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Maupin/Corea ECM Luminessence
ECM to Reissue Chick Corea’s Piano Improvisations Vol. 1 on April 18 and Bennie Maupin’s The Jewel in the Lotus on May 16 as Part of its Audiophile Luminessence Series ECM’s audiophile vinyl-reissue series Luminessence continues with Chick Corea’s Piano Improvisations Vol. 1 and Bennie Maupin’s The Jewel in the Lotus. The Luminessence series is a kaleidoscope, shedding light on the jewels of the label’s…
Read MoreECM February 2025 Releases
In February, ECM Releases New Albums by Yuval Cohen Quartet, Mathias Eick Billy Hart Quartet and Jon Balke Yuval Cohen Quartet Winter Poems February 14, 2025 Soprano saxophonist Yuval Cohen’s debut for ECM is a thrilling offering that captures the brother of long-time ECM traveller Avishai Cohen charting innovative paths through eight originals in graceful interplay…
Read MoreECM November 2024 Releases
Available Now, New ECM Releases From Jakob Bro, Thomas Strønen and Arild Andersen Jakob Bro Taking Turns November 29, 2024 Taking Turns, recorded in New York’s Avatar Studio a decade ago, finds Danish guitarist Jakob Bro joined by a multi-generational cast of improvisers, highly distinctive players all. Lee Konitz, Andrew Cyrille, Bill Frisell, Jason Moran and…
Read MoreNovember ECM Releases
Available Today, New ECM Albums by Colin Vallon and Stephan Micus Colin Vallon Samares November 15, 2024 The signature-lyricism and melancholy of Colin Vallon’s compositions as well as his trio’s understated three-way interaction remain magically intact on Samares. Yet, much has evolved in the sound of the Swiss pianist’s group since their last record for ECM,…
Read MoreECM November 2024 Releases
On November 29, ECM Releases New Albums by Jakob Bro, Thomas Strønen and Arild Andersen Jakob Bro Taking Turns November 29, 2024 Taking Turns, recorded in New York’s Avatar Studio a decade ago, finds Danish guitarist Jakob Bro joined by a multi-generational cast of improvisers, highly distinctive players all. Lee Konitz, Andrew Cyrille, Bill Frisell, Jason…
Read MoreStephan Micus | “To The Rising Moon”
To the Rising Moon, Stephan Micus’ 26th Solo Album for ECM, Features Instruments from Colombia, India, Xinjiang, Bavaria, Cambodia, Egypt and Borneo Once Again, Micus Takes the Listener on a Unique Musical Journey to Places Unknown that Couldn’t Have Been Created or Played by Anyone Else Available November 15, 2024 Stephan Micus Interview with John Diliberto…
Read MoreColin Vallon | “Samares”
On Samares, Swiss Pianist Colin Vallon Uncovers a Program that Mirrors Inspirations from Nature – Plants in Specific – with Organic Grooves and Seemingly Telepathic Interplay Between Vallon, Bassist Patrice Moret and Drummer Julian Sartorius Available November 15, 2024 The lyricism and melancholy of Colin Vallon’s compositions as well as his trio’s understated three-way interaction remain a trademark…
Read MoreTord Gustavsen | “Seeing”
With Seeing, Norwegian Pianist Tord Gustavsen Begins an Intricate New Chapter in His Series of Acclaimed Trio Recordings With Long-Time Drummer Jarle Vespestad and Bassist Steinar Raknes, Gustavsen Digs Deep into His Unique Blend of Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Scandinavian Folk and Church Music Available Today “Even at a sparse forty-four minutes, Seeing is a timeless listen, making…
Read MoreOctober Luminessence Releases
ECM Releases Annette Peacock’s An Acrobat’s Heart and Marilyn Crispell’s Amaryllis on Vinyl as Part of its Audiophile Luminessence Series Available October 25, 2024 ECM’s audiophile vinyl-reissue series Luminessence greets fall with two remarkable recordings from the catalogue: Annette Peacock’s An Acrobat’s Heart and Marilyn Crispell’s Amaryllis, both available on October 25. The Luminessence series is a kaleidoscope, shedding light on the jewels of the…
Read MoreECM September 2024 Releases
ECM Releases New Albums by Alice Zawadzki Florian Weber Louis Sclavis & Benjamin Moussay Trygve Seim & Frode Haltli Available Today Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas, Misha Mullov-Abbado Za Górami September 13, 2024 Vocalist and violinist Alice Zawadzki, pianist Fred Thomas (who also plays the vielle and drums here) and bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado present a rare…
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