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Adult Music

Music for the mature mind: Mike and Russ discuss recent classical and jazz releases with audio samples from their secret mountain lair in Japan. You’ll find something new to listen to each week with complete release info and streaming links to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Deezer. We’ve discussed more than 1,600 recordings in our episodes so far!

Latest Episodes:

"Split Nationalities: Justin Taylor Plays Rameau, Freddie De Tommaso Sings ltalian Songs, Diego Lubrano’s Flamenco Jazz, and More." May 31, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “La famille Rameau” by Justin Taylor, “Passione” by Freddie De Tommaso, “Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 - Méhul: Les Amazones Overture” by Les Siècles/François-Xavier Roth, and new jazz releases by Wolfgang Lackerschmid, Michael Rodriguez, and Diego Lubrano.

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts

Episode 16 Deezer Playlist

“La famille Rameau” (Alpha)

Justin Taylor (harpsichord)

https://open.spotify.com/album/3V2WD6nXpChCFVl2cRyxO4

https://music.apple.com/us/album/la-famille-rameau/1554112304

“Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 - Méhul: Les Amazones Overture” (Harmonia Mundi)

Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth

https://open.spotify.com/album/6pcSb0PknKgM98D6MfR33r

https://music.apple.com/us/album/beethoven-symphony-no-3-méhul-les-amazones-overture/1559536832

"Passione" (Decca)

Freddie De Tommaso (tenor), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Renato Balsadonna

https://open.spotify.com/album/6g0pbfNr5KlNRwtISrTLCn

https://music.apple.com/us/album/passione/1551681378

“Summer Changes” (Dot Time Records)
Wolfgang Lackerschmid

https://open.spotify.com/album/4ZYb8afm3rIpyW5Vcgf8aS

https://music.apple.com/us/album/summer-changes-feat-mark-soskin-jay-anderson-adam-nussbaum/1562898804

“Pathways” (Rodbros Music)

Michael Rodriguez

https://open.spotify.com/album/4yhskbDH8EwLbY5UBDMn6Q

https://music.apple.com/us/album/pathways/1567764076

“El Vuelo” (Arts et Musiques en Provence)

Diego Lubrano

https://open.spotify.com/album/6gF4GZhcsnnaqveVriuxb0

https://music.apple.com/us/album/el-vuelo/1557926419

“French Me, Baby! Forqueray, Flute, and French Jazz” May 24, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss recordings of music by Forqueray for viola da gamba by André Lislevand, French flute music by Adam Walker, French songs by Louise Alder, and new jazz releases by Pierrick Pédron, Simon Chivallon, and David Helbock.

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts

Episode 15 Deezer Playlist

“Forqueray Unchained” (Arcana)

André Lislevand, Jadran Duncumb, Paola Erdas, Rolf Lislevand

https://open.spotify.com/album/6k8pFBrfNzeIQc8vjMpcWQ

https://music.apple.com/us/album/forqueray-unchained/1554105329

“French Works For Flute” (Chandos)

Adam Walker (flute), James Baillieu (piano)

https://open.spotify.com/album/4sQxroMeZefsmBrLpSymjh

https://music.apple.com/us/album/french-works-for-flute/1555757308

“Chère Nuit: French Songs” (Chandos)

Louise Alder (soprano), Joseph Middleton (piano)

https://open.spotify.com/album/6Y4EO6bspC8s2eYBnC1Wl0

https://music.apple.com/us/album/chère-nuit-french-songs/1557735259

“Fifty-Fifty: New York Sessions” (Gazebo)

Pierrick Pédron

https://open.spotify.com/album/1hUVV4irIM4jl72MwnAnir

https://music.apple.com/us/album/fifty-fifty-new-york-sessions/1550270446

“Light Blue” (Jazz & People)

Simon Chivallon

https://open.spotify.com/album/6xwX1d7flkMFKWHtAQFcc9

https://music.apple.com/us/album/light-blue-feat-nicolas-moreaux-antoine-paganotti/1554850215

“The New Cool” (ACT)

David Helbock

https://open.spotify.com/album/6jpDo7lFK5RUMNkubr4jPi

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-new-cool/1549548549

"Timbre Tease! Italian Heat, French Wind, and Jazz Streams" May 17, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss recordings of Paganini's 24 Caprices by Alina Ibragimova, Verdi opera arias by Ludovic Tézier, French Music for Wind by Orsino Ensemble/Pavel Kolesnikov, and three new jazz releases by Alex Sipiagin, the Jazz WORMS, and Ali Bello & The Sweet Wire Band.

