You'll Hear It: Full Album Deep Dives with Jazz Musicians

By Peter Martin & Adam Maness

The best hang in music. Jazz pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin break down the greatest albums of all time, track-by-track. Like Thriller, Kid A, Songs In the Key of Life, Aja, and Voodoo. They use... more

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Number 1: Waltz for Debby – Bill Evans Trio
Waltz for Debby is the sound that all "boring coffeehouse jazz" tries to imitate, but none can replicate. Featuring Bill Evans on piano, Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums, this 1962 live album has become the template for every AI jazz playlist. And yet, it stands apart as one of the greatest jazz piano trio albums of all time. Pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin listen to the full album, track-by-track, describing what they hear in the music that lends this album its undeniable humanity. ------------------------------- Learn to play tracks from You'll Hear It. Join the You'll Hear It Players Club: https://yhi.link/players-club ------------------------------- Learn to talk like a jazz musician. Download the Liner Notes FREE today: https://yhi.link/linernotes-4 ------------------------------- Start your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs: https://openstudiojazz.com/ ------------------------------- 📞 Send us a message: https://youllhearit.com/ 00:00 Bill Evans, Waltz for Debby 03:20 My Foolish Heart 09:20 Waltz for Debby 16:40 Detour Ahead 18:53 My Romance 23:55 Some Other Time 27:09 Milestones 30:31 Categories 34:03 Mailbag
August 24, 202636min
Number 2: In Rainbows – Radiohead
Jazz pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin unpack Radiohead's 2007 masterpiece 'In Rainbows', track-by-track. Hear about the harmonies, odd time signatures, Thom Yorke's singing technique and the production choices that give this album its sound. And learn why many of the musical choices made for 'In Rainbows' are strange for an album that hit #1 on the US and UK charts, and sold three million copies. If you're hearing 'In Rainbows' for the first time, you're not alone. So is Peter! And if you're a Radiohead fan (like Adam), watch for Peter's reaction to, and verdict on, your favorite tracks. ------------------------------- Learn to play "Weird Fishes", even if you've never played a note. Led by You'll Hear It co-host Adam Maness, this special lesson is simple enough to follow, even for absolute beginners. You've spent an hour listening to Adam and Peter take the album apart. Now, you can sit down and play it. Join the Players Club: https://yhi.link/weird-fishes ------------------------------- Learn to talk like a jazz musician. Download the Liner Notes today: https://yhi.link/linerNotes-2 ------------------------------- 📞 Send us a message: https://youllhearit.com/ ------------------------------- Start your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs: https://openstudiojazz.com/ ------------------------------ Kid A: https://youtu.be/uRs2yuQbH1Q ------------------------------ About You'll Hear It: Jazz pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin unpack popular albums track-by-track in this weekly listening party. They talk about what their trained ears hear in the music, offering audiences a new window into the records they love. ------------------------------ 0:00 In Rainbows - Radiohead 1:25 The poll that picked this album 8:44 The pay-what-you-want release 20:05 Adam HAD to teach this track 26:58 Now we're really into great stuff 31:20 Why this album sounds so good 44:15 The closer, and a question about Thom Yorke's voice 47:50 Peter's verdict 50:05 The ten-year run
August 10, 202659min
Number 3: Songs in the Key of Life – Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life is all killer, no filler. Every track is a masterpiece. It's almost TOO easy for two jazz pianists in the business of reviewing history's greatest albums. So we're upping the stakes ... with a draft. Adam and Peter each present their top tracks from Songs in the Key of Life, compare and contrast, and see who comes out on top with the best lineup. Along the way, they reveal why Stevie Wonder is the master of harmony, how he (and only he) can get away with flourishes that would sound "corny" anywhere else, and the production details you'll never unhear. ---------------- Learn to play "Isn't She Lovely", even if you've never played a note. Led by You'll Hear It co-host Adam Maness, this special lesson is simple enough to follow, even for absolute beginners. You've spent an hour listening to Adam and Peter take the album apart. Now, you can sit down and play it in the Players Club: https://yhi.link/stevie-sitkol ---------------- Learn to talk like a jazz musician. Download the Liner Notes today: https://yhi.link/linerNotes-1 ---------------- Open Studio plays Stevie Wonder's "If It's Magic": https://youtu.be/hY21yVJhOck ---------------- 00:00 Songs in the Key of Life - Stevie Wonder 01:24 New rules: we're drafting the album 02:57 The place setter that counts for nobody 05:50 Round 1 10:00 Round 2 12:25 Round 3 16:48 Round 4 20:50 Round 5 24:10 Round 6 27:13 Round 7 30:45 Round 8 33:25 Round 9 36:17 Round 10 41:35 The final lineups
August 03, 202644min
Number 4: The Ultimate Stank Face Challenge
Jazz pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin take turns playing each other songs, and the goal is to get the biggest involuntary reaction out of the other guy. Along the way, they break down what's actually happening in the music. In a final round, they have to sit through their opponent's pick without cracking. Who gets the best reactions? You decide. Share your verdict in the comments. Listen to the playlist: https://tinyurl.com/3cmnby37 ------------------------------- Learn to play Led Zeppelin's "The Ocean". Join the You'll Hear It Players Club: https://yhi.link/the_ocean ------------------------------- Learn to talk like a jazz musician. Download the Liner Notes FREE today: https://yhi.link/linerNotes-3 ------------------------------- Start your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs: https://openstudiojazz.com/ ------------------------------- 📞 Send us a message: https://youllhearit.com/ ------------------------------ About You'll Hear It: Jazz pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin unpack popular albums track-by-track in this weekly listening party. They talk about what their trained ears hear in the music, offering audiences a new window into the records they love. ------------------------------ 00:00 Rules of Engagement 00:44 Round 1 05:59 Round 2 10:01 Round 3 16:08 Round 4 20:28 Round 5 25:00 Round 6 33:51 Bonus: The Poker Face Round 36:50 Encore
August 17, 202639min
Number 5: Best New Jazz Of March 2026
We're looking at the best jazz releases of March 2026! Listen with pianist Adam Maness as he breaks down and reacts to these great tracks. Start your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs: https://osjazz.link/yhi
March 27, 202626min