Stephan 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 MoreAvishai Cohen | “Ashes to Gold”
Trumpeter Avishai Cohen’s Ashes to Gold Features Some of the Most Intense and Concentrated Music Cohen and his Band of Friends Have Recorded to Date, Mirroring the Deep Tensions of a Troubled Era Featuring Pianist Yonathan Avishai, Bassist Barak Mori and Drummer Ziv Ravitz Available Today via ECM “Quietly stunning in that distinctive Cohen manner, It may…
Read MoreMauricio Morales | “Seven Days”
Los Angeles-Based Bassist/Composer Mauricio Morales Wrote the Compositions for Seven Days as Self-Driven Challenge in a Week Featuring Saxophonist Edmar Colón, Guitarist Horace Bray, Trombonist Ido Meshulam, Pianist Luca Mendoza and Drummer Jongkuk “JK” Kim Available Now Morales Performs at 17th Annual Angel City Jazz Festival Thursday, October 17 Artshare LA Tickets and Info Available Here “This…
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 MoreRenee Rosnes | “Crossing Paths”
Renee Rosnes Artfully Reimagines Quintessential Brazilian Songs, Joined by Two of Brazil’s Greatest Artists and Composers, Edu Lobo and Joyce Moreno Crossing Paths, due out December 6 From Smoke Sessions Records, Features American and Brazilian Stars, Including Maucha Adnet, Chris Potter, Steve Davis, Chico Pinheiro, John Patitucci, Adam Cruz, and Rogério Boccato Some paths meet…
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 MorePeter Bernstein | “Better Angels”
Peter Bernstein Convenes a Remarkable All-Star Quartet for his Stunning New Smoke Sessions Release Available Now, Better Angels Features Pianist Brad Mehldau, Bassist Vicente Archer, and Legendary Drummer Al Foster Jazz Guitar Today Interview with Peter Bernstein “Even in an album that mostly swings hard, Bernstein reveals that his true gift is ballads. Only an artist with…
Read MoreLisa Hilton | “Lucky All Along”
Lucky All Along: A Cool and Impressionistic New Release From The Lisa Hilton Quartet Featuring Trumpeter Igmar Thomas, Bassist Luques Curtis & Drummer Rudy Royston Available November 29, 2024 via Ruby Slippers Productions “Lisa Hilton is an extraordinary pianist.” — Hot House Jazz “Unapologetically bluesy, pianist Lisa Hilton balances feel-good grooves with introspective and atmospheric compositions…infectious.” — New…
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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