Next To Silence takes its name from the genre-defying music recorded and released on the German record label ECM, whose motto is “the most beautiful sound next to silence.”
The contemporary music featured on this show exemplifies the many exquisite ways that sound and silence blend together to create music that can be subtle, dramatic, haunting, captivating, and often transcendent.
These shows cover many genres of music. They feature the ECM catalogue, along with other unique labels; highlight important and innovative artists; and present unique and playful themes.
Next To Silence streams live on: Mondays @ 7:00 PM, Tuesdays @ Noon, Fridays 7:00 PM
Feedback is welcome and encouraged! You can reach Dave at mrstankowicz@icloud.com.
Click the links to listen to archived episodes:
September 5, 2022: Introduction
September 12, 2022: 1969-1971: All Piano
October 17, 2022: The Koln Concert – 1975
November 28, 2022: Sunbear – Kyoto 1978
December 19, 2022: 1978 Part 2
December 26, 2023: 1978 Part 3
August 21, 2023: 1987-1988 Part 2
October 23, 2023: Carla Bley Tribute Part 1
October 30, 2023: Carla Bley Tribute Part 2
November 27, 2023: 1994-1995 Part 1
December 4, 2023: 1994-1995 Part 2
December 11, 2023: Terry Riley – Rainbow In C
December 18, 2023: Cap’n Dave’s International Christmas
December 25, 2023: Cap’n Dave’s Domestic Christmas
January 1, 2024: Those We Lost in 2023 Part 1