ECM Podcast #68 - Joe Lovano
In the 68th episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by sax player Joe Lovano on the occasion of his latest quartet album "Paramount Quartet". Joe talks about magic, connection, trust and more.
Jun 03, 2026•31 min•Ep. 68
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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 28, 2026•26 min•Ep. 67
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.
May 19, 2026•26 min•Ep. 66
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, all the art forms and much more.
Apr 23, 2026•20 min•Ep. 65
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.
Apr 01, 2026•28 min•Ep. 64
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.
Mar 09, 2026•28 min•Ep. 63
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.
Feb 23, 2026•28 min•Ep. 62
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.
Jan 21, 2026•28 min•Ep. 61
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 contemporary masters: guitarist John Scofield and bassist Dave Hollandi, to talk about the release of “Memories of Home”, their first duo album.
Nov 26, 2025•34 min•Ep. 60
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 27, 2025•26 min•Ep. 59
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.
Oct 07, 2025•27 min•Ep. 58
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 23, 2025•22 min•Ep. 57
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.
Sep 03, 2025•32 min•Ep. 56
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.
Jul 12, 2025•29 min•Ep. 55
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.
Jun 21, 2025•25 min•Ep. 54
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.
May 17, 2025•30 min•Ep. 53
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 26, 2025•29 min•Ep. 52
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.
Apr 05, 2025•24 min•Ep. 51
Episode #50 - Vijay Iyer & Wadada Leo Smith: Defiant Life
In the 50th episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by Vijay Iyer and Wadada Leo Smith to speak about their second offering as a duo "Defiant Life", which follows their almost a decade old collaboration for ECM, 2016's "A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke". Vijay and Wadada talk about the album's main themes: resistance, defiance, the art of the present and much more.
Mar 23, 2025•34 min•Ep. 50
Episode #49 - Mathias Eick: Lullaby
In the 49th episode of the ECM podcast Norwegian trumpet player Mathias Eick speaks about his new record "Lullaby", recorded in Oslo and produced by Manfred Eicher. We talked about musical education, lyrics, the magic of the studio and so much more.
Mar 16, 2025•20 min•Ep. 49
Episode #48 - Benjamin Lackner: Spindrift
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.
Feb 23, 2025•21 min•Ep. 48
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.
Feb 16, 2025•21 min•Ep. 47
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.
Feb 02, 2025•24 min•Ep. 46
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.
Dec 22, 2024•25 min•Ep. 45
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.
Dec 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 44
Episode #43 - Marilyn Crispell: Amaryllis
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.
Dec 01, 2024•26 min•Ep. 43
Episode #42 - Avishai Cohen: Ashes To Gold
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.
Nov 17, 2024•24 min•Ep. 42
Episode #41 - Florian Weber: Imaginary Cycle
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, aski...
Oct 12, 2024•39 min•Ep. 41
Episode #40 - Danish String Quartet: Keel Road
In the 40th episode of the ECM podcast, the Danish String Quartet's Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen and Fredrik Schøyen Sjölin join us to discuss their new album "Keel Road". They talk about the history of the quartet, their mission as classical musicians, the influence of folkloric music and many other things.
Oct 05, 2024•26 min•Ep. 40
Episode #39 - Mat Maneri, Lucian Ban: Transylvanian Dance
In the 39th episode of the ECM podcast, Lucain Ban and Mat Maneri join us to discuss the fascinating process of making their new album "Transylvanian Dance". They talk about Béla Bartók, the duo's shared passion for folk music, and the beauty of transmission.
Sep 28, 2024•27 min•Ep. 39
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