Podcast appearances and mentions of Peter Martin

How much do you know about Peter Martin? In this conversation with Kirk Hamilton of the Strong Songs podcast, Peter shares his musical influences and trajectory as a young jazz pianist. He brings us right back to the '70s, '80s, and '90s with stories of meeting Wynton Marsalis, and playing with jazz legends like Betty Carter, Roy Hargrove and Joshua Redman.Plus, he shares his take on jazz education, the marathon runner's mindset and why anyone and everyone can play music.Check out the Strong Songs podcast: https://strongsongspodcast.com/Start your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs: https://osjazz.link/yhi 00:00 - Introducing Today's Episode02:50 - Peter's Strong Songs Interview06:00 - Peter's Musical Background08:00 - The Suzuki Method14:30 - Nurturing Talent 16:30 - How Peter Discovered Jazz20:30 - Meeting Wynton Marsalis27:00 - The Midwestern Jazz Scene33:20 - Juilliard, Roy Hargrove and the Young Lions35:40 - Moving to New Orleans38:30 - The Economics of Jazz in the 90s40:00 - Playing with the Legendary Betty Carter44:30 - Jazz Musicianship Then and Now47:15 - Roy Hargrove and the Summer of '9452:15 - Joining Joshua Redman57:45 - Rethinking Jazz Education1:02:15 - The Marathon Runner's Mindset1:07:20 - Kenny Kirkland: Awe & Inspiration1:15:00 - Roy Hargrove, The RH Factor and Hard Groove1:20:00 - My Funny Valentine - Miles Davis1:25:00 - How to Find the Recommendations in this Episode

It's Cyber Monday at Open Studio! Grab our biggest savings of the year and take your playing to the next level: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi/The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was one of the BIGGEST records of the 90s. When you sell 20 million records, like Lauryn Hill did, you're into mass market territory; you're selling records all over the world and reaching across genres. With Miseducation, Lauryn Hill struck a nerve with humanity.  How did she do it?As you'll hear in this episode, the album sounded unlike other chart-topping hits at the time. It features tons of acoustic instruments, beautiful chord progressions, Stevie Wonder vibes, palatable melodies, a D'Angelo cameo and deeply personal storytelling. And Lauryn Hill herself has the presence of an actor with the soul of an underground musician.Listen with us as we parse through Lauryn Hill's only album track-by-track to answer the question: What makes this album great? It's Cyber Monday at Open Studio! Grab our biggest savings of the year and take your playing to the next level: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi/00:00 - Intro Jam: "Doo Wop (That Thing)"02:05 - A Concept Album About Love04:55 – The Fugees, Sister Act II & Stardom07:40 - "Intro" + "Lost Ones"10:50 - “Ex-Factor”13:15 - "To Zion (Feat. Carlos Santana)"20:05 - "Doo Wop (That Thing)"21:45 - "Superstar"23:30 - “When It Hurts So Bad”25:50 - "I Used to Love Him (feat. Mary J. Blige)"33:00 - Hitting a Nerve with Humanity37:20 - "Every Ghetto, Every City"40:20 - "Nothing Even Matters"42:50 - "Everything Is Everything"45:10 - "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill"47:30 - "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You - (I Love You Baby)"52:35 - Desert Island Tracks + Apex Moments1:01:50 - Up Next

