Manfred in NYC

[BrianL1]

Saw this in another forum and thought it would be of interest, at least to those ECM fans in NYC:

http://centerforthehumanitiesgc.org/...-jazz-legacies

MANFRED EICHER, GARY GIDDINS
Thursday November 19th, 2009 6:30 pm, Proshansky Auditorium
In this second Jazz Legends and Legacies conversation, Gary Giddins speaks with Manfred Eicher about his distinguished work for ECM records, the state of the recording industry, and the future of jazz. Manfred Eicher founded ECM records 40 years ago, and has subsequently fostered such artists as Steve Reich, Chick Corea, Meredith Monk, and Jack DeJonette. Giddins and Eicher will be joined by a special guest.

[GuitarCrazyo]

NYC is too hot in summer. But the city is so wonderfull. You will enjoy the city in all the seasons.. included in the cold winters. I went to the city last winter. The weather was too cold. But I walked in the Brooklyn Bridge

Sorry for my poor English. I promise to speak better in the future xD

[Lois Gilbert]

A Conversation with Manfred Eicher
Producer and Founder of ECM Records
with critic and author Gary Giddins
Thursday, November 19

Don't miss a rare opportunity to hear Manfred Eicher (Producer and Founder of ECM Records) in conversation with Gary Giddins (critic /author)

November 19th, Thursday, 6:30pm
Proshansky Auditorium
The Graduate Center, CUNY
365 Fifth Ave (at 34th St)
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO RESERVATIONS.
Information: 212.817.2005
Center for the Humanities


Manfred Eicher founded ECM Records in 1969 specifically aiming to record jazz with great attention to sonic detail. Now 40 years later, the ECM catalog contains well over a thousand recordings of jazz, classical and world music from around the globe. The imprint is known for not only for the stellar musicianship of its roster and the clear, rich recorded sound, but also for remarkable artwork and graphics.

Gary Giddins is a critic and author widely recognized as a leading voice in jazz criticism.

In this second Jazz Legends and Legacies conversation, Gary Giddins speaks with Manfred Eicher about his distinguished work for ECM records, the state of the recording industry, and the future of jazz.

[ctbarker32]

Any chance this could be recorded as a possible podcast for those that cannot attend? I think this would be a great service for devotees of ECM!

Thanks.

-CB

[Lois Gilbert]

I've already asked!

[myronblackjr]

hey mrs. gilbert: this is very cool, this ecm guy is coming here. i'm just in boston and can't slip away to ny cause i'd like to ask some real q's from manrfed eicher, so can u do this f me, pls?

my q is: hes been around for 40 yrs, doin all this great stuff w famous people - now theres blue music group putting out just 1 thing w keith jarrett & a layer decided in europe its cool, and hes blowin up the whole thing here! can he afford this 4 his legacy & reputacion? why so hard w lawyers & stuff when its music? why not just take it as it is and say he goofed?

i found this:
http://lerterland.blogspot.com/2009/...e-shudder.html