We’re delighted to announce the signing of saxophonist and composer Chet Doxas for his new trio record ‘You Can’t Take It With You’, featuring pianist Ethan Iverson and bassist Thomas Morgan. The album will be out on LP, CD & DL on September 24th. Stay tuned for pre-order announcements, live gigs
At the end of 2020, saxophonist Patrick Cornelius returned to Whirlwind with his new release Way of the Cairns, a release inspired by the surroundings of Maine’s Acadia National Park. The release features long-time collaborators Kristjan Randalu, Michael Janisch and Paul Wiltgen. The album is available to order on 2x
“A superb cohabitation, where alchemy creates perfect cohesion.” Radio REC Out now on 12″ LP 180g Limited Edition Vinyl, CD & DL: here Four tracks now streaming on Spotify’s ‘State of Jazz’ and ‘Jazz X-Press’ Zurich based musician Arthur Hnatek is one of a new breed of players who
The latest single from Swiss drummer Arthur Hnatek‘s debut trio release Static is now available to stream on all platforms: here. ‘MIDI Sans Frontieres’ is the third release from the trio, and is available as an instant download with every pre-order of the album. You can find more details about the album
To end a very weird year on a high note for us, big thanks to Echoes Music Magazine and Jazz News Magazine France, who both feature Whirlwind’s 10th anniversary. The publications interview founder Michael Janisch talking all things past, present and the future of the label. Check out both features
Swiss drummer Arthur Hnatek‘s musical style combines broken beat, electronica and traditional trio playing, and is success in merging all three areas has seen him establish himself as a go-to sideman for projects involving Tigran Hamasyan and Erik Truffaz. Static sees him team up with Fabien Iannone and Franceso Geminiani
Veteran drummer Jeff Williams recently released his sixth solo release on Whirlwind Recordings. The album is the latest in a stellar career that has seen him collaborate with players including Lee Konitz, Stan Getz and Dave Liebman. The album is out on 12″ LP 180g Limited Edition Vinyl, CD &
Altoist Rudresh Mahanthappa‘s Hero Trio was one of 2020’s best received jazz albums globally, making many of the end of year ‘Best Of’ charts from the global jazz press. It was also very well received by fans of Whirlwind, selling out on Vinyl. We’re delighted to announce a new second press, in
Zurich based musician Arthur Hnatek is one of a new breed of players who see their music as a continuum stretching between genres, always thinking in terms of links rather than boundaries, possibilities rather than limits. His time spent playing drums with similarly adventurous and unclassifiable artists Tigran Hamasyan
“The palette is wide and it’s refreshing to hear and see Brotherly get a second bite of the cherry – they certainly know how to hit the sweet spot.” – Blues & Soul Magazine Available on Double LP / CD / DL: here BROTHERLY, the brain-child of Anna Stubbs