Matt Ridley describes his latest release Mettã as “considered, composed/improvised music which might transport and entertain both listeners and players, creating and involving all in an awareness of the present.” The follow up to debut release on Whirlwind (Thymos, 2013), this album from the British double bassist and composer Matt Ridley references themes
Since The National Youth Jazz Orchestra released its celebratory fiftieth anniversary double album NYJO FIFTY, the album has continued to receive great press. Here are the highlights from the latest: “A fine celebration of an institution that has done so much for jazz education in this country.” The Jazz Mann (full review)
Recent critical acclaim for Zhenya Strigalev’s latest release Never Group: “A surreal, impressive brew.” ★★★★ Jazzwise Magazine (website) “A maverick at the heart of modern jazz.” ★★★★ The Telegraph (live review) “An abstracted theatre of sound and experiment… ranging from 21st century bop to spooked jazz improv via deep-funk.” Sandy Brown Jazz (full review)
Click here for a CD or digital albums (ALAC, FLAC MP3s and more) “A brilliant debut album showcasing the respective talents of three exceptional British musicians… An excellent start… They are the business.” ★★★★1/2 All About Jazz British trio Preston – Glasgow – Lowe release their eponymous debut
British tenorist Sam Crockatt brings the energy and immediacy of his quartet to Whirlwind on Mells Bells, an album of peppy live-feel studio performances which illuminate and elaborate on the leader’s eight original compositions. Crockatt (a member of London-based Loop Collective) collaborates with many of today’s increasingly successful contemporary jazz
British trio Preston – Glasgow – Lowe release their eponymous debut album with an energetic and technically thrilling record of original material. Writing and performing together since 2012, London-based David Preston (guitar), Kevin Glasgow (six-string electric bass) and Laurie Lowe (drums) have steadily honed their own particular style of complex
NYC-based Guitarist and composer Stevens is heralded as one of the most promising young artists in contemporary jazz music through his associations with NEXT Collective, Christian Scott, Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington, Walter Smith III, and Harvey Mason. Now Stevens comes fully into his own with his debut recording as a
City of Poets drops officially on May 20th; however, you can now PRE ORDER the album and get the MP3 320 digital album instantly sent to your email. CDs will be shipped one week before release. We’ve also got the preview tracks available to listen to for the entire album
2016 Releases Sampler by Whirlwind Recordings Featuring Patrick Cornelius – alto/soprano saxes, flute, compositions, Jason Palmer – trumpet, John Ellis – tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, Nick Vayenas – trombone, Miles Okazaki – guitar, Gerald Clayton – piano, Peter Slavov – bass and Kendrick Scott – drums, While We’re Still Young is the sixth and latest album by the
Latest release – Power of 10 celebrates ten years of touring and recording for New York Standards Quartet. Next week on Thursday 28th April the band will be celebrating with a special show at Smalls Jazz Club in New York featuring Tim Armacost (saxophones), David Berkman (piano), Ugonna Okegwo (double bass), Gene Jackson (drums) and