Remembering Paul Jackson Roseanne Hanley Today – March 18 2022 – marks one year since esteemed bassist Paul Jackson died, aged 73, after an illustrious career in music with a far-reaching legacy. In 2014, Paul Jackson released Groove or Die on Whirlwind Recordings with Xantoné Blacq on keys and Tony
Almost a decade ago the incomparable composer, conductor, producer and arranger Mike Gibbs recorded Mike Gibbs + 12 play Gil Evans on Whirlwind Recordings. The 12-piece large ensemble recorded all the material on the album in just one day and features an eclectic mix of renowned improvisers living in the
Chet Doxas‘ work as a saxophonist, composer and improviser has seen him carve out a unique path through the world of creative improvised music. From projects inspired by visual art to his group Riverdie with Steve Swallow and Dave Douglas, Doxas’ work runs the whole gamut of improvisation, from the
Arthur Hnatek‘s music sits on a continuum between acoustic and electronic soundworlds. His compositional style constantly fluctuates between the two, borrowing different elements in a synthesis of sounds that takes the music outside of usual genre descriptions. The first three singles from his debut trio album Static are testament
Saxophonist Josephine Davies is one of the standout voices on the UK’s creative music scene. A saxophonist and composer, she recently released a third album, How Can We Wake?, with her ensemble Satori. The trio, featuring Davies on saxophone, James Maddren on drums and Dave Whitford on bass, are quietly establishing
Over a forty year career, drummer Jeff Williams has worked with some of the biggest names in jazz, from Stan Getz to Lee Konitz. Born in Ohio, educated at Berklee and now living in London, his association with Whirlwind as a sideman and a leader stretches right back to
Jure Pukl’s Broken Circles is something of a change of tack for the Slovenian saxophonist. Previous Whirlwind releases Doubtless and Hybrid have focused respectively on chordless quartet and saxophone and rhythm sections. The immediate change is in personnel, bringing in the understated vibraphone tones of Joel Ross, and Charles
Broad, all-encompassing brushstrokes define the soundworld of Chicagoan guitarist and songwriter Matt Gold. His recent release Imagined Sky is a canvas that balances improvised trio writing and Matt’s natural melody-driven sensibilities, built on the foundation of a seasoned trio. Gold, Bryan Doherty (bass) and Jeremy Cunningham (drums) are a solid, understanding trio
Bass player Orlando le Fleming made the move from his native UK to New York City in 2003. There he has thrived, bringing bags of musical personality to sideman and solo projects alike. The high-intensity fusion that he captured on his solo debut, Romantic Funk has spawned a sequel,
The musical legacy that Austrian keyboardist and composer Joe Zawinul holds over the world of jazz is unique. Founder of the legendary Weather Report, his contribution to the world of jazz fusion has bestowed him legendary status amongst musicians today, and a dedicated following of fans too. One individual
Remembering Paul Jackson Roseanne Hanley Today – March 18 2022 – marks one year since esteemed bassist Paul Jackson died, aged 73, after an illustrious career in music with a far-reaching legacy. In 2014, Paul Jackson released Groove or Die on Whirlwind Recordings with Xantoné Blacq on keys and Tony 
Almost a decade ago the incomparable composer, conductor, producer and arranger Mike Gibbs recorded Mike Gibbs + 12 play Gil Evans on Whirlwind Recordings. The 12-piece large ensemble recorded all the material on the album in just one day and features an eclectic mix of renowned improvisers living in the 
Chet Doxas‘ work as a saxophonist, composer and improviser has seen him carve out a unique path through the world of creative improvised music. From projects inspired by visual art to his group Riverdie with Steve Swallow and Dave Douglas, Doxas’ work runs the whole gamut of improvisation, from the 
Arthur Hnatek‘s music sits on a continuum between acoustic and electronic soundworlds. His compositional style constantly fluctuates between the two, borrowing different elements in a synthesis of sounds that takes the music outside of usual genre descriptions. The first three singles from his debut trio album Static are testament 
Saxophonist Josephine Davies is one of the standout voices on the UK’s creative music scene. A saxophonist and composer, she recently released a third album, How Can We Wake?, with her ensemble Satori. The trio, featuring Davies on saxophone, James Maddren on drums and Dave Whitford on bass, are quietly establishing 
Over a forty year career, drummer Jeff Williams has worked with some of the biggest names in jazz, from Stan Getz to Lee Konitz. Born in Ohio, educated at Berklee and now living in London, his association with Whirlwind as a sideman and a leader stretches right back to 
Jure Pukl’s Broken Circles is something of a change of tack for the Slovenian saxophonist. Previous Whirlwind releases Doubtless and Hybrid have focused respectively on chordless quartet and saxophone and rhythm sections. The immediate change is in personnel, bringing in the understated vibraphone tones of Joel Ross, and Charles 
Broad, all-encompassing brushstrokes define the soundworld of Chicagoan guitarist and songwriter Matt Gold. His recent release Imagined Sky is a canvas that balances improvised trio writing and Matt’s natural melody-driven sensibilities, built on the foundation of a seasoned trio. Gold, Bryan Doherty (bass) and Jeremy Cunningham (drums) are a solid, understanding trio 
Bass player Orlando le Fleming made the move from his native UK to New York City in 2003. There he has thrived, bringing bags of musical personality to sideman and solo projects alike. The high-intensity fusion that he captured on his solo debut, Romantic Funk has spawned a sequel, 
The musical legacy that Austrian keyboardist and composer Joe Zawinul holds over the world of jazz is unique. Founder of the legendary Weather Report, his contribution to the world of jazz fusion has bestowed him legendary status amongst musicians today, and a dedicated following of fans too. One individual