In this episode, I get to sit down with Peter Martin of Third Coast Percussion, an ensemble I have admired for years. Peter and I dive into the inner world of a percussion quartet that tours the globe, creates new music, commissions major composers, collaborates with artists across genres, and somehow still manages to pack an unbelievable amount of gear into checked luggage.Peter had just returned from Paris, where the ensemble performed Philip Glass's August Amazonia Suite alongside a live painter, something they had never done before. From there, we talk about what it truly takes to tour as a percussion group, how they travel with twelve checked bags of instruments, how backlining works, what happens when a vibraphone arrives broken, and why they think about portability and footprint even before a new piece is written.Peter shares his personal journey from military-kid piano lessons to discovering the drum set, jazz vibraphone, and eventually falling in love with the marimba. We talk about his time studying with Michael Burritt at Northwestern, crossing paths with Brett Dietz and William James, and the surreal experience of watching his classmates become lifelong colleagues in orchestras, universities, and ensembles across the world.We also talk about the remarkable story of Third Coast Percussion itself, from its beginnings in the Civic Orchestra of Chicago to becoming a full-time, artist-run organization. Peter explains what it really means to run a chamber group from the ground up, how he unexpectedly became the ensemble's finance director, and why having control of the administrative side gives them total artistic freedom.Then we dig into the ensemble's Grammy win for their Steve Reich album, including the thrill of performing on the telecast and the artistic decisions behind putting their own interpretive stamp on such iconic repertoire. Peter describes what it was like working with producer Jesse Lewis and why that collaboration changed how they approached recording forever.Peter also talks about the emotional experience of recording Murmurs in Time with the legendary Zakir Hussain, who passed away shortly after the sessions. Hearing Peter reflect on Zakir's musicianship, generosity, and spirit is profoundly moving.We wrap with a look at what lies ahead for Third Coast Percussion, from new commissions to international touring to upcoming collaborations, including the premiere of a new work with Jlin. As Peter says, there is never a month when the ensemble is not creating something new, and their passion for pushing percussion forward is unmistakable.It was an honor to talk with Peter and get an inside look at the ensemble's artistry, work ethic, creativity, and humanity. Third Coast Percussion continues to redefine what chamber music can be, and I am grateful to share their story with you.To learn more about Third Coast Percussion, visit their website. Music from the Episode:Philip GlassAguas da Amazonia- Japurá River (Third Coast Percussion feat. Constance Volk)Steve Reich: Sextet- V: Fast (Third Coast Percussion)Zakir Hussain: Murmurs in Time: II: - (Third Coast Percussion with Zakir Hussain)Thank you for listening. If you have questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please email me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com.

Kirk sits down with jazz piano legend Peter Martin to talk about Peter's musical background, his momentous early encounters with Wynton Marsalis and Kenny Kirkland, the jazz scene of the 1990s, how the Suzuki method works, and why jazz students today should be less shy about talking to their heroes. Check out Peter's online jazz education program Open Studio, as well as You'll Hear It, the music podcast he co-hosts with Adam Maness. DISCUSSED/REFERENCED:“Variations Sur ‘Le Carnaval de Venise” feat. Wynton Marsalis and the Eastman Wind Ensemble from Carnival, 1987“Path Adjacent” Peter Martin w/ Gregory Hutchinson, Sarah Hanahan & Reuben Rogers from Generation S, 2023“Bag's Groove” by Milt Jackson from Miles Davis, Bag's Groove, 1967“Tea For Two” by Youmans/Ceasar, played by Art Tatum from Piano Starts Here, 1968“Broad Way Blues” by Ornette Coleman from New York Is Now, 1968“Swingin' at the Haven” by Branford Marsalis from Royal Garden Blues, 1986“Now's The Time/Billie's Bounce” by Charlie Parker from Jamey Aebersold Vol. 6: All Bird“Naima's Love Song” by Betty Carter from I_t's Not About The Melody_, 1992“Mental Phrasing” by Roy Hargrove live w/ Joshua Redman, Ron Blake, Peter Martin, Rodney Whitaker, Greg Hutchinson“Turnaround” by Joshua Redman w/ Pat Metheny from Wish, 1993“Jig-A-Jug” by Joshua Redman and “St. Thomas” by Sonny Rollins” from Spirit of the Moment: Live at the Village Vanguard, 1995“Cat Battles” and “One Shining Soul” by Joshua Redman from Freedom in the Groove, 1996“The Loneliness of a Long Distance Runner” intro and “Mind and Body” from Solo, Live in New York, 2015“Why Approach Chords Matter” - Adam Maness for Open Studio on YouTube, 2025“2 Down & 2 Across,” “Sing a Song of Song,” “Before It's Time to Say Goodbye” by Kenny Garrett feat. Kenny Kirkland from Songbook, 1997“Phyrzzinian Man” by Wynton Marsalis from Black Codes from the Underground, 1985“Necessary Evil” by Elvin Jones and “Whatever Possessed Me” by Chet Baker feat. Pat LaBarbera (Tenor) and Kenny Kirkland from Brother John, 1982“Stella by Starlight” by Hoagy Carmichael, performed by the Miles Davis Quintet on My Funny Valentine: In Concert, 1965----LINKS-----

