Adult Music

Interview 1: Mike LeDonne, "It's All Your Fault"

Mike Ledonne tells us about his new release, “It’s All Your Fault” on Savant records, featuring the Groover Quartet and a big band. It’s available on CD and all major streaming platforms. We talked to him about some of his earlier recordings, and how he came to concentrate on the Hammond organ and develop his own unique style on the instrument. He takes us track by track through the new album with insights into its title and inspiration, and finally gives us his thoughts on the importance and joy of swing. Enjoy the interview!
 
Mike LeDonne's Homepage
 
“It’s All Your Fault” (Savant)
https://www.prestomusic.com/jazz/products/8907193--its-all-your-fault
https://www.amazon.com/Its-Your-Fault-Mike-LeDonne/dp/B092P6ZGRD/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mike+ledonne&qid=1623232987&sr=8-1
https://open.spotify.com/album/4MkGmK7w7ui8PjpOywfe10
https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-all-your-fault/1561405889

"Bach, Bulgaria, Baevsky, (Hammond) B3 & Big Band!"

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “J S Bach: Sonatas & Partitas for solo violin, BWV1001-1006” by Augustin Hadelich, “Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4” by Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich/Paavo Järvi, “ Vladigerov: Exotic preludes & Impressions” by Nadejda Vlaeva, “Soundtrack” by Dmitry Baevsky, “Too Close for Comfort” by George Cables, and “It’s All Your Fault” by Mike LeDonne.
 
Don't miss our special interview episode with Mike LeDonne coming Friday morning Japan time on June 11! 
 
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Episode 17 Deezer Playlist
 
“J S Bach: Sonatas & Partitas for solo violin, BWV1001-1006” (Warner Classics)
Augustin Hadelich (violin)
https://open.spotify.com/album/0FDL1ctBgpoWRQJSGjRX52
https://music.apple.com/us/album/bach-sonatas-partitas/1551720371
 
“Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4” (Alpha)
Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
https://open.spotify.com/album/0ikk1u81tZ2G5Fe5MqUpsh
https://music.apple.com/us/album/tchaikovsky-symphonies-nos-2-4/1555054169
 
“Vladigerov: Exotic preludes & Impressions” (Hyperion)
Nadejda Vlaeva (piano)
https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/dc.asp?dc=D_CDA68327
 
“Soundtrack” (Fresh Sound New Talent)Dmitry Baevsky
https://open.spotify.com/album/3Ap2O5ETi8DcnAl4bOdoZh
https://music.apple.com/us/album/soundtrack-feat-jeb-patton-pete-van-nostrand-david-wong/1566015934
 
“Too Close for Comfort” (NighNote)
George Cables
https://open.spotify.com/album/1BJwgqurK2jJRz7PESZleu
https://music.apple.com/us/album/too-close-for-comfort/1561406084
 
“It’s All Your Fault” (Savant)
Mike LeDonne
https://open.spotify.com/album/4MkGmK7w7ui8PjpOywfe10
https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-all-your-fault/1561405889
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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

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.
 
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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”

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.
 
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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"

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.
 
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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"

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.
 
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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"

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.
 
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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"

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.
 
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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 - SaxAnders Christensen - BassLaust 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"

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.
 
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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:
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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