Whirlwind Recordings

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Whirlwind Recordings
Founded2010 (2010)
Founder Michael Janisch
Distributor(s) Proper, Indigo, The Planet Company, Bertus, Distrijaz
Genre Jazz, experimental, world
Country of originU.K.
LocationLondon, England
Official website whirlwindrecordings.com

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

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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]

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