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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 1,400 recordings in our episodes so far!

  1. 2D AGO

    “Dragon Boat Fantasy”

    In this episode, we discuss recordings of “The Greco Brothers & Friends: Works for Basse De Violon, Violoncello and Keyboard” (Challenge Classics) by I Mastricelli, “Schumann: Fantasie, Op. 17 - Carnival Scenes From Vienna – Humoreske” (Harmonia Mundi) by Nikolai Lugansky, “Augusta Read Thomas: Sol” (Nimbus) by the Grossman Ensemble, DePaul Wind Ensemble & various artists, “Axes Duo” (Da Vinci Jazz) Gianni Virone & Alessandro Chiappetta, “Philly 3” (Spring Garden Records) by James Fernando, and “Dragon Boat” (Laika Records) by Tobias Frohnhöfer.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 247 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.   “The Greco Brothers & Friends: Works for Basse De Violon, Violoncello and Keyboard” (Challenge Classics)  I Mastricelli https://open.spotify.com/album/1WQKMk4Tn8LHYGVOs7zOFn https://music.apple.com/pe/album/the-greco-brothers-works-for-violoncello-bass-violin/1852287851 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G1TZPJR7   “Schumann: Fantasie, Op. 17 - Carnival Scenes From Vienna – Humoreske” (Harmonia Mundi) Nikolai Lugansky https://open.spotify.com/album/1yTEsniXooT5repxRCtpvm https://music.apple.com/pe/album/schumann-fantasie-op-17-carnival-scenes-from-vienna/1846245724 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FWB9JS5Z   “Augusta Read Thomas: Sol” (Nimbus) Grossman Ensemble, DePaul Wind Ensemble, and various artists https://open.spotify.com/album/74GVJT8F1T9B1XFUQ0MIaP https://music.apple.com/pe/album/augusta-read-thomas-sol/1853051287 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G2CZTR9X   “Axes Duo” (Da Vinci Jazz) Gianni Virone, Alessandro Chiappetta https://open.spotify.com/album/3rQbg4zdi9JpE27cPyU1TG https://music.apple.com/pe/album/axes-duo/1867533892 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GFPJ6S17   “Philly 3” (Spring Garden Records)  James Fernando https://open.spotify.com/album/3Yu5ddg4QQK7InHlcYpX1y https://music.apple.com/pe/album/philly-3/1850417817 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FZBVJS13   “Dragon Boat” (Laika Records)  Tobias Frohnhöfer https://open.spotify.com/album/1L7buWGGVOrfCuozSLjfVG https://music.apple.com/pe/album/dragon-boat/1870278141 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GGJRJTWL

    2h 52m

  2. FEB 8

    “Soprano Siren, Soprano Sax”

    In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Barbara Strozzi. Virtuosissima Sirena” (Arcana) by Laura Catrani & Accademia Dell'annunciata / Riccardo Doni, “Schumann & Moscheles: 1851 Cello Sonatas” (Hyperion) by Steven Isserlis & Connie Shih, “Beyond the Pacific” (Orchid Classics) by Trio Barclay, “Foolin’ Myself” (A.MA Records) by the Max Kochetov Quartet, “Familia” (Club del Disco) by Ramiro Zayas & the Basel Jazz Orchestra, and “Baierbaiao” (Hipjazz) by Wolfgang Lackerschmid & The Brazilian Trio.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 246 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.   “Barbara Strozzi. Virtuosissima Sirena” (Arcana) Laura Catrani, Accademia Dell'annunciata / Riccardo Doni https://open.spotify.com/album/2vkW40hjhUGOJEnoAh8y9c https://music.apple.com/us/album/barbara-strozzi-virtuosissima-sirena/1855842806 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G4N9M59N   “Schumann & Moscheles: 1851 Cello Sonatas” (Hyperion) Steven Isserlis, Connie Shih https://open.spotify.com/album/2M1PTlcbNHl4G2p31ZtE6N https://music.apple.com/us/album/schumann-moscheles-1851-cello-sonatas/1846422946 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FWFLLK9N   “Beyond the Pacific” (Orchid Classics) Trio Barclay https://open.spotify.com/album/0ElTemFdzdxA9xVzfNCpf9 https://music.apple.com/us/album/beyond-the-pacific/1871877616 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GJQBB8LY   “Foolin’ Myself” (A.MA Records) Max Kochetov Quartet https://open.spotify.com/album/4MW4eTrORlRsOUbGuH3QBJ No Apple Music https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GGB7RQSP   “Familia” (Club del Disco)  Ramiro Zayas, Basel Jazz Orchestra https://open.spotify.com/album/3dq7LWiLltT4XyCS9KSF6T https://music.apple.com/us/album/familia-feat-basel-jazz-orchestra/1862511556 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G8M3KXMH   “Baierbaiao” (Hipjazz)  Wolfgang Lackerschmid, The Brazilian Trio https://open.spotify.com/album/1eHOqWjZ4UCSARynPOGCzL https://music.apple.com/us/album/baierbaiao-feat-helio-alves-nilson-matta-duduka-da/1868751237 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GGL2H6FB

