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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Walter Smith III released TWIO with us in 2018 and it’s remained a very popular release in our catalogue ever since. Excitedly, Walter will be touring Europe in May for one week only with Michael Janisch on bass and Eric Harland on drums, playing music from the album. Dates are
Scott Kinsey has been voted as the number one keyboardist of the year by the Jazztimes 2019 reader’s poll, swiftly followed by Herbie Hancock, Cory Henry & Jeff Lorber. Scott has also just had a great feature in All About Jazz (full article) being interviewed by Friedrich Kunzmann
We’re delighted to announce the signing of guitarist and songwriter Matt Gold to Whirlwind, his album drops May 29th and will be available as CD / DL / 180 gram LP Imagined Sky is the first solo record from Chicago-based guitarist and songwriter Matt Gold. An incredibly in-demand
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
Walter Smith III released TWIO with us in 2018 and it’s remained a very popular release in our catalogue ever since. Excitedly, Walter will be touring Europe in May for one week only with Michael Janisch on bass and Eric Harland on drums, playing music from the album. Dates are 
Scott Kinsey has been voted as the number one keyboardist of the year by the Jazztimes 2019 reader’s poll, swiftly followed by Herbie Hancock, Cory Henry & Jeff Lorber. Scott has also just had a great feature in All About Jazz (full article) being interviewed by Friedrich Kunzmann 
We’re delighted to announce the signing of guitarist and songwriter Matt Gold to Whirlwind, his album drops May 29th and will be available as CD / DL / 180 gram LP Imagined Sky is the first solo record from Chicago-based guitarist and songwriter Matt Gold. An incredibly in-demand