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts

Episode 14 Deezer Playlist

“Paganini: 24 Caprices” (Hyperion)

Alina Ibragimova (violin)

https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/dc.asp?dc=D_CDA68366

https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/8874870--paganini-24-caprices

“Verdi” (Sony)

Ludovic Tézier (baritone)

Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Frédéric Chaslin

https://open.spotify.com/album/5lRVEr84mOpSoQtbYBai41

https://music.apple.com/us/album/verdi/1540549788

“Belle Époque: French Music for Wind” (Chandos)

Orsino Ensemble, Pavel Kolesnikov

https://open.spotify.com/album/7JJ4oO0Z2qK7ZECj1bUuWf

https://music.apple.com/us/album/belle-époque-french-music-for-wind/1556073847

“Upstream” (Posi-Tone)

Alex Sipiagin

https://open.spotify.com/album/4pIWH4SDmE9upD8LsX3ZEz

https://music.apple.com/us/album/upstream/1560898856

“Squirmin” (Capri)

Jazz Worms (Ron Miles)

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5zO1JawX70BdYBGW30dlCo

https://music.apple.com/us/album/squirmin/1557412385

“Inheritance” (Tiger Turn)

Ali Bello & The Sweet Wire Band

https://open.spotify.com/album/13qmOorIX8m60aigQ28buO

https://music.apple.com/us/album/inheritance-venezuelan-jazz-fusion/1560004057

"Get a Sax Pack with Our Renaissance Workout" May 10, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss recordings of the music of Josquin des Prez by Stile Antico, Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 by Teodor Currentzis and MusicAeterna, Liszt piano music by Benjamin Grosvenor, and three new jazz saxophone releases by Francesco Amenta, Claus Waidtløw, and Vincent Herring.

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts

Episode 13 Deezer Playlist

“The Golden Renaissance: Josquin des Prez” (Decca)

Stile Antico

https://open.spotify.com/album/10KrRMLwof6IDVAjF0NRqD

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-golden-renaissance-josquin-des-prez/1537654822

“Beethoven: Symphony #7” (Sony Classical)

Teodor Currentzis: MusicAeterna

https://open.spotify.com/album/3XhMAN3LuTlxUJkVbfqIoG

https://music.apple.com/us/album/beethoven-symphony-no-7-in-a-major-op-92/1553729421

“Liszt” (Decca)

Benjamin Grosvenor

https://open.spotify.com/album/2c44i8YA1pPl4y8KfR0FLI

https://music.apple.com/us/album/liszt/1547588501

“Midtown Walk” (Amenta Music International)

Francesco V. Amenta

https://music.apple.com/us/album/midtown-walk/1556579343

http://jazzbluesnews.com/2021/04/26/cd-review-francesco-amenta-midtown-walk-2021-video-cd-cover/

“Portraits in Jazz-Sunday” (Waidtlow Music)

Claus Waidtløw

https://open.spotify.com/album/1bKp1d91vHHm0HAcmqCXMC

https://music.apple.com/us/album/sunday/1557436280

“Preaching to the Choir” (Smoke Session Records)

Vincent Herring

https://open.spotify.com/album/3Lc55JT9sZ0c4nTVu2xKWD

https://music.apple.com/us/album/preaching-to-the-choir/1557973605

"Our String Thing: Elgar and Sheng Violin, Grasso and Wingold Guitar" May 03, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss recordings of Monteverde by Anna Lucia Richter and Ensemble Claudiana, violin concerto/sonata recordings of Elgar by Renaud Capuçon, Bright Sheng's "Let Fly" violin concerto, solo guitar recordings by Pasquale Grasso and Frank Wingold, and "Natural Habitat" by alto saxophonist/bass clarinetist Michael Thomas.

