Michael Janisch will be appearing at Love Supreme Festival this summer on July 5th at the Big Top. Stay tuned for timings. Michael released his 6th solo album Worlds Collide in Autumn of 2019 which was one of Jazzwise Magazine’s albums of the year, and debuted his new band
Presenting the album cover for the May 15th 2020 release of IN COMMON 2 from Walter Smith III & Matthew Stevens. More info coming soon… Featuring: Micah Thomas, Linda May Han Oh and Nate Smith USA Launch dates: April 28/29 Jazz Standard, NYC CD • DL • 180 gram vinyl
Natacha Altas has just released a music video for her latest single Inherent Rhythm from WWR debut Strange Days. The single features: Voice – Natacha Atlas, Tanya Wells Violin – Samy Bishai Piano – Alcyona Mick Bass – Andy Hamill Drums – Laurie Lowe Click here to listen
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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