Pre- order Nation Divided: here Nation Divided by George Colligan In his first solo piano release for Whirlwind – Nation Divided – George Colligan takes a lead from Duke Ellington’s quoted notion that “…this is not piano. This is dreaming”. The Portland-based pianist and multi-instrumentalist is
(Pre-order 2 x LP 180 Gram Gatefold: here Life of Sensitive Creatures by Tony Tixier We are pleased to announce that due to popularity of this album, we’ll be releasing a 2x LP 180 Gram Gatefold limited edition of Tony Tixier’s critically acclaimed debut album Life of Sensitive Creatures on August
With the playful opening bars of new release Criss Cross, the sublime world of tenor saxophonist and flautist Tori Freestone and pianist Alcyona Mick (plus guest vocalist Brigitte Beraha) is encapsulated through creative intrigue and improvisational dexterity, frequently glinting with mischievous spontaneity. Known for diverse roles in jazz, folk and world music,
Traveling Pulse is the first release from an augmented Cloudmakers Five project ( Jim Hart – vibraphone, Michael Janisch – double bass, Dave Smith – drums) introducing saxophonist/clarinettist Antonin-Tri Hoang and electric guitarist Hannes Riepler – a superbly-produced live recording garnered from two resounding nights at London’s Vortex Jazz Club which
Preston-Glasgow-Lowe by Preston Glasgow Lowe Preston Glasgow Lowe will play at Ronnie Scott’s supporting Billy Cobham for three nights on 25th, 26th and 27th June (More info & tickets: here) and this November they will release II, the follow up to their critically acclaimed eponymous debut album (check out left and
Whirlwind is proud to announce the signing of one of the world’s most distinctive voices on saxophone, Seamus Blake, who has performed with some of the greats of contemporary jazz from Herbie Hancock and Antonio Sanchez to Wayne Shorter and Dave Douglas. He’s released 8 solo albums of his own as a leader (and countless as a co-leader
Pre-order Polka – Worldwide Deluxe Edition (CD, 2x LP 180 gram gatefold, DL): here Polka – Worldwide Deluxe Edition by Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet Whirlwind announces the new release from bassist and composer Wojtek Mazolewski and his quintet: Polka (Worldwide Deluxe Edition). Since the release of the full-length album Polka
We are delighted to announce the November 9th release: In The Corners Of Clouds – the hotly anticipated follow-up to Satori, from saxophonist & composer Josephine Davies. “Since the release last year of Satori’s first album, we have been developing our sound as a trio to resonate more
Lifelike finds drummer Jeff Williams and his group live on the bandstand: Gonçalo Marquez – trumpet John O’Gallagher – alto sax Josh Arcoleo – tenor sax Kit Downes – piano Sam Lasserson – bass Here are the latest press highlights for Lifelike: “Jeff Williams’ classic-jazz roots go deep but there’s