Bassist Michael Olatuja‘s release Lagos Pepper Soup is out now on Whirlwind Recordings. An exposition of Michael’s Cinematic Afrobeat, the album captures Michael’s experiences in three metropolitan hubs – Lagos, New York and London. Below are some recent press highlights – check out Lagos Pepper Soup on 12″ 2x Gatefold
Bassist Harish Raghavan released his debut album Calls For Action in November. Since arriving to New York from Illinois by way of California in 2007, Raghavan has recorded and toured with numerous artists including Ambrose Akinmusire, Kurt Elling, Taylor Eigsti, Vijay Iyer, Charles Lloyd, Walter Smith III, Logan Richardson and Eric
Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa recently released Hero Trio on Whirlwind Recordings, an album that pays tribute to his greatest influences with an album of interpretations, enlisting the talents of long-time associates François Moutin on bass and Rudy Royston on drums. Hero Trio is out now on 12″ LP (Red with Black Splattered Vinyl) 180g Limited
Our next guest in the latest edition of #WhirlwindInFocus is keyboardist Rebecca Nash. Active as a performer, composer, arranger and educator, Rebecca leads her own group Atlas, and took part in Serious’ Take Five development programme. Rebecca released Peaceful King on Whirlwind Recordings in 2019, and today marks the release
Today, in honour of Juneteenth, Bandcamp (who house our webstore) is directing 100% of their revenue shares to the NAACP. Check out their campaign in full: here. In addition, we’re delighted to announce that Michael Olatuja‘s ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’ is Bandcamp’s Album of the Day today. Read more about it below.
“A trio of shifting texture and smart rapport.” Jazz Trail (full review) Hero Trio available now on 12″ LP (Red with Black Splattered Vinyl) 180g Limited Edition / CD / DL & is streaming on all platforms: here Over the course of an illustrious twenty-five-year career Rudresh Mahanthappa’s music
Last week, bassist and composer Michael Olatuja featured on Jazz FM’s Folded Space show with Tony Minvielle, speaking about the influences, experiences and musicians that inspired his latest release, Lagos Pepper Soup. The album is an exposition of Michael’s Cinematic Afrobeat style, and features a range of artists that reflect his journey
‘Brisk beats, busy arrangements (including some great string passages), songs and moods full of optimism and friendliness.’ Sonic Soul (full review) Lagos Pepper Soup available now on 2 x Gatefold LP 180g Limited Edition Vinyl / CD / DL / Stream: here Michael Olatuja’s musical development has taken
We’re pleased to announce that bassist and composer Orlando le Fleming will release his new album Romantic Funk: The Unfamiliar on Whirlwind Recordings on 18th September. Among the most proficient and accomplished bassists in the field of contemporary jazz, Orlando’s virtuoso technique, boundless creativity and powerful beat are those
In anticipation of Lagos Pepper Soup, the latest release from bassist Michael Olatuja, he has teamed up with Angélique Kidjo to release the music video for ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’. The title track is a summary of what the album is all about – the band lay down a cooking
Bassist Michael Olatuja‘s release Lagos Pepper Soup is out now on Whirlwind Recordings. An exposition of Michael’s Cinematic Afrobeat, the album captures Michael’s experiences in three metropolitan hubs – Lagos, New York and London. Below are some recent press highlights – check out Lagos Pepper Soup on 12″ 2x Gatefold 
Bassist Harish Raghavan released his debut album Calls For Action in November. Since arriving to New York from Illinois by way of California in 2007, Raghavan has recorded and toured with numerous artists including Ambrose Akinmusire, Kurt Elling, Taylor Eigsti, Vijay Iyer, Charles Lloyd, Walter Smith III, Logan Richardson and Eric 
Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa recently released Hero Trio on Whirlwind Recordings, an album that pays tribute to his greatest influences with an album of interpretations, enlisting the talents of long-time associates François Moutin on bass and Rudy Royston on drums. Hero Trio is out now on 12″ LP (Red with Black Splattered Vinyl) 180g Limited 
Our next guest in the latest edition of #WhirlwindInFocus is keyboardist Rebecca Nash. Active as a performer, composer, arranger and educator, Rebecca leads her own group Atlas, and took part in Serious’ Take Five development programme. Rebecca released Peaceful King on Whirlwind Recordings in 2019, and today marks the release 
Today, in honour of Juneteenth, Bandcamp (who house our webstore) is directing 100% of their revenue shares to the NAACP. Check out their campaign in full: here. In addition, we’re delighted to announce that Michael Olatuja‘s ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’ is Bandcamp’s Album of the Day today. Read more about it below. 
“A trio of shifting texture and smart rapport.” Jazz Trail (full review) Hero Trio available now on 12″ LP (Red with Black Splattered Vinyl) 180g Limited Edition / CD / DL & is streaming on all platforms: here Over the course of an illustrious twenty-five-year career Rudresh Mahanthappa’s music 
Last week, bassist and composer Michael Olatuja featured on Jazz FM’s Folded Space show with Tony Minvielle, speaking about the influences, experiences and musicians that inspired his latest release, Lagos Pepper Soup. The album is an exposition of Michael’s Cinematic Afrobeat style, and features a range of artists that reflect his journey 
‘Brisk beats, busy arrangements (including some great string passages), songs and moods full of optimism and friendliness.’ Sonic Soul (full review) Lagos Pepper Soup available now on 2 x Gatefold LP 180g Limited Edition Vinyl / CD / DL / Stream: here Michael Olatuja’s musical development has taken 
We’re pleased to announce that bassist and composer Orlando le Fleming will release his new album Romantic Funk: The Unfamiliar on Whirlwind Recordings on 18th September. Among the most proficient and accomplished bassists in the field of contemporary jazz, Orlando’s virtuoso technique, boundless creativity and powerful beat are those