Episodes

  • Episode #48 - Benjamin Lackner: Spindrift

    Episode #48 - Benjamin Lackner: Spindrift
    Feb 23 2025
    In the 48th episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by the German-American pianist Benjamin Lackner, to discuss his new record "Spindrift", recorded with Mathias Eick, Mark Turner, Linda May Han Oh and Matthieu Chazarenc - produced by Manfred Eicher. Benjamin talks about dynamics in the band, creative process and routine, the healing properties of music and more.
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    21 mins
  • Episode #47 - Thomas Strønen: Relations

    Episode #47 - Thomas Strønen: Relations
    Feb 16 2025
    In the 47th episode of the ECM podcast the Norwegian percussionst Thomas Strønen joins us to discuss his latest album "Relations" - a collaborative project with Craig Taborn, Chris Potter, Sinikka Langeland and Jorge Rossy - produced by Manfred Eicher. Strønen talks about promises, distance, sounds and much more.
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    21 mins
  • Episode #46 - Anja Lechner: Bach/Abel/Hume

    Episode #46 - Anja Lechner: Bach/Abel/Hume
    Feb 2 2025
    In the 46th episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by the German violoncellist Anja Lechner to discuss her frist solo album after years of collaboration with ECM: "Bach/Abel/Hume", produced by Manfred Eicher. Anja talks about freedom, composer's dynamics, the art of playing solo and much more.
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    24 mins
  • 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