Latest stories
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Elina Duni & Rob Luft - Reaching for the Moon
24th Apr 2026by Dan Spirrett
Vocalist Elina Duni and guitarist Rob Luft embark on a new duo project. Building on the quartet albums Lost Ships and A Time to Remember, they continue their cross-genre journey in a more intimate duo setting.
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Jesper Thorn - Stille
6th Feb 2026by Maddy Allison
The double bassist presents his second album with April Records, a collection of originals that serve as a tranquil reprieve from the daily noise of the outside world.
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Julia Hülsmann Octet – While I Was Away
30th Jan 2026by Maddy Allison
ECM strikes again this January, this time hailing the return of the German pianist with her new octet.
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Andrés Thor, 'Hereby'
27th May 2022by Joshua Lee
The globe-trotting Icelandic guitarist's new album is a masterclass of the Metheny-style guitar trio, bringing the rawness of classic rock acts to the time-honoured tradition.
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Tord Gustavsen on piano trios and Scandinavian folk tunes
25th May 2022by Joshua Lee
We caught up with Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen while touring his new album Opening on ECM Records, to discuss his love of piano trio chemistry, Scandinavian folk tunes, and the psychology of improvisation.
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Tord Gustavsen Trio, 'Opening'
8th Apr 2022by Joshua Lee
The Norwegian pianist's latest ECM recording proves to be an essential listen for any piano trio enthusiast, showcasing carefully constructed melodies, texture and atmosphere.
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Per Oddvar Johansen on finding inspiration in isolation
22nd Dec 2020by Joshua Lee
We sat down with Presto Award-winner, drummer Per Oddvar Johansen, to discuss his latest album The Quiet Cormorant, as well as his compositional process and hopeful plans for next year.