Adult Music

“Wake Up Call to the World”

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Le Carillon des Regrets” (Solo Musica) by Alex Jellici & Matías Lanz, “Brahms: Double Concerto and Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante” (Nimbus) by Leoš Čepický, Michal Kanka ＆ Komorní Filharmonie Pardubice / Stanislav Vavřínek, “Dan Locklair: Sing To The World” (Convivium) by Iain Farrington & Phoenix Consort / Adam Whitmore, “Introducing Antonio Scannapieco” (Emme Records) by Antonio Scannapieco, “Wake Up Call (The Music of Gregg Hill)" (Cold Plunge Records) by Rick Roe, and “Blue Fire: The Van Gelder Session” (Strikezone Records) by Dave Stryker.
 
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Fair use disclaimer: Music sample clips are for commentary and educational purposes. We recommend that listeners listen to the complete recordings, all of which are available on streaming services in the links provided. We also suggest that if you enjoy the music, you consider purchasing the CDs or high-quality downloads to support the artists.
 
“Le Carillon des Regrets” (Solo Musica)
Alex Jellici, Matías Lanz
https://open.spotify.com/album/7x1qLYrbhyqcRT1RxWSkyE
https://music.apple.com/us/album/le-carillon-des-regrets/1861939373
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G4NBPBSH
 
“Brahms: Double Concerto and Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante” (Nimbus)
Leoš Čepický, Michal Kanka, Komorní Filharmonie Pardubice / Stanislav Vavřínek
https://open.spotify.com/album/4DewdaEuYlXN6oeGKih8Nx
https://music.apple.com/us/album/brahms-concerto-for-violin-and-cello-in-a-minor-op/1839470807
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FQWH4BLJ
 
“Dan Locklair: Sing To The World” (Convivium)
Iain Farrington, Phoenix Consort / Adam Whitmore
https://open.spotify.com/album/5erAnSfVUpzjI2LyIhilZE
https://music.apple.com/us/album/sing-to-the-world/1860538478
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FTZM91TW
 
“Introducing Antonio Scannapieco” (Emme Records)
Antonio Scannapieco
https://open.spotify.com/album/06VyGhwm1YEuU689c86Sa1
https://music.apple.com/us/album/introducing-antonio-scannapieco/1860607758
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G65BN616
 
“Wake Up Call (The Music of Gregg Hill)" (Cold Plunge Records)
Rick Roe
https://open.spotify.com/album/1OEZp8PFSgLczhy60I06zq
https://music.apple.com/us/album/wake-up-call-the-music-of-gregg-hill/1856569592
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G3Y6MV64
 
“Blue Fire: The Van Gelder Session” (Strikezone Records) 
Dave Stryker
https://open.spotify.com/album/1yPc2tDjEF39uaJnHGzcC3
https://music.apple.com/us/album/blue-fire-the-van-gelder-session-feat-jared-gold/1858565495
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G538G2X9
 

“Year-End Wrap Up: Our Favorite Music of 2025”

In this episode, we look back and pick our favorite classical and jazz recordings from 2025.
 
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Fair use disclaimer: Music sample clips are for commentary and educational purposes. We recommend that listeners listen to the complete recordings, all of which are available on streaming services in the links provided. We also suggest that if you enjoy the music, you consider purchasing the CDs or high-quality downloads to support the artists.
 
Russ’ Classical Picks
 
Episode 204: “Anniversaries & Inner Journeys” 3/17/2025
“Hough: Piano Concerto, Sonatina & Partita” (Hyperion)Sir Stephen Hough, The Hallé, Sir Mark Elder
https://open.spotify.com/album/6aj6j7obrqKiSJJF9GB51l
https://music.apple.com/us/album/hough-piano-concerto-sonatina-partita/1790189101
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DSWK94H6
 
Episode 208: “Elegance & Fire” 4/14/2025
“Prokofiev & Shor” (Alpha)Behzod Abduraimov, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Vasily Petrenko
https://open.spotify.com/album/6yTib2Mj4XZNvPoC7ILgqR
https://music.apple.com/us/album/prokofiev-shor/1792782208
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DV5N35H1
 
Episode 210: “Fluted Grooves” 4/28/2025
“Daugherty: Blue Electra” (Naxos)Anne Akiko Meyers, Albany Symphony Orchestra / David Alan Miller
https://open.spotify.com/album/7KeVVROhrOyr7hwyAMc2Od
https://music.apple.com/us/album/michael-daugherty-blue-electra-last-dance-at-the-surf/1803167332
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DTKSWBX9
 
Episode 211: “Saxurated Sound” 5/5/2025
“Tales of the Jazz Age” (La Dolce Volta)Florian Noack
https://open.spotify.com/album/1pgOmjL6jYB69GOA2aMNxP
https://classical.music.apple.com/sg/album/1795617036
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DWNBXQ3M
 
“Ancient Modernity” (Delphian)Louise McMonagle
https://open.spotify.com/album/4mYIWqAJAYTqU4ayjzJnsI
https://music.apple.com/za/album/ancient-modernity/1799737575
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DZ31FWKW
 