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts

Episode 12 Deezer Playlist

“Monteverdi: Il Delirio Della Passione” (Pentatone)

Anna Lucia Richter, Luca Pianca, Ensemble Claudiana

https://open.spotify.com/album/3l5GIvv7SoUZZ9clppxSSg

https://music.apple.com/us/album/il-delirio-della-passione/1552006735

“Elgar: Violin Concerto & Violin Sonata” (Erato)

Renaud Capuçon (violin), Stephen Hough (piano)

London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle

https://open.spotify.com/album/5wlU9wcOlIVu55CQNrSqp5

https://music.apple.com/us/album/elgar-violin-concerto-violin-sonata/1548806774

“Bright Sheng: Let Fly - Violin Concerto” (Naxos)

Dan Zhu (violin), Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Bright Sheng

https://open.spotify.com/album/3KDkvWHxUiGFDB4juOIPQb

https://music.apple.com/us/album/bright-sheng-let-fly-zodiac-tales-suzhou-overture/1550198884

“Solo Ballads” (Masterworks)

Pasquale Grasso

https://open.spotify.com/album/4VbijvuO4EyZqIfK4uDYG3

https://music.apple.com/us/album/solo-ballads/1556000573

Over the Rainbow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l0fPBRsxdo

“To Be Frank” (Berthold Records)

Frank Wingold

https://open.spotify.com/album/53oXcUAALZJ6tfd5a6RpHO

https://music.apple.com/us/album/to-be-frank/1554286787

To Be Frank CD Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAIUK66n2yU

“Natural Habitat” (Sunnyside Records)

Michael Thomas

https://open.spotify.com/album/0JwEUL7tqURn7nbzposKYs

https://music.apple.com/us/album/natural-habitat-bonus-track-version-bonus-track-version/1553837675

"Killer Bs! Bach, Busoni, Bruckner, and Big Band" Apr 26, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss recordings of Bach/Busoni piano music by Francesco Piemontesi, Francesca Dego playing Paganini's violin, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and Andris Nelsons' Bruckner Symphonies 2 & 8, Steven Feifke's Big Band debut, and jazz sax recordings from Jakob Dinesen and Steve Slagle.

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts

Episode 11 Deezer Playlist

“Bach Nostalghia” (Pentatone)

Francesco Piemontesi (piano)

https://open.spotify.com/album/0eOEEVyioLX91AqzHhJQ6s

https://music.apple.com/us/album/bach-nostalghia/1555758464

“Il Cannone - Francesca Dego Plays Paganini's Violin” (Chandos)

Francesca Dego (violin), Francesca Leonardi (piano)

https://open.spotify.com/album/5CzZk97uyuYkvcQlpAzFAu

https://music.apple.com/gb/album/il-cannone-francesca-dego-plays-paganinis-violin/1550641827

“Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 8 & 2 & Wagner: Meistersinger Prelude” (Deutsche Grammophon)

Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Andris Nelsons

https://open.spotify.com/album/2MccgEPm4mE7AJ4npwfC4z

https://music.apple.com/gb/album/bruckner-symphonies-nos-2-8-wagner-meistersinger-prelude/1542776038

“Kinetic” (Outside in Music)

Steven Feifke Big Band

https://open.spotify.com/album/36jijEsR2LREuaLNrp30kc

https://music.apple.com/us/album/kinetic/1553562204

Nica's Dream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9HtNXrgRkc

“Blessings” (April Records)

Jakob Dinesen - Sax
Anders Christensen - Bass
Laust Sonne – Drums

https://open.spotify.com/album/0OouhhugcPx4V0CSaJ8Ta3

https://music.apple.com/us/album/blessings/1548557199

“NASCENTIA” (Panorama Records)

Steve Slagle

https://open.spotify.com/album/6OtAWC0gsTm3hrkSoUYP3X

https://music.apple.com/us/album/nascentia/1556187112

"10th Episode Fiesta: Spanish Guitar, Latin Jazz, Hammond Organ, and Bourbon Shots" Apr 19, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss recordings of Spanish guitar music by Stefano Maiorana and Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde, orchestral works of Paul Wranitzky, piano works of Alexey Stanchinsky, organ jazz from Dr. Lonnie Smith and Brian Charette, and Latin jazz by Charlie Sepúlveda & The Turnaround.

