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| Whirlwind Festival 2013 Whirlwind Recordings was established in early 2010 by international recording artist, freelance bassist, composer, bandleader, educator and producer Michael Janisch. A US native who relocated to London in 2005, Janisch created the label specifically for the 2010 worldwide release of Purpose Built, his debut solo album. The label has grown exponentially in only three years and now boasts over 30 titles in its catalog, representing some of the most exciting creative music that has been released in the UK, USA and Europe. Whirlwind Recordings is committed to releasing music that is original, creative, and soulful, with a key emphasis on improvisation. WWR's signing policy gravitates towards genre-defying artists who draw inspiration from a mix of global music traditions past and present, and both recognizable and eccentric. The goal of each release is to present the artists' unadulterated artistic vision while exceeding industry standards in audio fidelity, graphic design and promotional consideration. A record label completely owned and operated by musicians, Whirlwind Recordings aims to create art on the highest level; enjoyable music for everyone, and a fair and honest platform to help top-notch artists present their work to the world. The inaugural Whirlwind Festival takes place at the Kings Place in London this October 10-12. Concerts include double and triple bills, free events and educational workshops and include: Thursday 10 October: Ollie Howell Quintet, album launch of "Sutures and Stitches" (St. Pancras Room, 6.30pm); Partikel Trio; Alex Garnett & Nick Vayenas Quintet ft. Femi Temowo, and Gareth Lockrane's Grooveyard Unplugged (Hall 1, 8pm). Friday 11 October: Rachel Cohen Group with Phil Robson, album launch for "Halftime" (St. Pancras Room: 6.30pm); The Whirlwind Quartet featuring George Crowley, Euan Barton, Tom Gibbs and Dave Hamblett; Konrad Wiszniewski & Euan Stevenson's New Focus ensemble and Phil Robson's IMS Quartet with Stan Sulzmann (Hall 1, 8pm). Saturday 12 October: Jazz for Babies album launch (St. Pancras Room, 11am); Robert Mitchell solo piano ft. ESKA and Romain Pilon album launch of Colorfield with guest Logan Richardson, (St. Pancras Room, 2pm); Patrick Cornelius with guest Jason Rebello and Jim Hart's Cloudmakers Trio (Hall 2 4.45pm); Mike Gibbs 12 Piece Ensemble, Nia Lynn's Bannau Trio with guest Norma Winstone (Hall 2, 8pm); Zhenya Strigalev's Smiling Organizm Quartet with Jason Yarde, Andre Canniere Group album launch and the Aruán Ortiz & Michael Janisch Quintet with guest Greg Osby (Hall 1, 8pm). write your comments about the article :: © 2013 Jazz News :: home page |