Russian-born, London-based alto saxophonist Zhenya Strigalev follows up his 2015 Whirlwind sextet release Robin Goodie with his new trio project Never Group. Recorded over two days in Berlin with the rhythm section of electric bassist Tim Lefebvre and drummer Eric Harland – and featuring guests such as keyboardist John Escreet, double bassist
The ever-searching, eclectic guitarist Phil Robson has released four contrasting solo records to date and is known throughout the world for his contribution to the long-running quartet Partisans (their release Swamp won Album Of The Year in the 2015 Parliamentary Jazz Awards). As a sideman he’s performed with Kenny Wheeler,
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
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
Featuring Patrick Cornelius - alto/soprano saxes, flute, compositions, Jason Palmer - trumpet, John Ellis - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, Nick Vayenas - trombone, Miles Okazaki - guitar, Gerald Clayton - piano, Peter Slavov - bass and Kendrick Scott – drums, While We’re Still Young is the sixth and latest album by the critically acclaimed, award-winning saxophonist
Jeff Williams starts his series of dates in support of new release Outlier tonight at Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music with John O’Gallagher, Kit Downes and Sam Lasserson. All tour dates Jeff joined Chris Philips on his Jazz FM show The Blueprint and shared some superb, revealing anecdotes about his life in jazz and more
Click here for a CD or digital albums (ALAC, FLAC MP3s and more) “The pieces are robustly appealing and the improv – from a crack British band including pianist Kit Downes, guitarist Phil Robson and tenor saxist Josh Arcoleo – is even better.” The Guardian Across a career
His third album for Whirlwind (following 2011’s Another Time and 2013’s The Listener), Williams’ Outlier combines previously unrecorded works from the ‘70s and ‘80s – such as the driving, fusion-laced ‘Dream Visitor’ and Brazilian-hued ‘Hermeto’ (after Hermeto Pascoal) – with more recent, equally assertive compositions. In this, his latest solo project,
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
New York Standards Quartet and recent release Power of 10 appear on this months ‘Editor’s Pick’ feature in DownBeat Magazine. “An attractive mix of heady originals, refreshing contrefacts and smartly arranged standards-all united by the group’s shared affinity for muscular groove and searing, thoughtful melody.” DownBeat Editor’s Pick: (full feature)
Russian-born, London-based alto saxophonist Zhenya Strigalev follows up his 2015 Whirlwind sextet release Robin Goodie with his new trio project Never Group. Recorded over two days in Berlin with the rhythm section of electric bassist Tim Lefebvre and drummer Eric Harland – and featuring guests such as keyboardist John Escreet, double bassist 
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 
Featuring Patrick Cornelius - alto/soprano saxes, flute, compositions, Jason Palmer - trumpet, John Ellis - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, Nick Vayenas - trombone, Miles Okazaki - guitar, Gerald Clayton - piano, Peter Slavov - bass and Kendrick Scott – drums, While We’re Still Young is the sixth and latest album by the critically acclaimed, award-winning saxophonist 
Click here for a CD or digital albums (ALAC, FLAC MP3s and more) “The pieces are robustly appealing and the improv – from a crack British band including pianist Kit Downes, guitarist Phil Robson and tenor saxist Josh Arcoleo – is even better.” The Guardian Across a career 
His third album for Whirlwind (following 2011’s Another Time and 2013’s The Listener), Williams’ Outlier combines previously unrecorded works from the ‘70s and ‘80s – such as the driving, fusion-laced ‘Dream Visitor’ and Brazilian-hued ‘Hermeto’ (after Hermeto Pascoal) – with more recent, equally assertive compositions. In this, his latest solo project, 
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 
New York Standards Quartet and recent release Power of 10 appear on this months ‘Editor’s Pick’ feature in DownBeat Magazine. “An attractive mix of heady originals, refreshing contrefacts and smartly arranged standards-all united by the group’s shared affinity for muscular groove and searing, thoughtful melody.” DownBeat Editor’s Pick: (full feature)