From sunscreen recalls and childcare failures to tech overreach, the corporate social contract is in crisis

In today's Football Show, we break down the growing disconnect between the Celtic board and the supporters, with fan frustration reaching new levels after recent performances and AGM tensions. We also dive into the major hierarchy shake-up at Rangers as the club begins restructuring behind the scenes. Plus, we react to last night's entertaining clash between Motherwell and Hibs. Join PLZ Premium TODAY! You will receive exclusive benefits via PLZ Soccer YouTube - including member only video content, access to ask questions on our special live stream and special features before anyone else. Plus much more! ✨ Sign up HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@PLZSoccer/join

In today's episode, we break down a massive week in Scottish and European football. We discuss whether David Weir is set to return to Ibrox as Rangers search for a new Sporting Director, while Wilfried Nancy edges closer to becoming the next Celtic manager as negotiations over compensation continue. We also assess the growing pressure on Arne Slot at Liverpool after a turbulent run of form, and react to the major talking point from last night — Idrissa Gana Gueye's controversial red card that has sparked debate across the football world. Packed with analysis, insight, and all the latest updates, this is one discussion you don't want to miss.

It's Cyber Monday at Open Studio! Grab our biggest savings of the year and take your playing to the next level: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi/Keith Jarrett's "The Köln Concert" is the best selling solo piano album of all time. But why this album? Possibly because it sounded like nothing else in popular music at the time of its release in 1975. It is cinematic, genre-fluid and masterful – in many ways ahead of its time.Jazz musicians Adam Maness and Peter Martin listen to one of the most popular albums in the history of jazz, pulling apart all the elements that make it great: the melodies, the vamps, even the "soul" of Jarrett's notoriously flawed piano. If you know "The Köln Concert" well, watch for the analysis and hot takes. If you haven't heard this album before, it may just become the soundtrack to your life!00:00 - Is it Köln or Cologne?06:30 - Part I09:20 - How Jarrett Made Music for the Moment17:00 - Jumping Back Into Part I23:00 - Joyful and Fearless 29:00 - All the Genres33:20 - Legit Amazing AND Popular36:05 - The Harp42:00 - Part II a48:25 - 80s Cinema Vibes54:20 - Part II b1:00:55 - Part II c1:04:00 - Apex Moments & Categories1:11:45 - GALA + Black Friday at Open Studio!

Big talking points this week: Wilfried Nancy looks set to become the next Celtic manager — provided the club can agree compensation. Rangers sack Kevin Thelwell and Patrick Stewart, and we look back on a weekend full of VAR controversy! Join PLZ Premium TODAY! You will receive exclusive benefits via PLZ Soccer YouTube - including member only video content, access to ask questions on our special live stream and special features before anyone else. Plus much more! ✨ Sign up HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@PLZSoccer/join

We have stories and poems from the heart and the hearth.    Peter Martin seeks tongue in cheek forgiveness for suppling contra-band fuel for the ‘Hearth of the Home'.  Anne Deroe paints a picture of a bustling family home brim-full of creativity in her ‘Humble Abode'.    Mary Pooley ‘On Hearing the News' considers those displaced and Patricia Donnellan's poem ‘Under the Eaves' is for the departing swallows and humanity at large.  Arthur Watson's poignant poem brings us full circle to ‘Home'.   With music from Sam n' Ash, Seamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta,  Ger O'Donnell and Maria Ryan and Ryan Sheridan Mountshannon Arts is supported by The Arts Council of Ireland and Clare County Council. Originally broadcast 9th November 2025  

