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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, is being re-pressed. This series introduces the current state of ECM, focusing on artists who are currently at the forefront of the music scene. Theo Bleckmann, a talented vocalist who has been active in New York for many years, released his 2017 ECM debut album. A striking debut album from a vocalist with unparalleled purity and boldness, as well as a sound painter who adds color to sound. Introducing Breckman not only as a singer but also as a composer, some of the instrumental pieces are captivating with their mellow vocals and poetic performances, played by his close friends guitarist Ben Monder, keyboardist Shai Maestro, and the delicate rhythm section of Chris Tordini and John Hollenbeck, whom he calls "ambient."
Theo Breckman (voice) Shai Maestro (p) Ben Monder (g) Chris Tordini (b) John Hollenbeck (ds) Recorded January 17-19, 2016 at Avatar Studios, New York Media Reviews, etc. Theo Breckman, a talented vocalist who has been active in NY for many years, makes his 2017 ECM debut album. A striking debut album from a vocalist with unparalleled purity and boldness, as well as a sound painter who adds color to sound. Breckman is introduced not only as a singer but also as a composer, and some of his instrumental pieces feature mellow vocals and poetic performances played by his trusted collaborators, guitarist Ben Monder, keyboardist Shai Maestro, and the delicate rhythm section of Chris Tordini and John Hollenbeck, which he calls "ambient." (C)RS
