Pianist Benjamin Lackner, of German-American descent, makes his ECM debut accompanied by a first-rate quartet. Joining him are trumpeter Mathias Eick, percussion virtuoso Manu Katché, and bassist Jérôme Regard. Both Eick and Katché have a long history of collaboration with ECM, and their distinctive instrumental style shapes this melodious program of original compositions – eight by Lackner himself, and one by Regard. The musical connection between the bassist and Lackner began in 2002 when they founded the Lackner Trio together in New York. Through two decades of intensive collaboration, they have developed an intuitive understanding and rapport. The virtuosic contributions of Eick and Katché enhance the ensemble's harmonious interplay and lend each piece a unique atmosphere. The album "Last Decade" was recorded at La Buissonne Studios in Provence, produced by Manfred Eicher.
