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ECM Podcast #62 – Björn Meyer (album "Convergence") Feb 23, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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 07, 2025

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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

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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.

Episode #56 - Rolf Lislevand - Libro Primo Sep 03, 2025

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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.

Episode #55 - Fred Hersch - The Surrounding Green Jul 12, 2025

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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.

Episode #54 - Bennie Maupin - The Jewel In The Lotus Jun 21, 2025

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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.

Episode #53 - Joe Lovano & The Marcin Wasilewski Trio - Homage May 17, 2025

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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.

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