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We discuss Scotland's CRUCIAL qualifier tonight against Denmark with a win securing the Scots a place in the World Cup 2026! Join PLZ Premium TODAY! You will receive exclusive benefits via PLZ Soccer YouTube - including member only video content, access to ask questions on our special live stream and special features before anyone else. Plus much more! ✨ Sign up HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@PLZSoccer/join

It's Black Friday at Open Studio! Grab our biggest savings of the year and take your playing to the next level: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi/Songs in the Key of Life stands apart, even next to the other four albums in Stevie Wonder's classic period. It resulted in the most hit singles: "I Wish", "Sir Duke", "As" and "Another Star". Chris Molanphy of the Hit Parade podcast leads us through this album's incredible charts story. Not only did it produce FOUR singles, but it inspired two other chart-topping hits: Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise" and Will Smith's "Wild Wild West".Plus — Peter and Adam nerd out on the keys, dissecting every track to highlight the musical complexity that makes Songs in the Key of Life a favorite among jazz musicians. You may have heard Songs in the Key of Life ... possibly many times. But you've never heard it quite like this!00:00 - Intro Jam: "As"02:13 - The Chart Story Behind SITKOL05:40 - The Long Wait for Songs in the Key of Life12:45 - "Love's In Need of Love Today"19:40 - Comparing Stevie to Prince20:30 - "I Wish"24:00 - The Ultimate Crossover Hitmaker27:25 - "Sir Duke"32:30 - Making Jazz Fun37:25 - "Passtime Paradise"40:00 - Stevie the Synth Innovator43:50 - How Stevie Commanded the Charts46:40 - How Was This Track Not a Hit Single?52:00 - This Hit Was NOT On an Album56:00 - The SITKOL Jazz Standard1:00:30 - "Another Star"1:04:05 - "As"1:15:00 - How SITKOL Singles Broke Ground1:22:20 - Our Favorite SITKOL Tracks1:25:35 - The Best Moments on SITKOL1:29:50 - Bespoke Spotify Playlists1:32:45 - What to Listen to Next1:35:20 - Quibble Bits1:37:50 - How "Snobby" is This Record?1:40:50 - Is it Better than Kind of Blue?1:42:40 - Packaging Gets a 10/101:45:00 - Outro: "As"

Floods, fires and spiralling premiums are pushing millions of Australians out of insurance. Can the system itself survive?

Front Row Classics is taking a look at the first in James Dean's trilogy of starring roles. Brandon and Peter Martin are discussing 1955's East of Eden. We discuss Dean's relationship with director Elia Kazan and how it affected his unique performance. The wonderful supporting cast includes Julie Harris, Raymond Massey and Jo Van Fleet (in an Oscar winning performance). The conversation also turns to the differences between the movie and John Steinbeck's novel. 

East of Eden Front Row Classics is taking a look at the first in James Dean’s trilogy of starring roles. Brandon and Peter Martin are discussing 1955’s East of Eden. We discuss Dean’s relationship with director Elia Kazan and how it affected his unique performance. The wonderful supporting cast includes Julie Harris, Raymond Massey and … Continue reading Ep. 377- East of Eden →

