Ben, I was hoping someone else would respond to your question as I am uncertain how to best describe the ECM sound.
Forced to choose one description, I would say abstract Jazz. This sort of fits all, but does little to describe the difference between Steve Tibbitts and Ralph Towner.
Overall a less commercial assortment of releases for wider ranging music lovers. They are characterized by good quality recordings, beautiful album covers and a low profile marketing effort.
Other companies who's end results are similar in quality but different in art is Concord Records, A&M Horizon and Contemporary.
To help you understand, link below:
http://www.ecmrecords.com/
Forced to choose one description, I would say abstract Jazz. This sort of fits all, but does little to describe the difference between Steve Tibbitts and Ralph Towner.
Overall a less commercial assortment of releases for wider ranging music lovers. They are characterized by good quality recordings, beautiful album covers and a low profile marketing effort.
Other companies who's end results are similar in quality but different in art is Concord Records, A&M Horizon and Contemporary.
To help you understand, link below:
http://www.ecmrecords.com/