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
Three recent Whirlwind releases: NYJO FIFTY, String Theory and Spirit House appear on The Telegraph’s ‘Best Jazz Albums of 2015’ list. Read the full article here and find out more about the albums below: NYJO FIFTY celebrates the 50th anniversary of a British institution, The National Youth Jazz Orchestra, who have recorded well over 40 albums to
Released to great critical acclaim earlier this year, Spring Rain is the new quartet album and Whirlwind debut from Swiss born and Berlin based trombonist Samuel Blaser. A tribute to US clarinettist and composer Jimmy Giuffre, the album features NY heavyweights Russ Lossing, Drew Gress and Gerald Cleaver. Blaser is a musician who seeks to
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