Adult Music

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.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts   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

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.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts   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  

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.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's Top 25 Jazz Podcasts   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

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    

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    

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

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    

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  

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          

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          

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

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  

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