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Drum kit
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3 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Vortex Jazz Club
Vortex Jazz Club is a grassroots music venue in Dalston, London with a standing capacity of approximately 120. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.
Vortex Jazz Club books Jazz, Folk, World acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.
The Vortex Jazz Club at 11 Gillett Square, Dalston (N16 8AZ) is one of London's most respected independent jazz venues, hosting live performances seven nights a week and programming around 400 shows a year. The booking is deliberately wide-ranging — straightahead, big-band, contemporary, piano trio, vocal, free-improvisation, world-music, Gypsy/East European and folk-orientated jazz all feature, balancing the avant-garde with more accessible sounds. It's home to Mopomoso, the UK's longest-running improv night (fourth Sunday of the month), and supports emerging local talent alongside established international artists. The intimate room seats/stands around 120, with a house piano, full backline and an in-house sound engineer. Contact: 020 3337 0993, info@vortexjazz.co.uk.
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11 Gillett Square, Dalston, London, N16 8AZ
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse London venues and filter by backline.
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Vortex Jazz Club has a standing capacity of approximately 120, classed as a small venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.
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11 Gillett Square, Dalston, London, N16 8AZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
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