ECM & Scandinavian Jazz
A somewhat loosely-defined style of jazz, 'ECM jazz' (also known as 'Nordic Tone' or 'Scandinavian Jazz') is a style of jazz music heavily associated with the output of ECM Records, particularly Scandinavian jazz artists like Jan Garbarek and Terje Rypdal, as well as American players like Pat Metheny and Keith Jarrett. The style is known for its light, atmospheric qualities, and incorporates influences from cool jazz, avant-garde jazz, Western classical music, and Third Stream.
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Elina Duni & Rob Luft - Reaching for the Moon
24th Apr 2026
Vocalist Elina Duni and guitarist Rob Luft embark on a new duo project. Building on the quartet albums Lost Ships and A Time to Remember, they continue their cross-genre journey in a more intimate duo setting.
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Jesper Thorn - Stille
6th Feb 2026
The double bassist presents his second album with April Records, a collection of originals that serve as a tranquil reprieve from the daily noise of the outside world.
Popular Artists & Groups: ECM & Scandinavian Jazz
- Andersen, Arild
- Balke, Jon
- Bjørnstad, Ketil
- Christensen, Jon
- Cleaver, Gérald
- Danielsson, Palle
- DeJohnette, Jack
- Eick, Mathias
- Eilertsen, Mats
- Garbarek, Jan
- Gustavsen, Tord
- Henriksen, Arve
- Johansen, Per Oddvar
- Jormin, Anders
- Kurkiewicz, Sławomir
- Lechner, Anja
- Lloyd, Charles
- Mantler, Michael
- Miśkiewicz, Michał
- Norbakken, Helge Andreas
- Rypdal, Terje
- Stanko, Tomasz
- Stenson, Bobo
- Strønen, Thomas
- Surman, John
- Swallow, Steve
- Taborn, Craig
- Towner, Ralph
- Turner, Mark
- Vespestad, Jarle
- Vitouš, Miroslav
- Wasilewski, Marcin
Recent Best Sellers: ECM & Scandinavian Jazz
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New. Winter Songs
Steve Swallow (bass), Michael Rodriguez (trumpet), Chris Cheek (tenorsaxophone), Steve Cardenas (guitar), Gil Goldstein (piano), Adam Nussbaum (drum)
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Jazzwise, Editor's Choice
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Joe Lovano (tenor saxophone, tarogato), Julian Lage (guitar), Asante Santi Debriano (double bass), Will Calhoun (drum)
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Reaching for the Moon
Elina Duni (vocalist, percussion), Rob Luft (guitar)
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Jazzwise, Editor's Choice, May 2026
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New. Winter Songs
Steve Swallow (bass), Michael Rodriguez (trumpet), Chris Cheek (tenorsaxophone), Steve Cardenas (guitar), Gil Goldstein (piano), Adam Nussbaum (drum)
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Jazzwise, Editor's Choice
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New. Feebles, Fables & Ferns
Mick Goodrick (guitar), Fred Hersch (piano)
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New. Feebles, Fables & Ferns
Mick Goodrick (guitar), Fred Hersch (piano)
CD: $19.00Download from $6.75 -
New. Winter Songs
Steve Swallow (bass), Michael Rodriguez (trumpet), Chris Cheek (tenorsaxophone), Steve Cardenas (guitar), Gil Goldstein (piano), Adam Nussbaum (drum)
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Jazzwise, Editor's Choice
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