Adult Music

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

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"

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"

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"

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
 
 

"Boats! Scooters! Turtlenecks! Music!"

In this episode, we discuss six recent releases including Italian Baroque, classical and jazz female vocals, French brothers and duets, and some interesting album cover art.
 
Episode 6 Deezer Playlist
 
"Settecento" (Signum Classics)
La Serenissima, Adrian Chandler (director/violin)
Tabea Debus (recorders)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5p5I0dWZUQ9PcdybfQLRP6
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/settecento/1545224932
 
"French Duets" (Hyperion)
Paul Lewis, Steven Osbourne
https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/dc.asp?dc=D_CDA68329
https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/8863099--french-duets
 
"And Love Said…" (Alpha)
Jodie Devos (soprano), Nicolas Krüger (piano)
https://open.spotify.com/album/0i7U9K1Qf3jSpfdD4vry2m
https://music.apple.com/us/album/and-love-said/1549525103
 
"Tone Poem" (Blue Note)
Charles Lloyd and the Marvels
https://open.spotify.com/album/6Qo5COqwUoBomPPQsGx568
https://music.apple.com/us/album/tone-poem/1550230419
 
"Come What May" (Club44 Records)
Jane Monheit 
https://open.spotify.com/album/1PfdkCao8Kpvpwn977xklZ
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/come-what-may/1555770116
 
"Brotherhood" (Jazz and People)
Belmondo Quintet
https://open.spotify.com/album/4P1gs1NNheK0KeujsETd4F
https://music.apple.com/us/album/brotherhood-feat-eric-legnini-sylvain-romano-tony-rabeson/1556243031
 

"GRAMMY Review and Back to the New"

In this episode, we review the 2021 GRAMMY Award winners in the jazz and classical categories and discuss six recent classical and jazz releases.
 
2021 GRAMMYs Awards Show: Complete Nominees List
 
Episode 5 Deezer Playlist
 
"J.S. Bach: Well-Tempered Clavier,  Book 2 (Excerpts)" (Warner Classics)
Piotr Anderszewski
https://open.spotify.com/album/4GkkbD7DaqH8wPqN0WF8n0
https://music.apple.com/us/album/bach-well-tempered-clavier-book-2-excerpts/1538873580
 
"Schnittke: Works for Violin and Piano" (Deutsche Grammophon)
Daniel Hope, Alexey Botvinov
https://open.spotify.com/album/1klnYsHRngJoVvYxABMuBl
https://music.apple.com/us/album/schnittke-works-for-violin-and-piano/1542233773
 
"Paris: Chausson, Prokofiev, Rautavaara" (Deutsche Grammophon)
Hilary Hahn, Mikko Franck, Orchestre Philharmonique 
https://open.spotify.com/album/2NjZtmTa1FRYlc629X8ueC
https://music.apple.com/us/album/paris/1547821040
 
"Trio" (Le Coq Records)
John Patitucci, Vinnie Colaiuta, Bill Cunliffe
https://open.spotify.com/album/08wqEgpg6llw85TKA3OLAj
https://music.apple.com/us/album/trio/1550864669
 
"Play Song" (Fresh Sound Records)
The Bobby Shew Sextet
https://open.spotify.com/album/6x5ebjH9uSV3pfarD4uMnk
https://music.apple.com/us/album/play-song/1543900503
 
"Playing with Fire" (Mama Records)
The Bobby Shew Quintet
https://music.apple.com/us/album/playing-with-fire/159266835
 
"Salsa Caliente" (Mama Records)
Bobby Shew
https://music.apple.com/us/album/salsa-caliente/160176551
 
"Tough Baritiones" (Steeple Chase)
Ronnie Cuber, Gary Smulyan
https://open.spotify.com/album/6zSDrD9zq6E3vwi01AuVHk
https://music.apple.com/us/album/tough-baritones/1547237943
 
 
 
 
 

"The Adult GRAMMY Awards: Classical"

In this episode, we discuss the 2021 GRAMMY Awards nominations for the eight classical categories.
 
2021 GRAMMYs Awards Show: Complete Nominees List
 
Episode 4 Deezer Playlist
 
"Destination Rachmaninov - Arrival" (Deutsche Grammophon)
Daniil Trifonov; Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor (The Philadelphia Orchestra)
https://open.spotify.com/album/1CjlWmQhGgkAKFiikkzEqL
https://music.apple.com/us/album/destination-rachmaninov-arrival/1471110293
 
"Rouse: Symphony No. 5" (Naxos American)
Christopher Rouse, composer (Giancarlo Guerrero & Nashville Symphony)
https://open.spotify.com/album/7If1lZT7b3ydVRxl0dbOeY
https://music.apple.com/us/album/1520661821?aId=KHRW062020&lId=21961798
 
"Theofanidis: Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra" (Albany)
Richard O'Neill; David Alan Miller, conductor (Albany Symphony)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3FCfJD7Vkk1rBVVk7HTgYs
https://music.apple.com/us/album/theofanidis-concerto-for-violin-orchestra-concerto/1525400428
 
"Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas" (Chandos)
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
https://open.spotify.com/album/66X2J8jELWMVIq9zIBcIrZ
https://music.apple.com/us/album/beethoven-complete-piano-sonatas/1302178201
 
 
 
 
 

"The Adult GRAMMY Awards: Jazz"

In this episode, we discuss the 2021 GRAMMY Awards nominations for the five jazz categories and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, and mention some other 2020 releases deserving recognition.
 
