Andromeda is the second solo release from London-based saxophonist and composer Alex Garnett and is the debut recording of ‘Bunch of Five’ his new two tenor saxophone project. This quintet brings the classic dueling saxophone format into a contemporary context, giving it a fresh face without losing its gladiatorial
. Click here to pick up a CD or various digital album formats. “To my ears, Phil Donkin does it all, he propels The Gate relentlessly/effortlessly with his melodic, interactive, driving basswork (Macon Groove is evidence enough). Not to mention the fine writing, his keen ear for detail and an
China Lane is the debut album from Alice Zawadzki. Written and arranged over five years it encompasses a rich collection of influences: from ancient Sephardic songs about loss, exodus and prejudice to Zawadzki’s modern fairy tales full of mischief, whimsy, obsession and magic, as well as Bartok-inspired folk stories about
Prior to the official launch of Phil Donkin’s The Gate at Pizza Express on Tuesday March 10th, we have received two rave reviews for the album: “Phil Donkin is a British double bassist with a thundering sound and impeccable time, who has built a transatlantic reputation as a player,
. Swiss trombonist Samuel Blaser makes his Whirlwind debut with his new quartet album Spring Rain (click here), a tribute to US clarinettist and composer Jimmy Giuffre. Intentionally blurring the boundaries between jazz, blues, free improvisation and contemporary classical, along with an ear for strong melody, Blaser is a
Zero Sum World is the second solo release from guitarist and composer Ant Law and his first for Whirlwind Recordings. The album showcases an eclectic mish-mash of influences from musics around the world and features Ivo Neame (piano), James Maddren (drums) Michael Chillingworth (reeds) and Tom Farmer (bass).
2015 marks the five-year anniversary of Whirlwind Recordings and Downbeat Magazine has done a feature on founder Michael Janisch with insights from WWR artists Alice Zawadzki and Bobby Avey. The feature is online and also appears in the March edition of the magazine.
London-based pianist Hans Koller and New York saxophonist John O’Gallagher are re-united for this a special Vortex gig playing material written especially for this quartet, with Jeff Williams on drums and Percy Pursglove on bass. To book tickets: click here John O’Gallagher has recently released the ambitious Anton Webern Project (a vibrant jazz take
Bassist and composer Phil Donkin launches his debut album with us next month and starts a UK tour on 3rd March and will be appearing at Pizza Express (tickets) on 10th March for the album’s official UK release party show. The Gate features Grammy-award nominated saxophonist Ben Wendel, drummer Jochen Rückert
Andromeda is the second solo release from London-based saxophonist and composer Alex Garnett and is the debut recording of ‘Bunch of Five’ his new two tenor saxophone project. This quintet brings the classic dueling saxophone format into a contemporary context, giving it a fresh face without losing its gladiatorial 
. Click here to pick up a CD or various digital album formats. “To my ears, Phil Donkin does it all, he propels The Gate relentlessly/effortlessly with his melodic, interactive, driving basswork (Macon Groove is evidence enough). Not to mention the fine writing, his keen ear for detail and an 
China Lane is the debut album from Alice Zawadzki. Written and arranged over five years it encompasses a rich collection of influences: from ancient Sephardic songs about loss, exodus and prejudice to Zawadzki’s modern fairy tales full of mischief, whimsy, obsession and magic, as well as Bartok-inspired folk stories about 
. Swiss trombonist Samuel Blaser makes his Whirlwind debut with his new quartet album Spring Rain (click here), a tribute to US clarinettist and composer Jimmy Giuffre. Intentionally blurring the boundaries between jazz, blues, free improvisation and contemporary classical, along with an ear for strong melody, Blaser is a 
2015 marks the five-year anniversary of Whirlwind Recordings and Downbeat Magazine has done a feature on founder Michael Janisch with insights from WWR artists Alice Zawadzki and Bobby Avey. The feature is online and also appears in the March edition of the magazine. 
London-based pianist Hans Koller and New York saxophonist John O’Gallagher are re-united for this a special Vortex gig playing material written especially for this quartet, with Jeff Williams on drums and Percy Pursglove on bass. To book tickets: click here John O’Gallagher has recently released the ambitious Anton Webern Project (a vibrant jazz take 
Bassist and composer Phil Donkin launches his debut album with us next month and starts a UK tour on 3rd March and will be appearing at Pizza Express (tickets) on 10th March for the album’s official UK release party show. The Gate features Grammy-award nominated saxophonist Ben Wendel, drummer Jochen Rückert