UK wealth and capital markets are a significant niche on the global stage, and opportunity abounds. Fragmented investment offerings, extreme valuation opportunities in the small cap space, and over £5tn of intergenerational wealth transfers, estimated to occur over the next 20 years. It all adds up to an intriguing cocktail of opportunity for those willing to build & acquire.  In this Curated Channel episode, we aim to understand how Oberon Investments is positioning themselves to capitalise on some of these trends. In a different format, we have 3 legs to the conversations.    First, CEO Simon McGivern sets the stage in explaining the genesis and vision of Oberon. Why is the opportunity so compelling? Who are the backers? Why are they aiming to offer an alternative to the larger, consolidated businesses? Next, Richard Penny, a highly regarded veteran of the small-cap space, explains why he believes the UK offers some of the most compelling investment opportunities he can remember in his career. Finally, senior portfolio managers Peter Martin and Toby Clothier explain the investment approach, the opportunities they see, and why they don't fit in with the more typical approach found in this space. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube | Contact Oberon Investments -- DISCLAIMER This material has been prepared by Oberon Investments Ltd and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This material is intended for investment professionals, not for retail or for onward dissemination.  Fund literature can be found by searching for TM Oberon UK Smaller Companies Fund at https://www.tutman.co.uk/literature/   The TM Oberon UK Smaller Companies Fund was previously named the TM CRUX UK Smaller Companies Fund. This change became effective on 13 December 2024.  The information contained in this document has been prepared using all reasonable care however, it is not guaranteed as to its accuracy and is published solely for information purposes only. Our opinions are subject to change without notice and we are not under any obligation to update or keep this information current. Oberon Investments Ltd, or any of its associated trading names, does not guarantee the performance of any investment and past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. The value of investments may go up or down and you may not get back the amount you have invested, and it may be affected by exchange rate variations.  This material is for distribution only under such circumstances as may be permitted by applicable law. It has no regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient. It is published solely for information purposes and is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy any assets, securities or related financial instruments. No representation or warranty, either expressed or implied, is provided in relation to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information contained herein, nor is it intended to be a complete statement or summary of the investments, assets, securities, markets or development referred to in the materials. It should not be regarded by recipients as a substitute for the exercise of their own judgement. Any opinions expressed in this material are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by other business areas or groups of OBERON as a result of using different assumptions and criteria. OBERON nor any of their Directors, employees or agents accepts any liability for any loss or damage arising out of the use of all or any part of this material. OBR00267 © 2025 OBERON. All rights reserved. OBERON specifically prohibit the redistribution of this material and accept no liability whatsoever for the actions of third parties in this respect. 

1959 gave us Kind of Blue, Time Out ... and Mingus Ah Um. Adam and Peter dig into Charles Mingus's most adventurous, soulful record: gospel, bebop, and pure Mingus genius. You've never heard it quite like this.Charles Mingus was one of jazz's greatest bass players AND composers. Listen with us as we break down the genius in every track of his best-selling record, and share stories of the brilliant, chaotic, occasionally volatile man behind Mingus Ah Um. Start your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs: https://osjazz.link/yhi    00:00 — Opening Jam: "Better Git It In Your Soul"01:40 — What's happening at Open Studio3:15 — 1959: What a Great Year!5:40 — Early Mingus10:40 — "All the Things You Can C#" from Mingus at the Bohemia11:40 — "A Foggy Day" from Pithecanthropus Erectus16:15 — "Better Get Hit In Your Soul"23:35 — This One is For the Nerds27:50 — "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" 34:36 — "Boogie Stop Shuffle"38:30 — "Self-Portrait in Three Colors"40:30 — The Duke Ellington Influence45:10 — "Open Letter to Duke" 48:05 — "Bird Calls"49:00 — "Fables of Faubus"56:40 - "Pussy Cat Dues"58:15 — "Jelly Roll"1:00:15 — Categories1:10:50 — GALA

The Reserve Bank has paused rate cuts amid rising uncertainty, while investors pour trillions into AI — with consequences that could reshape jobs, markets and society

The Reserve Bank has paused rate cuts amid rising uncertainty, while investors pour trillions into AI - with consequences that could reshape jobs, markets and society

Happy Halloween! Front Row Classics is celebrating a century of Universal Monster Movies. Brandon and Peter Martin are commemorating the 100th anniversary of 1925's The Phantom of the Opera. The two discuss the chills and scares that still works all of these decades later. We also pay tribute to the artistry of Lon Chaney.

Phantom Happy Halloween! Front Row Classics is celebrating a century of Universal Monster Movies. Brandon and Peter Martin are commemorating the 100th anniversary of 1925’s The Phantom of the Opera. The two discuss the chills and scares that still works all of these decades later. We also pay tribute to the artistry of Lon Chaney. … Continue reading Ep. 373-The Phantom of the Opera (1925) →

Inflation's jumped to 3.2% — but for many of us, it feels even higher

Cheryl Smith is joined by Peter Martin and Alan Rough to look back on the midweek Scottish Premiership fixtures including Celtic's win over Falkirk and Rangers' victory over Hibernian. And the pundits give their predictions for this weekend's Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.

