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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 1,500 recordings in our episodes so far!

  1. 1d ago

    “Ostinato Obbligato”

    In this episode, we discuss recordings of “A Musical Offering” (Ramée) by Le Caravansérail: Frank Theuns, Sophie Gent & Bertrand Cuiller, “Respighi: Sinfonia Drammatica” (Ondine) by the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI / Robert Trevino, “Infrastructure: The Songs of David Sisco” (Metier) by David Fung, Michael Kelly, Elizabeth Mondragon, Laura Strickling & David Sisco, “Phoenix Vol.1” (Adhyâropa) by Rob Cope, “Steppin’ Beyond” (Fresh Sound) by Fran Ramos, and “Non-Places” (GleAM Records) by the Bignami Veltri Jazz Ensemble.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 263 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.   “A Musical Offering” (Ramée) Le Caravansérail: Frank Theuns, Sophie Gent, Bertrand Cuiller https://open.spotify.com/album/0ZcOWLG3TuzgLCyQxoDGff https://music.apple.com/by/album/a-musical-offering/1889482169 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GXB6BBHS   “Respighi: Sinfonia Drammatica” (Ondine) Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI / Robert Trevino https://open.spotify.com/album/3DIZO4N5QvEAF2DV0gYcnA https://music.apple.com/by/album/respighi-sinfonia-drammatica/6768643664 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GSWMMZW9   “Infrastructure: The Songs of David Sisco” (Metier) David Fung, Michael Kelly, Elizabeth Mondragon, Laura Strickling, David Sisco https://open.spotify.com/album/4WWV2a2M5Rzbn58RDcOhNJ https://music.apple.com/by/album/infrastructure-the-songs-of-david-sisco/1895918209 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GZ3PMZDR   “Phoenix Vol.1” (Adhyâropa)  Rob Cope https://open.spotify.com/album/3bY5hnNu3Sm8Or939itMWw https://music.apple.com/by/album/phoenix-vol-1/1889115414 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GVFPR68Z   “Steppin’ Beyond” (Fresh Sound) Fran Ramos https://open.spotify.com/album/5aCR8Emx97Re9LkgaGLKG0 https://music.apple.com/by/album/steppin-beyond-feat-diego-hervalejo-camil-arcarazo/1889964750 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GVQ38VL5   “Non-Places” (GleAM Records)  Bignami Veltri Jazz Ensemble https://open.spotify.com/album/4eqZhLrQE3a5xURf9p3tf1 https://music.apple.com/by/album/non-places/6771224294 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0H25VGLR1

    3h 14m

  2. Jun 15

    “Echoes in the Darkness”

    In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Echoes of My Childhood” (Orfeo) by Daniel Müller-Schott, Anderson Fiorelli & Irina Zahharenkova, “Fauré: Sonatas For Violin and Piano Transcriptions” (Alpha) by Kerson Leong & Jonathan Fournel, “Kjell Flem: Piano Concerto · Cello Concerto” (Capriccio) by Oliver Triendl, Benedict Kloeckner & the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra / Markus L. Frank, “Collage” (Errebal Jazz) Alein Steinbert, Álvaro Gandul & Thibault Benoit, “Sextet” (Adhyâropa) by Ben Ferrell, and “Darkness Blooms” (La Reserve Records) by David Gibson.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 262 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.   “Echoes of My Childhood” (Orfeo) Daniel Müller-Schott, Anderson Fiorelli, Irina Zahharenkova https://open.spotify.com/album/6NNps4HM0jzmQWDvYTgEsn https://music.apple.com/us/album/echoes-of-my-childhood/6768170252 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0H1BG39SJ   “Fauré: Sonatas For Violin and Piano Transcriptions” (Alpha)  Kerson Leong, Jonathan Fournel https://open.spotify.com/album/0k4nVndTmnDlmGeJm5eSZ7 https://music.apple.com/us/album/fauré-sonatas-for-violin-and-piano-transcriptions/1885712086 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GVPJVKJ4   “Kjell Flem: Piano Concerto · Cello Concerto” (Capriccio)  Oliver Triendl, Benedict Kloeckner, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra / Markus L. Frank https://open.spotify.com/album/3NYyHzAEYvCZgqhxboqFj3 https://music.apple.com/us/album/kjell-flem-piano-concerto-cello-concerto/1876143172 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GM3GXRL2   “Collage” (Errebal Jazz) Alein Steinbert,Thibault Benoit,Álvaro Gandul https://open.spotify.com/album/2VNNyqByzPY31OspnF1Brr https://music.apple.com/us/album/collage/6776270752 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0H3VXZTZ2   “Sextet” (Adhyâropa)  Ben Ferrell https://open.spotify.com/album/2H8btJMs3eQaSifY3H7SiU https://music.apple.com/us/album/sextet/1884327873 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GS6JWVKV   “Darkness Blooms” (La Reserve Records) David Gibson https://open.spotify.com/album/5BuIpBnPVuSairO50Wfgl4 https://music.apple.com/us/album/darkness-blooms/1875365882 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GM256RPS

