ECM Records Podcast

In the 72nd episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by saxophonist Andy Sheppard, whose new ECM album "Salt Catchers" was recorded with his new trio featuring Italian pianist Rita Marcotulli and French bassist Michel Benita. Andy talks about voices, melancholy, spices and more.

In the 71st episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by pianist Ayumi Tanaka, whose new ECM album "Windflower" was recorded in a collective trio with bassist Thomas Morgan and Thomas Strønen on percussion.

Ayumi talks about universality, nature, collaborative music and more.

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.

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.

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.