Episode 213: “Sacred Trinity & Swingin’ Trio” 5/18/2025
“Alexander Scriabin: Vers La Flamme” (BIS)Yevgeny Sudbin
https://open.spotify.com/album/3wYDp7bi9o73xbr9ZzWLrk
https://music.apple.com/us/album/scriabin-vers-la-flamme/1803174467
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0F1Z3KHWL
 
Episode 218: “A Quarter for Your Tones” 7/7/2025
“Persia & Baroque - Classical Persian Music and European Baroque” (Christophorus)Hamburger Ratsmusik / Simone Eckert, Ulrich Wedemeier, Anke Dennert, Neoclassical Ensemble of Tehran / Arash Mohafez
https://open.spotify.com/album/5owCWVmzhFYnjbqZHg4lT0
https://music.apple.com/us/album/persia-baroque-classical-persian-music-and-european/1822952513
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0F8C7Z8D5
 
Episode 219: “Border Crossers” 7/14/2025
“Laurent Boutros: Apatride, An Armenian in Paris” (Da Vinci Classics)Antonino Ielo
https://open.spotify.com/album/7hQ2upqq5JxHfbJ8yDlX5C
https://music.apple.com/us/album/laurent-boutros-apatride-an-armenian-in-paris/1819815810
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FCP46QV9
 
Episode 229: “A Trumpet Junket” 9/29/2025
“Kevin Puts: Concerto for Orchestra, Silent Night Elegy & Virelai” (Delos)Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra / Stéphane Denève
https://open.spotify.com/album/3s5T4R7QJKHjgfNHmVy6Vz
https://music.apple.com/us/album/kevin-puts-concerto-for-orchestra-silent-night-elegy/1826975431
No Amazon Music
 
Episode 231: “Bourbon Based” 10/13/2025
“Robert Russell Bennett & Vernon Duke: Violin Concertos” (Chandos)Chloë Hanslip, Singapore Symphony Orchestra / Andrew Litton
https://open.spotify.com/album/5SQS6UVFNNBMf7Itmo1JEG
https://music.apple.com/us/album/bennett-duke-violin-works/1830974602
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FKQ8BJYV
 
Mike’s Classical Picks
 
Episode 202: “The Spaces Between” 2/24/2025
“The Age of Extremes: W.F. Bach, G. Benda & C.P.E. Bach” (Arcana)
Francesco Corti, Il Pomo d'Oro
https://open.spotify.com/album/666rWzJgsF6pZo9KyAZ27A
https://music.apple.com/gh/album/the-age-of-extremes-w-f-bach-g-benda-c-p-e-bach/1781631697
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DN6QFCXM
 
Episode 207: “Blues ‘n’ Bones” 4/7/2025
“Dvořák & Price: Piano Quintets” (Hyperion)
Takacs Quartet, Marc-Andre Hamelin
https://open.spotify.com/album/1i8Dx19cZUT4y5TcD9bomJ
https://music.apple.com/us/album/dvořák-price-piano-quintets/1791744025
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DTKP5X5F
 
Episode 209 “Women on the Open Road” 4/21/2025
“Vox Feminae” (Alpha)
Les Kapsber’girls
https://open.spotify.com/album/7CMohdNtQxiB83iEMqntc7
https://music.apple.com/us/album/vox-feminae/1793025660
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DV5PTBMJ
 
Episode 212: “From Bach to Boogaloo” 5/12/2025
“Concertos: Pécou, Lazkano, Nante” (Erato)
Alexandre Tharaud
https://open.spotify.com/album/6bI8HUotFbewV3WMYX0OV0
https://music.apple.com/us/album/pécou-lazkano-nante-piano-concertos/1806217843
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0F3FG9KJ7
 
Episode 213: “Sacred Trinity & Swingin’ Trio” 5/18/2025
“Clérambault: Te Deum & Histoire de la Femme Adultère” (Château de Versailles Spectacles)
Lisandro Abadie, Guy Cutting, Samuel Namotte, Gwendoline Blondeel
A Nocte Temporis, Chœur de Chambre de Namur / Reinoud Van Mechelen
https://open.spotify.com/album/3kITS98BQIa4cFBjT1NSnH
https://music.apple.com/us/album/clérambault-te-deum-histoire-de-la-femme-adultère/1799108129
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DYNNF76N
 
Episode 215 “Doorway to the Horizon” 6/7/2025
“Ni Dufay, Ni Binchois - the Works of Johannes Pullois” (Passacaille)
Sollazzo Ensemble
https://open.spotify.com/album/4NMrnD08oj20PzLNDHM0rL
https://music.apple.com/us/album/ni-dufay-ni-binchois-the-works-of-johannes-pullois/1807330875
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0F44CTHZL
 
