24th August 2015: Whirlwind Mini Fest at Stereo, Glasgow, Scotland 28th and 29th September 2015.

Announcing the “Whirlwind Mini Fest” on the 28th and 29th of September 2015, at Stereo in Glasgow, Scotland

Three bands per night comprised of four Scottish-based WWR Artists (Konrad Wiszniewski, Rachael Cohen, Tom Gibbs and Ryan Quigley) and Whirlwind’s own Michael Janisch presenting his new band Paradigm Shift.  Each artist will be presenting musical selections from their previous or upcoming releases on Whirlwind.  A FREE 15-Track sampler album will be handed out to everyone who purchases a ticket on the night. Shows start each night at 7 pm.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK SEPTEMBER 28 (ALSO AVAILABLE TO BOOK FESTIVAL PASS/STUDENT TICKETS AS WELL)

CLICK HERE TO BOOK SEPTEMBER 29 (ALSO AVAILABLE TO BOOK FESTIVAL PASS/STUDENT TICKETS AS WELL)

Here’s the schedule and a little bit about each band:

Monday 28th September 2015

Konrad Wizniewski Quartet

 

Rachael Cohen Quartet

Originally from the Shetland Islands and now based in London, Rachael Cohen is an alto saxophonist and composer on the rise with an infectious tone and an uncanny ability for storytelling. One of Cohen’s strongest attributes is her lyrical and controlled phrasing when improvising which she delivers with the ease and sophistication of someone twice her age.
Over the past few years, her live performances and composing skills have caught the attention of the UK Jazz scene, as well as Whirlwind’s own Michael Janisch who produced her debut album Halftime, which was in MOJO Magazines top ten of the year for jazz as well as multiple other international acclaim and accolades.

Line-up: Rachael Cohen – alto sax, Tom Gibbs – piano,
Mark Lewandowski – double bass and Doug Hough – drums.

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“A promising new talent… [Cohen is] a player who’s not afraid to leave her sound exposed and who’s aware of the importance of space and emotion.”
All About Jazz

 

 

Michael Janisch’s Paradigm Shift

American bassist, composer, producer and record label owner Michael Janisch is one of the preeminent bassist/bandleaders of his generation working in jazz and experimental musics.  On October 2 he releases his second solo recording Paradigm Shift and debuts his new sextet of the same name.  Paradigm Shift is a double disc album featuring new original material (including disc one that is solely comprised of the ‘Paradigm Shift Suite’) composed by the leader with some choice originals by his bandmates.  The music was initially recorded live by his acoustic quintet after a two-week European tour and was subsequently taken into the studio for post production augmentation by Janisch and electronics wizard Alex Bonney.  Janisch’s new band Paradigm Shift will include Bonney on the live shows thus pairing the acoustic quintet with real-time electronic manipulation, presenting an engaging sonic program of music that mixes contemporary jazz, electronica, funk, rock, punk and free improv alongside anthemic themes, otherworldly sounds and infectious grooves.
Line-up: Michael Janisch – double and electric basses,
Cedric Hanriot – pianos and keys, Alex Bonney – electronics and trumpet, Paul Booth – saxophones, flutes and didgeridoo and Colin Stranahan – drums.

“Janisch seizes the instrument with a blend of speed and energy as if he wants to be melody, harmony and rhythm all at once.”
The Telegraph

Tuesday 29th September 2015

Tom Gibbs Quartet

Pianist, composer and University Lecturer Tom Gibbs is one of The UK’s rising stars in contemporary improvised music. His debut solo album on Whirlwind Fear of Flying was named one of MOJO magazine’s jazz albums of the year and sparkles with the kind of musical character that establishes a new artist as a voice worth noticing.

Tom will be playing a mixture of music from Fear of Flying and new material.

Line-up: Tom Gibbs – piano, Adam Jackson – alto saxophone,
Michael Janisch – double bass and  Doug Hough – drums.

“Tom is a very great talent indeed, go along and be amazed.”
BBC Radio

 

 

 

Ryan Quigley Quintet

Ryan Quigley is one of the UK’s most versatile trumpeters known internationally for his lead playing and improvising virtuoisity.  He’s also an award-winning composer, arranger and bandleader​ writing and performing with his own quartet, quintet, sextet and big band. He is the recipient of several awards, including both the Scottish and Parliamentary Jazz Awards for best trumpeter and ensemble respectively. He’ll be playing all new music from his forthcoming Whirlwind release to hit the streets sometime in 2016.

Line-up: Ryan Quigley – trumpet, Paul Booth – tenor sax, Steven Hamilton – piano / keys Michael Janisch – double bass and Alyn Cosker – drums.

“…bright, bursting trumpet breaks and poised construction…world-class…”
The Guardian