10th May 2015: Pre release reviews for Partikel’s ‘String Theory’. 5* from All About Jazz, 4* from Marlbank, 4* plus feature in Jazzwise Magazine and CD of the month on the European Jazz Chart.

String Theory is the third release from London-based Partikel (Duncan Eagles, Max Luthert and Eric Ford), a group who’ve maintained a feverish live schedule the past few years and is heralded as a significant new band on the European scene. Their latest album sees them pushing their own sonic and

9th May 2015: Ahead of May 26th release date, Matthew Stevens’ Woodwork named Downbeat Magazine’s Editor’s Choice + Wax Poetics exclusive video feature

NYC-based Guitarist and composer Matthew 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

8th May 2015: BIG NEWS: Ivo Neame to release his quintet album ‘Strata’ on 15th June 2015. Jazzwise feature, promo video and tour dates.

    Known widely for his linchpin roles with Phronesis and Marius Neset, effulgent beacon of contemporary jazz piano, Ivo Neame, takes a side step from his octet and other projects to release this exciting new quintet title Strata. Collaborating again with UK luminaries (including three fellow Whirlwind artists) Tori Freestone

8th May 2015: Tam de Villiers continues ‘Panacea’ tour with two Paris dates this month. Latest press including both live show and album reviewed by Jazz Breakfast.

De Villiers continues working closely with his regular team of musicians, Karl Jannuska (drums), David Prez (tenor saxophone), and Frederic Chiffoleau (double bass), on Panacea, his debut for Whirlwind Recordings. A collection of varying pieces, instrument and vocal, the album takes the listener on both a cerebral and visceral voyage,

7th May 2015: Cloudmakers Trio continue their ‘Abstract Forces’ tour this week. 4* review from Concerto and Fidelity magazines.

  Abstract Forces is the second release from Cloudmakers Trio, the brainchild of vibraphonist Jim Hart which features Whirlwind founder Michael Janisch on double bass and Dave Smith on drums. The album is a mix of strong grooves, catchy hooks and, as the title suggests, very open improvising. Hart’s writing explores

5th May 2015: ‘Can of Worms’ by George Crowley gets 4* review and feature in Jazzwise Magazine and is reviewed by AP reviews and The Guardian.

Can of Worms explores that happy and unpredictable space where written and improvised worlds collide, diving deep into group improvisations and compositions featuring taut, tense grooves, wailing sax-confessionals and all-out glorious free-jazz. The album features a razor-sharp, interactive line-up of some of the most distinctive musicians on the burgeoning London

30th April 2015: Ant Law’s ‘Zero Sum World’ named Jazz Views album of the week plus 4* from All About Jazz and reviews from Jazzwise Magazine, Medien-Info, Musik an Sich and tour dates…

  Zero Sum World is the second solo release from guitarist and composer Ant Law and his first for Whirlwind Recordings. Zero Sum World ​showcases an ​eclectic mish-mash of influences from musics around the world, but it’s Law’s thematic writing and playing that binds its eleven tracks together into one

30th April 2015: Free Whirlwind 15-Track Sampler included with the purchase of any CD from our site

. All customers who purchase a CD will receive a FREE 15 track sampler album with their order as a special thank you for your continued support.  Note: this offer is not included with digital purchases. Artists featured include Partisans, John O’ Gallagher, Cloudmakers Trio, Andy Milne & Dapp Theory,

28th April 2015: Released today! Samuel Blaser’s ‘Spring Rain’ feat Russ Lossing, Drew Gress, Gerald Cleaver plus full track preview and promo video.

Click here for a CD or digital albums (ALAC, FLAC, MP3s and more)     Swiss trombonist Samuel Blaser makes his Whirlwind debut with his new quartet album Spring Rain, a tribute to US clarinettist and composer Jimmy Giuffre. Intentionally blurring the boundaries between jazz, blues, free improvisation and contemporary

26th April 2015: Early reviews for Matthew Stevens’ ‘Woodwork’ (release date May 26th) from Ottawa Citizen and Indie Shuffle.

NYC-based Guitarist and composer Matthew 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

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