The Jazz Session #649: Benjamin Lackner

Pianist Benjamin Lackner’s latest album is called Spindrift (ECM Records, 2025). In this interview, Benjamin talks about the intense compositional process that led to the album; the selection of his bandmates; the ECM sound; life in Berlin; and a lot more. PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Benjamin talks about cargo bike camping near Berlin. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)

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The Jazz Session #649: Benjamin Lackner is an episode from The Jazz Session by Jason Crane.

This episode is 39:13 long.

This episode was published on Jan 15, 2026.

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