You'll Hear It: Full Album Deep Dives with Jazz Musicians
Peter Martin & Adam ManessThe 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 their deep knowledge of music theory to uncover the hidden qualities that make music work - harmony, groove, composition and production - while demonstrating at the keys and playing isolated stems. T... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1258 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusic | |||
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I’m an 80-year old jazz fan. I heard Miles at a night club in Denver in ca. 1972 and Keith Jarrett in a concert at CU Boulder in the fall of 1972. I love listening to young critics and experienced experts talk about the musicians while playing the tracks they recorded. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5AintWhatIUsedToBe
United States14 days ago - Fun loving podcast for people who love music
Thanks for creating and continuing such an amazing and entertaining podcast. Some of the music language goes over my head, but the energy and fun that you guys bring to discovering music is contagious. I’ve been taking deeper dives into your reviews and enjoying the journey. Please keep these podcasts coming!
Apple Podcasts5Abbey RoyUnited States22 days ago - B side
Great show but the flip side of an album is not the B side it is called side 2.
Apple Podcasts5Spursfred
United Kingdoma month ago - What a treat
I recently stumbled across this podcast while looking for information about Prince. Discovered pods on many of my favorites like steely Dan, tower of power, Stevie etc. I have learned so much in every episode I’ve listened to. Thank you so much!
EWF Faces please
Apple Podcasts5PuPowerUnited Statesa month ago - I love it so much
Love this show! Music lovers will find pure joy in the album deep dives. I’m not a typical “jazz guy” but the Stevie / Steely / Marvin / MJ walk throughs are out of this world. Highly recommended!
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Australiaa month ago
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Spotify | #46 | United States/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #9 | United States/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #27 | United States/Music |
Spotify | #31 | United Kingdom/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #2 |  Canada/Music/Music Commentary |
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Two jazz specialists break down celebrated albums track by track, weaving deep music-theory analysis with hands-on demonstrations at the piano. The format blends rigorous analysis of harmony, groove, production, and arrangement with personal anecdotes and live playing, making complex ideas accessible for both musicians and curious listeners. Notable strengths include the hosts' ability to translate theory into tangible listening guides, their openness to cross-genre influences, and a recurring practical element where they perform a track with an in-house band. The show stands out as an educational, enthusiast-friendly deep-dive into iconic records, often tying lessons to broader musical history and technique.
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