    2h 52m

  3. FEB 2

    “Fireball in the Concert Hall”

    In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Mediterranean Melodies: Virtuoso Sonatas and Canzonas c. 1600” (MDG) by Duo GlossArte, “The Bassoonist’s Songbook” (Chandos) by Amy Harman & Tom Poster, “Crossing the Bar” (Avie) by Mika Stoltzman, Richard Stoltzman & Members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Modern Orchestra Project, “Essais, Volume 6” (Alea) by the Pierre De Bethmann Trio, “London Manifest” (Soliton) by the Tomasz Zyrmont Quartet, and “Fireball” (Sunnyside) byJohn Ellis & Double Wide.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 245 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.   “Mediterranean Melodies: Virtuoso Sonatas and Canzonas c. 1600” (MDG) Duo GlossArte https://open.spotify.com/album/0L6NQo24WmOEN5Uf1GxA4s No Apple Music https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G6LDJNRR   “The Bassoonist’s Songbook” (Chandos) Amy Harman, Tom Poster https://open.spotify.com/album/2enRAeuG7z2nvqTunlqF0r https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-bassoonists-songbook/1856080498 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FX5P43RK   “Crossing the Bar” (Avie) Mika Stoltzman, Richard Stoltzman, Members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Modern Orchestra Project https://open.spotify.com/album/3fkVWIjkvgems4tResxYDT https://music.apple.com/us/album/crossing-the-bar/1862544916 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G8N2YRT8   “Essais, Volume 6” (Alea)  Pierre De Bethmann Trio https://open.spotify.com/album/48iTowLUPCPJLsCYtebbPd https://music.apple.com/us/album/essais-volume-6/1847604854 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FX5513NP   “London Manifest” (Soliton)  Tomasz Zyrmont Quartet https://open.spotify.com/album/6FIDy8HZOvT2j5Mt19OfBA https://music.apple.com/us/album/london-manifest/1868797707 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GGLS52FG   “Fireball” (Sunnyside)  John Ellis & Double Wide https://open.spotify.com/album/5kHFD57x0IUYZaFfcQrLTA https://music.apple.com/us/album/fireball/1866431406 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G365L919

    2h 55m

  4. JAN 25

    “Everything In Between (with guest Iakovos ‘Jako’ Symeonidis)”

