Qobuz Christmas Countdown
Qobuz and ECM Records collaborate on a musical advent calendar featuring 24 exclusive masters in 24-Bit/192 kHz.
Qobuz has partnered with renowned Munich-based label ECM Records to release an exclusive ECM track in Hi-Res quality (24-bit/192 kHz) during the countdown to Christmas.
The 24 masters from ECM's rich catalogue will remain exclusive to Qobuz for streaming and download worldwide until the end of January 2026, at which time they will appear on other platforms.
The selection highlights both essential works and rarer recordings from ECM's defining 1970s era. Among the more prominent releases is Bennie Maupin's (below) The Jewel in the Lotus, a work long considered a pinnacle of 1970s experimental jazz and praised by Pitchfork as "an unknown modern classic from 1974".
Also included in the selection are essential numbers from world-renowned artists, including Keith Jarrett (In the Light), Jan Garbarek (Afric Pepperbird), John Abercrombie, Kenny Wheeler (Gnu High), Paul Motian, Dave Holland, Ralph Towner, and the recently departed Jack DeJohnette (Ruta and Daitya).
The Advent calendar is rounded out by recordings from lesser-known musicians such as Wadada Leo Smith (Divine Love), Nana Vasconcelos, and Barre Phillips, who have equally shaped ECM's evolution.
Mareile Heineke, DACH Region Manager at Qobuz told StereoNET:
With this Advent calendar, we're spotlighting the vast diversity and enduring relevance of the ECM catalogue. The Hi-Res versions of these original recordings offer deeper insight into the artists' work and an even more immersive listening experience. This makes Qobuz the go-to choice for anyone who values highresolution sound quality.
A Qobuz playlist accompanies the Advent calendar and grows daily with each new release.
Qobuz has had quite the year. Besides launching Qobuz Connect and a Qobuz Android TV app, the independentantly-owned streaming service was the first to officially publish its pay-per-stream amount. It also charted at #4 on the iOS app store (US/Music) and more than doubled its new users with Qobuz claiming 40% year-over-year growth by the end of September 2025.
We are certainly looking forward to see what 2026 has in store for our favourite streaming service.
For more information visit Qobuz
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