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Contents: [UHQCD] [Nearly New Release / Encore Press] [This year marks the 55th anniversary of ECM's founding!] Founded in 1969 in Munich, Germany, by the unparalleled charismatic producer Manfred Eicher, ECM (short for "Edition of Contemporary Music") is one of Europe's leading jazz labels. The label's founding concept was "music that is the next most beautiful thing after silence." Its transparent sound, clear tone, and sophisticated, beautiful jacket designs set it apart from other labels and have captivated many fans around the world. It has produced numerous jazz masterpieces such as Keith Jarrett's "The K?ln Concert" (1975), Chick Corea's "Return to Forever" (1972), and Pat Metheny's "Bright Size Life" (1976). In 1984, it expanded its genres and entered the classical music world. ECM has launched the "ECM New Series," which focuses on contemporary music, and has released new works by Arvo P?rt, Gidon Kremer, Heinz Holliger, and others. Eicher, who turned 80 last year, continues to record more than 20 new albums a year, making it one of the most active labels pursuing music. In conjunction with the new series "ECM Revisits," commemorating the 55th anniversary of ECM's founding, the "Showa Masterpieces/Heisei Masterpieces" series, released in 2019, is being re-pressed. This series is a UHQ-CD series for listeners who want to listen to ECM masterpieces in higher sound quality. Pianist Steve Kuhn, known for his collaborations with Coltrane and Art Farmer, completely unleashes his pop side on his ECM debut album. Media reviews and more Pianist Steve Kuhn, known for his collaborations with Coltrane and Art Farmer, completely unleashes his pop side on his ECM debut album. Their sound, influenced by folk and rock music, and the full-fledged introduction of the electric piano garnered attention. (C)RS
