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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. To coincide 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. The third beautiful ECM album, released in 2016, features a solitary guitarist playing with a ensemble. Continuing the story of the highly acclaimed "Rising Grace," recorded in 2016, this masterpiece reunites veterans Brad Mehldau, Ambrose Akinmusire, and Larry Grenadier, and welcomes the great Eric Harland on drums. Rather than being an all-star gathering, they perform as an ensemble with its own unique identity, which is evident in both their interpretation of Moospiel's works and their ensemble playing. The improvisations are also beautiful.
Wolfgang Moospiel (g) Ambrose Akinmusire (tp) Brad Mehldau (p) Larry Grenadier (double-b) Eric Harland (ds) Recorded in February 2018 at Studio La Buissonne, Perne-les-Fontaines, France Media reviews and more A beautiful third ECM album released in 2016 by the solitary guitarist playing with his ensemble. Continuing the story of the highly acclaimed 2016 recording "Rising Grace," this masterpiece reunites veterans Brad Mehldau, Ambrose Akinmusire, and Larry Grenadier, and welcomes the great Eric Harland on drums. Rather than being a gathering of all-stars, they perform as an ensemble with its own unique identity, which is evident in both their interpretation of Mousepiel's works and their ensemble playing. Their improvisations are also beautiful. (C)RS
