Vortex
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Norway
- Born: 1975 in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
- Active: 1975 - 1980
Biography
Vortex was a French chamber rock group from Lyon, formed in the mid 1970s by brothers Jean-Pierre and Jacques Vivante with saxophonist Gérard Jolivet. The band released two albums, 'Vortex' (1975) and 'Les Cycles de Thanatos' (1979), combining jazz rock, zeuhl and contemporary classical influences in guitar-free arrangements for keyboards, reeds, bass, drums and percussion. Vortex disbanded in 1980. Their two albums remain cult favourites among progressive rock collectors today.
Genres
Vortex Discography
- Les cycles de Thanatos (1979) - Album - rated 4.14/5
Members
- Jean-Pierre Vivante - keyboards, piano, organ (1975–1980)
- Jacques Vivante - bass (1975–1980)
- Gérard Jolivet - saxophones, contrabass clarinet (1975–1980)