About this episode

Steve Tibbetts discusses his latest album 'Close' and various themes related to music and life.

In the 61st episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by guitarist and composer Steve Tibbetts on the occasion of his latest ECM recording "Close". Steve talks about presence, absence, parenthood, guitars and much more.

People in this episode

Host: ECM Records

Guest: Steve Tibbetts

Topics covered

• guitar
• composition
• parenthood
• music recording
• presence
• absence

Keywords

• Steve Tibbetts
• Close
• guitar
• ECM
• music
• composition
• parenthood

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ECM

Books & works: Close

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