ECM Records
Free Jazz: A Short History Of The Jazz Sub-Genre
Free jazz was a much misunderstood – and even maligned – genre when it emerged in the late 50s, but it resulted in some of the finest modern jazz.
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Features6 months agoJaco Pastorius, An Introduction To The Jazz Legend
Jaco Pastorius often told people that he was the greatest bass player in the world. During his brief, mercurial career, that claim didn't seem that crazy.
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Features6 months ago
Best ECM Albums: 50 Must-Hear Classics From The Legendary Jazz Label
The best ECM albums reveal why the label’s unique style and sound has made it one of the most forward-thinking jazz record labels of all time.
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Features8 months ago‘The Köln Concert’: How Keith Jarrett Defied The Odds To Record His Masterpiece
Faced with a dilapidated piano and suffering from back aches and sleep withdrawal, Keith Jarrett recorded a legendary jazz album, ‘The Köln Concert.’
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Features10 months ago
The Most Beautiful Sound: An Introduction To ECM Records
With a breathtakingly diverse roster that spans jazz and classical music, ECM Records has been at the forefront of contemporary jazz for five decades.
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Features11 months ago
‘Munich 2016’: Keith Jarrett At The Peak Of His Powers
Up there with his legendary ‘The Köln Concert’, ‘Munich 2016’ finds Keith Jarrett drawing inspiration from the moment and creating a transcendent high.
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News1 year ago
Acclaimed Jazz Bassist Gary Peacock Dies At 85
Peacock enjoyed a prolific solo career and collaborated with the likes of Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and Paul Bley.
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News1 year ago
Keith Jarrett Marks 75th Birthday With Unreleased Version Of ‘Answer Me’
His recording of the much-loved 1950s composition was recorded live in Budapest in 2016.
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News2 years ago
Esteemed Jazz Label ECM Hits 50 With Extended Anniversary Weekend
The weekend will feature numerous ECM artists and a talk with label founder Manfred Eicher.
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News2 years ago
Virtuoso Pianist-Composer Keith Jarrett To Release ‘Munich 2016’ Album
The album captures the last night of Jarrett's tour of that year, and a concert in which he was at the peak of his improvisational powers.
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News4 years ago
Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette Release In-Concert Set ‘After The Fall’
Legendary jazz standards trio Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette release a 2CD version of their 1998 New Jersey show After The Fall on ECM
