New sound worlds: ECM Records and the Outreach Music Festival 2024

New sound worlds: ECM Records and the Outreach Music Festival 2024

In the night of December 1, 2024, the wonderful world of jazz and experimental music can be experienced on both the radio and at events. The Munich record company ECM Records will be the focus of the program from 00:05 to 01:00. ECM is known for its extraordinary sound landscapes and meditative sound aesthetics. The highlights include releases such as the first solo album of the Norwegian double bass player Arild Andersen and the latest work by the Swiss pianist Colin Vallon with his trio.

After this musical journey, which emphasizes the variety and profoundness of the new publications of ECM, a very special concert follows from 01:03 to 03:00. Gerhard Graml presents the recording from the final evening of the Outreach Music Festival, which took place on August 3, 2024 in Schwaz, Tyrol.

Outreach Music Festival 2024 in Schwaz

The Outreach Music Festival offered a unique sound experience with a mixture of chamber music, jazz, improvisation and composition. That evening three outstanding bands performed and created an extraordinary sound universe that captivated the audience. Particularly noteworthy was the Austrian Quartet Synesthetic4, which presented itself with a radio electronics jazz with its all-star occupation, consisting of Vincent Pográcz on the clarinet, Peter Rome on the guitar, Manu Mayr on bass and Andreas Lettner on the drums.

Another highlight was the innovative project of the American-Swiss musician Daniel Schnyder, who performed Turin together with the Archos string quartet. This performance was an ODE to the fusion of jazz and classical music. Last but not least, the Ava Trio provided the interpretation of the sound culture of the Mediterranean area from the Spanish-Arabian to Italian to Greek folk music for the most surprising musical experience of the evening.

These events not only underline the vitality and diversity of the current music landscape, but also the important role of ECM Records and the Outreach Music Festival in the promotion of innovative sound concepts. Music listeners can look forward to a journey through the most impressive sounds of Europe and beyond. The upcoming programs promise to further develop the secret and the magic of the music and immerse the listeners into new sound worlds.

For more information on the musicians and events, See the current reporting on oe1.orf.at .