19th October 2018: Whirlwind signs SCOPES (Ben van Gelder – alto saxophone, Tony Tixier-piano, Tom Berkmann – bass and Mathias Ruppnig – drums) to release debut album March 29, 2019

  We’re happy to announce the signing of SCOPES for a March 29 release as CD • DL • 180 gram, limited edition 12″ vinyl.    SCOPES is an Euro­pean jazz en­semble rooted in Berlin, Pa­ris and Am­s­ter­dam. The group consists of Ben van Gelder – alto saxophone, Tony Tixier –

19th October 2018: In Common: Walter Smith III, Matthew Stevens, Joel Ross, Harish Raghavan & Marcus Gilmore (CD, DL, 180 gram limited edition LP) releases today worldwide (North America Nov 9)

Order the CD/DL/180gram LP by clicking here   October 19th – Worldwide release (excl. N America) – CD/DL November 9 – N. America store release (CD/LP) 180 gram 12″ limited edition LP ships around NOV 9   In Common: Walter Smith III, Matthew Stevens, Joel Ross, Harish Raghavan, Marcus Gilmore

12th October 2018: First single from ‘In Common’ ACE – Spotify State of Jazz playlist – Walter Smith III & Matthew Stevens

Head over to Spotify’s State of Jazz playlist to hear the first single ACE from In Common by Walter Smith III and Matthew Stevens  

11th October 2018: WHIRLWIND APPAREL – First look at our new collection of T-shirts, Hoodies and Hats – order info coming soon

For a few years our fans and supporters have been asking us – “Where’s the Whirlwind Apparel?” And now we have it – We’re happy to share the first photos of our new collection of T-shirts, Hoodies and Caps (in all sizes). Official announcement, more gear and ordering soon. (Please

3rd October 2018: ‘Something About Rainbows’ the follow up to Preston Glasgow Lowe’s eponymous debut – release date 23rd November 2018 + tickets available for launch shows at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club during EFG London Jazz Festival

Pre order Something About Rainbows CD/DL: here (stay tuned for LP news on this release soon) Catch the band launch the album at Ronnie Scotts in London during the EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL on NOV 23/24   //Check the premiere of the new video ‘Something About Rainbows’ Riding the loftiest

3rd October 2018: Seamus Blake and The French Connection – UK release show for ‘Guardians of the Heart Machine’ @ Kings Place March 8, 2019 – tickets available now

A few months back we announced the March 2019 release from Seamus Blake and we’re happy to announce his band The French Connection will be touring substantially during the same month with a UK release show on March 8 at Kings Place in London.  You can book tickets now. Guardians

26th September 2018: Whirlwind signs drummer & composer Klemens Marktl ‘Four’ for 2019 release featuring Logan Richardson, Alex Garnett and Michael Janisch + Euro tour dates

Klemens Marktl Four featuring Logan Richardson – alto saxophone Alex Garnett – tenor saxophone Michael Janisch – double bass Whirlwind is delighted to announce the signing of drummer and composer Klemens Marktl (website), one of the most accomplished European musicians of his generation, who will record his new chordless quartet

21st September 2018: NYSQ release their seventh album: ‘Heaven Steps to Seven’ CD – DL – LP 180g today (26th October – North America)

  Heaven Steps to Seven (CD, DL and 180 gram Limited Edition LP): here   Building on the significant success of their sixth release, Sleight of Hand (Whirlwind, 2017), the New York Standards Quartet presents another coruscating showcase of reimagined, classic songs on their new album Heaven Steps to Seven.

20th September 2018: Kenny Warren’s ‘Thank You for Coming to Life’ – ‘Stones Change’ video + recent features from Chicago Reader and All About Jazz

Trumpeter and composer Kenny Warren’s Thank You for Coming to Life recorded with close friends and empathetic colleagues JP Schlegelmilch (piano), Noah Garabedian (bass) and Satoshi Takeishi (drums) is a program of six self-penned tracks that flare with character and eclecticism. Hailing from Denver, Colorado and now an integral part of

20th September 2018: #TBT – NYSQ’s ‘Heaven Steps to Seven’ drops tomorrow – take a look back at previous release ‘Sleight of Hand’ with press highlights inc ★★★★ from The Irish Times + video interview with the band

On the eve of the release of NYSQ’s Heaven Steps to Seven, here’s a reminder of their sixth album Sleight of Hand. Recorded at the end of an international tour – in the beautiful, mountainous location of Lake Yamanaka, close to Mount Fuji (the quartet enjoys a special affinity with Japan)

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