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.

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“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

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.

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“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

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.

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“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

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.

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“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

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.

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“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

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.

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“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

In this episode, we look back and pick our favorite classical and jazz recordings from 2025.

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Russ’ Classical Picks

Episode 204: “Anniversaries & Inner Journeys” 3/17/2025

“Hough: Piano Concerto, Sonatina & Partita” (Hyperion)

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)

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)

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)

https://open.spotify.com/album/1pgOmjL6jYB69GOA2aMNxP

https://classical.music.apple.com/sg/album/1795617036

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DWNBXQ3M

“Ancient Modernity” (Delphian)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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’s On!” (Nervy Nigel Records)

https://open.spotify.com/album/0y2Rph1r8YLaqktG90Xxeh

https://music.apple.com/gb/album/its-on/1850003081

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FY3P1HB4

Honorable Mention

Episode 228: “Synergy, Vocals, and Vibes” 9/22/2025

“Synergy” (SteepleChase)

https://open.spotify.com/album/59j2rbwlkeEgvAwKTVZz9o

https://music.apple.com/us/album/synergy/1843953911

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FL5GF4F1

Russ’ Jazz Picks

Episode 198: “Serene Screen Time” 1/27/2025

“The Snake Charmer” (Origin)

https://open.spotify.com/album/3FGXtQeRDC6i5LQMDTnyDl

https://music.apple.com/us/album/polytonal-big-band-the-snake-charmer/1781618413

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DNZ5HRRD

Episode 202: “The Spaces Between” 2/24/2025

“Table for Three” (SteepleChase)

https://open.spotify.com/album/2l4TGcCJaluGa98MqC8Ht7

https://music.apple.com/us/album/table-for-three/1806266526

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DVBDCBXQ

Episode 206: “Timbre Tantrum” 3/31/2025

“LightSide” (A.MA Records)

https://open.spotify.com/album/4z1xt1yALoiVkVk4t5vgVi

https://music.apple.com/us/album/lightside-feat-dario-deidda-armando-luongo-domenico-sanna/1798791324

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DYN9FLW8

Episode 214: “Building Characters & Light Bassoonery” 5/26/2025

“Building Characters” (Cellar Music)

https://open.spotify.com/album/5u6CjR2OTU7MjQUU5OOJCZ

https://music.apple.com/us/album/building-characters/1795037951

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DWG54DLB

Episode 220: “Trans-phonic” 7/21/2025

“Transverse” (Calligram Records)

https://open.spotify.com/album/4GsqtJEMpqYfEDF14dxPzu

https://music.apple.com/us/album/transverse/1819687910

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FCM5H3K5

Episode 222: “Mountain Viewfinder” 8/4/2025

“Viewfinder” (Attica Records)

https://open.spotify.com/album/7IBrlJsdgj0sY579JDebqT

https://music.apple.com/us/album/viewfinder/1825686850

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FH2XKXG5

Episode 224: “Moon Tunes” 8/18/2025

“Many Moons” (Third Coast Sound)

https://open.spotify.com/album/4MK0b4KgkFSclrpIqbrF3b

https://music.apple.com/us/album/many-moons/1810126274

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0F61HBSNF

Episode 225: “Chromatic Dreams” 8/25/2025

“Still We Dream” (Posi-Tone)

https://open.spotify.com/album/3Rybpa0B2Xs4hrB8JBG4yP

https://music.apple.com/us/album/still-we-dream/1821713242

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FGZMSQDS

Episode 232: “A French Connection” 10/20/2025

“The Dark Forest” (Steeplechase)

https://open.spotify.com/album/4kFItljxvnU4JdIln0Wdp4

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-dark-forest/1844056557

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FSG9R8C1

Episode 234: “Found Objects & Fresh Air” 11/10/2025

“A Breath of Fresh Air” (Taylor Christian Records)

https://open.spotify.com/album/6mS8l8ZNHCu2CWerK3iBt7

https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-breath-of-fresh-air/1836167990

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FP2V4FH2

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

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Grand Tour” (Aparté) by Freiburger Barockorchester / Gottfried von der Goltz, “Mikis Theodorakis: Works for Soloists and Orchestra” (Genuin) by Stathis Karapanos, Titos Gouvelis, Orestis Kalampalikis, Timotheos Gavriilidis-Petrin & the Athens State Orchestra / Kornilios Michailidis, “George Kontogiorgos: Hellenic Music For Harp and Bassoon” (Harp & Company) by Rachel Talitman, Mavroudes Troullos & Ensemble Harpeggio, “Manifesto” (Self Release) by The Gangtet, “Some Things I’ve Never Told You” (Puzzlemusik) by Yiorgos Pantazopoulos, and “Woven” (Fair Weather Records) by Yako Trio.

