We’re elated to announce the debut album release for Nishla Smith today – CD / CD + Zine / DL / 180 Gram, 2xLP Pink Marble LP is here. ABOUT THE ALBUM Singer Nishla Smith creates vivid, enigmatic stories through sound, her voice stretching from melancholic
‘Persevere (Part One)’ is the brand-new single from Ivo Neame‘s latest Whirlwind release Glimpses of Truth. It’s the freest track on the album, that proves “you don’t need to be n the same room at the same time to achieve something spontaneous and interactive,” according to Ivo. Stream the
Following their critically acclaimed eponymous debut in 2018, international jazz quartet SCOPES bring their blend of accessibility and adventure to Whirlwind Recordings for their second album, Age of Reason. Led by Austrian drummer Mathias Ruppnig, German bassist Tom Berkmann and French pianist Tony Tixier, American altoist Matt Chalk makes
Juno-winning saxophonist Chet Doxas is a guiding voice in the world of creative improvised music. Doxas, co-leader of Riverside with trumpeter Dave Douglas and a respected collaborator of Carla Bley and Paul Bley, joins Whirlwind for You Can’t Take It With You, his ninth album as a leader and
“This is an album that defies genre categorization, it is cinematic in scope, ambient in sound; it is well constructed and well played.” Simply Jazz Talk CD | DL | LP available here. We’re delighted to release Monocled Man’s third album Ex Voto, out today on all formats (including Double
Julian is the latest single from Nishla Smith‘s upcoming album Friends with Monsters. Julian grapples with affirming the future in the midst of loss, and features soulful contributions from trumpeter Aaron Wood. You can stream the single: here. Look out for Nishla’s video, which is out on Monday. The
Ivo Neame’s twisting grooves and harmonic ingenuity have helped establish his distinct voice in international contemporary jazz. The celebrated Phronesis pianist returns to Whirlwind for Glimpses of Truth, a powerful artistic statement marking the first time Neame’s big band compositions have been committed to disc. Neame’s most assured body
Samara Joy is a singing star in ascendancy. The young vocalist attracted attention in 2019 after winning the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Her self-titled debut release, which puts her spin on jazz standards from the Great American Songbook, has received critical acclaim internationally. Now, she embarks on
We’re delighted to share news of the latest ensemble release from pianist Rebecca Nash. Following on from her successful Whirlwind debut Peaceful King a couple of years ago, the new record Redefining Element 78 charts fresh territory for the Bristol-based pianist. It’s slated for release in Spring 2022 – stay tuned
The title track from Nishla Smith‘s Friends With Monsters is out now on all platforms – stream it: here. It’s today’s Jazzwise Magazine Video of the Day – check out the premiere on their site: here. The single is available as an instant download with every pre-order of Nishla’s album –