Richard Fairhurst Trio (2 September), Steve Buckley (7 September)
Two reviews worth putting together, as both present musicians who have returned to the Vortex after a lengthy gap. Of course, I have to admit my own commitment to both […]
What’s coming up in September 2018 – a Spotify playlist
Here’s a Spotify playlist which can give you an idea of what is happening at the club in September. London African Music Festival is all the way through the last […]
Phaze Theory, 28 August 2018
Phaze Theory has already garnered interest from BBC Radio 3. The core trio (of Christopher Barratt, tuba, Tal Janes (electric guitar), Marco Quarantotto (drums)) was enhanced by Arthur Lea on […]
Kjetil Mulelid Trio, 22 August 2018
It’s exciting to have the new generations appearing from across Europe at the club, and, in this case, particularly Norway. Kjetil with his trio on 22 August came especially for […]
Jazz Connective – an EU supported project
We are happy that the Vortex has been awarded a Creative Europe grant of just under €200,000 as part of a project called Jazz Connective. The other partners are in […]
Aurelie Freoua live event, 3 August
Here is a painting by Aurelie Freoua of her Resonances event last November at the Vortex. The musicians, Albert Palau (piano), Liran Donin (bass) and Simon Roth (drums), improvise to […]
Jazzwerkstatt Peitz, 8-10 June 2018
Julie Sassoon- Willi Kellers (Photo: Paul G Smyth) Jazzwerkstatt 55, Peitz, Germany 8-10 June 2018 Oliver Weindling writes: Having had a wonderful 2 day festival from Jazzwerkstatt at the Vortex […]
Film: “John Jack – I improvised”
John Jack (1934-2017) was a great friend of the Vortex and the music that it promotes. He came several times a month until his death in September 2017. I interviewed […]
The July 2018 playlist
Here is a playlist from Spotify of some of the music at the Vortex during July. The energy at the club is as strong as ever, even with the hot […]
OLIVER’S LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL DIARY 2017
Day 1 (11 November) The first day of the festival this year. It coincided with Day 316 of the Vortex’s own festival, a year round event. And indeed we were […]
Evan Parker, Mat Maneri, Lucian Ban (19 October) – REVIEW FROM FINANCIAL TIMES
Evan Parker, Mat Maneri and Lucian Ban in London — scrapes, scampers and ululations The trio performed an evening of through-improvised music at the Vortex Jazz Club (By Mike Hobart) […]
Jazzwerkstatt special 24, 25 November
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 […]
Peter Freeman’s October recommendations
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 […]
John Jack – ‘I improvised’ (and funeral details)
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 […]
(From our friends at Intakt) Trio Heinz Herbert
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 […]
Retro Dom
It is with the greatest sadness that we learnt today of the death of Retro Dom, dj and ska expert. He knew more about ska than anyone else, constantly adding […]
DAVID MURRAY – LAST OF THE HIPMEN. TWO NIGHTS: 9, 10 AUGUST
It is with the greatest delight that we shall welcome David Murray to the Vortex. To have one of the greats of the saxophone playing in such an intimate venue […]
Gillett Square stakeholder meeting 22 June
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’s June recommendations
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 […]
DALSTON CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL SATURDAY 27 MAY
Dalston Children’s Festival Saturday 27th May 10am – 3pm 10am – 12.30pm : WRAP Co-work and Play 10.30 – 11.15 : TOTS TUNES 1.30pm – 3.00pm : BIG & SMALL […]