    In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Jan Dismas Zelenka: Missa Circumcisionis ZWV 11” (Accent) by Collegium 1704 & Collegium Vocale 1704 / Vaclav Luks, “Giorgi Gigashvili Plays Prokofiev - With All My Breath and All My Blood” (Alpha) by Giorgi Gigashvili & Lisa Batiashvili, “Symbiosis · Tribute to Bill Evans (Mikkelborg & Ogerman)” (Pentatone) by the Thomas Clausen Trio & the Singapore Symphony Orchestra / Jean Thorel, “Balladeers” (Cherryk) by James Muller & Ken Stubbs, “Equilibrio” (Page 38 Records) by Richard Peña, William Garcia & Ricky Rodriguez, and “Everything In Between” (XJAZZ! MUSIC) by the Jako Quartet.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 244 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.   “Jan Dismas Zelenka: Missa Circumcisionis ZWV 11” (Accent) Collegium 1704, Collegium Vocale 1704 / Vaclav Luks https://open.spotify.com/album/7C32OwKx7kjTkGXVRiuguC https://music.apple.com/us/album/jan-dismas-zelenka-missa-circumcisionis-zwv-11/1844923648 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FV9WK4F3   “Giorgi Gigashvili Plays Prokofiev - With All My Breath and All My Blood” (Alpha) Giorgi Gigashvili, Lisa Batiashvili https://open.spotify.com/album/4b1DBtvT764NVpeJXxXFje https://music.apple.com/us/album/giorgi-gigashvili-plays-prokofiev-with-all-my-breath/1847311185 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FZKPYP2F   “Symbiosis · Tribute to Bill Evans (Mikkelborg & Ogerman)” (Pentatone) Thomas Clausen Trio, Singapore Symphony Orchestra / Jean Thorel https://open.spotify.com/album/3qFAuMFOcDLXxAoC4SGSAU https://music.apple.com/us/album/symbiosis-tribute-to-bill-evans/1850742470 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FZLSJ3L9   “Balladeers” (Cherryk)  James Muller, Ken Stubbs https://open.spotify.com/album/1x5Om5z2fz77gIJz1sjymz https://music.apple.com/us/album/balladeers-one-feat-brett-hirst-simon-barker/1860789861 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G6JSHCP6   “Equilibrio” (Page 38 Records)  Richard Peña, William Garcia, Ricky Rodriguez https://open.spotify.com/album/6bHawDgTMqVxITMUr7Mr7q https://music.apple.com/us/album/equilibrio-feat-william-garcía-ricky-rodriguez/1853962917 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G31W7SFY https://www.richardpenamusic.com/equilibrio   “Everything In Between” (XJAZZ! MUSIC)  Jako Quartet https://open.spotify.com/album/0YaD0JGeMptwAckuhuUCq4 https://music.apple.com/us/album/everything-in-between/1849237477 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FY43CRT5 https://jakosym.bandcamp.com/album/everything-in-between

    3h 42m

  5. JAN 19

    “Quartets Aligned”

    In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Carissimi: Jonas (Live)” (BR Klassik) by the Bavarian Radio Chorus & Il Giardino Armonico / Giovanni Antonini, “Enescu & Mendelssohn: Octets” (Erato) by Quatuor Ébène & Belcea Quartet, “Fundal, Christensen & Eichberg: Viola Concertos” (Dacapo) by Rafaell Altino, the Odense Symphony Orchestra / Pierre Bleuse & David Danzmayr, “Suits and Scotches” (SteepleChase) by Matt Garrity, “Time To Swing” (Ionian Sound Record) by Tommy Bradascio, and “Stars Aligned” (Losen Records) by the Frode Kjekstad Quartet.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 243 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.   “Carissimi: Jonas (Live)” (BR Klassik) Bavarian Radio Chorus, Il Giardino Armonico / Giovanni Antonini https://open.spotify.com/album/0Q0NJSwSpSceEs2LV389b1 https://music.apple.com/us/album/carissimi-jonas-live/1862277796 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FV4VBK5L   “Enescu & Mendelssohn: Octets” (Erato) Quatuor Ébène, Belcea Quartet https://open.spotify.com/album/2C6jpAMuE8L1N4DrkGjQU2 https://music.apple.com/us/album/enescu-mendelssohn-octets/1852431459 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G1VLQPV6   “Fundal, Christensen & Eichberg: Viola Concertos” (Dacapo) Rafaell Altino, Odense Symphony Orchestra / Pierre Bleuse & David Danzmayr https://open.spotify.com/album/7BnekhgTGlGVUWYONsT6mp https://music.apple.com/us/album/karsten-fundal-christian-winther-christensen-søren/1855463553 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G3CG2X5N   “Suits and Scotches” (SteepleChase)  Matt Garrity https://open.spotify.com/album/5r6PbDNbZb4bTGx64ss2pH https://music.apple.com/us/album/suits-and-scotches/1857990799 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G4SMHYV6   “Time To Swing” (Ionian Sound Record)  Tommy Bradascio https://open.spotify.com/album/53hTpHggyW72B68aQYnUWJ No Apple Music https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GC6TMGLX   “Stars Aligned” (Losen Records)  Frode Kjekstad Quartet https://open.spotify.com/album/5uMZV2919g3rTzQKBJbP3W https://music.apple.com/us/album/stars-aligned-feat-eric-alexander-roy-powell-frederik/1860682773 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G6G83JX2

    2h 57m

  6. JAN 12

    “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.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 242 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.   “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

    2h 47m

  7. 12/30/2025

    “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.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 241 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.   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, 10/17/2025 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   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

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    “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: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   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

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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 1,400 recordings in our episodes so far!

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