In the 69th episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by pianist Fred Hersch on the occasion of his latest duo album Feebles, Fables and Ferns, recorded in 1988 with guitarist Mick Goodrick. Fred talks about connection, memories, conversation in music […]
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"Feebles, Fables and Ferns" captures a rare one-time coming together of luminaries Mick Goodrick and Fred Hersch, both active in Boston at the time, recorded in Hersch’s studio in New York, August 1988. Looking back at the session in 2025, Hersch notes how “the highlight to me is just the level of ensemble playing. There was a lot of profound listening going on between the both of us.” The expansive grasp of both musicians’ language and expressive abilities on their respective instruments is to the fore throughout this rich programme. Their intimate dialogues lay bare the qualities that have earned both men a reputation as influential mentors in improvisation.
Feebles, Fables and Ferns
Thee “Paramount” in Joe Lovano’s new quartet can be interpreted as a statement of intent. “I feel like at this point I’m on the rise,” Joe says, seemingly unaware of the decades of experience and several dozens of leader-recordings under his belt. “We’ve arrived at this unique place with this quartet – It’s very special. It’s a new thing. And those cats, they play with a real global awareness.” The “cats” in question are guitarist Julian Lage, Asante Santi Debriano on bass and drummer Will Calhoun – all players who help shape a striking, adventurous new chapter in Joe Lovano’s expansive oeuvre on "Paramount Quartet".
Paramount Quartet
The independent record label ECM – Edition of Contemporary Music – was founded by producer Manfred Eicher in 1969, and to date has issued more than 1800 albums spanning many idioms.
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