In the 58th episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel to talk about the release of “Tokyo”, his new album played in trio with Scott Colley on double bass and Brian Blade on drums.

Wolfgang talks about telepathy, how to write a song, music, life education, and so much more.

In the 57th episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by bass legend Marc Johnson to talk about the release of “Tramonto”, the live album of John Taylor with Joey Baron and Marc Johnson, recorded in Birmingham during a Contemporary Music Network tour in 2002. Marc talks about the art of the trio, the love for the beat, long-term relationships and more.

In the 56th episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by lute player Rolf Lislevand, whose new album "Libro Primo", released on ECM’s New Series, was produced by Manfred Eicher.

Rolf discusses his personal approach to Baroque music and improvisation, the repertoire he chose to play on “Libro Primo” and more.

In the 55th episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by pianist and composer Fred Hersch, whose new trio date "The Surrounding Green" was produced by Manfred Eicher.

Fred talks about nature, mental health, the art of the trio and more.