Announcing the “Whirlwind Mini Fest” on the 28th and 29th of September 2015, at Stereo in Glasgow, Scotland Three bands per night comprised of four Scottish-based WWR Artists (Konrad Wiszniewski, Rachael Cohen, Tom Gibbs and Ryan Quigley) and Whirlwind’s own Michael Janisch presenting his new band Paradigm Shift. Each artist
Some four years in gestation, the ambitious new double-disc project Paradigm Shift from London-based US bassist, composer and producer Michael Janisch sees the Whirlwind Recordings founder enter the spotlight with his multi-level approach to composition and performance. Janisch continues to garner enthusiastic press for his mastery of both
On September 4th 2015, Alice will be performing at The Quarry Theatre at St Lukes, Bedford as part of the ‘A Song For You’ series of concerts. (See details) In ‘I Chew Thorns With Roses’, Alice relates the story of her grandmother, Irena, drawing upon Irena’s memoirs and the extensive research of
We’re pleased to announce a new monthly residency at the 606 Club in Chelsea, London that features Whirlwind artists fronting their own bands for the first set (with special guests from time to time) and an invite-only jam session for the second set*. The nights will be curated and presented
Two recent Whirlwind releases String Theory from Partikel and Spirit House from Joel Harrison have made The Telegraph’s ‘Best Jazz Albums of 2015’ list. (full article) Spirit House was also reviewed on Radio Cardiff’s ‘Jazz Breakfast’ at the weekend. (listen again) Here are the promotional videos for both albums: The approach to
With an eclectic approach to his music-making (previous projects have encompassed straight-ahead jazz, Latin, fusion and contemporary classical), McCann now presents jazz/rock cornucopia Range, its title a metaphor for the breadth of his colorful musical career as well as the diversity of the sounds expressed so eloquently here with longstanding
“One of this year’s most celebrated five star releases.” Jazz Views (full review) Swiss trombonist Samuel Blaser made his Whirlwind debut with his new quartet album Spring Rain earlier this year, a tribute to US clarinettist and composer Jimmy Giuffre. Intentionally blurring the boundaries between jazz, blues, free improvisation and
Fresh from the weekend appearance at Brecon Jazz Festival, here are the launch tour dates for Julian Argüelles and ‘Tetra‘ featuring Kit Downes-piano, Sam Lasserson – bass and James Maddren – drums (release date Oct 12th 2015, more info here). The tour will take in ten dates across the UK and starts Oct 26th 2015.
From the swinging ebullience of Herbie Hancock-styled “Thief” to the lofty spaciality of “Astral” (dedicated to Kenny Wheeler), the mercurial moods of “Second Thoughts” to the quirky, almost ‘60s sci-fi feel of “Dimi and the Blue Men” and effervescent angularity of title track “The Cut Off Point”, here is a
It gives us great pleasure to announce the debut Whirlwind release Tetra from saxophonist and composer Julian Argüelles on October 12th 2015 with his new band of the same name featuring Kit Downes (piano), Sam Lasserson (double bass) and James Maddren (drums). From his beginnings with the legendary Loose Tubes, through
Announcing the “Whirlwind Mini Fest” on the 28th and 29th of September 2015, at Stereo in Glasgow, Scotland Three bands per night comprised of four Scottish-based WWR Artists (Konrad Wiszniewski, Rachael Cohen, Tom Gibbs and Ryan Quigley) and Whirlwind’s own Michael Janisch presenting his new band Paradigm Shift. Each artist 
Some four years in gestation, the ambitious new double-disc project Paradigm Shift from London-based US bassist, composer and producer Michael Janisch sees the Whirlwind Recordings founder enter the spotlight with his multi-level approach to composition and performance. Janisch continues to garner enthusiastic press for his mastery of both 
On September 4th 2015, Alice will be performing at The Quarry Theatre at St Lukes, Bedford as part of the ‘A Song For You’ series of concerts. (See details) In ‘I Chew Thorns With Roses’, Alice relates the story of her grandmother, Irena, drawing upon Irena’s memoirs and the extensive research of 
We’re pleased to announce a new monthly residency at the 606 Club in Chelsea, London that features Whirlwind artists fronting their own bands for the first set (with special guests from time to time) and an invite-only jam session for the second set*. The nights will be curated and presented 
Fresh from the weekend appearance at Brecon Jazz Festival, here are the launch tour dates for Julian Argüelles and ‘Tetra‘ featuring Kit Downes-piano, Sam Lasserson – bass and James Maddren – drums (release date Oct 12th 2015, more info here). The tour will take in ten dates across the UK and starts Oct 26th 2015. 
It gives us great pleasure to announce the debut Whirlwind release Tetra from saxophonist and composer Julian Argüelles on October 12th 2015 with his new band of the same name featuring Kit Downes (piano), Sam Lasserson (double bass) and James Maddren (drums). From his beginnings with the legendary Loose Tubes, through