Mar 24 2020 Coronavirus and the London Jazz Orchestra By now I'm sure most of you will be aware of the precarious position of self-employed musicians in the UK. Thousands of people whose livelihoods depend on creating the things you love are staring at months of literally no income…Read more
Jan 11 2019 Looking forward to our next gig at The Vortex featuring Henry Lowther Back in April 2011 Martin Speake interviewed Henry Lowther at Trinity Laban. It's one of Martin's longest interviews in one go at 2 and 3/4 hours and they only stopped because they were closing the building for the evening!
Sep 10 2018 Looking forward to our Vortex benefit gig with Norma Winstone In advance of our upcoming fundraiser for The Vortex jazz club, here's an interview with Norma Winstone conducted by our very own Martin Speake. On the 30th May 2012 Martin Speake interviewed Norma Winstone at Trinity Laban. He starts…Read more
Jun 11 2018 2017-2018 season draws to a close Yesterday's gig at The Vortex was the last of the 2017-2018 season. A break over the summer gives us time to take a breath and plan our next season's music.