30th July 2013: RELEASE DAY: ‘Infinite Blue’ by Patrick Cornelius Launches Worldwide Today!

A big congratulations to Patrick Cornelius as we are elated to announce the worldwide release of his latest album Infinite Blue. You can now purchase the release on the WWR site as a physical CD, digital album with album artwork, or individual tracks, as well as on iTunes, Amazon or stores

28th July 2013: Announcing the debut album from drummer and composer Ollie Howell, ‘Sutures and Stitches’ + feature in Rhythm Magazine + Ronnie Scotts live dates supporting Jimmy Cobb + Fall Launch Tour Dates

Whirlwind Recordings is pleased to announce:  Sutures and Stitches The debut album from Ollie Howell Featuring: Ollie Howell – Drums, Compositions Duncan Eagles – Tenor Saxophone Mark Perry – Trumpet Matt Robinson – Piano Max Luthert – Double Bass Release Date: September 23, 2013 “An unbelievable drummer. So creative I

28th July 2013: “One of the most significant releases of the year so far” And the press rolls in for legendary composer and arranger Mike Gibbs new album + advance copies now available

“One of the most significant releases of the year so far,” is just one of the many great things expressed in Marlbank’s recent review and subsequent interview about legendary composer and arranger’s Mike Gibbs’ new Gil Evans inspired album.   Featuring a 12 piece ensemble made up of some of the

26th July 2013: Pre-Release Reviews In For Next WWR Release – ‘Infinite Blue’ by Patrick Cornelius

 Award winning, New York based saxophonist Patrick Cornelius will, in just three days time, be releasing his second album with WWR – Infinite Blue. The release has already gained glowing reviews from critics, with Bebop Spoken Here stating that “his alto playing is a treat” and from Marlbank, describing that “Cornelius..  leads from the

25th July 2013: BIG NEWS: Announcing the debut WWR release from award-winning pianist and composer John Escreet, ‘Sabotage and Celebration’ ft. David Binney, Chris Potter, Matt Brewer & Jim Black.

.Announcing the debut WWR release from pianist and composer John Escreet: Sabotage and Celebration Worldwide release date:  October 15, 2013   .  Featuring: John Escreet – Piano, Fender Rhodes, David Binney – Alto/Sop. Saxophones, Chris Potter – Tenor Saxophone, Matt Brewer – Double Bass, Jim Black – Drums.  Also with

21st July 2013: The new promo video for Jeff William’s ‘The Listener’ + Brazil tour

   In June we released The Listener, the second WWR album from veteran drummer Jeff Williams, whose career has spanned over 40 years working the legends of jazz and improvisational music.  The music on The Listener was recorded live at the Vortex Jazz Club on the band’s 2012 UK tour

12th July 2013: 5 Star Review from Nordwestschweiz & Review from Jazz Wax for John O’Gallagher’s WWR Release ‘The Anton Webern Project’

More reviews have reached us today here at WWR for our recent release by John O’Gallagher – The Anton Webern Project, with an oustanding review from Nordwestschweiz and a glowing review from Jazz Wax. On the Anton Webern Project, Jazz Wax states it as “courageous stuff and easily the most innovative album of  the

4th July 2013: More Reviews in for John O’Gallagher’s WWR Release from The Blue Moment, O’s Place, Steptempest, Mention in Modern Drummer

More reviews and mentions in today for our latest release by leading New York saxophonist John O’Gallagher. The Anton Webern Project has created a storm of positive reviews, with more from The Blue Moment, O’s Place, Step Tempest plus a mention in Modern Drummer. The Blue Moment affirm: “I can personally

3rd July 2013: BIG NEWS: Announcing the Whirlwind Festival October 10-12 at Kings Place in London. 18 Bands, 86 musicians in 3 Days

  WWR FEST 2013 IS NOW COMPLETE AND WAS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS  THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME AND SHOWED YOUR AMAZING SUPPORT. We were able to have a number of the concerts professionally recorded and you can watch them below. Enjoy (and stay tuned for more!)   ABOUT WWR

2nd July 2013: Review from Jazzwise, The Jazz World, O’s Place, Stone Tempest PLUS Mention in Modern Drummer for recent release ‘The Listener’ by Jeff Williams –

Jeff Williams, a drummer who’s career has spanned four decades and has performed with a vast array of leading jazz musicians (including Stan Getz, Lee Konitz, Dave Liebman and Lookout Farm, Joe Lovano, Paul Bley, Bill McHenry, Ethan Iverson, Tony Malaby, Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone, Lee Konitz, Phil Robson, Martin Speake, Bobo

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