10th March 2020: Patrick Cornelius’ Acadia to release ‘Way of the Cairns’ ft. Kristjan Randalu, Michael Janisch and Paul Wiltgen – Autumn 2020

Whirlwind welcomes back Patrick Cornelius for his fourth Whirlwind release, Way of the Cairns with a new collective ensemble – Acadia. The album consists of a suite of compositions inspired by Acadia National Park in Maine, along with additional brand new material written by the other band members (Kristjan Randalu – piano,

9th March 2020: Alice Zawadzki – Live Session for BBC R3’s J to Z, International Women’s Day Special

Recent WWR signing, vocalist & composer Alice Zawadzki was featured on BBC Radio 3‘s J to Z, International Women’s Day Special, performing live renditions of four tracks off of Within You Is A World Of Spring with bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado, guitarist Rob Luft and drummer Fred Thomas. You can listen to the full broadcast here.

6th March 2020: Announcing the April 10 release of trumpeter Kenny Warren’s ‘In The Heat’ featuring Matthias Pichler and Nathan Ellman-Bell

  Pre- Order CD/DL: HERE   Brooklyn based trumpeter Kenny Warren’s wide-ranging, adventurous musicality has led him on diverse explorations across the musical landscape, from jazz to Americana and from folk to free. His new record In The Heat features a suite of compositions that he wrote for bassist Matthias

4th March 2020: Announcing the signing of bassist Michael Olatuja – ‘Lagos Pepper Soup’ ( CD / DL / 180 g 2 x LP) ft. Terreon Gully, Aaron Parks, Etienne Stadwijk, Angelique Kidjo,  Dianne Reeves, Regina Carter, Joe Lovano, Laura Mvula, Lionel Loueke, Grégoire Maret, Becca Stevens,  Brandee Younger, Robert Mitchell, Onaje Jefferson drops June 12th

We’re delighted to announce the signing of bassist and composer Michael Olatuja to Whirlwind for May 1 release Lagos Pepper Soup, available in CD / DL & 180 gram double LP   “What you hear is a blend of three major cities: it’s a celebration of life, and I wanted to

3rd March 2020: Full details for Chris Montague’s ‘Warmer Than Blood’ (CD • DL • 12″ LP) ft. Kit Downes and Ruth Goller – May 8th 2020

Sounds, Singles, Live Dates to follow   Warmer Than Blood ​is the new venture from critically acclaimed composer and guitarist ​Chris Montague ​(Troyka, Squarepusher, Benny Greb). It brings together pianist and ECM recording artist Kit Downes ​and renowned electric bassist ​Ruth Goller ​(Acoustic Ladyland, Melt Yourself Down, Let Spin) for

2nd March 2020: 10-Year Anniversary Sampler on March edition of Jazzwise Magazine + Free Sampler in 2020 to all Physical Orders on WWR Site

We’re celebrating our 10th anniversay all throughout 2020! Over the last 10 years Whirlwind has worked with nearly 100 artists and has released over 140 titles. Many thanks to Jazzwise Magazine for supporting our landmark year with this free giveaway album that comes with every copy of the March issue

28th February 2020: Whirlwind signs saxophonist and composer Rudresh Mahanthappa for June 19th release of ‘Hero Trio’

Announcing the signing of saxophonist and composer Rudresh Mahanthappa for his June 19th release Hero Trio, featuring François Moutin on double bass & Rudy Royston on drums.   “After having released 15 albums of original music as a leader/co-leader, it is an immense pleasure to record music that is not

27th February 2020: MONOCLED MAN drops 4 track EP ‘Bernabe Jurado’ April 17 on 7″ / DL

Monocled Man is back with a 4 track EP Bernabe Jurado dropping April 17 on 7″ LP and DL.  Stay tuned for more information and pre-order. Bernabe Jurado is the third release from Monocled Man, the brainchild of trumpet player/producer Rory Simmons – featuring guitarist Chris Montague and drummer Jon

21st February 2020: Jure Pukl’s Whirlwind album ‘Broken Circles’ featuring Charles Altura, Matt Brewer, Joel Ross, Kweku Sumbry drops today + latest reviews and tour dates

  Purchase CD • DL • 12″ LP 180g Limited Edition  “A quintet of musicians working and playing to create messages that resonate… His [Pukl’s] writing keeps on maturing as does his playing.” Step Tempest (read review)   The sociopolitical and environmental focus on our world seems to be stronger than

14th February 2020: Andre Canniere ‘Ghost Days’ releases today – CD / DL / 180 gram red vinyl + 4 Stars from UK Vibe

    Out today on CD / DL and 180 gram Red Vinyl (LP ships in April) . “The songs deal with loss, anxiety and disappointment, yet are often uplifting in nature with a quirky sense of humour and an imaginative and hopeful message that works its way effortlessly through

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