Live Review: ECM 50 in New York
To say that there is a single ECM Records sound is to oversimplify a catalog that now encompasses more than 1,600 albums. One suspects that … Read More “Live Review: ECM 50 in New York”
Reviews
Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin: Awase (ECM)
Eight years have elapsed since Swiss pianist Nik Bärtsch last released an album of new material from his mesmerizing group Ronin. In that time, he … Read More “Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin: Awase (ECM)”
Nik Bärtsch’s Mobile: Continuum
Swiss pianist Nik Bärtsch’s music has always been about grooves carved out of minimalism, and he favors collectivism over individual freedom. No one solos, ever. … Read More “Nik Bärtsch’s Mobile: Continuum”