    2h 58m

  3. Jun 1

    “Masters Reimagined”

    In this episode, we discuss recordings of, “Troubled Times: Music and Espionage in Renaissance England” (Signum) by The Queen's Six & Rose Consort of Viols, “Clavecin XX” (Alpha) by Justin Taylor & the Orchestre National de Lille / Chloé Dufresne, “Say & Kerschek: Trumpet Double Concertos” (Berlin Classics) by Matthias Höfs, Christian Schmitt, Mustafa Aykut Köselerli, Tillmann Höfs & the Munich Radio Orchestra / Christoph Altstaedt, “Suite for Miles” (Tuk Music) by the Giovanni Falzone Libera Band, “Another Kind of Bird: Reimagining Charlie Parker” (Savant) by Richard Baratta, and “A Love Supreme Revisited” (April Records) by Mathias Heise & The Danish Radio Big Band.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 261 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.   “Troubled Times: Music and Espionage in Renaissance England” (Signum) The Queen's Six, Rose Consort of Viols https://open.spotify.com/album/21jzb8gViwwf3QnrkaNt7q https://music.apple.com/us/album/troubled-times-music-and-espionage-in-renaissance-england/1884604797 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GSB9BXVR   “Clavecin XX” (Alpha) Justin Taylor, Orchestre National de Lille / Chloé Dufresne https://open.spotify.com/album/5VDlElzX7Sukmc6Q9thtUo https://music.apple.com/us/artist/justin-taylor/1156233134 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GQB8K1ZN   “Say & Kerschek: Trumpet Double Concertos” (Berlin Classics) Matthias Höfs, Christian Schmitt, Mustafa Aykut Köselerli, Tillmann Höfs, Munich Radio Orchestra / Christoph Altstaedt https://open.spotify.com/album/52l5oVMc2TFlw2LjKAxQyC https://music.apple.com/us/album/say-kerschek-trumpet-double-concertos/1875295906 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GM2DMQSP   “Suite for Miles” (Tuk Music) Giovanni Falzone Libera Band https://open.spotify.com/album/2KQXcl9awcFCh8Eckl1i2y https://music.apple.com/us/album/suite-for-miles-feat-raffaele-fiengo-massimiliano-cameroni/1879582528 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GPS74SXB   “Another Kind of Bird: Reimagining Charlie Parker” (Savant) Richard Baratta https://open.spotify.com/album/3bAbidDusuXWlANSq21iVD https://music.apple.com/us/album/another-kind-of-bird/1887653307 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GTRNZLPJ   “A Love Supreme Revisited” (April Records)  Mathias Heise & The Danish Radio Big Band https://open.spotify.com/album/2n4i7H4prRJFg9KGEFYmmP https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-love-supreme-revisited/1876989223 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GN58HLS1