In 1981, Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones set out on one of the most ambitious projects in pop music history: an album where every song was a hit. The result was Thriller. The record-breaking, chart-topping masterpiece produced six top-ten hits, became the best-selling album of all time, and propelled Black American music into global pop dominance.Watch as jazz musicians Peter Martin and Adam Maness react to this iconic '80s pop album. They break it down track-by-track: MJ's timeless ad-libbed melodies, Ndugu Chancler's drum intros (the greatest in pop history?!), Greg Phillinganes's synths, and Rod Temperton's songwriting.Thriller is so much more than "Thriller". Listen with us, and you'll never hear this record the same way again.Michael Jackson unveils the moonwalk at NBC's Motown 25 special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB7TqzPVt_M&t=538sGreg Phillinganes breaks down the bass line on "Thriller": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UqxOg3M-OM Adam and Peter analyze Off the Wall: https://youtu.be/jR9zxGueeq4 Start your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs: https://osjazz.link/yhi  

Australia is an economic success story. But can the institutions that built it survive an uncertain world?

In light of D'Angelo's passing, we're replaying our episode on Voodoo from June 2025. This Grammy-winning, genre-defying album changed the sound of R&B, soul, and hip-hop forever. And it has seriously influenced the playing of so many musicians, including our own Adam Maness. From Questlove's behind-the-beat drumming to Roy Hargrove's horn arrangements, Voodoo is packed with the kind of deep musicality that jazz musicians truly connect with.Twenty-five years later, Voodoo still hits harder than many albums of its generation. We've heard from so many of you in the comments on Spotify and YouTube about what this album, and D'Angelo's music, means to you. Tell us how D'Angelo has influenced you in the comments on Spotify or YouTube: https://youtu.be/AYqmFNF2s0U   Watch Open Studio perform D'Angelo's "Spanish Joint": https://youtu.be/CG5yqmkj0G4

Peter Martin, Alex Rae, Alan Rough and Tam McManus react to the news Danny Rohl has been confirmed as Rangers' new manager. 

Peter Martin is joined by Charlie Adam to chat possible next Rangers manager Kevin Muscat, the race for the league title with Hearts, why Steven Gerrard rejected Rangers, his own career so far and Dundee's clash with Celtic this weekend. 

Peter Martin and Gordon Parks discuss the latest surrounding the Rangers managerial hunt, Hearts chances of keeping the Ibrox side at bay, Brendan Rodgers' future at Celtic. 

In the first rendition of Peter Martin's Straight Talk of the season we are delighted to be joined by Everton Manager David Moyes. Moyes gives excellent insight into his career as a player and manager, detailing the pressures, the highs and the lows of the job. He looks back on West Ham's Conference Cup final win, two stints at Everton and much much more...

Peter Martin, Alan Rough and Alex Rae look back on Scotland's 2-1 win over Belarus, rate the performance from Steve Clarke's side and discusss why Steven Gerrard rejected Rangers. 

The rich keep getting richer while millions are falling behind. What future awaits us all?

Peter Martin, Alison McConnell and Hugh MacDonald discuss the possible return of Steven Gerrard to Rangers, the Celtic board meeting with fans groups, The Rico Quitongo racism case and Celtic's recruitement strategy.     

Rico Quitongo joins the show to detail his story after being racially abused while playing for Airdrie. Join PLZ Premium TODAY! You will receive exclusive benefits via PLZ Soccer YouTube - including member only video content, access to ask questions on our special live stream and special features before anyone else. Plus much more! ✨ Sign up HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@PLZSoccer/join

