Favourite ECM Titles

Most of the responses to this thread have centered on jazz releases but ECM has wonderful classical releases as well. I discovered a talented Russian composer on this label who up to now I never even heard of: Valentin Silvestrov. Check out Bagatellen and Seranaden or any of his other releases.

Gary Burton Quartet,ECM 1293

Gary Burton......Vibes,Marimba
Makoto Ozone.....Piano
Steve Swallow....Bass Guitar
Mike Hyman.......Drums

These guys were ready and came to play.

Right now I am very much into Anouar Brahem and Vasilis Tsambropoulos. Two great artists, the first one plays the oud and the latter the Piano!

I would suggest from Anouar Brahem as a first listen (cause you got to have them all): The outstanding eyes of Rita

And from Vasilis Tsambropoulos: Chants, Hymns & Dances!

Happy Listening,

Mike

A few gems not mentioned yet:

Anoar Brahem - Barzakh
Anoar Brahem - Conte de l'incroyable amour
Egberto Gismonti - Danco dos Escravos
Egberto Gismonti - Sanfona

"Barzakh" is up there with ECM best selling record ever (Keith Jarrett's - The Koln concert) as one of my all time favorite albums.

Argyro, I had not noticed your Anouar Brahem recommendation. If you appreciate his music, you should also give a listen to Rabih Abou-Khalil, another master of the oud. Start with the album Al-Jadida. You will not be disappointed!