In January I received a new cd from ECM, a label I’ve always esteemed. It appeared to be a classical album, however, so I put it in the little box for music I need to get to when there’s time.

Even within the vast catalogue of ECM releases, there are some albums that declare themselves boldly, and others that unfold with quiet inevitability. “Memento”, the first duo recording by Marilyn ...

This scintillating batch of ECM Luminessence vinyl reissues features classic albums by Chick Corea, Paul Bley and Rainer Brüninghaus, along with Herbie Hancock playing as a sideman with ex- Miles ...

The "homage" of the title is specific: it is to Manfred Eicher – who produced the album – and to ECM. The title track was originally written for an 80 th birthday celebration of Eicher at the ...