Steve Reich, was among the minimalist composers who shifted the firmament of music from Classical to Pop. To celebrate his 90th birthday, here are 10 essential Steve Reich recordings.
Reviews & Commentary
Steve Reich 90th-10 Essential Albums
Tag: Ambient Chamber Music
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Wednesday, Sept 23, 2026 – Echoes Autumnal Equinox
Summer’s over and Fall has officially arrived. John Diliberto paints sound in Autumnal colors with classic tunes, as well as new music. It’s an Echoes Autumnal Equinox soundscape.
Playlists
Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026 – Echoes Program 2635C
Techno DJs Felsmann & Tiley take the ambient classical pill and dial up a more cinematic electronic sound on their second album, Protomensch. They explore the idiocy and ingenuity of mankind.
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Tuesday, Sept 15, 2026 – New Music from Jon Batiste
On the next Echoes, Thelonius Monk goes serene with Jon Batiste. We’ll also hear guitarist Will Ackerman and his meditative album, Home. John Diliberto is right at home on Echoes.
CD of the Month
Echoes Sept. 2026 CD of the Month: Phippen & Taylor
Peter Phippen and Eric “the” Taylor take you into a contemplative state with flutes and synthesizers on their album, Two by Twilight. It’s Echoes September CD of the Month.
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Friday, Sept 4, 2026 – Slow Flow Echoes
On a Slow Flow Echoes, music from Kevin Keller. The ambient chamber music artist takes a turn to the Middle Ages, adapting hymns from Abbess Hildegard von Bingen on his album, Evensong.
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Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026 – Felsmann & Tiley
Techno DJs Felsmann & Tiley take the ambient classical pill and dial up a cinematic electronic sound on their second album, Protomensch. They explore the idiocy and ingenuity of mankind.
Coming Up
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026 – Music from Moby
Moby covers a song by Cream, and it’s not one of the big ones. He takes a haunting track from Disraeli Gears and turns it slowcore. We’ll also hear something from Beautiful Chorus.
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Weekend, Aug 15-16, 2026 – Jeff Beck Story
Jeff Beck left us over 2 years ago, but his music is still resonating across six decades. Biographers Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill unfold his genius in their book, Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story.
News
Electronic Artist Patrick Gleeson. R.I.P. at 91
Patrick Gleeson played roles in major electronic music movements including work with Herbie Hancock. He has played his last note, passing at age 91.