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 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. Then, watch them perform their favorite track with our in-house band: One shot, one take. You'll never hear music the same way again. A video podcast from Open Studio, the #1 online jazz education platform.
1247 episodes transcribedPeter and Adam take a moment to share three their favorite tracks to reflect on 2021.Listen to the tunes: Peace Piece (B. Evans), Balance (J....
Adam and special guest Sean Jones listen to and break down a few tracks off of the late and great Dr. Lonnie Smith's album Breathe.Get your c...
It's Speakpipe Wednesday! Peter and Adam respond to listeners' question on starting his jazz education journey.Have a question for us? Leave...
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First Take Friday! Join the listening room as Adam and Peter listen to the first track, Hangin' in and Jivin', off of Nicholas Payton's new r...
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New to jazz piano? Adam & Peter break down an easy pathway to get started (or as a refresher).Check out the Jazz Piano for Beginners cour...
In memory of legendary pianist and educator Barry Harris, sit with Adam and Peter as they listen to the first track, All The Things You Are o...
Peter and Adam respond to a listener's question about one of Peter's solos while playing at the Village Vanguard last week as part of Inside...
Adam and Peter review and discuss videos that YouTube recommends to them. From Adam Neely to Bob Reynolds and everything in between. Should t...
Peter and Adam listen to and break down the first track, FREEDOM, off of Jon Batiste's WE ARE.Preorder your copy of the album on CD HEREListe...
Peter and Adam respond to a listener's thoughtful question about the importance of learning the lyrics and should they “inform the musical of...
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Peter and Adam listen to and break down the first track off of Christian McBride & Inside Straight "Live at the Village Vanguard" featuri...
Peter and Adam respond to a listener question about expanding from a guitar player to a "musician". Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakP...
Skills or Skillz, either way Adam and Peter hone in on the act of pivoting and leaning into learning a new skill, setting yourself up for suc...
Peter and Adam listen to and break down the first track off of the Bill Charlac Trio's album "Street of Dreams", with Peter Washington (bass)...
Peter and Adam respond to listeners questions about sight reading tunes, Real Book, and applying newly learned ideas into a tune. These are r...
Peter and Adam sit down with legendary bassist, maestro Ron Carter for a special extended episode. The status of jazz education today, Mr. Ca...
Join Peter in the listening room on First Take Friday as they pull up the first track from Sharel Cassity's "Fearless" AND Bonus interview wi...
