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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Episode #47 - Thomas Strønen: Relations
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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Episode #46 - Anja Lechner: Bach/Abel/Hume
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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Episode #45 - Colin Vallon: Samares
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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Episode #44 - Jakob Bro & Bill Frisell: Taking Turns
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.