Music for the mature mind: Russ and Mike discuss recent classical and jazz releases from their secret mountain lair in Japan. Find something new to listen to each week with complete release info and streaming links to Spotify, Apple Music, and our episode playlist on Deezer.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 15 days 13 hours 50 minutes
episode 18: "Modernist Martini"
In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Ysaÿe: Six Sonatas for Solo Violin, Op. 27” by James Ehnes, “Zemlinsky: Die Seejungfrau & Schreker: Der Geburtstag der Infantin” by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & Vasily Petrenko, “Prokofiev: S...
episode 1: Interview 1: Mike LeDonne, "It's All Your Fault"
Mike Ledonne tells us about his new release, “It’s All Your Fault” on Savant records, featuring the Groover Quartet and a big band. It’s available on CD and all major streaming platforms. We talked to him about some of his earlier recordings, and how...
episode 17: "Bach, Bulgaria, Baevsky, (Hammond) B3 & Big Band!"
In this episode, we discuss recordings of “J S Bach: Sonatas & Partitas for solo violin, BWV1001-1006” by Augustin Hadelich, “Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4” by Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich/Paavo Järvi, “ Vladigerov: Exotic preludes & Impressions” b...
episode 16: "Split Nationalities: Justin Taylor Plays Rameau, Freddie De Tommaso Sings ltalian Songs, Diego Lubrano’s Flamenco Jazz, and More."
In this episode, we discuss recordings of “La famille Rameau” by Justin Taylor, “Passione” by Freddie De Tommaso, “Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 - Méhul: Les Amazones Overture” by Les Siècles/François-Xavier Roth, and new jazz releases by Wolfgang Lacker...
episode 15: “French Me, Baby! Forqueray, Flute, and French Jazz”
In this episode, we discuss recordings of music by Forqueray for viola da gamba by André Lislevand, French flute music by Adam Walker, French songs by Louise Alder, and new jazz releases by Pierrick Pédron, Simon Chivallon, and David Helbock. The A...
episode 14: "Timbre Tease! Italian Heat, French Wind, and Jazz Streams"
In this episode, we discuss recordings of Paganini's 24 Caprices by Alina Ibragimova, Verdi opera arias by Ludovic Tézier, French Music for Wind by Orsino Ensemble/Pavel Kolesnikov, and three new jazz releases by Alex Sipiagin, the Jazz WORMS, and Al...
episode 13: "Get a Sax Pack with Our Renaissance Workout"
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 Ame...
episode 12: "Our String Thing: Elgar and Sheng Violin, Grasso and Wingold Guitar"
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 F...
episode 11: "Killer Bs! Bach, Busoni, Bruckner, and Big Band"
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 s...
episode 10: "10th Episode Fiesta: Spanish Guitar, Latin Jazz, Hammond Organ, and Bourbon Shots"
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 j...