Jul 22, 2018 ecm records has played prism to the eaes light, evolving from a spindly sextet 1997s toward the margins to what is now an 18piece fractal. While ecm is best known for jazz music, the label has released a variety of recordings, and ecm s artists often refuse to acknowledge boundaries between genres. On the 16th july, 2016, the american pianist was performing the final concert of his summer tour in munich, the stronghold of producer manfred eicher. The final product of a research project based on the life and album art of manfred eicher, the father of ecm records. The latest incarnation, he admits, sitting beside the very man who has produced the ensembles run for manfred eichers flagship label, boasts 47 tracks to be mixed and worked into cohesive form. Eicher studied music at the academy of music in berlin. A discography of the entire music catalog of germany based ecm records edition of contemporary music compiled by a long time aficionado and documenting every release since the labels inception. Ecm records has played prism to the eaes light, evolving from a spindly sextet 1997s toward the margins to what is now an 18piece fractal.
Manfred eicher, the founder of the record label ecm, is deeply involved in choosing the art on his companys releases. Posted in live, photography ecm records jack dejohnette manfred eicher post navigation. Germany ecm 1074 on backsleeve and spine 2301 074 on backsleeve ecm 1074 st on labels. The koln concert live by keith jarrett on apple music. There is a fair amount of intergroup history, hamasyan being more the outsider but having worked with bang. Ecm album covers by manfred eicher the new york times. Multiple listenings reveal new nuances of texture and interaction every time. Complete in itself, the ecm debut of armenian pianist lusine grigoryan can also be considered a companion volume to the gurdjieff ensembles criticallyacclaimed album of komitass music ecm 2451, and was recorded at the same 2015 session in lugano, directed by manfred eicher. Oct 30, 2015 a complete ecm discography painstakingly compiled and covering releases from 1969 to 2015. Jazz and classical treasures from the digitized catalogue of ecm. These recognizable sound engineering qualities are usually referred to as ecm sound.
Received the honorary german record critics award for his achievements in 1986. Founded by producer manfred eicher in 1969, ecm records has released more than 1 thousand albums that span many idioms. Ecm series 12 inch lp ecm not used ecm 1001 mal waldron trio free at last. This particular style has been fortified by ecm records founder and producer manfred eicher, who approached the sound engineering with clarity and detail usually associated with recordings of classical music. Indeed, tabula rasa was the very first album in the labels new series. Here are some photos of i took of manfred eicher and jack dejohnette after the recent john abercrombie tribute concert in new york city. Brahem also wanted to confront his arabic lute against a highlevel pianist and manfred eicher, mister ecm, introduced him to the talented british musician django bates. I was looking for keith jarretts sun bear concerts but dont want to buy cds 6 of them. In search of free jazz and free expression manfred eicher discusses his genredefying label ecm, home of keith jarrett, arvo part and priceless recordings of free jazz greats francis marmande.
This lodestar 1975 set didnt just prove that an improvised solo jazz piano record could find a mass audience. The four men obviously get along well, and it shows in every corner of these nine tracks. Sep 02, 2016 assembled at the invitation of ecm labelfounder manfred eicher, pianist tigran hamasyan, trumpeter arve henriksen, guitarist eivind aarset and electronic sampling artist, jan bang came together for less than one half of a week in mid2014 to create the double cd atmospheres. Jarrett lets loose a torrent of ideas on the piano, delighting even himself which you can hear whenever he lets out one of. Host and producer mikail graham presents an evening of new music from manfred eichers wonderful ecm record label. Jack dejohnettes directions untitled 1976, vinyl discogs. Oct 25, 2017 brahem also wanted to confront his arabic lute against a highlevel pianist and manfred eicher, mister ecm, introduced him to the talented british musician django bates. Neighbourhood hdtracks the worlds greatestsounding. Since 1971, keith jarrett has been signed to ecm, which has proven to be one of the strongest and most productive relationships between an artist and their label ever. On the 16th july, 2016, the american pianist was performing the final concert of his summer tour. Le catalogue du label ecm est desormais disponible en streaming.
Manfred eicher and ecm top downbeat critics poll, again. The first eight reissues from the munichbased independent are grouped together as. Manfred eicher is the founder of ecm, one of the most successful jazz labels in the world. Anouar brahem blue maqams 2017 official digital download. Manfred eicher born 9 july 1943, in lindau, germany is a german record producer and the founder of ecm records. Ecm records the recordings ecm records complete volume 2. Most of the pieces are lowkey and understated and feature chamber ensembles, although there are several piano. Ecm founder manfred eicher heard the piece on a latenight radio broadcast while. In 1969 he founded ecm records edition of contemporary music in munich. The best ecm albums reveal why the labels unique style and sound has made it one of the most. The best ecm albums reveal why the labels unique style and sound has made it one of the most forwardthinking jazz record labels of all time.
