28th November 2015: Latest reviews for Ivo Neame and ‘Strata’ plus hear him in session on BBC Radio 2’s Jamie Cullum show.

Known widely for his linchpin roles with Phronesis and Marius Neset, effulgent beacon of contemporary jazz piano, Ivo Neame, takes a side step from his octet and other projects to release this exciting new quintet title Strata. Collaborating again with UK luminaries (including three fellow Whirlwind artists) Tori Freestone (saxes/flutes), Jim

27th November 2015: ★★★★1/2 from DownBeat Magazine amongst latest reviews for Pete McCann’s ‘Range’ ft: John O’Gallagher, Henry Hey, Matt Clohesy and Mark Ferber.

Enjoying some 25 years as a highly respected sideman on the New York circuit, and a regular performer at Greenwich Village’s popular 55 Bar, multi-faceted jazz guitarist Pete McCann brings his fifth solo album, jazz/rock cornucopia Range, to Whirlwind Recordings – a quintet recording of all-new material which distills his

26th November 2015: NYJO with guest soloists Mark Nightingale, Gareth Lockrane, Julian Siegel and Zoe Rahman releases new video for NYJO FIFTY and receives ★★★★ from The Financial Times

NYJO FIFTY celebrates the 50th anniversary of a British institution, The National Youth Jazz Orchestra, who have recorded well over 40 albums to date with this their first release for Whirlwind. Recorded at Air Studios in London, the album reflects the wide range in repertoire, style and musical colors for

22nd November 2015: Reviews for ‘Tetra’ by Julian Argüelles with Kit Downes, Sam Lasserson and James Maddren include 4 Stars from Jazzwise Magazine, The Irish Times, The Scotsman and The Guardian.

Esteemed British saxophonist Julian Argüelles brings his working quartet, Tetra, to Whirlwind in an immersive, hour-long sequence of material written specifically with his colleagues in mind: Kit Downes (piano), Sam Lasserson (bass) and James Maddren (drums). In this new release, his respect for, and collaboration with, today’s eclectic strain of

13th November 2015: Big News: ‘NYJO FIFTY’ by The National Youth Jazz Orchestra feat. Zoe Rahman, Gareth Lockrane, Mark Nightingale and Julian Siegel released today!

  Click here for a CD or digital albums (ALAC, FLAC MP3s and more)   Jazz Fm (here) and Jazzwise Magazine (here) preview the album and appearance at EFG London Jazz Festival (details)   2015 Releases Sampler by NYJO NYJO FIFTY celebrates the 50th anniversary of a British institution, The National Youth

12th November 2015: Big News: New York Standards Quartet ft: David Berkman, Tim Armacost, Gene Jackson and Michael Janisch to release ‘Power of 10’ on 4th December 2015.

  click here to listen to excerpts from the album   NYSQ‘s latest recording, Power of 10 is their second release for Whirlwind and a tribute to their ten years of performing together. The band came together when three of New York’s busiest jazz players noticed they had one thing in

12th November 2015: EFG London Jazz Festival 13th – 22nd Nov 2015 – Whirlwind Artist shows include Partisans at Cadogan Hall, Ollie Howell at Jazz In The Round and special double bill of NYSQ and Alex Garnett at Pizza Express.

We’re pleased to announce that nine artists that have released albums on the Whirlwind label will be featured acts at this month’s EFG London Jazz Festival produced by Serious, with many other label artists performing as sidemen/women across the capital. Here’s a snapshot of what’s in store with links to recent album information and detailed show

9th November 2015: Big News: The National Youth Jazz Orchestra to release ‘NYJO FIFTY’ 13th Nov 2015 feat. Zoe Rahman, Gareth Lockrane, Mark Nightingale, Julian Siegel

. click here to listen to excerpts from the double disc set . 2015 Releases Sampler by NYJO NYJO FIFTY celebrates the 50th anniversary of a British institution, The National Youth Jazz Orchestra, who have recorded well over 40 albums to date with this their first release for Whirlwind. Recorded

6th November 2015: Michael Janisch’s Paradigm Shift back on the road this week with special 10th December show at Manchester’s Band On The Wall + 4 stars from Jazzwise Magazine, All About Jazz, The Jazz Mann and The Herald Scotland.

Michael Janisch’s extensive  Paradigm Shift  Euro tour continues this week and there is a special upcoming show on December 10th at Manchester’s Band On The Wall. (Tickets). All ticket holders will receive a free 15-Track Whirlwind Recordings sampler album upon arrival. So far the tour has covered more than 30 dates and has included workshops

6th November 2015: “If music is a language, then guitarist Joel Harrison is a polyglot.” 4 Stars from DownBeat Magazine for ‘Spirit House’ ft: Cuong Vu, Paul Hanson, Kermit Driscoll and Brian Blade plus latest review round-up.

A broad-thinking musician with a prolific and extensive back catalog of releases – from duo and chamber to big band formats, from West African to North Indian collaborations – renowned Washington DC-born guitarist and composer Joel Harrison now turns his attention to a quintet recording featuring the intriguing front line

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