6th November 2023: Empirical signs to Whirlwind for March 2024 album ‘Wonder is the Beginning’ featuring Alex Hitchcock and Jason Rebello

  We’re elated to announce our new album Wonder is the Beginning – out on Whirlwind Recordings. It’s not only our first full-length album since 2016 but also features two very special guest artists: our long-time hero Jason Rebello on pinao and new sax star Alex Hitchcock.  It’s been a

3rd November 2023: Whirlwind signs singer-songwriter and Grammy nominated artist Cyrille Aimée for March 8 2024 release, first single ‘Beautiful Way’ drops today.

We’re very happy to announce the signing of Cyrille Aimée to Whirlwind on the day of the worldwide release of her first single ‘Beautiful Way’.  Her new solo album is by far her most expansive to date in terms of genre, scope and songwriting, and will be available March 8,

3rd November 2023: Trio Grande ‘Urban Myth’ releases today on the verge of their Australian Tour – Gilad Hekselman, Will Vinson, Nate Wood

Trio Grande releases their second record URBAN MYTH today everywhere – available now on CD / DL / and multiple formats LP – click here. Like the mighty river which lends the band its name, Trio Grande’s waters flow slow but deep, crossing continents, carving out landscapes, bringing life to

23rd October 2023: Sultan Stevenson to start Irish tour tomorrow…

Sultan Stevenson released his debut album ‘Faithful One’ earlier this year to huge acclaim and he’s about to start his first tour outside the UK – starting tomorrow – in Ireland with guest saxophonist Denys Baptiste alongside his working trio of Jacob Gryn on bass and Joel Waters on drums.

20th October 2023: Bassist, composer and producer Tom Berkmann releases debut album ‘Journey’ today – plus launch concert in Berlin this weekend

    Tom Berkmann’s debut JOURNEY is out today – available in CD / DL / and 2xLP Black Vinyl (180 gram) Gatefold Sleeve ABOUT THE ALBUM Tom Berkmann has travelled a long way already. In his childhood home among the Bavarian Alps, where the loudest sounds were the ringing

29th September 2023: Million Seller – the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist and producer Matt Calvert – to release NOV 17 – honoring Herbie Handcock in new expansive album

Whirlwind announces the new album from MILLION SELLER – available to pre-order from today in CD / DL / 180gram LP Full album release: NOV 17 2023 ABOUT THE ALBUM Million Seller is the new album and project led by Matt Calvert, one of the founding members of the underground

22nd September 2023: Release day for Ivo Neame’s solo piano album – Live at Turner Sims – 180 gram limited edition LP

  Out today: Ivo Neame’s solo piano album – recorded live at Turner Sims Concert Hall in Southampton, England. 180 gram, limited edition of 300 LPs The solo piano album has a long and noble tradition in jazz – it’s a challenge for any pianist to rise to, so what

22nd September 2023: Dream Band: Live in London – Alex Hitchcock – pre-orders today along with first single Cakeism – triple CD/LP

We’re happy to announce the pre-order for Alex Hitchcock’s first Whirlwind Release – an ambitious recording of three live concerts resulting in a triple album (3 x CD and 3 x LP) with a host of world class musicians. The LP and CD are our first triple-album physical package, and

15th September 2023: Roeland Celis’ PING O.D. releases debut The Vacuum today, featuring John O’Gallagher + upcoming tour dates

    The debut release from Roeland Celis Ping O.D. The Vacuum is available now – click here PERSONNEL Roeland Celis – guitar John O’Gallagher – alto sax Sylvain Debaisieux – tenor saxophone Karel Cuelenaere – piano/synth Cyrille Obermüller – double bass Gert-Jan Dreessen – drums ALBUM CREDITS Recorded at

15th September 2023: Jure Pukl’s MELT – available for pre-order today – featuring Joe Sanders, Peter Evans and Nasheet Waits + first single ‘LOST’ available now everywhere

  PRE ORDER JURE PUKL’S MELT TODAY – PLUS STREAM THE FIRST SINGLE LOST NOW The LP and CD contain a free bonus album REMELT – there is a link provided within the artwork where you can download this digital album. REMELT – an electronic re-working of the album MELT,

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