Let Spin + Partikel
Let Spin return to the Vortex to celebrate the release of their debut album. Let Spin Let Spin were formed in a rather fortuitous fashion in June 2012 when another […]
Melange
Formed by jazz and world music cellist Shirley Smart on returning from 10 years in Jerusalem playing and studying the musics of the region, Melange seamlessly blend popular North African rai […]
Christian Wallumrød Ensemble
“Somewhere in the intersecting corridors of jazz, modernist composition, Scando-folk and early church music, there’s a small interior chamber that’s not quite silent, and this is what you’ll find there.” […]
Blue Touch Paper
Colin Towns’ Anglo-German six piece, Blue Touch Paper, released their debut album ‘Stand Well Back’ in 2012, turning heads and prompting ecstatic reviews “…catchy hooks, knotty rhythms and moodscapes…” MOJO. Their […]
Penny Rimbaud and Liam Noble present The Pity of War: the complete war poems of Wilfred Owen
‘THE PITY OF WAR’, the complete war poems of Wilfred Owen recited by Penny Rimbaud with Liam Noble on piano and visuals by Gee Vaucher. In memory not of victory but of […]
Penny Rimbaud presents The Pity of War: the complete war poems of Wilfred Owen
Penny Rimbaud – Vocals Liam Noble – Piano Kate Shortt – Cello Gee Vaucher – Visuals ‘THE PITY OF WAR’, the complete war poems of Wilfred Owen recited by legendary […]
SPiKE Orchestra
Composers Sam Eastmond and Nikki Franklin present two eclectic projects. Rooted in improvised music their duo recording of spontaneous compositions ‘Matisse’ inspires the first set which sees them joined by legendary British drummer Pete […]
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 […]
Lubomyr Melnyk
Following sold out London shows in 2013, we’re thrilled to welcome Lubomyr Melnyk to the Vortex. A true innovator, exploring new directions for contemporary music and pioneering ‘Continuous Piano Music’, Lubomyr […]
Kairos 4tet
“A beguiling mix of soulful jazz-folk songs and kinetic modern jazz.” ★★★★ Jazzwise Returning to The Vortex, MOBO award-winning Kairos 4tet (Best Jazz Act) will be performing music from their critically acclaimed […]
John Law’s Boink!
John Law‘s new project, exploring electronic sounds and effects over drum grooves. Spontaneous group interaction between keyboards, soprano/bass clarinet and guitar, coming out of pre-composed electronic music scores. Underpinned by […]
Daniele Martini / Dominic Lash / Mark Sanders
Italian saxophone firebrand Daniele Martini joins forces with two top notch British improvisers to create this trio exploring wide-ranging improvisation, rich textural invention and dynamics. DANIELE MARTINI / saxophones Born in […]
Mopomoso
Since its inception some years ago Mopomoso’s end of year improvisorama has become a focal point for musicians to come and play a series short sets, meet old friends and […]
BB&C: Tim Berne / Nels Cline / Jim Black
Two performances: doors 8pm / 10.30pm Evening performance: doors 8pm / performance 8.45pm promptly Late performance: doors 10.30pm / performance 11pm promptly Each show will consist of one 75 minute […]
BB&C: Tim Berne / Nels Cline / Jim Black
Two performances: doors 8pm / 10.30pm Evening performance: doors 8pm / performance 8.45pm promptly Late performance: doors 10.30pm / performance 11pm promptly Each show will consist of one 75 minute […]
Popside and The Vortex present… Darren Hayman’s Occupation
Shows Eight – Saint Valentine’s Day Darren Hayman’s Occupation is a series of monthly shows at The Vortex, Dalston. There will be a mix of sets showcasing different albums, themes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dan Messore’s View From The Tower
“View From The Tower” is a series of concerts exploring British jazz composers, with a particular look at those from the renown Babel Label. An adventure into some of the great […]