Whirlwind Recordings
Whirlwind Recordings (WWR) is a London, UK-based independent record label. It was established in 2010 by Michael Janisch.[1]
| Whirlwind Recordings | |
|---|---|
| 180px | |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Michael Janisch |
| Distributor(s) | Proper Music Group, Indigo, E1 Entertainment, PVine, The Planet Company, Bertus, Distrijazz |
| Genre | Jazz, Experimental Music, World Music |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Official website | www.whirlwindrecordings.com |
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Background
The label was founded in 2010 by bassist, composer, educator and producer Michael Janisch in order to release his debut solo album Purpose Built.[2][3][4] The label releases albums from musicians mainly based in the UK and USA,[1] with a growing number of artists coming from mainland Europe.[5] As of June 2014, the label's catalog listed more than 40 albums.[6]
Notable artists who have released albums on Whirlwind Recordings
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Notable artists who appear as sidemen/women on WWR
Aaron Goldberg, Adam Rogers, Chris Potter, David Binney, Doug Wamble, Greg Osby, Jeff Ballard, Jim Black, Julian Siegel, Kendrick Scott, Larry Grenadier, Lionel Loueke, Mark Turner, Norma Winstone, Mike Moreno, Ralph Alessi, Seamus Blake, Tyshawn Sorey, Walter Smith III.
Whirlwind Festival
In October 2013, WWR launched its inaugural Whirlwind Festival, curated by Janisch.[11] The festival ran from October 10–12 at Kings Place in London and featured 18 bands and 86 musicians. Performers included Andre Canniere, Greg Osby, Mike Gibbs, Norma Winstone, Robert Mitchell, and Logan Richardson, among others.[12][13]
Notable discography
Album — Artist — Release Date
- Leave The Door Open — Joel Harrison & Anupam Shobhakar — 11 March 2014[14][15]
- Halftime — Rachael Cohen — 18 November 2013[7][8][9][10]
- Coalescence — Andre Canniere — 28 October 2013[16]
- Sabotage and Celebration — John Escreet — 15 October 2013[17][18]
- Mike Gibbs + 12 Play Gil Evans — Mike Gibbs — 12 August 2013[19][20]
- The Listener — Jeff Williams — 4 June 2013[21]
- The Glimpse — Robert Mitchell — 18 February 2013[22]
- Banned In London — Aruán Ortiz & Michael Janisch feat. Greg Osby — 29 October 2012[23]
- Cloudmakers Trio Live In London — Jim Hart feat. Ralph Alessi — 11 September 2012[24]
- Forward Space — Andre Canniere — 23 January 2012[25]
- Another Time — Jeff Williams — 10 October 2011[26]
- First Meeting: Live in London, Volume 1 – Lee Konitz, Dan Tepfer, Michael Janisch, Jeff Williams – 10 June 2014
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