The RH Factor's Hard Groove might sound uncontroversial to modern ears, but in the early 2000s it was revolutionary. With this record, Roy Hargrove broke away from the straight-ahead jazz revival of the Young Lions era and created something entirely new. Hard Groove blended Roy's trumpet with the voices of R&B and soul heavyweights like D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, and Common, artists whose platinum-selling albums (Voodoo, Mama's Gun, Like Water for Chocolate) already featured Roy's melodic horn playing and orchestral arrangements.With Hard Groove, Roy flipped the script: instead of lending his sound to the hip hop and neo-soul world, he invited those artists into a jazz record. The result was a landmark project that blurred genres and redefined what jazz could be in the 21st century.You'll Hear It has been nominated for a Listener's Choice award for Best Music Podcast at the Signal Awards. Vote for us here: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2025/shows/genre/musicWant more neo-soul? Check out our Voodoo episode: https://youtu.be/AYqmFNF2s0U Watch the documentary "Hargrove": https://youtu.be/liK1u6DQQ4M?si=SZ83SNHazZX2JMImStart your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs: https://osjazz.link/yhi 

Russell Martin is SACKED by Rangers and Hearts WIN the Edinburgh derby to remain TOP! As another international break is upon us we look at another eventful weekend in the Scottish Premiership.  Join PLZ Premium TODAY! You will receive exclusive benefits via PLZ Soccer YouTube - including member only video content, access to ask questions on our special live stream and special features before anyone else. Plus much more! ✨ Sign up HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@PLZSoccer/join

A failed transition to operations can cost hospitals millions in lost revenue, delays, and rework. In this episode of Healthcare Facilities Network, Stephen W. Van Ness joins hosts Peter Martin and Patrick Murphy to discuss why transition planning must begin as early as the design phase and how it can make or break the success of new hospital spaces.Stephen unpacks the high stakes of hospital transitions — from commissioning and supply chain challenges to the role of AI, data, and increasingly complex equipment. He also shares how workforce trends, such as an aging employee base and evolving skillsets, impact a hospital's ability to manage these critical transitions effectively.Whether you're involved in hospital design, facilities management, or operations planning, this episode offers actionable strategies to avoid costly mistakes and ensure new spaces are fully optimized for patients, staff, and the bottom line.

Most Australians die with more money than they retired with. Are we squirrelling away too much into super — and if so, who benefits?

Joni Mitchell's Blue, a folk masterpiece, has inspired jazz musicians since its release in 1971. Is it because she sings like a horn player? Her improvisational melodies? Her unconventional chord structures? Her confessional songwriting?We dive into every song on Blue, breaking down her favorite chords and her vocal phrasing to understand what makes this album great. You'll never hear this record the same way again.Watch to the end to see the Open Studio band's extended interpretation of our favorite song off this record: “River.”You'll Hear It has been nominated for a Listener's Choice award for Best Music Podcast at the Signal Awards. Vote for us here: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2025/shows/genre/musicGet our newsletter for bonus stories that didn't make the pod:https://youllhearit.com/newsletterStart your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs: https://osjazz.link/yhi 

Front Row Classics is taking a look at the use of cigarettes as props in film. Brandon and Peter Martin are counting down their top 5 moments involving smoking in classic film. Directors and performers during the Golden Age knew how to use a cigarette for storytelling and dramatic purposes. Both Brandon and Peter ended up having very different takes on the topic. Let us know what you think of our lists.

Top 5 Cigarette Moments Front Row Classics is taking a look at the use of cigarettes as props in film. Brandon and Peter Martin are counting down their top 5 moments involving smoking in classic film. Directors and performers during the Golden Age knew how to use a cigarette for storytelling and dramatic purposes. Both … Continue reading Ep. 358- Top 5 Cigarette Moments in Classic Film →

John Coltrane's A Love Supreme: Some call it the greatest album of the 20th century. Others say it isn't even Coltrane's best album ... of 1965. No matter where you think it sits in the jazz music canon, Coltrane's love letter to God is a masterpiece. We break it down track-by-track, chord-by-chord to uncover what makes this album such a rewarding listen from front to back.This week marks 99 years since Coltrane's birth. In his honor, we look back at this episode from 2024, where we listen deeply to what just may be Coltrane's magnum opus.Looking for more Coltrane? Here are 6 Songs To Turn Coltrane Curious Into Coltrane Converted: https://youtu.be/aSdNNTmL7YkStart your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs: https://osjazz.link/yhi 