Episode 224: “Moon Tunes” 8/18/2025
“Bach, Telemann & Albinoni: Concerti” (Alpha)
Sophie Gent, Kathleen Kajioka, Ensemble Masques / Olivier Fortin
https://open.spotify.com/album/4Z9606TIlzMs2YA6LXiZnP
https://music.apple.com/us/album/j-s-bach-telemann-albinoni-concerti/1807001257
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0F8NM4DPF
 
Episode 227: “Melodic Reflections” 9/9/2025
“Libro primo” (ECM)
Rolf Lislevand
https://open.spotify.com/album/3XPfRhPmgp2sTj5rLPPH2I
https://music.apple.com/us/album/libro-primo/1826581965
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FHJ5H7JV
 
Episode 229: 2A Trumpet Junket” 9/29/2025
“Martinů String Quartets 2-3-5-7” (Supraphon)
Pavel Haas Quartet
https://open.spotify.com/album/5LhBAJvYfW3akK0G35B8wh
https://music.apple.com/us/album/martinů-string-quartets-nos-2-3-5-7/1832782214
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FM474BZ7
 
Episode 234 “Found Objects & Fresh Air” 11/10/2025
“Martinu Violin Concertos 1 & 2, Stravinsky Divertimento” (Supraphon)
Josef Spacek, Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra / Petr Popelka
https://open.spotify.com/album/0SKhKsHvwcPZ4OYMtzGRuK
https://music.apple.com/us/album/martinů-violin-concertos-1-2-stravinsky-divertimento/1846791139
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FTGJLNHZ
 
“Found Objects / Sound Objects” (Hyperion)
Marc-André Hamelin
https://open.spotify.com/album/2dGt6QoBUsh75ShmyWOERe
https://music.apple.com/us/album/found-objects-sound-objects/1828259285
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FJHYS4SJ
 
Mike’s Jazz Picks
 
Episode 205: “Fragmented Inspirations” 3/24/2025
“South” (Sunnyside) Randal Despommier
https://open.spotify.com/album/1EcSKXQuNPs7UIzaTkLl0j
https://music.apple.com/us/album/south/1797433088
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DTWJSFZJ
 
Episode 208: “Elegence and Fire” 4/14/2025
“Live at Snug Harbor” (Outside in Music)
Leon Anderson
https://open.spotify.com/album/34XmNuGwm09hMfwDqaiGyf
https://music.apple.com/us/album/live-at-snug-harbor/1792288803
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DTWHYQSL
 
Episode 212: “From Bach to Boogaloo” 5/12/2025
“Steep Steps” (Hobby Horse Records) Carl Winther, Richard Andersson, Jeff “Tain” Watts
https://open.spotify.com/album/6mSi775nA3yYvU9Njpd7LV
https://music.apple.com/us/album/steep-steps/1796891336
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DXFZPK8X
 
Episode 218: “A Quarter for Your Tones” 7/7/2025
“Nico’s Dream” (SteepleChase) Tony Miceli
https://open.spotify.com/album/5wUvoUKyZ0mmP87LZT877P
https://music.apple.com/us/album/nicos-dream/1828638176
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0F4DSQMVV
 
Episode 229: “A Trumpet Junket” 9/29/2025
“Oblivity” (Origin) Shawn Purcell
https://open.spotify.com/album/4BdcYHpppD4zNskoxnuP2Z
https://music.apple.com/us/album/oblivity/1831093754
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FL4V5HPB
 
Episode 230: “Concertos & Ciphers” 10/6/2025
“Cipher” (PHP Records) Charlie Porter
https://open.spotify.com/album/2Nf8PpF9l3pDz6FLn4V18s
https://music.apple.com/us/album/cipher/1807658361
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0F49QRDH5
 
Episode 233: “Origin-al Recipe” 11/3/2025
“New Outlook” (Origin) Affinity Trio, Eric Jacobson
https://open.spotify.com/album/6lhUbkRZQbk93E8rqane5J
https://music.apple.com/us/album/new-outlook/1841929457
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FSCP685Q
 
“In the Groove: Live at the Alluvion” (OA2) trumpet, 10/17/2025Anthony Stanco
https://open.spotify.com/album/1eTkEAn2waOoKYJTjGkRyi
https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-the-groove-live-at-the-alluvion/1841931160
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FSCSVSY6
 
Episode 235: “Impressions & Connections” 11/17/2025
“Lasting Impression” (Savant/High Note) Brandon Sanders
https://open.spotify.com/album/1avyPXf8rP4eqgbfGHnnQN
https://music.apple.com/us/album/lasting-impression/1840695827
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FRNM61SQ
 
Episode 240: “Double Trouble” 12/22/2025
“It’s On!” (Nervy Nigel Records) Nigel Price
https://open.spotify.com/album/0y2Rph1r8YLaqktG90Xxeh
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/its-on/1850003081
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FY3P1HB4
 
Honorable Mention
 
Episode 228: “Synergy, Vocals, and Vibes” 9/22/2025
“Synergy” (SteepleChase) Paul Bollenback, Boris Kozlov
https://open.spotify.com/album/59j2rbwlkeEgvAwKTVZz9o
https://music.apple.com/us/album/synergy/1843953911
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FL5GF4F1
 
