Event Ended
Doors 6:30 PM, Music 7:30 PM - 1 set of music
Line-up:
Dom Howard – guitar
Barney Anderson – Guitar
Oli FitzGerald – bass, composer
Jonah Phillips – Drums
Oscar Williams – Drums
About:
Born from the solo explorations of bassist Oli FitzGerald, this project reimagines the traditional band as a singular, self-evolving organism. By treating the entire ensemble as a living loop pedal, the group uses fragmented motifs and organic stimuli to trigger spontaneous shifts in texture and tone as well as laying the foundation that inspires creativity. This music brings together his influence of ambient, malleable soundscape music and groove/improvisation focused bands and artists such as Nerve, Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis and Ornette Coleman.
It’s a great chance to hear some of the new names on the London scene being given a platform. The Whirlpool musicians, chosen by the heads of jazz courses at London colleges, curate monthly gigs at the Vortex, working together to create a new and exciting body of music.
Describing the opening concert a couple of years ago, Sebastian Scotney wrote in UK Jazz News: “Their ability to co-operate and dovetail with each other to create something new – particularly considering the four had never met before – and the way they were able to create flow and to tell a story together was nothing short of astonishing.”
- +44 20 7254 1143
- Direct venue contact line
- Located at main entrance
- Ticket pickup available 30 minutes before show
- Valid photo ID required
- Advance booking recommended
- Limited street parking available
- Nearby public parking garages
- Recommended to use public transport
- Close to Dalston Kingsland rail station
- Limited wheelchair accessible spaces
- Ground floor entry available
- Call in advance to confirm accessibility needs
- Some standing room options
- No outside food or drinks
- Smart casual attire
- No photography during performances
- Age 18+ for most shows
- Quiet during performances
- Adult-oriented venue
- Generally not recommended for children
- Occasional all-ages matinee performances
- Parental discretion advised
