NY-based alto saxophonist Patrick Cornelius has announced a string of tour dates to support the release of his new album ‘While We’re Still Young’ Starting in Southport, England on 6th February, the tour will include the official CD launch party at The 606 Club in London on 8th February. This
Across a career spanning four decades, it would seem easiest to consider the musicians with whom Jeff Williams hasn’t worked. A respected stalwart of the international jazz circuit, the American drummer has notably rubbed shoulders with Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Konitz, Dave Liebman, Randy Brecker, John Abercrombie and
We’d like to extend a massive thank you for your continued support of our music and artists in 2015 – our biggest year yet with 20 releases featuring a truly eclectic mix of contemporary improvised-focused music. As a musician-owned and operated indie we simply could not continue to do what
As a leader, British double bassist and composer Matt Ridley is a specifically investigative musician whose artistry is derived from a desire to create a strong, meaningful and structural purpose out of each initial glint of inspiration. Following up his debut release on Whirlwind (Thymos, 2013), his new
. On behalf of everyone at Whirlwind — we’d like to wish you all a happy new year for 2016 and thank you all for your support in 2015… here’s to a great year.
Andre Canniere is an acclaimed trumpet player, composer and educator currently based in London. Originally from the US, he has worked with artists such as Maria Schneider, Bjorkestra, Ted Poor, Ingrid Jensen, Donny McCaslin and Darcy James Argue and performed at Carnegie Hall, Birdland, the London Jazz Festival, The Hague Jazz
We’re delighted to announce that Matthew Stevens debut release as a leader, Woodwork appears on the iTunes ‘Best of 2015: Jazz albums’ list and the title track also appears on the list of ‘Best jazz tracks’ (scroll down to hear it). NYC-based Guitarist and composer Stevens is heralded as one of the most promising
NYSQ‘s latest recording, Power of 10 is their second release for Whirlwind and a tribute to their ten years of performing together. Comprising David Berkman (piano), Tim Armacost (sax), Gene Jackson (drums) and Michael Janisch (bass), the hallmark of the group’s playing is an easy rapport with one another developed through ten
The internationally renown guitarist Phil Robson (who recently relocated to New York after being based in London for a few decades) has received a ★★★★ review for The Cut Off Point, his organ trio album with Ross Stanley (Hammond organ) and Gene Calderazzo (drums). He’s released four contrasting solo records to date and is known
2016 Releases Sampler by Whirlwind Recordings “While We’re Still Young is as close to a musical self-portrait as I’m capable of creating. It’s simultaneously a multi-generational tribute album, a gathering of close friends, and a starkly personal expression of who I am as an artist and individual.” — Patrick