“[Abbasi] thrusts seven Django originals joyously into the immediate present.” The Rehearsal Studio (full article) “Strikingly original.” Fanfare Magazine “A personal journey towards the essence of the legendary Django Reinhardt.” Jazziz (full article) Available on 12″ LP 180g Limited Edition Vinyl / CD / DL: here
The musical legacy that Austrian keyboardist and composer Joe Zawinul holds over the world of jazz is unique. Founder of the legendary Weather Report, his contribution to the world of jazz fusion has bestowed him legendary status amongst musicians today, and a dedicated following of fans too. One individual
Chicago-based guitarist and singer-songwriter Matt Gold‘s sparkling first solo release Imagined Sky is a new take on the multitude of styles Matt has grown up around. Stretching across alt-rock, jazz and Americana, this melody-driven album has been garnering notable press reviews since its release in May. You can find the
Bassist Michael Olatuja has been working on a new single during lockdown. Featuring harmonicist Gregoire Maret and singer Thana Alexa, The Hero’s Journey (Alternate Take) is a new version of the cinematic odyssey from Michael’s recent Lagos Pepper Soup release. Stream the single in full: here You can find Michael’s
Quinsin Nachoff is renowned as an inventive and genre-crossing saxophonist and composer. His most recent project is Pivotal Arc an ambitious, long-term collaboration between Nachoff, violinist Nathalie Bonin and some of the finest musicians from across North America. The result is this album, which features a brand-new String Quartet, a Violin Concerto and
‘FOMO Blues’, the latest single from Orlando le Fleming‘s Romantic Funk: The Unfamiliar is available to stream on all platforms: here. The track features a formidable drum solo from Nate Wood – watch a clip on the Whirlwind Recordings social media pages. On Wood, le Fleming comments: “Nate’s pocket and language
Alice Zawadzki has made a name for herself for producing multi-instrumental explorations of nature and human relationships. A violinist, singer and composer, she has released two albums on Whirlwind – China Lane, described as “genuinely original” by The Guardian, and her most recent release, Within You is a World of
Whirlwind is delighted to announce the new album Trio Grande (out November 13th), a powerful new creative collaboration between three of the world’s greatest improvising musicians: Will Vinson (saxophones/keyboards), Gilad Hekselman (guitars) and Antonio Sanchez (drums). Presenting a set of wildly varied compositions while creating a wide and colorful spectrum of sound and expression, the
Trumpeter Kenny Warren is a creative voice in the world of free trumpet improvisation. Here, he teams up with Matthias Pichler and Nathan Ellman-Bell for ‘In The Heat’, an album which perfectly summarises their relationship as musicians and close friends. Kenny’s track ‘The Air Conditioning’ recently featured on BBC Radio 3’s
Alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa recently released Hero Trio on Whirlwind Recordings, an album that pays tribute to his greatest influences with an album of diverse interpretations. In this widely praised album, Rudresh joins forces with long-time collaborates François Moutin (bass) and Rudy Royston (drums). Hero Trio is out now on 12″ LP
“[Abbasi] thrusts seven Django originals joyously into the immediate present.” The Rehearsal Studio (full article) “Strikingly original.” Fanfare Magazine “A personal journey towards the essence of the legendary Django Reinhardt.” Jazziz (full article) Available on 12″ LP 180g Limited Edition Vinyl / CD / DL: here 
The musical legacy that Austrian keyboardist and composer Joe Zawinul holds over the world of jazz is unique. Founder of the legendary Weather Report, his contribution to the world of jazz fusion has bestowed him legendary status amongst musicians today, and a dedicated following of fans too. One individual 
Chicago-based guitarist and singer-songwriter Matt Gold‘s sparkling first solo release Imagined Sky is a new take on the multitude of styles Matt has grown up around. Stretching across alt-rock, jazz and Americana, this melody-driven album has been garnering notable press reviews since its release in May. You can find the 
Bassist Michael Olatuja has been working on a new single during lockdown. Featuring harmonicist Gregoire Maret and singer Thana Alexa, The Hero’s Journey (Alternate Take) is a new version of the cinematic odyssey from Michael’s recent Lagos Pepper Soup release. Stream the single in full: here You can find Michael’s 
Quinsin Nachoff is renowned as an inventive and genre-crossing saxophonist and composer. His most recent project is Pivotal Arc an ambitious, long-term collaboration between Nachoff, violinist Nathalie Bonin and some of the finest musicians from across North America. The result is this album, which features a brand-new String Quartet, a Violin Concerto and 
‘FOMO Blues’, the latest single from Orlando le Fleming‘s Romantic Funk: The Unfamiliar is available to stream on all platforms: here. The track features a formidable drum solo from Nate Wood – watch a clip on the Whirlwind Recordings social media pages. On Wood, le Fleming comments: “Nate’s pocket and language 
Alice Zawadzki has made a name for herself for producing multi-instrumental explorations of nature and human relationships. A violinist, singer and composer, she has released two albums on Whirlwind – China Lane, described as “genuinely original” by The Guardian, and her most recent release, Within You is a World of 
Whirlwind is delighted to announce the new album Trio Grande (out November 13th), a powerful new creative collaboration between three of the world’s greatest improvising musicians: Will Vinson (saxophones/keyboards), Gilad Hekselman (guitars) and Antonio Sanchez (drums). Presenting a set of wildly varied compositions while creating a wide and colorful spectrum of sound and expression, the 
Trumpeter Kenny Warren is a creative voice in the world of free trumpet improvisation. Here, he teams up with Matthias Pichler and Nathan Ellman-Bell for ‘In The Heat’, an album which perfectly summarises their relationship as musicians and close friends. Kenny’s track ‘The Air Conditioning’ recently featured on BBC Radio 3’s 
Alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa recently released Hero Trio on Whirlwind Recordings, an album that pays tribute to his greatest influences with an album of diverse interpretations. In this widely praised album, Rudresh joins forces with long-time collaborates François Moutin (bass) and Rudy Royston (drums). Hero Trio is out now on 12″ LP