You'll Hear It

Peter Martin & Adam Maness
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You'll Hear It

A podcast about music - how to listen, play, practice, and enjoy. Listen for a combo of advice, insights, and occasional humor from pianists Peter Martin and Adam Maness. A podcast from Open Studio

  1. Greatest FUNK Band Of All Time?

    21 HR AGO

    Greatest FUNK Band Of All Time?

    What makes New Orleans funk hit so different? In this episode, we dive into the swampy funk of The Meters, the iconic quartet that’s left its mark on everything from Wu-Tang to Whitney Houston and beyond. We break down Leo Nocentelli’s chicken-scratch guitar, Art Neville’s genius riff comping, Zigaboo’s “direct assault” on the high hat, and the thumping George Porter Jr. bass lines that defined their unique sound. And we explore how NOLA production legend Allen Toussaint provided the perfect roux to cook up The Meters’ musical gumbo — simple yet complex, country yet urban, and 100% groovin’! Tune in for stories of Adam’s funky DVD menu discoveries, Peter’s Snug Harbor gig with Meters’ royalty, and how the culture of the crescent city produced what may be the greatest funk band of all time. Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BqPtMqKaAiYlLvzplNDwO Try OS Membership today! → https://osjazz.link/about All about YHIhttps://lnk.to/youllhearitYB

    53 min
  2. 6 Songs To Turn Coltrane Curious Into Coltrane Converted

    24 FEB

    6 Songs To Turn Coltrane Curious Into Coltrane Converted

    Have Giant Steps and Meditations scared you away from John Coltrane? Join us on the other side of the Trane tracks with what might be the best trio of albums ever dropped in the same year. We’re talking 1963 Coltrane—at his most accessible (dare we say smooth?) yet still cutting straight to the truth. From the GRAMMY hall-of-famer Ballads to his legendary Impulse! sessions with Duke Ellington and Johnny Hartman, enter the perfect gateway into Coltrane’s world. We break down his honest melodies, the masterful support from McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, Jimmy Garrison (and more), and quibble with certain Rudy Van Gelder… choices… Whether you’re Coltrane-curious or already converted, this episode has something special for your ears. Link to Spotify playlist Try OS Membership today! → https://osjazz.link/about Looking to drop a question? Want to listen to the audio pod? Look no further!https://youllhearit.com/

    39 min
  3. How Brad Mehldau Became Jazz' Greatest Genre Hacker

    17 FEB

    How Brad Mehldau Became Jazz' Greatest Genre Hacker

    Has Brad Mehldau always been one step ahead of jazz? In this episode, Peter and Adam trace his evolution from the straight-ahead Art of the Trio series to the produced, cinematic experiments of his 2002 opus Largo. We look at how Brad’s late nights in LA, love of Radiohead, and partnership with producer Jon Brion blurred the lines between indie pop, alt rock, and jazz, creating a new “Populist Jazz.” Discover how Brad Mehldau’s Largo paved the way for a generation of genre-bending artists from The Bad Plus, to Robert Glasper, to our very own Adam Maness – and cemented his place as the greatest genre hacker in jazz. Try OS Membership today! → https://osjazz.link/about Looking to drop a question? Want to listen to the audio pod? Look no further!https://youllhearit.com/

    55 min
  4. Steely Dan's "Aja": A Perfect Album?

    10 FEB

    Steely Dan's "Aja": A Perfect Album?

    From the hypnotic grooves of “Black Cow” to contributions from jazz legends Wayne Shorter, Steve Gadd, and Victor Feldman, Steely Dan’s 1977 masterpiece Aja reigns amongst the best—and best-produced—albums of all time. In this episode, Peter and Adam break down Fagen and Becker’s jazz-infused harmonies, their precision recording process, and the album’s audiophile-worthy engineering. Tune in for stories, stem breakdowns, and a brand new segment where Kaleb Kirby and Bob DeBoo join us to play through Aja hits. Whether you’re a Steely Dan devotee or just here for the yacht-rock controversy, get ready to kick off the new YHI season with one of the 70s’ most iconic sonic journeys._____show notes: (00:00) Intro & avoiding nautical references (03:11) Introduction to Aja (1977) and its Grammy nods (06:01) "Black Cow" keys analysis (Joe Sample & Victor Feldman) (07:36) Isolation of Paul Humphrey's drum tracks (11:01) Breakdown of Victor Feldman's Rhodes solo (14:37) Deep dive into title track "Aja" (18:11) Analysis of Wayne Shorter solo w/Steve Gadd "comping" (25:49) "Peg" analysis (27:27) Breakdown of McDonald's background vocal arrangements (30:23) Album sequencing discussion (31:31) Chuck Rainey's bass contributions across the album (33:11) "Home at Last" analysis (35:35) "Deacon Blues" discussion (39:44) Snob-o-meter rating (42:34) Preview of Open Studio member exclusive content Try OS Membership today! → https://osjazz.link/about Looking to drop a question? Want to listen to the audio pod? Look no further!https://youllhearit.com/ Check out AJA by Don Breithaupthttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/steely-dans-aja-don-breithaupt/1100758984

    46 min
  5. Our Favorite Village Vanguard Sets

    30/12/2024

    Our Favorite Village Vanguard Sets

    In this very special cross-over episode, Adam Maness and Bob DeBoo from Upright Citizens check out 12 of their favorite live albums recorded at the famous Village Vanguard. What's your favorite live album? link to our spotify playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/5fzI04bkuBXe0YQcfqJmkt?si=0dk9OWMZTVS6G7wdH93X-w Wanna check out some Upright Citizens?https://www.openstudiojazz.com/upright-citizens/ Looking to drop a question? Want to listen to the audio pod? Look no furtherhttps://youllhearit.com/ Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio 🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀. Follow us on Instagram

    45 min

  6. 23/12/2024

    How To Live Musical Life In 2025

    In this solo episode, Peter Martin gives advice on how to live a musical life in the coming year and what to do to set yourself up for success. Looking to drop a question? Want to listen to the audio pod? Look no furtherhttps://youllhearit.com/ Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio 🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀. Follow us on Instagram

    47 min
  7. Tunes That Teach Ya Somethin

    16/12/2024

    Tunes That Teach Ya Somethin

    Adam and Peter list their favorite tunes that actually teach ya something! Learning these tunes will give you a better grasp on your playing in these contexts. Check out our playlist on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/69uTCFvMKo8CEBLfWrGiL6?si=ZPCpzVnQThq6Wy87bhAEjA Looking to drop a question? Want to listen to the audio pod? Look no furtherhttps://youllhearit.com/ Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio 🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀. Follow us on Instagram

    27 min
  8. What Makes A Heart Tugger?

    12/12/2024

    What Makes A Heart Tugger?

    Ever get overwhelmed with emotion from a tune? In this episode, Adam and Peter talk about what about music can evoke such emotion. Link to our Spotify Playlist Looking to drop a question? Want to listen to the audio pod? Look no furtherhttps://youllhearit.com/ Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio 🎹 Head over to our YouTube channel for a better look 👀. Follow us on Instagram

    31 min
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A podcast about music - how to listen, play, practice, and enjoy. Listen for a combo of advice, insights, and occasional humor from pianists Peter Martin and Adam Maness. A podcast from Open Studio

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  • Creator
    Peter Martin & Adam Maness
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    1.2K
  • Rating
    Clean
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    ©2025 Open Studio
  • Show Website
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