Russ’ Jazz Picks
 
Episode 198: “Serene Screen Time” 1/27/2025
“The Snake Charmer” (Origin) Brad Goode Polytonal Big Band
https://open.spotify.com/album/3FGXtQeRDC6i5LQMDTnyDl
https://music.apple.com/us/album/polytonal-big-band-the-snake-charmer/1781618413
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DNZ5HRRD
 
Episode 202: “The Spaces Between” 2/24/2025
“Table for Three” (SteepleChase) Alex Norris
https://open.spotify.com/album/2l4TGcCJaluGa98MqC8Ht7
https://music.apple.com/us/album/table-for-three/1806266526
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DVBDCBXQ
 
Episode 206: “Timbre Tantrum” 3/31/2025
“LightSide” (A.MA Records) Matteo Pastorino
https://open.spotify.com/album/4z1xt1yALoiVkVk4t5vgVi
https://music.apple.com/us/album/lightside-feat-dario-deidda-armando-luongo-domenico-sanna/1798791324
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DYN9FLW8
 
Episode 214: “Building Characters & Light Bassoonery” 5/26/2025
“Building Characters” (Cellar Music) Charles Chen
https://open.spotify.com/album/5u6CjR2OTU7MjQUU5OOJCZ
https://music.apple.com/us/album/building-characters/1795037951
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DWG54DLB
 
Episode 220: “Trans-phonic” 7/21/2025
“Transverse” (Calligram Records) Chad McCullough, Gordan Spasovski, Kiril Tufekčievski, Viktor Filipovski
https://open.spotify.com/album/4GsqtJEMpqYfEDF14dxPzu
https://music.apple.com/us/album/transverse/1819687910
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FCM5H3K5
 
Episode 222: “Mountain Viewfinder” 8/4/2025
“Viewfinder” (Attica Records) Hugh Pascall
https://open.spotify.com/album/7IBrlJsdgj0sY579JDebqT
https://music.apple.com/us/album/viewfinder/1825686850
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FH2XKXG5
 
Episode 224: “Moon Tunes” 8/18/2025
“Many Moons” (Third Coast Sound) Markus Rutz
https://open.spotify.com/album/4MK0b4KgkFSclrpIqbrF3b
https://music.apple.com/us/album/many-moons/1810126274
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0F61HBSNF
 
Episode 225: “Chromatic Dreams” 8/25/2025
“Still We Dream” (Posi-Tone) Josh Lawrence
https://open.spotify.com/album/3Rybpa0B2Xs4hrB8JBG4yP
https://music.apple.com/us/album/still-we-dream/1821713242
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FGZMSQDS
 
Episode 232: “A French Connection” 10/20/2025
“The Dark Forest” (Steeplechase) Chris Byars
https://open.spotify.com/album/4kFItljxvnU4JdIln0Wdp4
https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-dark-forest/1844056557
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FSG9R8C1
 
Episode 234: “Found Objects & Fresh Air” 11/10/2025
“A Breath of Fresh Air” (Taylor Christian Records) Sean Mason
https://open.spotify.com/album/6mS8l8ZNHCu2CWerK3iBt7
https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-breath-of-fresh-air/1836167990
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FP2V4FH2
 
 
 
 

“Double Trouble”

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Orfeo son io” (Deutsche Grammofon) by Rolando Villazón, Christina Pluhar & L'Arpeggiata, “Ravel” (Onyx) by the Nash Ensemble, “Corea, Higdon & Warnaar: Brass Concertos” (Naxos) by Jose Sibaja, Joseph Alessi, Paul Jenkins, Derek W. Hawkes, Steven Brown, Gilbert Long & the Nashville Symphony / Giancarlo Guerrero, “Live at Jazz Dock” (Amplion) by Emil Viklicky & Pavel Hrubý, “It’s On!” (Nervy Nigel Records) by the Nigel Price Organ Trio, and “Trade Off” (Pinch Records/La Reserve Records) by Andrew Gould & Sam Dillon.
 
The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:
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Episode 240 Deezer Playlist
 
Fair use disclaimer: Music sample clips are for commentary and educational purposes. We recommend that listeners listen to the complete recordings, all of which are available on streaming services in the links provided. We also suggest that if you enjoy the music, you consider purchasing the CDs or high-quality downloads to support the artists.
 
