ECM, an independent record label founded by Manfred Eicher in 1969, has released over 1700 albums across various genres.
Eicher, who studied double bass and was a production assistant at Deutsche Grammophon, focused on achieving the highest recording standards. The label's first release, “Free at Last” by Mal Waldron, signaled its intent.
ECM has become known for recording artists like Keith Jarrett, Jan Garbarek, and Chick Corea, and in 1984, launched the New Series for notated music. Both the original and New Series emphasize multi-genre and transcultural projects.
ECM's recordings are celebrated for their transparent sound, though Eicher says there is no one-size-fits-all "ECM sound." Instead, each recording is tailored to the artists' sound and aesthetic ideas. The label's cover designs have also been influential and have been the subject of multiple books.
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Craig Taborn
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Live At Birdland
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Rainer Bruninghaus
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Faithful
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Tarkovsky Quartet
Francois Couturier
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Saburi
Cyminology
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My Song
Keith Jarrett Quartet
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Belonging
Keith Jarrett
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The Jazz Composer's Orchestra
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Nice Guys
Art Ensemble Of Chicago
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Far Side
Roscoe Mitchell & The Note Factory
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Llyria
Nik Bartsch's Ronin
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Officium Novum
Jan Garbarek & The Hilliard Ensemble
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The Rub and Spare Change
Michael Formanek
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One Dark Night I Left My Silent House
Marilyn Crispell & David Rothenberg
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Jasmine
Keith Jarrett & Charlie Haden
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Oylam
Judith Berkson
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Crime Scene
Terje Rypdal
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Green In Blue
Arild Andersen
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Third Round
Manu Katche
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Tribute
Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock & Jack DeJohnette
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Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock & Jack DeJohnette
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Colours
Eberhard Weber
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Chiaroscuro
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Dark Eyes
Tomasz Stanko Quintet
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Fabula Suite Lugano
Christian Wallumrod Ensemble
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Tord Gustavsen Ensemble
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The Astounding Eyes Of Rita
Anouar Brahem
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Stone In The Water
Stefano Bollani Trio
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Jan Garbarek Group
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