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Contents Introduction [July Pre-order] [SHM-CD] [Semi-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 in the pursuit of music. In conjunction with the release of the new series "ECM Revisits," commemorating the 55th anniversary of ECM's founding, the "ECM in the 21st Century" series, originally released in 2022, has been repressed. This series introduces the current state of ECM, focusing on artists who are currently at the forefront of the music scene. Mark Turner, one of the "most influential saxophonists" in the current jazz world, released his first ECM leader quartet album in 2014. Known for his exploratory spirit using the entire range of the tenor saxophone and his intimate expressiveness, Turner is one of the most acclaimed saxophonists of his generation, and this is his ECM leader debut album. In this quartet, there are no chord instruments, and the saxophonists often intertwine with trumpeter Avishai Cohen like snakes. The supple rhythm section of bassist Joe Martin and drummer Marcus Gilmore adds to the subtle sense of instability that permeates the sound. Personnel Mark Turner (ts) Avishai Cohen (tp) Joe Martin (double-b) Marcus Gilmore (ds) Recorded June 10-13, 2013 at Avatar Studios, New York Media Reviews and More Mark Turner, one of the "most influential saxophonists" in the current jazz world, releases his first ECM leader quartet album in 2014. Known for his exploratory approach using the full range of the tenor saxophone and his intimate expressiveness, Turner is one of the most acclaimed saxophonists of his generation, and this is his ECM leader debut. In this quartet, there are no chord instruments; instead, trumpeter Avishai Cohen often intertwines with the other instruments like a snake. The supple rhythm section of bassist Joe Martin and drummer Marcus Gilmore adds to the subtle sense of instability that permeates the sound. (C)RS
