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Julia Hülsmann Quartet: Under the Surface

Read "Under the Surface" reviewed by Neri Pollastri


Tre quarti d'ora di musica suddivisa in dieci brani, con atmosfere mutevoli che convergono verso la title track e nel corso dei quali il rodato quartetto della pianista tedesca si allarga più volte a quintetto, ospitando la norvegese Ildegunn Øiseth: questo in estrema sintesi l'ultimo lavoro di Julia Hülsmann, ormai una delle figure di spicco dell'etichetta ...

Article: Album Review

Trygve Seim, Frode Haltli: Our Time

Read "Our Time" reviewed by Neri Pollastri


Fanno coppia da molti anni questi due eccellenti musicisti norvegesi, tanto da essere passati nei nostri festival e aver già pubblicato nel 2008, sempre per ECM, un loro primo album, Yeraz, che adesso replicano presentando un lavoro ancor più maturo e che mescola libere improvvisazioni, composizioni originali, brani etnici e persino una citazione di Igor Stravinsky, ...

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Keith Jarrett: New Vienna

Read "New Vienna" reviewed by Mario Calvitti


Puntuale, con una cadenza all'incirca annuale, la ECM pubblica un nuovo inedito di Keith Jarrett, estraendo dai propri archivi la registrazione di un concerto tenuto dal pianista a Vienna nel corso del suo ultimo tour europeo del 2016. Con questo sono 4 i concerti da quel tour pubblicati ufficialmente, dei 5 complessivi (manca all'appello il solo ...

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Article: Live Review

Charles Lloyd and Branford Marsalis at The Blue Note Jazz Festival

Read "Charles Lloyd and Branford Marsalis at The Blue Note Jazz Festival" reviewed by Paul Reynolds


Charles Lloyd Big Sky Quartet and the Branford Marsalis Quartet Town Hall The Blue Note Jazz Festival New York City June 28, 2025 Both Charles Lloyd and Branford Marsalis are saxophonists who lead classic quartets and share a similar position slightly left of center within the jazz world--comfortable with hopping ...

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Article: Album Review

Fred Hersch: The Surrounding Green

Read "The Surrounding Green" reviewed by Doug Collette


Taken together, Fred Hersch's first two albums for ECM Records can be seen as a bid for recognition as the preeminent pianist in contemporary jazz. The solo work of Silent, Listening (ECM, 2024) complements the trio work on The Surrounding Green, their individual and combined impact heightened by release on the vaunted label in successive years. ...

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Article: Album Review

Fred Hersch: The Surrounding Green

Read "The Surrounding Green" reviewed by Jack Kenny


Fred Hersch's The Surrounding Green , his third release for ECM Records, is a testament to the art of the piano trio, combining lyrical introspection with sophisticated interplay. Recorded in May 2024 at Lugano's Auditorio Stelio Molo under Manfred Eicher's meticulous production, the album features Hersch on piano, Drew Gress on double bass and Joey Baron ...

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Article: Album Review

Fred Hersch: The Surrounding Green

Read "The Surrounding Green" reviewed by Neil Duggan


In a world where turmoil arrives almost instantly via notifications on our devices, a Fred Hersch album feels like sanctuary--an invitation to slow down and listen deeply. The Surrounding Green, his third release for ECM, once again finds the pianist in tandem with producer Manfred Eicher, the ideal partner to bring focus to the pianist's gentle ...

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Article: Building a Jazz Library

Brian Wilson Jazzed: Ten Essential Wilson Covers

Read "Brian Wilson Jazzed: Ten Essential Wilson Covers" reviewed by Ian Patterson


Brian Wilson is widely hailed as one of the most significant songwriters of the 20th century--the master craftsman behind The Beach Boys' music. Inspired by rock 'n' roll, doo-wop, George Gershwin, vocal quartet The Four Freshmen and Burt Bacharach, he developed sophisticated harmonies and a signature sound that sold millions of records. His singular ...

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Article: Interview

Levon Eskenian: Giving Voice to the Sacred Lineage of Armenian Music

Read "Levon Eskenian: Giving Voice to the Sacred Lineage of Armenian Music" reviewed by Nenad Georgievski


It is not often you come across a musician whose work feels like a bridge--between cultures, centuries, and inner worlds. Levon Eskenian, the Armenian musician and artistic director behind the Gurdjieff Ensemble, is one of those rare figures. Through his thoughtful arrangements and deep cultural understanding, he has led the Ensemble in reimagining the music of ...

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News: Recording

ECM Records Releases Single By Chick Corea Recorded At The Gilmore International Piano Festival

ECM Records Releases Single By Chick Corea Recorded At The Gilmore International Piano Festival

Dr. Pierre van der Westhuizen, Executive and Artistic Director of The Gilmore, announced today the premiere release of The Visitors, a Chick Corea duet work written for vibraphonist Gary Burton and pianist Kirill Gerstein— two masters of their instruments and in their respective fields. Commissioned by Gerstein (2010 Gilmore Artist) with funding from The Gilmore and ...


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