29th July 2022: Release Day | ‘In Tense’ by Harish Raghavan out now

Harish Ragahavan‘s album In Tense is out today. In Tense is the latest record from New York based composer and bassist Harish Raghavan, that follows his 2019 debut Calls For Action. This new and all-original output was recorded at the end of 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The album’s

29th July 2022: Pre-order now available for Kristjan Randalu’s new album ‘Sisu’ and first single feat Ingrid Jensen is out today

The latest album from pianist Kristjan Randalu is now available to pre-order. Sisu is Randalu’s latest project and sees his arrangements brought to life by the New Wind Jazz Orchestra. About the album: Sisu marks the beginning of a new chapter for esteemed Estonian pianist and composer Kristjan Randalu –

13th July 2022: Announcing the third Whirlwind release from Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet – ‘Spirit To All’ – dropping September 23

We’re delighted to announce the third release on Whirlwind from Polish bassist and composer Wojtek Mazolewski and his Quintet (WMQ).  Spirit To All will drop on Whirlwind Recordings September 23 in CD / DL / LP. Mazolewski vigorously combines tradition and modernity, the analog sound of his quintet harking back

5th July 2022: Introducing saxophonist and composer Hannes Bennich and his debut ‘When Losing A Dream To Reality’ – dropping October 28

We’re happy to announce the debut album from Swedish alto saxophonist and composer Hannes Bennich and his release – When Losing A Dream To Reality –  this autumn. Hannes Bennich is one of the most interesting new voices on the Scandinavian jazz scene. After getting his bachelor degree at Malmö

1st July 2022: Harish Raghavan’s new single – ‘AMA’ – released today

The latest single from Harish Raghavan‘s In Tense is out now. ‘AMA’ is the first track on the forthcoming record and is ethereal and calm, yet also driving with a virtuosic bass solo over a hypnotic and pulsating groove in the mid-section, serving as a beautiful opening to the cohesive

29th June 2022: The new album from John Escreet ‘SEISMIC SHIFT’ featuring Eric Revis and Damion Reid – OCT 7

We’re very happy to welcome back UK-native, Los Angeles based pianist and composer John Escreet to Whirlwind for his new breathtaking trio album SEISMIC SHIFT featuring the incomparable drum and bass team of Eric Revis and Damion Reid for OCT 7 release on CD / DL and 180 gram limited

24th June 2022: Release Day | Tommy Crane’s ‘We’re All Improvisers Now’ out today and featured on Under the Radar Magazine

New York/Montreal-based performer Tommy Crane‘s debut solo album We’re All Improvisers Now is out today. The record is a tranquil, introspective journey through boundary- traversing ambient jazz, buoyed by the creative elan of an artist in full experimentation mode. Using sensory percussion and a battery of synthesizers, Crane creates a sequence of

22nd June 2022: Announcing ‘Sisu’ by Kristjan Randalu and New Wind Jazz Orchestra – coming September 30

We’re thrilled to be releasing world-renowned pianist Kristjan Randalu’s newest project – Sisu – with New Wind Jazz Orchestra this autumn. Sisu will be released September 30 and available on CD/DL/180gram Limited Edition 2xLP. Kristjan says: “My very first steps as a jazz pianist were in a big band. Ever since,

14th June 2022: Announcing Will Vinson’s ‘Tripwire’ – dropping September 16 2022

We’re happy to announce Will Vinson will release his next album in the Autumn, featuring his chordless trio of Matt Penman and Eric Harland, with special guest Melissa Aldana.  Tripwire will be released September 16 2022. This will be the third release from saxophonist and composer Will Vinson, following his

10th June 2022: Title track of Tommy Crane’s forthcoming record out today

The title track of Tommy Crane‘s forthcoming new album, We’re All Improvisers Now, is released today. Tommy says: “the track  speaks to the ways we can reinvent ourselves and features the deep-groove offerings of LA bassist Jordan Brooks” Listen to the track here: wwr.dj/_allimprovisersnow This third single release comes ahead

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