Nextbop.com and Whirlwind Recordings are proud to be giving away two autographed limited edition double vinyls of bassist and label founder Michael Janisch's newest release 'Worlds Collide' featuring Jason Palmer on trumpet, John O'Gallagher on saxophone, Rez Abbasi on guitar, and Clarence Penn on drums. Enter the giveaway below for the chance to win one of two 2xLP in gatefold … [Read more...]
Watch a Live Performance of Bassist Michael Janisch’s “An Ode to a Norwegian Strobe” (Premiere)
Launched in 2010, UK label Whirlwind Recordings has been gaining momentum as of late, notably with the release of albums by Rez Abbasi, Walter Smith III, and the collective In Common, comprised of Smith, Matthew Stevens, Joel Ross, Harish Raghavan, and Marcus Gilmore. Whirlwind’s founder, bassist Michael Janisch, on top of being a successful jazz entrepreneur, also happens to … [Read more...]
Brian Kiwanuka’s Favorite Jazz Albums of 2018
As one of our most exciting times of year (which we refer to as the Season of Lists), the Nextbop staff relishes the end of the year to declare our favorite releases from the last twelve months, noting a moment in time and reminding folks (out there reading and amongst ourselves in the staff) of what great music was out there and maybe to catch up on what you may have missed, … [Read more...]
Jason Palmer – ‘At Wally’s Volume 2’ (Album Review)
When one thinks of music in Boston, "jazz" may not be the first word that comes to mind. This is understandable - the amount of venues where one can frequently see jazz pales in comparison to New York City, which is only a little over 4 hours away via bus. That being said, there are still quality series and venues in Boston that regularly feature jazz, such as Mandorla Music, … [Read more...]
Michael Janisch – “Movement I – The Dance Party” (Stream)
Bassist Michael Janisch's new live double album, Paradigm Shift, is a groove-centric ride in a souped-up engine. Its moving parts are clearly in all working order, shifting and flowing like they were built that way. The rhythm section of Janisch, drummer Colin Stranahan, and pianist Leo Genovese are outstanding. Stranahan is constantly moving with so many flourishes in the … [Read more...]