The music streaming service Qobuz and the renowned Munich label ECM Records are presenting a special kind of Advent calendar this year. From December 1 to 24, 2025, an ECM album will be released daily in an exclusive hi-res reissue (24-bit). This is only available worldwide from Qobuz, both in streaming and for download.
The 24 painstakingly restored titles are predominantly from the formative ECM era of the 1970s. They highlight both key works and lesser-known recordings from the label’s extensive catalog. The stylistic spectrum ranges from experimental jazz and modern classical music to the cross-border soundscapes for which ECM has been internationally renowned for decades. All albums will remain available exclusively on Qobuz throughout December; they will be released on other platforms at a later date.
Jazz classics for Christmas
Well-known releases include Bennie Maupin’s “The Jewel in the Lotus”, a widely praised work of experimental jazz that Pitchfork once described as an “unknown modern classic”. Also included are recordings by
Qobuz sees the Advent calendar as an opportunity to shed new light on the diversity and relevance of the ECM catalog. “The hi-res versions of the original recordings offer a deeper insight into the work of the artists,” says Mareile Heineke, Manager of the DACH region at Qobuz. ECM also emphasizes the importance of the campaign: “The presentation of the 24 albums in high-resolution quality once again makes Qobuz one of the label’s most important partners.
The Advent calendar is accompanied by its own playlist, which is updated daily with the new album:
If you don’t want to miss any new releases, you can also follow the ECM label page on Qobuz. You will then automatically receive every release in your personal release radar:
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