Here’s something genuinely fun for subscribers of the Qobuz music streaming service: ECM albums that aren’t available anywhere else yet!
Qobuz has introduced a kind of digital advent calendar. Starting on December 1st and continuing every day through the end of the month, a brand-new 24-bit master recording from the renowned ECM catalog will be unveiled. Among the highlights is the highly sought-after The Jewel in the Lotus by Bennie Maupin. Other albums by major names such as Keith Jarrett, John Abercrombie, Ralph Towner, and others are also on the schedule. At the same time, the spotlight will shine on lesser-known but influential artists — all presented with ECM’s trademark reputation for pristine, clock-like sound quality.
To make browsing the daily “advent content” easier, Qobuz has created a dedicated playlist for the occasion. Naturally, it will be updated every day as each new album becomes available. Perhaps a perfect excuse to take out a subscription to the French music streamer.