31st January 2020: Will Vinson four forty one released today + ★★★★ DownBeat Magazine review, ★★★★1/2 All About Jazz review Spotify ‘State of Jazz’ playlist and Stereogum Feature

  CD • DL • 2x 180g LP – Limited Edition: Here   A close relationship to the tradition of the instrument defines Vinson’s playing as much as the fearless and unapologetic manner with which he searches for his own voice within the genre. This search never comes at the

30th January 2020: Jure Pukl’s ‘Broken Circles’ Tour Dates announced

New York based saxophonist & composer Jure Pukl is releasing his third album Broken Circles on February 21st featuring guitarist Charles Altura, vibraphonist Joel Ross, bassist Matt Brewer and drummer Kweku Sumbry. The release will be supported by a tour: March 1st – Max Klub Velenje, Velenje, Slovenia March 2nd – Kino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia March 3rd

29th January 2020: Andre Canniere’s ‘Ghost Days’ Tour Dates announced

Trumpeter and composer Andre Canniere is set to follow up his acclaimed The Darkening Blue with a new release on Whirlwind for February 2020. Entitled Ghost Days, it reunites him with singer Brigitte Beraha and saxophonist Tori Freestone, and introduces a new, all-star UK rhythm team of Rick Simpson (piano)

28th January 2020: Joel Harrison announces Euro tour this March + press highlights for recent release ‘Still Point: Turning World’ + Kings Place March 13

This March, Joel Harrison will be visiting Europe for a 12 date tour in support of recent release Still Point: Turning World. Line Up Joel Harrison – guitar David Binney – saxophone Michael Janisch – double bass Gerald Cleaver – drums             . Here are

24th January 2020: Happy New Year – Whirlwind @ 10 years!! – January Anniversary Sale – up to 50% off selected items all month!

Happy New Year! Whirlwind Recordings turns 10 years old this month! What started out as a simple venture for founder Michael Janisch to release his own music has blossomed into one of the premiere independent labels releasing contemporary jazz and related musics in the world today. Our catalogue consists of

24th January 2020: Jure Pukl’s ‘Broken Circles’ gets ★★★★ from UK Vibe. First single ‘Sustained Optimism’ available as instant download with every album pre-order (official release date Feb 21st 2020) + tour dates

  Pre-order CD • DL • 12″ LP 180g Limited Edition  “Broken Circles is a beautifully composed project that highlights Jure Pukl’s innovative approach to his playing and compositions” ★★★★ UK Vibe (read review)   The sociopolitical and environmental focus on our world seems to be stronger than ever, predominantly

23rd January 2020: Will Vinson – ‘four forty one’ available for Pre-order

  Will Vinson is one of WWR’s latest signings and his Jan 31st release four forty one is currently available for pre-order on CD • DL • 2 x 180 Gram Limited Edition Vinyl here. The album will be his eighth solo release and features a cast of leading musicians in

21st January 2020: Jeff Williams – ‘Bloom’ UK Tour May 2020 – NPR Best Music of 2019 + LP

Jeff Williams is taking his trio on tour around the UK in May 2020. Their 2019 release ‘Bloom’ has picked up all sorts of praise since April, most recently it was added to NPR‘s ‘Best Music of 2019’ list. Jeff Williams’ ‘Bloom’ UK Tour May 2020 with Carmen Staaf & Michael

20th January 2020: ‘Colours’ the first single from Andre Canniere’s ‘Ghost Days’ instantly downloadable with every pre-order (available now)

  Pre order Ghost Days  CD • DL • and 12″ LP (180g – Limited Edition): here:    The US-born, London-based trumpeter and composer Andre Canniere is set to follow up his acclaimed The Darkening Blue with a new release on Whirlwind for February 2020. Entitled Ghost Days, it

20th January 2020: Natacha Atlas – Listen to BBC World Service Podcast

Another chance to listen to Natacha Atlas Official talking about artistic vision on the BBC World Service Podcast ‘Music Life’ that aired recently: Listen Natacha’s touring recent Whirlwind release ‘Strange Days‘ from April. 

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