzo. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

(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 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 […]