Since the first event in September, ‘Whirlwind Nights @ The 606’ has rapidly established itself as a fixture on the London music scene. This monthly residency, curated by Whirlwind founder and bassist Michael Janisch and saxophonist Zhenya Strigalev showcases Whirlwind artists with their own bands for the first set and offers an opportunity
The ever-searching, eclectic guitarist Phil Robson has released four contrasting solo records to date and is known throughout the world for his contribution to the long-running quartet Partisans (their release Swamp won Album Of The Year in the 2015 Parliamentary Jazz Awards in the UK where he’s based). As a
Click here for a CD or digital albums (ALAC, FLAC MP3s and more) “Freewheeling jazz ventures packed with striking compositions…vibrant…” 4 Stars, The Guardian (full review) Esteemed British saxophonist Julian Argüelles brings his working quartet, Tetra, to Whirlwind in an immersive, hour-long sequence of material written specifically with his
Julian Argüelles releases Tetra on Friday October 16th. Here are the highlights from the reviews received so far: “Four consummate musicians… Tetra is a burst of golden sunshine.” Bebop spoken Here (full review) “Julian Argüelles reminds us just how much he can shine in smaller settings. In the fine company of
NYC-based Guitarist and composer Matthew Stevens is heralded as one of the most promising young artists in contemporary jazz music through his associations with NEXT Collective, Christian Scott, Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington, Walter Smith III, and Harvey Mason. Now Stevens comes fully into his own with his debut recording as
New York based guitarist Joel Harrison begins his UK and European launch tour in support of new release Spirit House with a special show at London’s Pizza Express on Tuesday 13th October. (Booking) This concert will include the rhythm section from his previous album ‘Mother Stump’, namely Michael Bates (bass) and Jeremy Clemons (drums), plus
Click here for a CD or digital albums (ALAC, FLAC MP3s and more) “A highlight of Janisch’s eventful career to date… the centerpiece of the album is the lengthy suite of the title track, which gives full vent to Janisch’s ability as a writer who creates from the stance
Some four years in gestation, the ambitious new double-disc project Paradigm Shift from London-based US bassist, composer and producer Michael Janisch sees the Whirlwind Recordings founder enter the spotlight with his multi-level approach to composition and performance. Currently midway through a 35 + date European launch tour (this week starting
Since the first event in September, ‘Whirlwind Nights @ The 606’ has rapidly established itself as a fixture on the London music scene. This monthly residency, curated by Whirlwind founder and bassist Michael Janisch and saxophonist Zhenya Strigalev showcases Whirlwind artists with their own bands for the first set and offers an opportunity 
The ever-searching, eclectic guitarist Phil Robson has released four contrasting solo records to date and is known throughout the world for his contribution to the long-running quartet Partisans (their release Swamp won Album Of The Year in the 2015 Parliamentary Jazz Awards in the UK where he’s based). As a 
Click here for a CD or digital albums (ALAC, FLAC MP3s and more) “Freewheeling jazz ventures packed with striking compositions…vibrant…” 4 Stars, The Guardian (full review) Esteemed British saxophonist Julian Argüelles brings his working quartet, Tetra, to Whirlwind in an immersive, hour-long sequence of material written specifically with his 
Julian Argüelles releases Tetra on Friday October 16th. Here are the highlights from the reviews received so far: “Four consummate musicians… Tetra is a burst of golden sunshine.” Bebop spoken Here (full review) “Julian Argüelles reminds us just how much he can shine in smaller settings. In the fine company of 
NYC-based Guitarist and composer Matthew Stevens is heralded as one of the most promising young artists in contemporary jazz music through his associations with NEXT Collective, Christian Scott, Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington, Walter Smith III, and Harvey Mason. Now Stevens comes fully into his own with his debut recording as 
Click here for a CD or digital albums (ALAC, FLAC MP3s and more) “A highlight of Janisch’s eventful career to date… the centerpiece of the album is the lengthy suite of the title track, which gives full vent to Janisch’s ability as a writer who creates from the stance 
Some four years in gestation, the ambitious new double-disc project Paradigm Shift from London-based US bassist, composer and producer Michael Janisch sees the Whirlwind Recordings founder enter the spotlight with his multi-level approach to composition and performance. Currently midway through a 35 + date European launch tour (this week starting