ECM's Impresario

Soundcheck | Sep 9, 2011

Since 1969, Manfred Eicher and his label, ECM Records, have brought the music of Keith Jarrett, Steve Reich, Meredith Monk and many others to listeners around the world. Today, Eicher drops by to talk about producing some of the most eclectic -- and at times unclassifiable -- music of the last 40 years. Plus, a live performance from violinist Gil Morgenstern.

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