2016 Releases Sampler by Tori Freestone Reaching into the heart of improvised music has become second nature to British tenor saxophonist Tori Freestone and perennial colleagues Dave Manington (double bass) and Tim Giles (drums) on their latest Whirlwind release El Barranco. Following their warmly-received 2014 release In the Chop
2016 Releases Sampler by Whirlwind Recordings While We’re Still Young is the sixth and latest album by the critically acclaimed, award-winning saxophonist and composer Patrick Cornelius and alongside Patrick is Jason Palmer – trumpet, John Ellis – tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, Nick Vayenas – trombone, Miles Okazaki – guitar, Gerald Clayton – piano, Peter Slavov – bass
Alto saxophonist and composer Zhenya Strigalev is one of the rising stars of the European jazz scene and is fast building a reputation on both sides of the Atlantic for his exhilarating take on contemporary jazz. His live shows are as exciting as they are uniquely eccentric, and after headlining
Julian Argüelles’ Tetra is an immersive, hour-long sequence of material featuring” Kit Downes (piano), Sam Lasserson (bass) and James Maddren (drums). Known widely as an original member of seminal big band Loose Tubes, as well as for his outstanding involvement with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, smaller creative ensembles have always been close to
Click here for a CD or digital albums ALAC, FLAC MP3s and more Airplay for City Of Poets Jazz FM ‘The Performance Series’ (here) Jazz FM The Blueprint 2016 Releases Sampler by Cédric Hanriot & Jason Palmer The very essence of American trumpeter Jason Palmer and French pianist/composer Cédric
Preston Glasgow Lowe is the eponymous debut album from London-based trio David Preston (guitar), Kevin Glasgow (six-string electric bass) and Laurie Lowe (drums). The sheer, virtuosic rapidity of the playing found within these 65 minutes is striking – from the tumultuous, firecracker synchronicity of ‘C:\>PU’ and ‘Colour Possesses’ to the melodic
WWR founder, composer and bassist Michael Janisch has been recently featured in iBass Magazine (website) with a video (left) shot last October on his band’s autumn tour which took in just over 40 concerts promoting the new band and recent release double disc album Paradigm Shift. (scroll down to see the
Drummer Jeff Williams has graced innumerable New York and London stages over the years, making frequent Atlantic crossings between the two cities. With Outlier, his latest solo project, the accomplished band leader and composer collaborates with both seasoned and up-and-coming colleagues from the UK: Josh Arcoleo (tenor saxophone), Phil Robson (guitar),
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)
2016 Releases Sampler by Tori Freestone Reaching into the heart of improvised music has become second nature to British tenor saxophonist Tori Freestone and perennial colleagues Dave Manington (double bass) and Tim Giles (drums) on their latest Whirlwind release El Barranco. Following their warmly-received 2014 release In the Chop 
2016 Releases Sampler by Whirlwind Recordings While We’re Still Young is the sixth and latest album by the critically acclaimed, award-winning saxophonist and composer Patrick Cornelius and alongside Patrick is Jason Palmer – trumpet, John Ellis – tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, Nick Vayenas – trombone, Miles Okazaki – guitar, Gerald Clayton – piano, Peter Slavov – bass 
Alto saxophonist and composer Zhenya Strigalev is one of the rising stars of the European jazz scene and is fast building a reputation on both sides of the Atlantic for his exhilarating take on contemporary jazz. His live shows are as exciting as they are uniquely eccentric, and after headlining 
Julian Argüelles’ Tetra is an immersive, hour-long sequence of material featuring” Kit Downes (piano), Sam Lasserson (bass) and James Maddren (drums). Known widely as an original member of seminal big band Loose Tubes, as well as for his outstanding involvement with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, smaller creative ensembles have always been close to 
Click here for a CD or digital albums ALAC, FLAC MP3s and more Airplay for City Of Poets Jazz FM ‘The Performance Series’ (here) Jazz FM The Blueprint 2016 Releases Sampler by Cédric Hanriot & Jason Palmer The very essence of American trumpeter Jason Palmer and French pianist/composer Cédric 
Preston Glasgow Lowe is the eponymous debut album from London-based trio David Preston (guitar), Kevin Glasgow (six-string electric bass) and Laurie Lowe (drums). The sheer, virtuosic rapidity of the playing found within these 65 minutes is striking – from the tumultuous, firecracker synchronicity of ‘C:\>PU’ and ‘Colour Possesses’ to the melodic 
WWR founder, composer and bassist Michael Janisch has been recently featured in iBass Magazine (website) with a video (left) shot last October on his band’s autumn tour which took in just over 40 concerts promoting the new band and recent release double disc album Paradigm Shift. (scroll down to see the 
Drummer Jeff Williams has graced innumerable New York and London stages over the years, making frequent Atlantic crossings between the two cities. With Outlier, his latest solo project, the accomplished band leader and composer collaborates with both seasoned and up-and-coming colleagues from the UK: Josh Arcoleo (tenor saxophone), Phil Robson (guitar), 
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)