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ECM Records Podcast

ECM Records Podcast

ECM Records 68 episodes Latest Jun 3, 2026

This series takes you behind the scenes of music on ECM Records, exploring the creative processes and stories behind the label's renowned recordings.

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ECM Podcast #68 - Joe Lovano Jun 3, 2026 00:31:00 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. 
ECM Podcast #67 - Judith Berkson May 28, 2026 00:26:24 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.   
ECM Podcast #66 - Elina Duni & Rob Luft May 19, 2026 00:25:48 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. 
ECM Podcast #65 - Mark Turner Apr 23, 2026 00:19:58 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. 
ECM Podcast #64 – Anders Jormin (album "Memento") Apr 1, 2026 00:27:52 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.   
ECM Podcast #63 – Julia Hülsmann (album "While I Was Away") Mar 9, 2026 00:27:52 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.
ECM Podcast #62 – Björn Meyer (album "Convergence") Feb 23, 2026 00:27:46 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.
ECM Podcast #61 – Steve Tibbetts (album "Close") Jan 21, 2026 00:28:16 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.
ECM Podcast #60 – John Scofield, Dave Holland (album "Memories of Home") Nov 26, 2025 00:33:51 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. 
ECM Podcast #59 – Sokratis Sinopoulos, Yann Keerim (album "Topos") Oct 27, 2025 00:26:28 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.
ECM Podcast #58 – Wolfgang Muthspiel (album "Tokyo") Oct 7, 2025 00:27:00 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.
ECM Podcast #57 – Marc Johnson - Tramonto Sep 23, 2025 00:22:10 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.

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