Drummer/composer/bandleader Andrew Bain premiered a new seven movement last month featuring pianist George Colligan (Jack DeJohnette, Cassandra Wilson), saxophonist Jon Irabagon (Dave Douglas, Tom Harrell) and bassist Michael Janisch (Lee Konitz, Kurt Elling). The band recorded for a future Whirlwind release (scheduled for October 2017) at Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City
2016 Releases Sampler by Tori Freestone Reaching into the heart of improvised music has become second nature to British tenor saxophonist Tori Freestone and perennial colleagues Dave Manington (double bass) and Tim Giles (drums) on their latest Whirlwind release El Barranco. Following their warmly-received 2014 release In the Chop House
Click here for ordering 2016 Releases Sampler by John O’Gallagher John O’Gallagher would emphatically relate, there is nothing quite like the concept and energy of a live performance to provide both artist and listener with the affecting, visceral tingle which is at the heart of great music –
Composer and trumpeter Ryan Quigley released his ten-track album What Doesn’t Kill You – a quintet with Paul Booth (tenor sax, flutes), Steve Hamilton (piano, Fender Rhodes), Michael Janisch (double bass) and Clarence Penn (drums) earlier this year. Here are some recent press highlights: “A fine band of like minded
“Rich with inventive elegance and palpable atmosphere.” ★★★★ MOJO Magazine (Top 10 Albums of 2016) Tetra, is an immersive, hour-long sequence of material written by Julian Argüelles, specifically with his colleagues in mind: Kit Downes (piano), Sam Lasserson (bass) and James Maddren (drums).
Check the new album trailer for Live in Brooklyn by alto saxophonist and composer John O’Gallagher, out later this week. Pre orders for the CD now available.
Inspired by poems of Rainer Maria Rilke and Charles Bukowski The Darkening Blue, Andre Canniere’s third Whirlwind release, imaginatively combines the haunting and mystical elements of Rilke with the grit and boldness of Bukowski into a uniquely cohesive programme of music and features Tori Freestone – sax, Ivo Neame –
NYC-based guitarist and composer Matthew Stevens‘ debut Woodwork continues to get great coverage in the worldwide music press. The latest comes from Jazzthetik Magazine out of Germany. The album features Gerald Clayton – piano, Vicente Archer – bass, Eric Doob – drums, Paulo Stagnaro – percussion. “His [Stevens] debut as a
Hear more on the making of Infinitude, this time from Christine Jensen in the third video of the series released in support of the album. Infinitude – the concept of boundless possibility – is at the center of the music of Ingrid and Christine Jensen. For over twenty years, as
PRE ORDER the CD now and get instant digital album sent in MP3 320 format to your inbox. Albums shipped DEC 12. 2016 Releases Sampler by John O’Gallagher John O’Gallagher would emphatically relate, there is nothing quite like the concept and energy of a live performance to provide both
Drummer/composer/bandleader Andrew Bain premiered a new seven movement last month featuring pianist George Colligan (Jack DeJohnette, Cassandra Wilson), saxophonist Jon Irabagon (Dave Douglas, Tom Harrell) and bassist Michael Janisch (Lee Konitz, Kurt Elling). The band recorded for a future Whirlwind release (scheduled for October 2017) at Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City 
2016 Releases Sampler by Tori Freestone Reaching into the heart of improvised music has become second nature to British tenor saxophonist Tori Freestone and perennial colleagues Dave Manington (double bass) and Tim Giles (drums) on their latest Whirlwind release El Barranco. Following their warmly-received 2014 release In the Chop House 
Click here for ordering 2016 Releases Sampler by John O’Gallagher John O’Gallagher would emphatically relate, there is nothing quite like the concept and energy of a live performance to provide both artist and listener with the affecting, visceral tingle which is at the heart of great music – 
Composer and trumpeter Ryan Quigley released his ten-track album What Doesn’t Kill You – a quintet with Paul Booth (tenor sax, flutes), Steve Hamilton (piano, Fender Rhodes), Michael Janisch (double bass) and Clarence Penn (drums) earlier this year. Here are some recent press highlights: “A fine band of like minded 
“Rich with inventive elegance and palpable atmosphere.” ★★★★ MOJO Magazine (Top 10 Albums of 2016) Tetra, is an immersive, hour-long sequence of material written by Julian Argüelles, specifically with his colleagues in mind: Kit Downes (piano), Sam Lasserson (bass) and James Maddren (drums). 
Check the new album trailer for Live in Brooklyn by alto saxophonist and composer John O’Gallagher, out later this week. Pre orders for the CD now available. 
Inspired by poems of Rainer Maria Rilke and Charles Bukowski The Darkening Blue, Andre Canniere’s third Whirlwind release, imaginatively combines the haunting and mystical elements of Rilke with the grit and boldness of Bukowski into a uniquely cohesive programme of music and features Tori Freestone – sax, Ivo Neame – 
Hear more on the making of Infinitude, this time from Christine Jensen in the third video of the series released in support of the album. Infinitude – the concept of boundless possibility – is at the center of the music of Ingrid and Christine Jensen. For over twenty years, as