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Classical Prodigy Turns Soul Queen - Roberta Flack's Story
Season 12 Episode 8
Tune in as we pay tribute to the incomparable Roberta Flack, who we sadly lost last month. From her 1969 debut album First Take (featuring Open Studi…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Miles' Greatest Album - You're Welcome
Season 12 Episode 7
Could Miles Davis’ peak performance come alongside a bunch of kids who weren’t even getting paid? In this episode, Peter and Adam dive into one of th…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Before The Moonwalk: Michael's "Off The Wall" Gravity
Season 12 Episode 6
When Epic Records told Michael Jackson “no” to Quincy Jones, he fought back and changed music forever. Join Adam Maness and Peter Martin as they dive…
1 year ago
The Trio That Changed Trios
Season 12 Episode 5
Can you believe the most celebrated Bill Evans Trio was only together for 18 months? In this episode, we’re looking at early 60's Bill alongside Scot…
1 year ago
Greatest FUNK Band Of All Time?
Season 12 Episode 4
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…
1 year ago
6 Songs To Turn Coltrane Curious Into Coltrane Converted
Season 12 Episode 3
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 o…
1 year ago
How Brad Mehldau Became Jazz' Greatest Genre Hacker
Season 12 Episode 2
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 seri…
1 year, 1 month ago
Steely Dan's "Aja" A Perfect Album?
Season 12 Episode 1
From the hypnotic grooves of “Black Cow” to contributions from jazz legends Wayne Shorter, Steve Gadd, and Victor Feldman, Steely Dan’s 1977 masterpi…
1 year, 1 month ago
Our 12 Favorite Village Vanguard Sets
Season 11 Episode 266
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 f…
1 year, 2 months ago
How To Live Musical Life In 2025
Season 11 Episode 265
In this solo episode, Peter Martin gives advice on how to life a musical life in the coming year and what to do to set yourself up for success.
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1 year, 2 months ago