Whirlwind Recordings Explained

Whirlwind Recordings
Founder:	Michael Janisch
Distributor:	Proper, Indigo, The Planet Company, Bertus, Distrijaz
Genre:	Jazz, experimental, world
Country:	U.K.
Location:	London, England

Whirlwind Recordings is a London, UK-based independent record label established in 2010 by Michael Janisch.^[1]

History

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]}

Whirlwind Festival

In October 2013, Whirlwind Recordings held the Whirlwind Festival.^[4] The festival ran from October 10–12 at Kings Place in London. Among its 18 bands and 86 musicians were Andre Canniere, Greg Osby, Mike Gibbs, Norma Winstone, Robert Mitchell, and Logan Richardson.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hum. Peter. Reap the Whirlwind Recordings (CD reviews). The Ottawa Citizen. 19 March 2014. January 2014.
2. Web site: The Whirlwind Festival. Jazz In Europe. 19 March 2014.
3. Web site: Canter. Andrea. Michael Janisch: Finding Inspiration From Ellsworth to London. Jazz Police. 19 March 2014.
4. Web site: Bacon. Peter. Whirlwind of Jazz Blows Into Kings Place. The Jazz Breakfast. 19 March 2014.
5. News: Fordham. John. Whirlwind Festival Review. The Guardian (UK). 17 March 2014. The Guardian. 2013-10-13.
6. Web site: Harris. Selwyn. Whirlwind Recordings Festival . Jazzwise Magazine. 18 March 2014.