“Orfeo son io” (Deutsche Grammofon)
Rolando Villazón, Christina Pluhar, L'Arpeggiata
https://open.spotify.com/album/2EUL0Mi7P7JhXULlyl9B7M
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/orfeo-son-io/1844318253
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FTZDW6GS
 
“Ravel” (Onyx)
Nash Ensemble
https://open.spotify.com/album/0aae9H6vEIcER4VZn2v8Vi
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/ravel/1851185696
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G149QB1T
 
“Corea, Higdon & Warnaar: Brass Concertos” (Naxos)
Jose Sibaja, Joseph Alessi, Paul Jenkins, Derek W. Hawkes, Steven Brown, Gilbert Long, the Nashville Symphony / Giancarlo Guerrero
https://open.spotify.com/album/2Pqx1kOApKg1MvMyxQzG0O
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/corea-higdon-warnaar-brass-concertos/1847771828
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FQWBPTW4
 
“Live at Jazz Dock” (Amplion) 
Emil Viklicky, Pavel Hrubý
https://open.spotify.com/album/5HofMgBh0UkRkPoAmwWtTX
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/live-at-jazz-dock/1857095833
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G4FBMK9Z
 
“It’s On!” (Nervy Nigel Records)
Nigel Price Organ Trio
https://open.spotify.com/album/0y2Rph1r8YLaqktG90Xxeh
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/its-on/1850003081
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FY3P1HB4
 
“Trade Off” (Pinch Records/La Reserve Records)
Andrew Gould, Sam Dillon
https://open.spotify.com/album/1lieAQeYiNSWRiEnq34Ms8
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/trade-off/1833380787
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FMHVGPSX

“Greek Week”

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Grand Tour” (Aparté) by Freiburger Barockorchester / Gottfried von der Goltz, “Mikis Theodorakis: Works for Soloists and Orchestra” (Genuin) by Stathis Karapanos, Titos Gouvelis, Orestis Kalampalikis, Timotheos Gavriilidis-Petrin & the Athens State Orchestra / Kornilios Michailidis, “George Kontogiorgos: Hellenic Music For Harp and Bassoon” (Harp & Company) by Rachel Talitman, Mavroudes Troullos & Ensemble Harpeggio, “Manifesto” (Self Release) by The Gangtet, “Some Things I’ve Never Told You” (Puzzlemusik) by Yiorgos Pantazopoulos, and “Woven” (Fair Weather Records) by Yako Trio.
 
The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:
Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts
 
Episode 239 Deezer Playlist
 
Fair use disclaimer: Music sample clips are for commentary and educational purposes. We recommend that listeners listen to the complete recordings, all of which are available on streaming services in the links provided. We also suggest that if you enjoy the music, you consider purchasing the CDs or high-quality downloads to support the artists.
 
“Grand Tour” (Aparté)
Freiburger Barockorchester / Gottfried von der Goltz
https://open.spotify.com/album/3LkVfPdatbgSfmpJOW4Aaq
https://music.apple.com/rw/album/grand-tour-live/1839040087
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FQKHQBGH
 
“Mikis Theodorakis: Works for Soloists and Orchestra” (Genuin)
Stathis Karapanos, Titos Gouvelis, Orestis Kalampalikis, Timotheos Gavriilidis-Petrin, Athens State Orchestra / Kornilios Michailidis
https://open.spotify.com/album/62M6Ie1LxmW2G22xerEryD
https://music.apple.com/rw/album/mikis-theodorakis/1838893819
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FPXCVLDP
 
“George Kontogiorgos: Hellenic Music For Harp and Bassoon” (Harp & Company)
Rachel Talitman, Mavroudes Troullos, Ensemble Harpeggio
https://open.spotify.com/album/75LKCP97Jqofltdd45VrqT
https://music.apple.com/rw/album/george-kontogiorgos-hellenic-music-for-harp-and-bassoon/1853567776
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G26C4Q91
 
“Manifesto” (Self Release)
The Gangtet
https://open.spotify.com/album/4h2fky560YrJJSH4529cI7
https://music.apple.com/rw/album/manifesto/1854800104
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G3B2KKS1
 
“Some Things I’ve Never Told You” (Puzzlemusik)
Yiorgos Pantazopoulos
https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZowcnYA7NuRtr1roXKYMg
https://music.apple.com/rw/album/some-things-ive-never-told-you/1852253039
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G1TMFLMT
 
“Woven” (Fair Weather Records) 
Yako Trio
https://open.spotify.com/album/1Mol0mnVGsDtMFqHFPQ5dx
https://music.apple.com/rw/album/woven-feat-harris-lambrakis/1850524203
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FZDJR4WF

“Salsa Santa”

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Charpentier: Baroque Christmas” (Soli Deo Gloria) by Monteverdi Choir & English Baroque Soloists / Christophe Rousset, “Respighi: Lauda per la natività del Signore; Frontini / Arman: Sizilianische Weihnacthslieder” (BR Klassik) by Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks / Howard Arman, “Cuban Christmas” (Deutsche Grammophon) by The Sarahbanda, Sarah Willis, Yuniet Lombida, Carlos Calunga / José Antonio Méndez Padrón, “Lost Christmas” (Trygger Music) by the Coco Chatru Quartet, “Big Band Holidays III” (Blue Engine Records) by the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra & Wynton Marsalis, and “Salsa Navidad” (Ovation Records) by the Spanish Harlem Orchestra.
 
