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Fred Hersch & Mick Goodrick - Feebles, Fables & Ferns
19th Jun 2026
A previously unreleased recording from the ECM archives chronicles a one-time session between the prolific pianist Fred Hersch and jazz guitarist Mick Goodrick.
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Feebles, Fables & Ferns
Mick Goodrick (guitar), Fred Hersch (piano)
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Elina Duni & Rob Luft - Reaching for the Moon
24th Apr 2026
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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Judith Berkson - Thee They Thy
10th Apr 2026
Experimental, free and yet refined, the vocalist puts her own spin on the jazz trio and embraces the world of the avant-garde.
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Julia Hülsmann Octet – While I Was Away
30th Jan 2026
ECM strikes again this January, this time hailing the return of the German pianist with her new octet.
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Craig Taborn – Dream Archives
16th Jan 2026
In ECM’s first release of 2026, the 2025 MacArthur Fellow and pianist delivers his trio debut, and explores the limitless possibilities of avant-garde jazz.
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Wolfgang Muthspiel Trio - Tokyo
26th Sep 2025
The guitarist continues his tradition of alternating between acoustic and electric setups in his latest ECM trio album Tokyo.
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Fred Hersch - The Surrounding Green
4th Jul 2025
The American pianist releases his third ECM album and returns to a traditional trio setting, exploring original compositions alongside arrangements of twentieth-century jazz tunes.
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Keith Jarrett - New Vienna
30th May 2025
The piano legend presents another unreleased concert recording from the ECM archives, as part of the celebrations for his eightieth birthday earlier this month.
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Scandinavian Ice and American Fire: A Tale of Two Belongings
6th May 2025
The saxophonist's Blue Note debut honours the recording that introduced Keith Jarrett’s ‘European Quartet’ to the world in 1974. But how do the two stack up against each other today?
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Joe Lovano - Homage
25th Apr 2025
Titan saxophonist Joe Lovano blends exploratory improvisation and lyrical depth with the Marcin Wasilewski Trio, featuring long-form originals that are expertly produced by ECM legend Manfred Eicher.
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Anouar Brahem - After The Last Sky
28th Mar 2025
Anouar Brahem returns to ECM in After the Last Sky, titled after a Palestinian line of verse. Poignant and melancholic, Brahem’s new project is deeply reflective and draws on a variety of musical influences for compositions that are crafted for oud, cello, piano and bass
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Dave Holland Quintet - Extended Play (Live At Birdland)
27th Mar 2025
A stellar lineup of musicians recorded over the course of four days at New York's iconic Birdland jazz club, becoming one of Dave Holland’s essential recordings to have.
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Yuval Cohen Quartet - Winter Poems
14th Feb 2025
In his ECM debut, Yuval Cohen pushes traditional quartet boundaries in his new album Winter Poems. Leading from the front with his soprano saxophone, Cohen steers his chamber jazz ensemble through a collection of original pieces that hold improvisation and lyricism at their centre.
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Winter Poems
Yuval Cohen Quartet
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Keith Jarrett Quartet featuring Jan Garbarek - Belonging
12th Nov 2024
A seminal jazz album in European jazz, Belonging by the Keith Jarrett Quartet showcases Jarrett's innovative compositions and the genesis of a new group, featuring the unique tones of Jan Garbarek's saxophone.
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Tord Gustavsen Trio - Seeing
4th Oct 2024
Tord Gustavsen's 'Seeing' blends jazz, folk, and classical traditions into a deeply satisfying experience. Joined by Steinar Raknes and Jarle Vespestad, Gustavsen crafts serene, structured compositions that emphasize subtle interplay, minimalist beauty, and emotionally resonant performances.
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Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas & Misha Mullov-Abbado - Za Górami
20th Sep 2024
A remarkably nuanced and moving collection of songs from across the globe from vocalist Alice Zawadzki, in trio with Fred Thomas and Misha Mullov-Abbado.
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Tomasz Stańko Quartet - September Night
19th Jul 2024
This unreleased live recording from the late Polish trumpet master is a contemplative piece that captures the serene and reflective atmosphere of an autumn evening.
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Norma Winstone & Kit Downes - Outpost of Dreams
4th Jul 2024
The senior voice in British jazz joins forces with one of the country's most tasteful pianists for a profound dialogue of equals, delicately articulated and brimming with atmospheric nuance.
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Outpost of Dreams
Norma Winstone & Kit Downes
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An ECM Luminessence Showdown
26th Jun 2024
The latest batch of audiophile vinyl reissues from the visionary European label includes sought-after classics from Kenny Wheeler and Azimuth, featuring John Taylor & Norma Winstone.
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Fred Hersch on 'Silent, Listening'
7th May 2024
The New York jazz veteran sits down to discuss his ECM solo debut, the joy of finding the right musical partners and the many surprises the piano still holds in store for him.