Ecm records is this year 2019 celebrating its 50 years anniversary, and has therefor chosen, from its huge catalogue of more than 1500 incredibly good albums, 50 albums from each of those 50 years, to be rereleased as an ecm touchstone. Cofounded, with karl egger and manfred scheffner, the famous german label edition of contemporary music ecm records in 1970 for which he is recording producer, publisher and editor. Charles amirkhanian interviews manfred eicher, the founder and director of ecm records. Richard brody selects standout tracks from ecm recordss newly. Host and producer mikail graham presents an evening of new music from manfred eicher s wonderful ecm record label. While ecm is best known for jazz music, the label has released a variety of recordings, and ecms artists often refuse to acknowledge boundaries between genres.
As a music enthusiast, you know that cds and vinyl albums have a certain charm to them, that a. A guide to the labels catalog, which encompasses jazz, classical music and. Sitemap contact us distributors faq credits privacy policy terms and conditions facebook twitter newsletter contact us distributors faq. Le label ecm a ete cree par karl egger, manfred eicher et manfred scheffner a. Until this one, there have been no commercial reshuffles of any kind. Doesnt ecm records have a download site to buy their music. Travels with manfred eicher was released in 2009 and this 2011 soundtrack album is made up largely of tracks taken from previously released ecm albums that eicher produced, some from as early as 1980. Home ecm records catalog album index discography session index. Dec 30, 2012 manfred eicher, the founder of the record label ecm, is deeply involved in choosing the art on his companys releases.
The advantages of certain recording techniques and venues are also mentioned. The music of ecm book edited by steve lake and paul griffiths granta books. Circumstances were inauspicious when pianist keith jarrett and ecm records ownerproducer manfred eicher rolled into cologne, germany, in. Jan 20, 2012 doesnt ecm records have a download site to buy their music. In search of free jazz and free expression music the. Tigran hamasyanarve henrikseneivind aarsetjan bang. Founded in munich by producer manfred eicher in 1969. Mar 30, 2018 here are some photos of i took of manfred eicher and jack dejohnette after the recent john abercrombie tribute concert in new york city. Recorded february 1976 at talent studios, oslo an ecm production. Oct 01, 2016 the ecm recordings collects some of the minimalist composers finest works, including the definitive recording of his undisputed masterpiece music for 18 musicians. Vaecmlp2496ecm special vi new music in bass 1978, flac tracks. Label hdtracks the worlds greatestsounding music downloads. Ecm edition of contemporary music is an independent record label founded by karl egger, manfred eicher and manfred scheffner in munich in 1969. Ecm style jazz aka ecm third stream music genres rate.
Manfred eicher is a german record producer and the founder of ecm records. Fonde en 1969 a munich par manfred eicher et karl egger, ecm acronyme. If ever there were a label that deserved to have its catalog released in a high resolution format, its munichs ecm records. Manfred eicher, who founded ecm and remains its sole proprietor, has forged a syncretic vision in which jazz and classical traditions intelligently.
The founder and presiding spirit of ecm records is not a typical. A complete ecm discography painstakingly compiled and covering releases from 1969 to 2015. Manfred eicher and jack dejohnette between sound and. Founded by manfred eicher in 1969, ecm records has followed a policy of only recording new music he considers important. Manfred eicher and jack dejohnette between sound and space. Katches percussion work provides the crowning motifs to which his compatriots are each a shining jewel. Sitemap contact us distributors faq credits privacy policy terms and conditions facebook twitter newsletter. Since its inception in 1969, the multiple awardwinning record label headed by producer manfred eicher has truly redefined how, initially, jazz and improvised music recordings couldand, at least for some, perhaps shouldsound. German producer, born 09 july 1943 in lindau, germany. At a time when the heads of most record labels barely know how to play a record, let alone make one, manfred eicher owner, founder, and inspiration of ecm records, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2010has been intimately involved in the making of nearly 1200 of them. By mike zwerin paris, 11 may 2002 founded by manfred eicher in 1969, ecm records has followed a policy of only recording new music he considers important. The ecm recordings collects some of the minimalist composers finest works, including the definitive recording of his undisputed masterpiece music for 18 musicians.
Le directeur artistique du label ecm s exprimait recemment lors dune rencontre. A discography of the entire music catalog of germany based ecm records edition of contemporary music compiled by a. Sounds and silence keith jarrett, arvo part allmusic. Exploring the mood and tone of his company and the music he produces reflected the mood and tone of the short film. Manfred eicher, the charismatic founder of the munich label, seems to live in a parallel universe. Topics discussed include the influence of ecm, its unique sound, and the work of its best known artists, including keith jarrett, arvo part, and jan garbarek. It is often thanks to this label that artists such as keith jarrett, charles lloyd, jan garbarek, chick corea have recorded their best records. The latest incarnation, he admits, sitting beside the very man who has produced the ensembles run for manfred eicher s flagship label, boasts 47 tracks to be mixed and worked into cohesive form.
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