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Fair use disclaimer: Music sample clips are for commentary and educational purposes. We recommend that listeners listen to the complete recordings, all of which are available on streaming services in the links provided. We also suggest that if you enjoy the music, you consider purchasing the CDs or high-quality downloads to support the artists.
 
“Charpentier: Baroque Christmas” (Soli Deo Gloria)
Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists / Christophe Rousset
https://open.spotify.com/album/2WhQIq5g4lu3bSPQTsjW6p
https://music.apple.com/us/album/charpentier-baroque-christmas/1833327284
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FDXBQTH3
 
“Respighi: Lauda per la natività del Signore; Frontini / Arman: Sizilianische Weihnacthslieder” (BR Klassik)
Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks / Howard Arman
https://open.spotify.com/album/2sgIiUdqQp2KB9yWHe5E3W
https://music.apple.com/us/album/italian-christmas/1837425803
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FH7FHGWK
 
The Sarahbanda, Sarah Willis, Yuniet Lombida, Carlos Calunga / José Antonio Méndez Padrón
https://open.spotify.com/album/2Oo7Jfdd1IGDZ4atGVYPXs
https://music.apple.com/us/album/cuban-christmas/1828159631
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FJFWDQJC
 
“Lost Christmas” (Trygger Music)
Coco Chatru Quartet
https://open.spotify.com/album/4bmM9TmQyPdHrN325lRLyu
https://music.apple.com/us/album/lost-christmas/1851651942
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FZJP1YTM
 
“Big Band Holidays III” (Blue Engine Records)
Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis
https://open.spotify.com/album/0QzFg1dRSkhRjR5oiAHlZr
https://music.apple.com/us/album/big-band-holidays-iii/1850503207
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FZDD87LX
 
“Salsa Navidad” (Ovation Records) 
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
https://open.spotify.com/album/4KfWmSDceezEppcWVKZCR2
https://music.apple.com/us/album/salsa-navidad/1853548101
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G2M7C8FN

“Stars and Sand Salon”

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Au salon de Joséphine” (Ramée) by Coline Dutilleul, Aline Zylberajch & Pernelle Marzorati, “Opus 109: Beethoven - Bach – Schubert” (Deutsche Grammophon) by Vikingur Ólafsson, “Fribbins: Gomecourt, Cello Concerto, Folk Songs” (First Hand) by Sebastian Comberti, Saša Mirković, Johan Randvere, London Mozart Players / Jürgen Bruns & the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra / Robertas Šervenikas, “À la vitesse du vent” (Self Release) by Blue Train 5tet, Dominique Rieux, “Stars and Sand” (Vibe Collide Records) by James Allsopp, and “Circles” (A.MA Records) by Luca Mannutza.
 
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Episode 237 Deezer Playlist
 
Fair use disclaimer: Music sample clips are for commentary and educational purposes. We recommend that listeners listen to the complete recordings, all of which are available on streaming services in the links provided. We also suggest that if you enjoy the music, you consider purchasing the CDs or high-quality downloads to support the artists.
 
“Au salon de Joséphine” (Ramée)
Coline Dutilleul, Aline Zylberajch, Pernelle Marzorati
https://open.spotify.com/album/2HdqXvoKEfNDvkkUo4wtN8
https://music.apple.com/us/album/au-salon-de-joséphine/1839838503
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FRMYYWVT
 
“Opus 109: Beethoven - Bach – Schubert” (Deutsche Grammophon)
Vikingur Ólafsson
https://open.spotify.com/album/4zSeBpHmi7WGKDYYkqZWjf
https://music.apple.com/us/album/opus-109-beethoven-bach-schubert/1855288176
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FP5NTMCG
 
“Fribbins: Gomecourt, Cello Concerto, Folk Songs” (First Hand)
Sebastian Comberti, Saša Mirković, Johan Randvere, London Mozart Players / Jürgen Bruns, Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra / Robertas Šervenikas
https://open.spotify.com/album/7fn9reId2xvKhVqIvxeYkT
https://music.apple.com/us/album/fribbins-gommecourt-cello-concerto-folk-songs/1832953126
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FM16NCX1
 
“À la vitesse du vent” (Self Release)
Blue Train 5tet, Dominique Rieux
https://open.spotify.com/album/4pSN8DjtmBrFXKYZve0qR9
https://music.apple.com/us/album/à-la-vitesse-du-vent/1846666570
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FWM766HB
 
“Stars and Sand” (Vibe Collide Records)
James Allsopp
https://open.spotify.com/album/2x18fkRYPpfmVIvAlPi8wm
https://music.apple.com/us/album/stars-and-sand/1839201898
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FQP98ZVM
 
“Circles” (A.MA Records) 
Luca Mannutza
https://open.spotify.com/album/2QHN4fmCwMw10AdIttg3WK
https://music.apple.com/us/album/circles-feat-paolo-recchia-jordan-corda-daniele-sorrentino/1849426973
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FY796X25

“Earth, Smoke & Rust”

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Vivaldi 8+, Volume 2” (Signum) by La Serenissima & Adrian Chandler, “Ravel: The Flute Album” (Aparté) by Julien Beaudiment, Célia Oneto Bensaid & Karine Deshayes, “Gaïa” (Erato) by Gautier Capuçon, “Growing Roots” (Tom-Tom Records) by the Zoltán Kalmár Quartet, “Rust” (Hypnote Records) by Amaury Faye & NOLA Quartet, and “Smoke Shifter” (Otherly Love Records) by the Chad Taylor Quintet.
 
