Episode #50 - Vijay Iyer & Wadada Leo Smith: Defiant Life
In the 50th episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by Vijay Iyer and Wadada Leo Smith to speak about their second offering as a duo "Defiant Life", which follows their almost a decade old collaboration for ECM, 2016's "A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke".
Vijay and Wadada talk about the album's main themes: resistance, defiance, the art of the present and much more.
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Episode #49 - Mathias Eick: Lullaby
In the 49th episode of the ECM podcast Norwegian trumpet player Mathias Eick speaks about his new record "Lullaby", recorded in Oslo and produced by Manfred Eicher.
We talked about musical education, lyrics, the magic of the studio and so much more.
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Episode #48 - Benjamin Lackner: Spindrift
In the 48th episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by the German-American pianist Benjamin Lackner, to discuss his new record "Spindrift", recorded with Mathias Eick, Mark Turner, Linda May Han Oh and Matthieu Chazarenc - produced by Manfred Eicher.
Benjamin talks about dynamics in the band, creative process and routine, the healing properties of music and more.
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Episode #47 - Thomas Strønen: Relations
In the 47th episode of the ECM podcast the Norwegian percussionst Thomas Strønen joins us to discuss his latest album "Relations" - a collaborative project with Craig Taborn, Chris Potter, Sinikka Langeland and Jorge Rossy - produced by Manfred Eicher.
Strønen talks about promises, distance, sounds and much more.
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Episode #46 - Anja Lechner: Bach/Abel/Hume
In the 46th episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by the German violoncellist Anja Lechner to discuss her frist solo album after years of collaboration with ECM: "Bach/Abel/Hume", produced by Manfred Eicher.
Anja talks about freedom, composer's dynamics, the art of playing solo and much more.
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