    2h 60m

  4. May 25

    “Natural Encounters”

    In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Plucked Bach III” (Pentatone) by Alon Sariel, “Lutosławski: Concertos For Cello / For Orchestra, Bloch: Schelomo” (Harmonia Mundi) by Jean-Guihen Queyras & the Luxembourg Philharmonic / Gustavo Gimeno, “Osvaldo Golijov | Pēteris Vasks: Encounter” (Challenge Classics) by Chen Halevi & the Arethusa Quartet, “Too Soon, Too Late” (Fresh Sound Records) by Simón Osuna, “Live at the Statuary” (Circle 9) by Ted Chubb, and “Natural Rhythm” (Posi-Tone) by Altin Sencalar.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 260 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.   “Plucked Bach III” (Pentatone) Alon Sariel https://open.spotify.com/album/10EVxPYVzcr6of8xFvbjnF https://music.apple.com/us/album/plucked-bach-iii/1875128997 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GLWW22GM   “Lutosławski: Concertos For Cello / For Orchestra, Bloch: Schelomo” (Harmonia Mundi)  Jean-Guihen Queyras, Luxembourg Philharmonic / Gustavo Gimeno https://open.spotify.com/album/2g7iRlJXoixol0AlRL3VkU https://music.apple.com/us/album/lutosławski-cello-concerto-concerto-for-orchestra-bloch/1877687334 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GNP3XMBT   “Osvaldo Golijov | Pēteris Vasks: Encounter” (Challenge Classics) Chen Halevi, Arethusa Quartet https://open.spotify.com/album/3iWS4MWsfXQHh27fMnyIV5 https://music.apple.com/us/album/encounter/1875998874 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GMKXKG42   “Too Soon, Too Late” (Fresh Sound Records)  Simón Osuna https://open.spotify.com/album/6qOw3DbtAGf2i4zN7fCO9B https://music.apple.com/us/album/too-soon-too-late-feat-willie-bowman/1879485372 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GPRL3FZN   “Live at the Statuary” (Circle 9) Ted Chubb https://open.spotify.com/album/2pqFq6uCWAaYUkLmBUwpvk https://music.apple.com/us/album/live-at-the-statuary/1892574720 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GWM6JPJC   “Natural Rhythm” (Posi-Tone)  Altin Sencalar https://open.spotify.com/album/0M2FGjWQxTj39ZAqPFb4XW https://music.apple.com/us/album/natural-rhythm/1893724532 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GYF8W8VV

    2h 60m

  5. May 18

    “Double Dutch”

    In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Organ Music from the Low Countries” (Ricecar) by Bernard Foccroulle, “Violin Sonatas - by Nineteenth-Century Women Composers” (Da Vinci Classics) by Giuliana De Siato & Annarosa Partipilo, “Mernier: Ustica” (Cypres) by Orchestre Philharmonique de Liège / Gergely Madaras & others, “The Light of Day” (Télès Music) by Floriaan Wempe, “Straight into the Sun Vision” (SteepleChase) by Anthony Ferrara, and “Best Laid Plans” (Summit) by the Schapiro 17.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 259 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.   “Organ Music from the Low Countries” (Ricecar)  Bernard Foccroulle https://open.spotify.com/album/3v08cPueE11FYPjakPDJVp https://music.apple.com/us/album/organ-music-from-the-low-countries/1882200966 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GR1LLZD4   “Violin Sonatas - by Nineteenth-Century Women Composers” (Da Vinci Classics) Giuliana De Siato, Annarosa Partipilo https://open.spotify.com/album/5FVdQtep8HoCuicQY5wqns https://music.apple.com/us/album/violin-sonatas-by-nineteenth-century-women-composers/1895865092 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GYDMTZH2   “Mernier: Ustica” (Cypres) Sturm und Klang, Tatiana Samouil, David Lively, Sarah Laulan, Musiques Nouvelles, Jean-Paul Dessy, Orchestre Philharmonique de Liège / Gergely Madaras https://open.spotify.com/album/5x2UGWNrovRXwEFBAJ35or https://music.apple.com/us/album/mernier-ustica/1891663029 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GWJCKR8P   “The Light of Day” (Télès Music) Floriaan Wempe https://open.spotify.com/album/7s4frwcEDA7A8HYUVZ9GkY https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-light-of-day-feat-rob-van-bavel-willie-jones/1889936097 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GVQ36KBG   “Straight into the Sun Vision” (SteepleChase)  Anthony Ferrara https://open.spotify.com/album/66k9Q8JOGFBw7WvfNFObI9 No Apple Music https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GZLHYJHK   “Best Laid Plans” (Summit)  Jon Schapiro, Schapiro 17 https://open.spotify.com/album/2ifyHUhykS6nkbIo3E9ICs https://music.apple.com/us/album/best-laid-plans/1896273580 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GZHZQ5W2

