This podcast episode explores the Norwegian drummer and composer, Gard Nilssen, and his trio, Acoustic Unity. They discuss their experience recording their new album for ECM, their musical influences and innovations, the significance of ECM Records, and their collaborative composition process. The trio's album, "Elastic Wave," is described as having a distinct "ECM sound" and features unique instrumental details. They draw inspiration from artists such as Ornette Coleman, Charlie Hayden, Paul Motian, and Louis Moholo, and their music incorporates elements of world music and Southeast European music.
