# ECM Podcast #72 - Andy Sheppard

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Podcast: [ECM Records Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ecm-records-podcast-3543241)
Published: 2026-09-23T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In the 72nd episode of the ECM podcast we’re joined by saxophonist Andy Sheppard, whose new ECM album "Salt Catchers" was recorded with his new trio featuring Italian pianist Rita Marcotulli and French bassist Michel Benita. Andy talks about voices, melancholy, spices and more.

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