    2h 60m

  6. May 11

    “From the Mediterranean to the Motor City”

    In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Spiritillo Mediterraneo” (Pentatone) by Cristina Prats Costa, “Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Major, D. 850 - Schumann: Kinderszenen Op. 15” (Sony) by Arcadi Volodos, “Albares - Latin American Trumpet Concertos” (Onyx) by Pacho Flores & the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / Domingo Hindoyan, “The Stillness of July” (Calligram Records) by the Paul Silbergleit Trio, “A Blue Time” (Circle 9 Records) by the Joe Syrian Motor City Jazz Octet, and “Uncharted Realms” (Self Release) by the Sean Imboden Large Ensemble.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 258 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.   “Spiritillo Mediterraneo” (Pentatone) Cristina Prats Costa https://open.spotify.com/album/1PWWbWuFvGEb9QeaL6nsSA https://music.apple.com/eg/album/spiritillo-mediterraneo/1876337697 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GMS5RXCL   “Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Major, D. 850 - Schumann: Kinderszenen Op. 15” (Sony) Arcadi Volodos https://open.spotify.com/album/6Nb9x9fEXhJaq6iG9dwoKR https://music.apple.com/eg/album/schubert-piano-sonata-no-17-in-d-major-d-850-schumann/1868980818 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GFXXZCZS   “Albares - Latin American Trumpet Concertos” (Onyx) Pacho Flores, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / Domingo Hindoyan https://open.spotify.com/album/7F8PUrK1ZGl5fyenh2kvyG https://music.apple.com/eg/album/albares/1889946127 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GVKQP15P   “The Stillness of July” (Calligram Records)  Paul Silbergleit Trio https://open.spotify.com/album/7pODJsDzTxbL0ttoHKOC3V https://music.apple.com/eg/album/the-stillness-of-july/1892135574 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GWNRVSDN   “A Blue Time” (Circle 9 Records) Joe Syrian Motor City Jazz Octet https://open.spotify.com/album/3Cpc2dKS6Zl97siQClcp0H https://music.apple.com/eg/album/a-blue-time/1892571801 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GWM82JTP   “Uncharted Realms” (Self Release) Sean Imboden Large Ensemble https://open.spotify.com/album/2sjAILae8amcwYnMtqbjm3 https://music.apple.com/eg/album/uncharted-realms/1870930654 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GJ15QVC3

    2h 60m

  7. May 4

    “Giants and the Bird”

