20th March 2020: Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet ‘When Angels Fall’ – worldwide CD store release day + ★★★★ Downbeat Magazine

Today is the official international store release for the CD version of Wojtek Mazolewski’s latest album When Angels Fall.  You can also pre order the LP which ships in mid April. Stay tuned for upcoming concert dates, as due to Covid-19 Wojtek’s band has endured dozens of cancellations. We’ll have

16th March 2020: Harish Raghavan ‘Calls for Action’ ★★★★ Jazzwise Magazine Review

  “Superb contributions all round that offer as much a collective dialogue as a solo platform… It’s one of the strongest bassist-led debuts for some time.” ★★★★ Jazzwise Magazine (Editor’s Choice) It is just over four months ago that bassist Harish Raghavan released WWR debut ‘Calls For Action’ featuring Immanuel Wilkins on alto saxophone, Micah

13th March 2020: Andrew Bain’s ‘No Boundaries’ ft. John O’Gallagher, Peter Evans and Alex Bonney – released today – available as limited edition 180 gram Violet-Splattered 12″ vinyl (and DL)

Available as limited edition 180 gram Violet-Splattered 12″ vinyl (and DL)  DL • 12″ LP – 180g – Limited Edition here When a quartet of established, improvising musicians arrives on stage, there can be some expectation in our minds as to what might ensue. But in the case of live-recorded

12th March 2020: Monocled Man (Rory Simmons, Chris Montague and Jon Scott)’Bernabe Jurado EP / 7″ single now available for pre-order – with immediate download of ‘Raw, Mineral Blue’ + album launch date

  Instant download of ‘Raw, Mineral Blue’ with every pre – order of Bernabe Jurado EP / 7″ LP: here   Bernabe Jurado is the third release from Monocled Man, the boundary-crossing project assembled by trumpeter/programmer/producer Rory Simmons to realise his idiosyncratic musical vision that marries the freedom of improvisation,

10th March 2020: Patrick Cornelius’ Acadia to release ‘Way of the Cairns’ ft. Kristjan Randalu, Michael Janisch and Paul Wiltgen – Autumn 2020

Whirlwind welcomes back Patrick Cornelius for his fourth Whirlwind release, Way of the Cairns with a new collective ensemble – Acadia. The album consists of a suite of compositions inspired by Acadia National Park in Maine, along with additional brand new material written by the other band members (Kristjan Randalu – piano,

9th March 2020: Alice Zawadzki – Live Session for BBC R3’s J to Z, International Women’s Day Special

Recent WWR signing, vocalist & composer Alice Zawadzki was featured on BBC Radio 3‘s J to Z, International Women’s Day Special, performing live renditions of four tracks off of Within You Is A World Of Spring with bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado, guitarist Rob Luft and drummer Fred Thomas. You can listen to the full broadcast here.

6th March 2020: Announcing the April 10 release of trumpeter Kenny Warren’s ‘In The Heat’ featuring Matthias Pichler and Nathan Ellman-Bell

  Pre- Order CD/DL: HERE   Brooklyn based trumpeter Kenny Warren’s wide-ranging, adventurous musicality has led him on diverse explorations across the musical landscape, from jazz to Americana and from folk to free. His new record In The Heat features a suite of compositions that he wrote for bassist Matthias

4th March 2020: Announcing the signing of bassist Michael Olatuja – ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’ ( CD / DL / 180 g 2 x LP) ft. Terreon Gully, Aaron Parks, Etienne Stadwijk, Angelique Kidjo,  Dianne Reeves, Regina Carter, Joe Lovano, Laura Mvula, Lionel Loueke, Grégoire Maret, Becca Stevens,  Brandee Younger, Robert Mitchell, Onaje Jefferson drops June 12th

We’re delighted to announce the signing of bassist and composer Michael Olatuja to Whirlwind for May 1 release Lagos Pepper Soup, available in CD / DL & 180 gram double LP   “What you hear is a blend of three major cities: it’s a celebration of life, and I wanted to

3rd March 2020: Full details for Chris Montague’s ‘Warmer Than Blood’ (CD • DL • 12″ LP) ft. Kit Downes and Ruth Goller – May 8th 2020

Sounds, Singles, Live Dates to follow   Warmer Than Blood ​is the new venture from critically acclaimed composer and guitarist ​Chris Montague ​(Troyka, Squarepusher, Benny Greb). It brings together pianist and ECM recording artist Kit Downes ​and renowned electric bassist ​Ruth Goller ​(Acoustic Ladyland, Melt Yourself Down, Let Spin) for

2nd March 2020: 10-Year Anniversary Sampler on March edition of Jazzwise Magazine + Free Sampler in 2020 to all Physical Orders on WWR Site

We’re celebrating our 10th anniversay all throughout 2020! Over the last 10 years Whirlwind has worked with nearly 100 artists and has released over 140 titles. Many thanks to Jazzwise Magazine for supporting our landmark year with this free giveaway album that comes with every copy of the March issue

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