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“Vivaldi 8+, Volume 2” (Signum)
La Serenissima, Adrian Chandler
https://open.spotify.com/album/3hU2lWUtJ72N51KRdF5yXe
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/la-serenissima/107516292
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FPMQY7CL
 
“Ravel: The Flute Album” (Aparté)
Julien Beaudiment, Célia Oneto Bensaid, Karine Deshayes
https://open.spotify.com/album/2nZOSXPhO0EIz45LBTMh4q
https://music.apple.com/us/album/ravel-the-flute-album/1824333181
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FGGQZ9RD
 
“Gaïa” (Erato)
Gautier Capuçon
https://open.spotify.com/album/6l3JRf1uM8DZLR7mmxi4jl
https://music.apple.com/us/album/gaïa/1821724442
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FDS3W7GQ
 
“Growing Roots” (Tom-Tom Records) 
Zoltán Kalmár Quartet
https://open.spotify.com/album/1MCmBRDgZvWzUDHbnms4yz
https://music.apple.com/us/album/growing-roots/1847621291
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FX54XYC7
 
“Rust” (Hypnote Records) 
Amaury Faye & NOLA Quartet
https://open.spotify.com/album/4OsGsUmunboaDQbAb1tA0e
https://music.apple.com/us/album/rust/1850766717
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FSDLW6P4
 
“Smoke Shifter” (Otherly Love Records) drum quintet, 11/14/2025
Chad Taylor Quintet
https://open.spotify.com/album/2a28CVCb8OfAOs2rkeAP5i
https://music.apple.com/us/album/smoke-shifter/1823115618
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FFS9TVLC

“Impressions & Connections”

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “B.A.C.H.” (Sony Classical) by Martin Fröst, Sebastien Dube, Anastasia Kobekina, Jonas Nordberg, Göran Fröst & Benny Andersson, “Latin Connections” (Chandos) by the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet & Sara Dowling, “Fragile: Contemporary Works for Flute, Breath, and Voice” (Da Vinci Classics) by Alessia Scilipoti, “Aria” (Losen Records) by Roy Powell, Lorenzo Feliciati & Lucrezio De Seta, “Vida” (Fresh Sound) by Alessandro Lanzoni, and “Lasting Impression” (Savant/High Note) by Brandon Sanders.
 
The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:
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Fair use disclaimer: Music sample clips are for commentary and educational purposes. We recommend that listeners listen to the complete recordings, all of which are available on streaming services in the links provided. We also suggest that if you enjoy the music, you consider purchasing the CDs or high-quality downloads to support the artists.
 
“B.A.C.H.” (Sony Classical)
Martin Fröst, Sebastien Dube, Anastasia Kobekina, Jonas Nordberg, Göran Fröst, Benny Andersson
https://open.spotify.com/album/2HtyNzuC0pdtvO74KjS9m8
https://music.apple.com/us/album/b-a-c-h/1825578814
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FH5186PD
 
“Latin Connections” (Chandos)
Aquarelle Guitar Quartet, Sara Dowling
https://open.spotify.com/album/6hVlAIJSaYr24nt4IvamiX
https://music.apple.com/us/album/latin-connections/1834917902
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FNCXWCFX
 
“Fragile: Contemporary Works for Flute, Breath, and Voice” (Da Vinci Classics)
Alessia Scilipoti
https://open.spotify.com/album/28Dk0WA2Qe7HsEeO8jD4QW
https://music.apple.com/us/album/fragile-contemporary-works-for-flute-breath-and-voice/1843726057
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FT8WD7HL
 
“Aria” (Losen Records) 
Roy Powell, Lorenzo Feliciati, Lucrezio De Seta
https://open.spotify.com/album/0lkktV07ICTfnPUfxP2a4f
https://music.apple.com/us/album/aria/1844845734
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FV8Z5RPY
 
“Vida” (Fresh Sound)
Alessandro Lanzoni
https://open.spotify.com/album/7afGLbYneYzZ6NjK7tjhTL
https://music.apple.com/us/album/vida-feat-gabriele-evangelista-jeff-ballard/1839537562
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FQYNCHCN
 
“Lasting Impression” (Savant/High Note) 
Brandon Sanders
https://open.spotify.com/album/1avyPXf8rP4eqgbfGHnnQN
https://music.apple.com/us/album/lasting-impression/1840695827
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FRNM61SQ

“Found Objects & Fresh Air”

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Venite, exultemus: Campra & Bernier” (Ricecar) by Romain Bockler, Concerto Soave & Jean-Marc Aymes, “Martinu Violin Concertos 1 & 2, Stravinsky Divertimento” (Supraphon) by Josef Spacek & the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra / Petr Popelka, “Found Objects / Sound Objects” (Hyperion) by Marc-André Hamelin, “Straytrane” (TengTones) by Johan Hörlén, Bengt Stark, Christian Spering & Billy Test, “Introducing” (Cellar Music) by David Sneider, and “A Breath of Fresh Air” (Taylor Christian Records) by Sean Mason.
 