    In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Byrd and the Bird” (Alpha) by Giovanni Antonini & Sheng-Fang Chiu, “Alto Appassionato” (Harmonia Mundi) by Timothy Ridout & Jonathan Ware, “Vesper” (Pentatone) by Sean Shibe, “In Case You Missed It” (Snibor Records) by Samuel Marthe, “Playtime” (La Reserve Records) by Lou Marini and the Italian Groovers, and “Giants” (Origin Records) by Barry Greene.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 257 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.   “Byrd and the Bird” (Alpha) Giovanni Antonini, Sheng-Fang Chiu https://open.spotify.com/album/1HISzhsXt808vGX8aoXHcZ https://music.apple.com/us/album/byrd-and-the-bird/1877017871 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GNSJ5DTJ   “Alto Appassionato” (Harmonia Mundi) Timothy Ridout, Jonathan Ware https://open.spotify.com/album/4WmCEfwpjjd4FR5SvFN3xS https://music.apple.com/us/album/alto-appassionato/1872772504 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GKBFPM9F   “Vesper” (Pentatone) Sean Shibe https://open.spotify.com/album/4YRoxzGjyQfRzhbf38QanG https://music.apple.com/us/album/vesper/1872772005 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GKCCNF2R   “In Case You Missed It” (Snibor Records) Samuel Marthe https://open.spotify.com/album/2XnQxFsS64bNAf34oztBiZ https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-case-you-missed-it/1893587813 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GX9ZBTXY   “Playtime” (La Reserve Records)  Lou Marini and the Italian Groovers https://open.spotify.com/album/5mgKLHukbkv1MpSOgx2CCg https://music.apple.com/us/album/playtime/1860662977 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G6G767DK   “Giants” (Origin Records)  Barry Greene https://open.spotify.com/album/1o4Yl5ZlLaneFTQD7J3iKT https://music.apple.com/us/album/giants/1881696341 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GQWZT7HF

    3h 9m

  8. Apr 27

    “Whole Lotta Latin”

    In this episode, we discuss recordings of “La Torre del Oro” (Erato) by Christina Pluhar & l'Arpeggiata, “Prokofiev — Pärt — Schnittke” (ECM New Series) by Duo Gazzana, “Undreamed Shores: Michi Wiancko, Stephen Andrew Taylor, Kati Agócs” (Orchid Classics) by the Jupiter String Quartet, “No Such” (Alfa Music) by the Straight Jazz Quartet, “Hometown” (Origin) by Jared Hall, and “Agua con Gas” (Cubeye Music) by Dave Schumacher & Cubeye.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 256 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.   “La Torre del Oro” (Erato) Christina Pluhar, l'Arpeggiata https://open.spotify.com/album/0QFjNRWmDCrNAJd6LcFZww https://music.apple.com/us/album/la-torre-del-oro/1877970411 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GNXNDCSV   “Prokofiev — Pärt — Schnittke” (ECM New Series) Duo Gazzana (Natascia Gazzana, Raffaella Gazzana) https://open.spotify.com/album/3piIe6IP6oZTRNXD7auhox https://music.apple.com/us/album/prokofiev-pärt-schnittke/1884607958 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GSBLDX96   “Undreamed Shores: Michi Wiancko, Stephen Andrew Taylor, Kati Agócs” (Orchid Classics) Jupiter String Quartet https://open.spotify.com/album/2jGEbw5klf2P84GAv67T8C https://music.apple.com/us/album/undreamed-shores/1878185286 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GP1MY36B   “No Such” (Alfa Music)  Straight Jazz Quartet https://open.spotify.com/album/2vouCou9pFQjcwAhz7FeAR https://music.apple.com/us/album/no-such-feat-marco-caruso-marcello-arrabito-gaetano/1891790492 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GWK8NYSX   “Hometown” (Origin) Jared Hall https://open.spotify.com/album/11IpS17xsu78DehVtkCcIz https://music.apple.com/us/album/hometown/1881696313 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GQWPG2TQ   “Agua con Gas” (Cubeye Music) Dave Schumacher & Cubeye https://open.spotify.com/album/742BML6S1oAGZIeRyLmN10 https://music.apple.com/us/album/agua-con-gas/1878494057 https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GHTDXX3H

    3h 7m
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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 1,500 recordings in our episodes so far!

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  • Creator
    R&M Studio
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    271
  • Rating
    Clean
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