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts

Episode 10 Deezer Playlist

"Santiago de Murcia: Entre Dos Almas" (Arcana)

Stefano Maiorana (guitar)

https://open.spotify.com/album/1ADNe1BKYzerdcqsaTIVTx

https://music.apple.com/us/album/santiago-de-murcia-entre-dos-almas/1549745728

“Del Canto Gitano - Music of Ancient Andalusia” (ARC Music)

Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde (guitar)

https://open.spotify.com/album/2aWqkLuSgnbAA2ZYSGOxpl

https://music.apple.com/us/album/del-canto-gitano-music-of-ancient-andalusia/1551203695

"Wranitzky: Orchestral Works Vol. 1" (Naxos)

Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice, Marek Štilec

https://open.spotify.com/album/79dip3uuj8hdihYBALbrTA

https://music.apple.com/us/album/wranitzky-orchestral-works-vol-1/1556527739

"Alexey Stanchinsky: Piano Works" (Ondine)

Peter Jablonski (piano)

https://open.spotify.com/album/5FBo85j0Y1Me5BRRxTAJst

https://music.apple.com/us/album/stanchinsky-piano-works/1553083666

"20th Century Piano Music" (Warner Classics)

Thomas Adès (piano)

https://open.spotify.com/album/4hx6KPtSaGoC3kAqXrSxmB

https://music.apple.com/us/album/20th-century-piano-music/691851840

"Breathe" (Verve)

Dr. Lonnie Smith

https://open.spotify.com/album/1VmQzWa2H4IRjpVReN8LDY

https://music.apple.com/us/album/breathe/1548634052

"Power From the Air" (SteepleChase)

Brian Charette

https://open.spotify.com/album/7FRr939Yb2Qf8pbvMwP8mk

https://music.apple.com/us/album/power-from-the-air/1556875019

"This Is Latin Jazz" (HighNote)

Charlie Sepúlveda & The Turnaround

https://open.spotify.com/album/6ptZIPqA0w8kCEGNfty1Dj

https://music.apple.com/us/album/this-is-latin-jazz-live/1555732603

"A Fist Full of Music: Biber, Barron, Morricone, and More" Apr 12, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss a recent recording of Biber's Requiem, two recordings of musical programs from Proust's salons, Lise Davidsen's new recording of Beethoven, Wagner, and Verdi works, and jazz recordings by Stefano Di Battista, Greg Abate and Kenny Barron, and Greg Skaff.

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts

Episode 9 Deezer Playlist

“Biber: Requiem” (Alpha)

Freiburger Barockconsort, Vox Luminis, Lionel Meunier

https://open.spotify.com/album/2j3VZte2wsDLoe8Lvq5ckJ

https://music.apple.com/us/album/biber-requiem/1550495474

“Proust, Le Concert Retrouvé” (Harmonia Mundi)

Tanguy de Williencourt (piano), Theotime Langlois de Swart (violin)

https://open.spotify.com/album/6QUaNFcmO68Huh8yG16hH0

https://music.apple.com/ie/album/a-concert-at-the-time-of-proust/1555027266

“Music From Proust's Salons” (BIS)

Steven Isserlis (cello), Connie Shih (piano)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62vw6NwOzf43h04DgsIj7N

https://music.apple.com/ie/album/music-from-prousts-salons/1548498045?app=music&at=1010lPxt

“Lise Davidsen: Beethoven - Wagner – Verdi” (Decca)

Lise Davidsen (soprano), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Mark Elder

https://open.spotify.com/album/0IrU1Pc1jX6RVFxWlyMMqu

https://music.apple.com/us/album/beethoven-wagner-verdi/1550587983

“Morricone Stories” (Warner Classics)

Stefano Di Battista

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VPgBrIwuucYkLoZ2yHMjK

https://music.apple.com/us/album/morricone-stories/1549691700

“Magic Dance—The Music of Kenny Barron” (Whaling City Sound)

Greg Abate

https://open.spotify.com/album/4c6bNtGllWE10E1IvekP98

https://music.apple.com/us/album/magic-dance-the-music-of-kenny-barron/1558236071

“Polaris” (Smoke Sessions)

Greg Skaff

https://open.spotify.com/album/7qzfEXY75WtzID3HHD2kR9

https://music.apple.com/us/album/polaris-feat-ron-carter-albert-tootie-heath/1550233090

"Piazzolla Times Two and a European Jazz Revue" Apr 05, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss recent recordings of the orchestral music of Hans Rott, two recordings of Astor Piazzolla compositions, and check out some music by European jazz artists from Estonia, Denmark, Italy, and Slovenia.

