Known widely for his linchpin roles with Phronesis and Marius Neset, effulgent beacon of contemporary jazz piano, Ivo Neame, takes a side step from his octet and other projects to release this exciting new quintet title Strata. Collaborating again with UK luminaries (including three fellow Whirlwind artists) Tori Freestone (saxes/flutes), Jim
Enjoying some 25 years as a highly respected sideman on the New York circuit, and a regular performer at Greenwich Village’s popular 55 Bar, multi-faceted jazz guitarist Pete McCann brings his fifth solo album, jazz/rock cornucopia Range, to Whirlwind Recordings – a quintet recording of all-new material which distills his
NYJO FIFTY celebrates the 50th anniversary of a British institution, The National Youth Jazz Orchestra, who have recorded well over 40 albums to date with this their first release for Whirlwind. Recorded at Air Studios in London, the album reflects the wide range in repertoire, style and musical colors for
Esteemed British saxophonist Julian Argüelles brings his working quartet, Tetra, to Whirlwind in an immersive, hour-long sequence of material written specifically with his colleagues in mind: Kit Downes (piano), Sam Lasserson (bass) and James Maddren (drums). In this new release, his respect for, and collaboration with, today’s eclectic strain of
Click here for a CD or digital albums (ALAC, FLAC MP3s and more) Jazz Fm (here) and Jazzwise Magazine (here) preview the album and appearance at EFG London Jazz Festival (details) 2015 Releases Sampler by NYJO NYJO FIFTY celebrates the 50th anniversary of a British institution, The National Youth
click here to listen to excerpts from the album NYSQ‘s latest recording, Power of 10 is their second release for Whirlwind and a tribute to their ten years of performing together. The band came together when three of New York’s busiest jazz players noticed they had one thing in
We’re pleased to announce that nine artists that have released albums on the Whirlwind label will be featured acts at this month’s EFG London Jazz Festival produced by Serious, with many other label artists performing as sidemen/women across the capital. Here’s a snapshot of what’s in store with links to recent album information and detailed show
. click here to listen to excerpts from the double disc set . 2015 Releases Sampler by NYJO NYJO FIFTY celebrates the 50th anniversary of a British institution, The National Youth Jazz Orchestra, who have recorded well over 40 albums to date with this their first release for Whirlwind. Recorded
Michael Janisch’s extensive Paradigm Shift Euro tour continues this week and there is a special upcoming show on December 10th at Manchester’s Band On The Wall. (Tickets). All ticket holders will receive a free 15-Track Whirlwind Recordings sampler album upon arrival. So far the tour has covered more than 30 dates and has included workshops
A broad-thinking musician with a prolific and extensive back catalog of releases – from duo and chamber to big band formats, from West African to North Indian collaborations – renowned Washington DC-born guitarist and composer Joel Harrison now turns his attention to a quintet recording featuring the intriguing front line