The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:
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Episode 234 Deezer Playlist
 
Fair use disclaimer: Music sample clips are for commentary and educational purposes. We recommend that listeners listen to the complete recordings, all of which are available on streaming services in the links provided. We also suggest that if you enjoy the music, you consider purchasing the CDs or high-quality downloads to support the artists.
 
“Venite, exultemus: Campra & Bernier” (Ricecar)
Romain Bockler, Concerto Soave, Jean-Marc Aymes
https://open.spotify.com/album/5X9b9UgjBp6Zju4gIp6Ga8
https://music.apple.com/us/album/venite-exultemus-campra-bernier/1836057439
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FNWZ26QL
 
“Martinu Violin Concertos 1 & 2, Stravinsky Divertimento” (Supraphon)
Josef Spacek, Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra / Petr Popelka
https://open.spotify.com/album/0SKhKsHvwcPZ4OYMtzGRuK
https://music.apple.com/us/album/martinů-violin-concertos-1-2-stravinsky-divertimento/1846791139
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FTGJLNHZ
 
“Found Objects / Sound Objects” (Hyperion)
Marc-André Hamelin
https://open.spotify.com/album/2dGt6QoBUsh75ShmyWOERe
https://music.apple.com/us/album/found-objects-sound-objects/1828259285
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FJHYS4SJ
 
“Straytrane” (TengTones)
Johan Hörlén, Bengt Stark, Christian Spering, Billy Test
https://open.spotify.com/album/1v37sx3nTQZt7gDvK0FsJ2
https://music.apple.com/us/album/straytrane/1844443811
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FTZZBSYY
 
“Introducing” (Cellar Music)
David Sneider
https://open.spotify.com/album/1xTQVebngY9P4xXnqRFhAG
https://music.apple.com/us/album/introducing/1829803680
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FKD1YPDK
 
“A Breath of Fresh Air” (Taylor Christian Records) 
Sean Mason
https://open.spotify.com/album/6mS8l8ZNHCu2CWerK3iBt7
https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-breath-of-fresh-air/1836167990
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FP2V4FH2

“Origin-al Recipe”

In this epsisode, we discuss recordings of “Dowland, Purcell: Songs of Passion” (Erato) by Thomas Dunford, Lea Desandre, Jupiter Vocal Ensemble & Jupiter Instrumental Ensemble, “Spanish Piano Quartets” (MarchVivo) by Josu de Solaun & Trio Lirico, “Anna Clyne: Abstractions” (Naxos) by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra / Marin Alsop, “New Outlook” (Origin) by Affinity Trio, “Peace Vibes” (OA2 Records) by Ted Piltzecker, and “In the Groove: Live at the Alluvion” (OA2 Records) by Anthony Stanco.
 
The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:
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Episode 233 Deezer Playlist
 
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“Dowland, Purcell: Songs of Passion” (Erato)
Thomas Dunford, Lea Desandre, Jupiter Vocal Ensemble, Jupiter Instrumental Ensemble
https://open.spotify.com/album/62WLK8APQ1EUR3wDik4nhE
https://music.apple.com/us/album/songs-of-passion/1823746213
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FG4HVDBP
 
“Spanish Piano Quartets” (MarchVivo)
Josu de Solaun, Trio Lirico
https://open.spotify.com/album/4ZtwnW9jnhjquEQjkQeryd
https://music.apple.com/us/album/spanish-piano-quartets-live-at-the-fundación-juan-march/1825758215
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FH5BZS61
 
“Anna Clyne: Abstractions” (Naxos)
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra / Marin Alsop
https://open.spotify.com/album/0kFa53mrRfEp4qAaesyynI
https://music.apple.com/us/album/anna-clyne-abstractions/1820095182
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FCHQGGJ5
 
“New Outlook” (Origin) 
Affinity Trio, Eric Jacobson
https://open.spotify.com/album/6lhUbkRZQbk93E8rqane5J
https://music.apple.com/us/album/new-outlook/1841929457
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FSCP685Q
 
“Peace Vibes” (OA2 Records)
Ted Piltzecker
https://open.spotify.com/album/02D1T2eC9SUPEeGWzI2rS0
https://music.apple.com/us/album/peace-vibes/1841930521
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FSCQJWWL
 
“In the Groove: Live at the Alluvion” (OA2 Records)
Anthony Stanco
https://open.spotify.com/album/1eTkEAn2waOoKYJTjGkRyi
https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-the-groove-live-at-the-alluvion/1841931160
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FSCSVSY6