30th June 2017: ‘More Powerful’ by George Colligan and ft. Linda May Han Oh, Rudy Royston and Nicole Glover gets ★★★★ review in The Guardian on release day.

  Click here for CDs and Digital Downloads of More Powerful “Captivating and unpredictable.” ★★★★ The Guardian (full review) “More Powerful” may be one of the hardest-hitting contemporary jazz records you’ll hear this year.​” Step Tempest (full review) “Boundless creativity without ever forgetting the importance of a beautiful melody.” Radio REC

27th June 2017: Jazzwise Magazine previews our latest signing: Oli Rockberger to release ‘Sovereign’ Oct 20 in UK + video premier

We are very excited to announce the signing of London-born singer-songwriter, keys man and producer Oli Rockberger and the release of his forthcoming album Sovereign in the UK on October 20th 2017 (other territories tba). Jazzwise Magazine broke the news yesterday with a video premier of ‘My Old Life’. Read

19th June 2017: George Colligan announces ‘More Powerful’ Euro tour dates + DownBeat Editor’s Pick + reviews from London Jazz and UK Vibe (★★★★)

George Colligan marks the release of More Powerful with a series of European show dates. Scroll down for full tour information and to read the reviews for the album so far: Find out more about More Powerful here including how to pre-order.         “Whether he’s crafting a lovely

19th June 2017: Joel Harrison announces ‘The Other River’ album release shows in NY and Washington DC

“Beautiful compositions and deeply intense vocals… A fusion of influences shines out from this splendid album…” Radio France REC Pre-Order The Other River HERE Joel Harrison has announced three album launch shows starting in New York tomorrow evening.       Tues June 20 at ROCKWOOD 3 MUSIC HALL: 7pm

18th June 2017: Tim Armacost’s ‘Time Being’ – ★★★★★ review from UK Vibe

The debut Whirlwind release as leader, from acclaimed tenor saxophonist Tim Armacost: Tim Armacost – tenor saxophone Robert Hurst – double bass Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts – drums David Kikoski – piano         Great review in for Time Being Relaxed and thoughtful, yet spellbindingly exciting… one of the

15th June 2017: More reviews for ‘Infinitude’ and Montreal International Jazz Festival’s Oscar Peterson prize awarded to Christine Jensen

Congratulations to Christine Jensen the recipient of the Oscar Peterson award at the Montreal International Jazz Festival.  Here are the latest reviews for Infinitude: “Music seemingly made up more of silence than extraneous sound. Yet everywhere – in the ethereal trumpet, or the echoing guitar and the solitary saxophone –

14th June 2017: Offbeat Magazine previews ‘Scarecrow Ray’ from Joel Harrison’s ‘The Other River’ for release next month

  Joel Harrison’s ‘Scarecrow Ray’ from forthcoming release ‘The Other River’ has been previewed in Offbeat Magazine. Click here to learn more about the album. “This song is based on an experience I had long, long ago on a Greyhound bus traveling across Texas,” Harrison explains. “A rail-thin man sat

13th June 2017: Two CD celebration shows for Kenny Warren in NYC this week + latest reviews for ‘Thank You For Coming To Life’

Thank You for Coming to Life by trumpeter and composer Kenny Warren – with JP Schlegelmilch (piano), Noah Garabedian (bass) and Satoshi Takeishi (drums): “Boldly creative and superbly orchestrated… A masterful album… Stunning.” Radio REC (FR) “An impressive recording.” Sandy Brown Jazz (full review)     This week, Kenny has two shows in

13th June 2017: Whirlwind signs guitarist Rez Abbasi to release ‘Unfiltered Universe’ featuring Vijay Iyer, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Johannes Weidenmueller, Dan Weiss and Elizabeth Mikhael on Oct 6th 2017

Whirlwind is delighted to announce the signing of guitarist and composer Rez Abbasi. “Abbasi creates a sinuous, sometimes haunting, and always evocative blend of contemporary jazz and Asian influences.” Time Out New York “Neither Eastern nor Western, but effortlessly global … proof that jazz can be as vital and boundary-pushing

12th June 2017: Samuel Eagles’ Spirit wins award at the Bucharest International Jazz Competition

Congratulations to Samuel Eagles and his band Spirit who received a special award in the final of this years Bucharest International Jazz Competition. Samuel’s forthcoming release Ask, Seek, Knock will be released next month. Find out more about the album and pre-order a copy here: Ask, Seek, Knock “The inclusion of

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