15th February 2022: Pre order now available for the vinyl edition of ‘In Common III’ – 2 x 180g, gold with black marble vinyl in gatefold artwork, Limited Edition

We’re happy to announce the vinyl edition for the forthcoming album In Common III by Walter Smith III and Matthew Stevens with Kris Davis, Terri Lyne Carrington and Dave Holland will be their most amazing production yet: 2 x 180g, Gold with Black Marble vinyl in Gatefold Artwork, Limited Edition.

14th February 2022: Second Pressing Alert – Samara Joy debut LP to have second pressing

We’re happy to finally share the news that Samara Joy‘s debut LP will have a second pressing. Her first pressing, in Violet Marble vinyl, sold out faster than we could print it. Big thanks to everyone who purchased this – you’re now the proud owner of her exclusive and limited

14th February 2022: Samara Joy named as Best New Artist (JazzTimes), Revelation of the Year (JazzMagazine) and featured in The Abso!ute Sound Magazine

Samara Joy garners more critical acclaim as she’s named JazzTimes Magazine’s ‘Best New Artist’ of the year and France’s JazzMagazine’s ‘Revelation of the Year’ as well as being featured as one of 13 female jazz vocalist you need to hear in The Abso!ute Sound magazine. Check out Samara Joy’s self-titled

12th February 2022: #WhirlwindInFocus features return with Mike Gibbs interview – read now

Our #WhirlwindInFocus artist features and interviews return as Rosie Hanley takes over the writing mantle. The latest feature is an ‘in conversation’ longform article with the incomparable Mike Gibbs. Peerless composer, conductor, producer and arranger Mike Gibbs reminisces about recording Mike Gibbs + 12 play Gil Evans, his extraordinary career

12th February 2022: #WhirlwindinFocus – In Conversation with Mike Gibbs

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

10th February 2022: Marta Sanchez’ ‘SAAM’ receives glowing review in The Quietus

Spanish Armerican Art Museum (SAAM) by pianist Marta Sanchez receives a fantastic review on The Quietus. SAAM is an album driven by emotional candour and boundary-pushing compositions, realised by a talented cast of frontline partners Alex Lore and Roman Filiu and Rashaan Carter and Allan Mednard on backline duties, alongside Sanchez. SAAM will be released 25 February 2022 on CD / DL

7th February 2022: Announcing Raynald Colom’s forthcoming release ‘A Million Dreams’ – May 20, 2022

We’re delighted to announce the forthcoming record release by world-renowned, Spanish trumpeter and composer Raynald Colom on Whirlwind Recordings, in our second collaboration with Logan Richardson’s Wax Industry. A Million Dreams was recorded live in Pontinia, Italy by Colom and pianist Tony Tixier, Joe Sanders on double bass and Francesco

4th February 2022: Released today – ‘Animal Crossing’ EP by Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hero Trio

Rudresh Mahanthappa and the Hero Trio are back with a much-anticipated sequel. Out today, Animal Crossing is a digital-only EP featuring four new songs. Download or stream the EP here. Rudresh Mahanthappa – alto saxophone François Moutin – acoustic bass Rudy Royston – drums ABOUT THE ALBUM Listen! Up on all digital streaming services! It’s

21st January 2022: Pre-order available for ‘Animal Crossing’ EP by Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hero Trio and first single ‘Faith’ out today

Rudresh Mahanthappa and the Hero Trio are back with a much-anticipated sequel. Animal Crossing is a digital-only EP featuring four new songs. The full EP drops 4 February 2022 and first single, ‘Faith’ (George Michael) is out today. Rudresh Mahanthappa – alto saxophone François Moutin – acoustic bass Rudy Royston – drums

14th January 2022: Second single released from Marta Sanchez’ Spanish American Art Museum

The title track from Spanish Armerican Art Museum (SAAM) by pianist Marta Sanchez is out now. Available to stream on all platforms, check out the track here. This second single follows last month’s release of ‘Marivi’ and comes before the full album drops on 25 February. SAAM is an album

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