ECM Records Podcast

ECM Records

This series will take you behind the scenes of music on ECM Records

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70 episodes
Updated July 8

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July 8 · 36 min
ECM Podcast #70 - Steve Swallow
In the 70th episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by bassist Steve Swallow on the occasion of his latest sextet album "Winter Songs". Steve talks about grief, gratitude, time and much more.
June 30 · 21 min
ECM Podcast #69 - Fred Hersch
In the 69th episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by pianist Fred Hersch on the occasion of his latest quartet album "Feebles, Fables and Ferns", recorded in 1988 with guitarist Mick Goodrick. Frad talks about connection, memories, conversation in music and much more.
June 3 · 31 min
ECM Podcast #68 - Joe Lovano
In the 66th episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by singer Elina Duni and guitarist Rob Luft on the occasion of their latest duo album "Reaching for the Moon". Joe talks about magi, connection, trust and more.
May 28 · 26 min
ECM Podcast #67 - Judith Berkson
In the 67th episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by singer and pianist Judith Berkson on the occasion of her latest trio album "Thee, They, Thy". Judith talks about spirituality, sounds, trust and much more.
May 19 · 25 min
ECM Podcast #66 - Elina Duni & Rob Luft
In the 66th episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by singer Elina Duni and guitarist Rob Luft on the occasion of their latest duo album "Reaching for the Moon". Elina and Rob talk about languages, dreams and much more.
April 23 · 19 min
ECM Podcast #65 - Mark Turner
In the 65th episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by saxophonist Mark Turner on the occasion of his latest quartet album "Patternmaster". Mark talks about sci-fi, books, all the art forms and much more.
April 1 · 27 min
ECM Podcast #64 – Anders Jormin (album "Memento")
In the 64th episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by bassist Anders Jormin on the occasion of her latest duo album "Memento". Anders talks about the art of listening, nature, silence and more.
March 9 · 27 min
ECM Podcast #63 – Julia Hülsmann (album "While I Was Away")
In the 63rd episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by pianist Julia Hülsmann on the occasion of her latest octet recording "While I Was Away". Julia talks about joy, sisterhood, languages in music and more.
February 23 · 27 min
ECM Podcast #62 – Björn Meyer (album "Convergence")
In the 62nd episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by bassist Björn Meyer on the occasion of his latest solo recording "Convergence". Björn talks about nature, loneliness, the art of the solo and much more.
January 21 · 28 min
ECM Podcast #61 – Steve Tibbetts (album "Close")
In the 61st episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by guitarist and composer Steve Tibbetts on the occasion of his latest ECM recording "Close". Steve talks about presence, absence, parenthood, guitars and much more.
Nov 26, 2025 · 33 min
ECM Podcast #60 – John Scofield, Dave Holland (album "Memories of Home")
In the 60th episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by two of jazz´s contemporary masters: guitarist John Scofield and bassist Dave Hollandi, to talk about the release of “Memories of Home”, their first duo album.
Oct 27, 2025 · 26 min
ECM Podcast #59 – Sokratis Sinopoulos, Yann Keerim (album "Topos")
In the 59th episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by lyra player Sokratis Sinopoulos and by pianist Yann Keerim, to talk about the release of “Topos”, their new duo album. Sokratis Sinopoulos and Yann Keerim talk about their collaborative past, the music ok Béla Bartók, what the term "topos" means to them and much more.
Oct 7, 2025 · 27 min
ECM Podcast #58 – Wolfgang Muthspiel (album "Tokyo")
In the 58th episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel to talk about the release of “Tokyo”, his new album played in trio with Scott Colley on double bass and Brian Blade on drums. Wolfgang talks about telepathy, how to write a song, music, life education, and so much more.
Sep 23, 2025 · 22 min
ECM Podcast #57 – Marc Johnson - Tramonto
In the 57th episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by bass legend Marc Johnson to talk about the release of “Tramonto”, the live album of John Taylor with Joey Baron and Marc Johnson, recorded in Birmingham during a Contemporary Music Network tour in 2002. Marc talks about the art of the trio, the love for the beat, long-term relationships and more.
Sep 3, 2025 · 32 min
Episode #56 - Rolf Lislevand - Libro Primo
In the 56th episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by lute player Rolf Lislevand, whose new album "Libro Primo", released on ECM’s New Series, was produced by Manfred Eicher. Rolf discusses his personal approach to Baroque music and improvisation, the repertoire he chose to play on “Libro Primo” and more.
Jul 12, 2025 · 28 min
Episode #55 - Fred Hersch - The Surrounding Green
In the 55th episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by pianist and composer Fred Hersch, whose new trio date "The Surrounding Green" was produced by Manfred Eicher. Fred talks about nature, mental health, the art of the trio and more.
Jun 21, 2025 · 25 min
Episode #54 - Bennie Maupin - The Jewel In The Lotus
In the 54th episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by the great reedsman and composer Bennie Maupin, whose iconic leader-debut "The Jewel In The Lotus" was just reissued as part of ECM's Luminessence vinyl series. Bennie talks about spirituality, arts, Miles Davis and much more.
May 17, 2025 · 29 min
Episode #53 - Joe Lovano & The Marcin Wasilewski Trio - Homage
In the 53rd episode of the ECM podcast the great saxophonist and composer Joe Lovano joins us to discuss his second recording alongside the Marcin Wasilewski trio “Homage”, which was produced by Manfred Eicher. Joe talks about the evolution of his work with the trio, about the heritage that this new album falls in line with. He also talks about ballads – how to not play something the way it looks – and much more.
Apr 26, 2025 · 28 min
Episode #52 - Savina Yannatou - Watersong
In the 52nd episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by Greek singer Savina Yannatou, who talks about her new album "Watersong", produced by Manfred Eicher. She talks about languages, nature, emotion through art and much more.
Apr 5, 2025 · 24 min
Episode #51 - Yuval Cohen: Winter Poems
In the 51st episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by Yuval Cohen and discuss his ECM debut album "Winter Poems", which features his new quartet with Tom Oren on piano, Alon Near on double bass and drummer Alon Benjamini. Yuval talks about his inspirations from classical music, about how a single word or melody can fix a broken heart and much more.