23rd October 2017: Dee Byrne’s Entropi continues Moment Frozen tour tonight + press round up including ★★★★ from All About Jazz and The Jazz Mann

With an invigorating spirit embodying the sequential, macrocosmic concept of ‘order, unpredictability, then descent into disorder’ (originally launched and explored in the debut album New Era), London-based alto saxophonist Dee Byrne’s five-piece Entropi continue their extra-terrestrial flight with Moment Frozen – a sweeping sequence of eight original compositions again frequently

20th October 2017: Oli Rockberger’s ‘Sovereign’ released today

 Click here for CDs, digital downloads and more   Pianist, vocalist, songwriter and producer Oli Rockberger’s fourth studio release, Sovereign (his first for the Whirlwind label and following on from his self-release Old Habits), takes its title from the viewpoints of transition, growth and independence. The music for this album

17th October 2017: Ingrid Jensen, Christine Jensen and Ben Monder bring ‘Infinitude’ to Europe Nov 2nd – 13th

“A very personal album with ​skilful arrangements and original improvisations that ​illustrate th​e​ quality of soloists.​” Le Cri du Port (full review) With Infinitude, Ingrid and Christine Jensen have realized an ambition to write for and perform in the more intimate setting of a quintet, combining their intuitive, sibling trust

16th October 2017: Whirlwind Residency at Hull City of Culture’s Middleton Hall – November 16th

The City of Hull is currently enjoying it’s City of Culture Status with a packed 365 days of transformative cultural activity. For this Whirlwind Recordings showcase event curated by label founder Michael Janisch, Music at Hull presents three key artists from the label: Tickets: Here   Simon Purcell’s ​’​Red Circle​’​ Quintet “Purcell leads

15th October 2017: Michael Janisch’s Autumn tour dates with new band including Rez Abbasi, Jason Palmer, John O’Gallagher and Clarence Penn + EFG London Jazz Festival NOV 10

  Whirlwind founder, bassist, composer and producer Michael Janisch premiers a new band for their first European tour-date with guitarist Rez Abbasi – one of today’s major new voices on his instrument – alongside Grammy-winning alto saxophonist John O’Gallagher (Joe Henderson, Maria Schneider), trumpeter Jason Palmer (Herbie Hancock, Kurt Rosenwinkel)

9th October 2017: Nov 10 2017 – Whirlwind Recordings blows a storm at EFG London Jazz Festival with triple bill – Michael Janisch Band ft Rez Abbasi, Jason Palmer, John O’Gallagher and Clarence Penn + Henry Spencer’s Juncture + Zhenya Strigalev’s Never Group

Whirlwind founder, bassist, composer and producer Michael Janisch (nominated in 2016 for a MOBO Award in the Jazz category after releasing his latest solo album Paradigm Shift), premiers a terrific Stateside Quartet on their first European tour-date with the Pakistani/American guitarist Rez Abbasi – rapidly emerging as one of today’s

9th October 2017: Euan Stevenson & Konrad Wiszniewski’s New Focus on BBC’s Jazz Nights at the Quay

 “A masterful repertoire of superb instrumentation and sumptuous arrangements.” Radio REC (FR) Much of the acclaim received to date for Euan Stevenson and Konrad Wiszniewski’s New Focus has centred on the pair’s ability to write beautiful, haunting melodies where every piece in the sequel balances emotional power with exquisite craftsmanship.

8th October 2017: Latest reviews for Josephine Davies’ ‘Satori’ include ★★★★​ ​from UK Vibe and The Jazz Mann + DownBeat Magazine feature

Official album trailer for Satori (left) Josephine Davies – saxophone Dave Whitford – bass Paul Clarvis – drums           Latest press highlights for Satori (scroll down to see DownBeat feature) “Consistently inventive and witty… Testament to Davies’ lyrical flow and to her collaborators ability to go with it.”

7th October 2017: Oli Rockberger begins ‘Sovereign’ tour on Weds 11th October + new animated video

Acclaimed London based singer-songwriter, keys man and producer Oli Rockberger starts his Sovereign tour on Weds 11th Oct. Oli Rockberger – piano/vocals Hannah Read – violin/vocals Giorgio Serci – guitar Michael Janisch – bass Marijus Alaksa – drums     DATES October 11th – The Brook, Southampton October 12th – SoundCellar,

6th October 2017: Rez Abbasi’s ‘Unfiltered Universe’ feat Vijay Iyer, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Johannes Weidenmueller, Dan Weiss and Elizabeth Mikhael UK/Europe release today

Click here: Unfiltered Universe for CDs, digital downloads and more   “An imaginative composer and guitarist of considerable virtuosity, plus an ensemble of immense talent, are all factors that make this high calibre album, imbued with unfettered vigour and intrigue, a most satisfying affair.” ★★★★½ All About Jazz (full review)   Completing

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