# ECM Podcast #61 – Steve Tibbetts (album "Close")

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Podcast: [ECM Records Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ecm-records-podcast-3543241)
Published: 2026-01-21T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In the 61st episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by guitarist and composer Steve Tibbetts on the occasion of his latest ECM recording "Close". Steve talks about presence, absence, parenthood, guitars and much more.

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