The albums that define
ecm style jazz.
Our picks for where to start with ecm style jazz — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
The ecm style jazz essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Eivind Aarset
Électronique Noire
A haunting blend of ambient textures and intricate jazz improvisations that evoke deep emotional landscapes.
Start here
Eivind Aarset
Light Extracts
Aarset's sonic landscape blends ethereal guitar textures with immersive ambient soundscapes and subtle jazz influences.
Start here
Eivind Aarset
Connected
Aarset blends ambient textures with jazz improvisation, creating an ethereal soundscape that invites deep listening.
Start here
Eivind Aarset
Dream Logic
Eivind Aarset weaves atmospheric soundscapes with intricate guitar textures and subtle electronic elements that evoke a dreamlike ambiance.
Start here
Eivind Aarset
Sonic Codex
Aarset's sonic landscape merges ethereal textures with intricate rhythms, creating an immersive auditory experience that transcends traditional genres.
Start here