2021 GRAMMYs Awards Show: Complete Nominees List
 
Episode 3 Deezer Playlist
 
“Data Lords” (ArtistShare)
Maria Schneider Orchestra
http://www.artistshare.com/Projects/Experience/1/510
 
“Rebirth” (Savant)
Ray Mantilla
https://open.spotify.com/album/5M0nR871JA8z3cQyCJKa4u
https://music.apple.com/us/album/rebirth/1512032551
 
“El Duelo” (Sunnyside)
Diego Urcola Quartet, Paquito D’Rivera
https://open.spotify.com/album/7nkdJMBp42H0zvL3lIGrwT
https://music.apple.com/us/album/el-duelo-feat-paquito-drivera/1528074807
 
“Bird at 100” (Smoke Sessions Records)
Vincent Herring, Bobby Watson, Gary Bartz
https://open.spotify.com/album/2jHGLHbKI7G2CwvlikmTAz
https://music.apple.com/us/album/bird-at-100/1482302638
 
“Shuffle and Deal” (Smoke Sessions Records)
Eddie Henderson
https://open.spotify.com/album/7jH6xoaUghuBkSOPh6Ksyp
https://music.apple.com/us/album/shuffle-and-deal/1516034023
 
“Resonate” (Round Hill)
Lettuce
https://open.spotify.com/album/32wdlbMm4TWfi75n9qW1rs
https://music.apple.com/us/album/resonate/1497008513

"Duo by Duo"

In this episode, Mike remembers the movie! We introduce the Adult Music theme and Mike's novel "Extreme Music," and then discuss six recent recordings, four of which happen to be duos.
Mike’s novel: “Extreme Music”
Order your copy today!
https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Music-novel-four-movements/dp/B08FP5NQC9/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1613856586&sr=8-1
 
Episode 2 Deezer Playlist
 
“The Mad Lover” (harmonia mundi)
Theotime Langlois de Swarte (violin), Thomas Dunford (lute)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4TrV6jQQ37SFwWXlRvkwaB
https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-mad-lover/1538406173
 
“Haydn 2032, Vol. 9: L'Addio” (Alpha)
Sandrine Piau (soprano), Il Giardino Armonico, Giovanni Antonini
https://open.spotify.com/album/1DCE8XzsKUiSDZ7HkTuxvp
https://music.apple.com/ru/album/haydn-2032-vol-9-laddio/1544853535?app=itunes&at=1001l5Uo
 
“Plaisirs illuminés” (Alpha)
Camerata Bern (chamber ensemble), Patricia Kopatchinskaja (violin), Thomas Kaufmann, Marko Milenkovic, Sonja Starke, Suyeon Kang, Sol Gabetta (cello), Käthi Steuri
https://open.spotify.com/album/2WxK3vPjPPWubYr1HgJ6Ix
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/plaisirs-illuminés/1541358563
 
“Domeniconi: Mandolin Music” (Naxos)
Mare Duo
https://open.spotify.com/album/732uJy6yDtXnsI02m1NoLU
https://music.apple.com/us/album/carlo-domeniconi-works-for-mandolin-guitar/1547278843
 
“Afterglow” (Challenge Records)
Enrico Pieranunzi (piano), Bert Joris (trumpet)
https://open.spotify.com/album/60btdYgotqpAvmWaoLFLWL
https://music.apple.com/us/album/afterglow/1544455049
 
“Sure Thing” (HighNote Records)
David Kikoski (piano), Boris Kozlov (bass)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2cxUQWSC8bJqXJB6Brn2oL
https://music.apple.com/us/album/sure-thing-feat-boris-kozlov/1547840207
 

"Hello, world!"

Podcast introduction and discussion of "Vida Breve" by Stephen Hough (Hyperion) and "The Real You" by  Enrico Pieranunzi & Thomas Fonnesbæk (Stunt Records).
 
Episode 1 Deezer Playlist
 
"Vida Breve" (Hyperion)
Stephen Hough (piano)
https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/dc.asp?dc=D_CDA68260
 
"The Real You" (Stunt Records)
Enrico Pieranunzi (piano), Thomas Fonnesbæk (bass)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3wig0B6iukaBhqwVoFlGtN
https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-real-you/1542352585