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1 Presented on March 17, 2016

The Spirit of District Six

Andreas Loven
Duration: 8:09

This album is dedicated to the inclusive, empathic human spirit that dominated the multicultural society District Six, Cape Town.

5 Presented on March 13, 2016

Avishai Cohen: Short Film by Charlie Mysak ECM Records

Avishai Cohen - Trumpet
Duration: 1:48

This short film, directed by Charlie Mysak is part of “The Ensemble Series," an anthology compilation of short documentaries, highlighting an eclectic group of musicians and their music.

1 Presented on March 12, 2016

Michael Formanek / Ensemble Kolossus – The Distance (Album EPK)

Michael Formanek
Duration: 4:47

3 Presented on March 10, 2016

THE LARK is the 2nd release from pianist/composer Søren Gemmer, who received widespread critical acclaim for this debut AT FIRST. The album presents a series of portraits of people fleshed out in melodic lines and unites personal experience and collective modern jazz exploration. The title track features a zealous piano solo from the bandleader and flügelhorn player Mads La Cours trademark blend of lyricism and erratic extroversion.

5 Presented on February 5, 2016

When Lions Roar Live

The Bosman Twins
Duration: 8:35

The Bosman Twins performing the title track to their album released in April 2015, live at the Harold and Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz in the Ferring Jazz Bistro

1 Presented on January 26, 2016

On A Misty Night

Ferit Odman
Duration: 04:53

Terell Stafford (Trumpet); Danny Grissett (Piano); Peter Washington (Bass); Ferit Odman (Drums). The String Sextet Antoine Silverman (Violin & Concertmaster); Diane Monroe (Violin & Concertmaster); Tamara DeMent (Violin); Chris Cardona (Viola); Emily Brausa (Cello); Clarice Jensen (Cello). Strings arranged and conducted by David O'Rourke

2 Presented on January 14, 2016

Manfred Eicher on ECM, America and Winter Jazz Fest

Manfred Eicher
Duration: 1:40

The Winter Jazzfest, now in its 12th year, is one of the big events in New York’s improvising calendar. On January 15-16 at The New School’s Tishman Auditorium, Winter Jazzfest 2016 will present two special all-ECM evenings featuring 13 acts. This is an unprecedented label showcase at Winter Jazzfest, which over the past decade has helped epitomize New York City as the place to experience the leading edge of jazz, for musicians, critics and enthusiasts alike.