Vortex
11 Gillett Square
The Vortex © Jonathan Perugia
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Venue location
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Address:
Vortex 11 Gillett Square
London
N16 8AZ
- Phone:
020 7254 4097
- Website:
- Transport:
Rail: Dalston Kingsland Overground
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Map
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Vortex
- 11 Gillett Square
London
N16 8AZ - 020 7254 4097
- www.vortexjazz.co.uk
- 51.549322,-0.076490
- 11 Gillett Square
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Vortex
- Categories:
Music. Jazz and experimental. Avant-jazz and free-jazz. Experimental and free improvisation. Fusion. Latin jazz. Vocal. Comedy. Things to do
- Facilities:
General facilities. Available for hire
- Occasions:
Hip factor
What's on at Vortex
Ian Shaw
Categories, Jazz and experimental
- Critics' choice
One of Britain's finest jazz vocalists – and a producer and songsmith too – is always great in an intimate setting. He explores an interesting canon of covers, unlikely standards and brilliant original material.
Angela Carrington Awards
Categories, Jazz and experimental
- Critics' choice
Vocal-led jazz awards fundraiser hosted by Brian Shaw – all proceeds go to a chosen charity.
Indigo Kid
Categories, Jazz and experimental
- Critics' choice
Delightfully whimsical new folk jazz quartet led by guitarist/composer Dan Messore and 'guided' by brilliant former Loose Tube, and Django Bates/Food sax man Ballamy.
Paul Dunmall
Avant-jazz and free-jazz, Experimental and free improvisation
- Critics' choice
Increasingly lauded improv sax icon (and bagpiper!) Dunmall has an illustrious CV, including membership of Keith Tippett's Mujician, Tim Richards's Spirit Level and Tapestry – yet he remains a vital, fiery force in his own right. Tonight he celebrates...
Dunajska Kapelye
Traditional music
Gypsy and Eastern European arrangements, performed with violins, guitar and accordion.
Aquarium
Categories, Jazz and experimental
- Critics' choice
An aptly named group led by emerging piano star Sam Leak, Aquarium make deep and watery compositions that layer pensive harmonies and interlocking melodies. They’re not just writers, either, but players through and through: saxophonist James Allsopp is...
Jeff Williams
Categories, Jazz and experimental
- Critics' choice
Superb modern jazz drummer Williams, an American living in London, tops the bill with his fiery brand of free bop-edged jazz to launch his latest album, 'The Listener'. His excellent band includes saxophonists Finn Peters and Josh Arcoleo, pianist Kit...
Maurizio Minardi Trio
Categories, Jazz and experimental
Piano-led modern and Latin jazz from this talented Italian pianist (and accordionist/saxophonist) Minardi, who plays from his latest album, 'The Cook, the Clown, the Monk and the Accordionist'.
Allo Darlin'
Categories, Pop and rock
- Critics' choice
This is the last and easternmost of four 'compass point' London shows to showcase material from the forthcoming third Allo Darlin' album.
Darren Hayman's Occupation – Witches and Bugbears
Indie rock
For the first event in the series, Hayman and friends will be performing two sets based around the Essex witch trials during the English Civil War. The first set will draw from his most recent album 'The Violence' (2012), and the second from its follow-up,...
Darren Hayman's Occupation – Sun, Sea and Lidos
Indie rock
At the second Occupation event, Hayman and friends will be performing a set of songs from his 'Great British Holiday' EPs and his 2012 instrumental album 'Lido', making for a full evening of nostalgic and occasionally pointed music about the British leisure...
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