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts

Episode 239 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.

“Grand Tour” (Aparté)

Freiburger Barockorchester / Gottfried von der Goltz

https://open.spotify.com/album/3LkVfPdatbgSfmpJOW4Aaq

https://music.apple.com/rw/album/grand-tour-live/1839040087

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FQKHQBGH

“Mikis Theodorakis: Works for Soloists and Orchestra” (Genuin)

Stathis Karapanos, Titos Gouvelis, Orestis Kalampalikis, Timotheos Gavriilidis-Petrin, Athens State Orchestra / Kornilios Michailidis

https://open.spotify.com/album/62M6Ie1LxmW2G22xerEryD

https://music.apple.com/rw/album/mikis-theodorakis/1838893819

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FPXCVLDP

“George Kontogiorgos: Hellenic Music For Harp and Bassoon” (Harp & Company)

Rachel Talitman, Mavroudes Troullos, Ensemble Harpeggio

https://open.spotify.com/album/75LKCP97Jqofltdd45VrqT

https://music.apple.com/rw/album/george-kontogiorgos-hellenic-music-for-harp-and-bassoon/1853567776

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G26C4Q91

“Manifesto” (Self Release)

The Gangtet

https://open.spotify.com/album/4h2fky560YrJJSH4529cI7

https://music.apple.com/rw/album/manifesto/1854800104

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G3B2KKS1

“Some Things I’ve Never Told You” (Puzzlemusik)

Yiorgos Pantazopoulos

https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZowcnYA7NuRtr1roXKYMg

https://music.apple.com/rw/album/some-things-ive-never-told-you/1852253039

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G1TMFLMT

“Woven” (Fair Weather Records) 

Yako Trio

https://open.spotify.com/album/1Mol0mnVGsDtMFqHFPQ5dx

https://music.apple.com/rw/album/woven-feat-harris-lambrakis/1850524203

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FZDJR4WF

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Charpentier: Baroque Christmas” (Soli Deo Gloria) by Monteverdi Choir & English Baroque Soloists / Christophe Rousset, “Respighi: Lauda per la natività del Signore; Frontini / Arman: Sizilianische Weihnacthslieder” (BR Klassik) by Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks / Howard Arman, “Cuban Christmas” (Deutsche Grammophon) by The Sarahbanda, Sarah Willis, Yuniet Lombida, Carlos Calunga / José Antonio Méndez Padrón, “Lost Christmas” (Trygger Music) by the Coco Chatru Quartet, “Big Band Holidays III” (Blue Engine Records) by the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra & Wynton Marsalis, and “Salsa Navidad” (Ovation Records) by the Spanish Harlem Orchestra.

The Adult Music Podcast is featured in:

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Episode 238 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.

“Charpentier: Baroque Christmas” (Soli Deo Gloria)

Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists / Christophe Rousset

https://open.spotify.com/album/2WhQIq5g4lu3bSPQTsjW6p

https://music.apple.com/us/album/charpentier-baroque-christmas/1833327284

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FDXBQTH3

“Respighi: Lauda per la natività del Signore; Frontini / Arman: Sizilianische Weihnacthslieder” (BR Klassik)

Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks / Howard Arman

https://open.spotify.com/album/2sgIiUdqQp2KB9yWHe5E3W

https://music.apple.com/us/album/italian-christmas/1837425803

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FH7FHGWK

The Sarahbanda, Sarah Willis, Yuniet Lombida, Carlos Calunga / José Antonio Méndez Padrón

https://open.spotify.com/album/2Oo7Jfdd1IGDZ4atGVYPXs

https://music.apple.com/us/album/cuban-christmas/1828159631

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FJFWDQJC

“Lost Christmas” (Trygger Music)

Coco Chatru Quartet

https://open.spotify.com/album/4bmM9TmQyPdHrN325lRLyu

https://music.apple.com/us/album/lost-christmas/1851651942

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FZJP1YTM

“Big Band Holidays III” (Blue Engine Records)

Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis

https://open.spotify.com/album/0QzFg1dRSkhRjR5oiAHlZr

https://music.apple.com/us/album/big-band-holidays-iii/1850503207

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FZDD87LX

“Salsa Navidad” (Ovation Records) 

Spanish Harlem Orchestra

https://open.spotify.com/album/4KfWmSDceezEppcWVKZCR2

https://music.apple.com/us/album/salsa-navidad/1853548101

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0G2M7C8FN