Episodes

  • Episode #45 - Colin Vallon: Samares

    Episode #45 - Colin Vallon: Samares
    Dec 22 2024
    In the 45th episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by the Swiss pianist Colin Vallon, who talks about his new trio record "Samares", on which he is joined by his longstanding trio with Patrice Moret on bass and Julian Satorius on drums. Colin talks about his family tree, botanical inspirations, how he collects objects on travels which he uses to make music, and much more.
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    25 mins
  • Episode #44 - Jakob Bro & Bill Frisell: Taking Turns

    Episode #44 - Jakob Bro & Bill Frisell: Taking Turns
    Dec 15 2024
    In the 44th episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by two guitar heros, Jakob Bro and Bill Frisell, and discuss Jakob's new album "Taking Turns" recorded alongside an all-star lineup and produced by Manfred Eicher. We talked about Paul Motian, Lee Konitz, ECM-history and guitar cases.
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    28 mins
  • Episode #43 - Marilyn Crispell: Amaryllis

    Episode #43 - Marilyn Crispell: Amaryllis
    Dec 1 2024
    In the 43rd episode of the ECM podcast the pianist Marilyn Crispell joins us to discuss her trio album "Amaryllis", originally released on CD in 2001 and now available, for the first time, on vinyl as part of the Luminessence series. We talked about Marilyn's journey in music, her friendship and collaboration with Paul Motian and Gary Peacock, the encounters that changed her life and much more.
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    26 mins
  • Episode #42 - Avishai Cohen: Ashes To Gold

    Episode #42 - Avishai Cohen: Ashes To Gold
    Nov 17 2024
    In the 42nd episode of the ECM podcast drummer Ziv Ravitz and pianist Yonathan Avishai of Avishai Cohen's quartet join the podcast to discuss the group's new album "Ashes To Gold". They talk about the art of "Kintsugi", the choice of hope and light and storytelling.
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    24 mins
  • Episode #41 - Florian Weber: Imaginary Cycle

    Episode #41 - Florian Weber: Imaginary Cycle
    Oct 12 2024
    In the 41st episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by Florian Weber, who's new recording "Imaginary Cycle" sees the pianist in the company of a major brass section plus a flute. Florian talks about the various inspirations that went into the cycle, including madrigals and Jan Garbarek and the Hilliard Ensemble's "Officum" album. He talks about his conpirators in music, the process of developing this major musical project in collaboration with producer Manfred Eicher and about how in music, asking a question can be a lot more interesting than finding the answer.
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    39 mins
  • Episode #40 - Danish String Quartet: Keel Road

    Episode #40 - Danish String Quartet: Keel Road
    Oct 5 2024

    In the 40th episode of the ECM podcast, the Danish String Quartet's Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen and Fredrik Schøyen Sjölin join us to discuss their new album "Keel Road".

    They talk about the history of the quartet, their mission as classical musicians, the influence of folkloric music and many other things.
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    26 mins
  • Episode #39 - Mat Maneri, Lucian Ban: Transylvanian Dance

    Episode #39 - Mat Maneri, Lucian Ban: Transylvanian Dance
    Sep 28 2024
    In the 39th episode of the ECM podcast, Lucain Ban and Mat Maneri join us to discuss the fascinating process of making their new album "Transylvanian Dance". They talk about Béla Bartók, the duo's shared passion for folk music, and the beauty of transmission.
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    27 mins
  • Episode #38 - Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas, Misha Mullov-Abbado: Za Górami

    Episode #38 - Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas, Misha Mullov-Abbado: Za Górami
    Sep 7 2024
    In the 38th episode of the ECM podcast, we're joined by the trio of Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas and Misha Mullov-Abbado, who present a rare alchemy on their trio debut "Za Górami", fusing folk idioms from a multitude of sources with free flowing interplay and fluid structures. Inhabiting their own stylistic realm, the trio encompasses folk song, chamber music, improvisation and acoustic jazz, and presents the full span of their reach in a mesmerizing whole. Alice, Fred and Misha talk about the meaning behind the Polish term "Za Górami", the emotional impact of Ladino songs, how the three came together and where they meet in music as well as aobut the recording session at the Auditorio in Lugano, and more.
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    48 mins