Welcome to the jazz venue that, rich in community spirit, is perfect for the purist but also gracious to the merely curious
Capacity: 100.
Who plays there: The Vortex offers perhaps the most diverse lineup of any London jazz club, ranging from traditional, contemporary and commercial jazz acts to rock crossovers and the outer reaches of the avant-garde. There are also evenings of poetry and spoken word, as well as the occasional folk act. Notable names to have played include Kenny Wheeler, Keith Tippett, Stan Tracey, Norma Winstone, Paloma Faith, Jah Wobble, Martin Carthy, Portico Quartet and Polar Bear. Evan Parker has a monthly residency and Penny Rimbaud runs a quarterly night of music and poetry.
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