Episode 8 Deezer Playlist

“Hans Rott: Orchestral Works Volumes 1 & 2” (Capriccio)

Gürzenich-Orchester Köln, Christopher Ward

https://open.spotify.com/album/6DiVWzOnYrkm6uy3dCNnCd

https://open.spotify.com/album/6Bhu5XMKa6uCJE7kxIrAjJ

https://music.apple.com/us/album/rott-complete-orchestral-works-vol-1/1527163494

https://music.apple.com/us/album/rott-complete-orchestral-works-vol-2/1541948852

“Piazzolla Reflections” (Alpha)

Ksenija Sidorova (accordion)

https://open.spotify.com/album/5FXc1aHNTWx3tHWm44v1xv

https://music.apple.com/us/album/piazzolla-reflections/1545629789

“Piazzolla Stories” (Warner Classics)

Lucienne Renaudin Vary (trumpet)

https://open.spotify.com/album/0dabRTtnkvaueYyQnQJDZb

https://music.apple.com/us/album/piazzolla-stories/1547672574

“The Siren” (Eclipse Music)

Susanna Aleksandra

https://eclipsemusicrecordlabel.bandcamp.com/album/the-siren

https://music.apple.com/ee/album/the-siren/1549265798

“Going Up” (Stunt Records)

Snorre Kirk Quartet with Stephen Riley

https://open.spotify.com/album/2Jsv8fQJq9yvJoUjjvKqqV

https://music.apple.com/us/album/going-up/1552840208

“Al Gir Dal Bughi” (Parco della Musica Records)

Dino Piana

https://open.spotify.com/album/0JQcLpV4f34Mo89PvQmnkD

https://music.apple.com/us/album/al-gir-dal-bughi/1550633362

“String Dancers” (Samo Šalamon self release)

Samo Šalamon & Hasse Poulsen

https://open.spotify.com/album/3JMRLx1aiCl1YpNGz4tkNL

https://samosalamon.bandcamp.com/album/string-dancers

"Soaring Sopranos and Omnipotent Organs" Mar 29, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss six recent classical and jazz releases including soprano vocals, classical trumpet and piano works, the new Pat Metheny recording, and some awesome trombone and funky organ.

Episode 7 Deezer Playlist

“Clair-Obscur: Strauss - Berg – Zemlinsky” (Alpha)

Sandrine Piau (soprano), Orchestre Victor Hugo Franche-Comté, Jean-François Verdier

https://open.spotify.com/album/2zUCHjsqEEaxCPXccA3Oil

https://music.apple.com/us/album/clair-obscur/1551672558

“György Ligeti: The 18 Études” (Hyperion)

Danny Driver (piano)

https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/dc.asp?dc=D_CDA68286

https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/8863097--ligeti-the-18-etudes

“The Art of the Modern Trumpet Vol. 2” (Naxos)

Huw Morgan (trumpet), Rebecca Wilt (piano)

https://open.spotify.com/album/5j8oRMjNYZNjNLc8Ta9UVf

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-art-of-the-modern-trumpet-vol-2/1551731866

“Road To the Sun” (BMG)

Pat Metheny, Jason Vieaux, Los Angeles Guitar Quartet

https://open.spotify.com/album/3kz1OhGNHI9oWNtP79UAZu

https://music.apple.com/us/album/road-to-the-sun/1542183643

“Give It All You Got” (Posi-Tone Records)

Michael Dease

https://open.spotify.com/album/04EmPprPjfaeleHecmo21h

https://music.apple.com/us/album/give-it-all-you-got/1549778971

“I Told You So” (Colemine Records)

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio

https://open.spotify.com/album/4z1iO0enp7c919GrpOnttF

https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-told-you-so/1537206995

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-2Xs6szNFM

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