We're diving back into Stevie Wonder with Innervisions, right in the heart of his classic period from 1972 to 1976. There's something magical about this stretch of music history, and Innervisions stands as one of the greatest albums to emerge from it.Stevie wrote every song on this album, and played every instrument on many tracks. From "Too High" to "Living For The City" to "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing", we pull apart these incredible songs to spend time with the many sides of Stevie Wonder: bass player, drummer, lyricist, and vocalist. Plus -- we're bringing back the keys for this one so Peter and Adam can pull apart all the musical nuances that make jazz musicians love Stevie Wonder so much.Adam breaks down why jazz musicians love Stevie in our You'll Read It newsletter. Sign up for personal reflections and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of You'll Hear It. Start your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs.This episode references our episode on Talking Book, "Is This Stevie's Greatest Album?" Check it out here.

There is no more important relationship in this era of music than that of Miles Davis and John Coltrane; two masters ever-present in the musical and cultural landscape. Someday My Prince Will Come marks the last time Coltrane and Davis played together, and it couldn't be more perfect.We dive into how their partnership played out on stage and in the recording studio over the years, and how their dynamic on Someday My Prince Will Come marks a handoff from '50s jazz to the rock and roll sound of the '60s, with Coltrane leading the way.And Miles Davis, even more so than a masterful trumpet player or composer, was a tastemaker. From the musicians he picked, to the chord changes, to his choice of album art, we explore how this record brings it all together in one phenomenal package.

When does Afro Blue and Smells Like Teen Spirit belong on the same record? When it's a Robert Glasper album! In 2012, Glasper's Black Radio brought together artists like Erykah Badu to bring a jazz standard, Afro Blue, back into the popular music canon. Black Radio hit #1 on the jazz charts, while simultaneously reaching #4 on the hip-hop R&B charts and #15 on the Top 200. The Blue Note pianist has been bending genres since the 90s, bringing together the best of traditional jazz and weaving it seamlessly with R&B, hip-hop, soul and rock & roll. And it all fits, because Glasper is equally at home in all of these categories. He grew up listening to all kinds of music, like Nirvana, Billy Joel, Busta Rhymes -- everything. Black Radio, he says, was a way to put his "life on wax". Rob Harvilla from 60 Songs to Explain the 90s: The 2000s joins Adam and Peter to dive into what makes this album great, and how it refutes from any attempt to categorize it. From the J. Dilla Influence, to Casey Benjamin's album-defining flute, to the Erykah Badu of it all, you'll never hear this album the same way again.And this album inspired what is possibly our best YHI outro yet. Let us know if you agree!

Back in May, Kirk joined pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin of the You'll Hear It podcast  to talk about what makes Tower of Power great. It was a very fun conversation, so he asked if he could run their episode in the Strong Songs feed. And here we are!Listen to You'll Hear It anywhere you find podcasts, and find both Adam and Peter (and many others) teaching jazz lessons at OpenStudio.com.ORIGINAL SHOW NOTESMay 19, 2025We hand the mic to Kirk Hamilton from the Strong Songs podcast to help us break down the groovy 1973 self-titled release: Tower of Power. We unpack what makes this Oakland funk outfit a generational institution – from David Garibaldi's precision drum fills and Rocco Prestia's machine-gun bass lines to what may be the tightest horn section of all time. We dig into standout tracks like “What Is Hip?” and “Soul Vaccination,” spotlight Lenny Pickett's wild ascent from TOP to SNL, and detail some funny production quirks (like why the drums are panned hard left). It's a full-course tour through funk, soul, and brass brilliance – with a healthy side of stank face.----LINKS-----

I had such a wonderful time joining the jazz podcast You'll Hear It! We talked about the meeting of jazz and classical music, a topic I've explored before, but never in this much depth and never with so much input from jazz musicians and experts like Peter Martin and Adam Maness. We talk about great jazz and classical composers, but we also talk about the strange divide between jazz musicians and classical musicians, trying to break down the barriers that exist between purveyors of these wonderful genres of music. I hope you enjoyed this one as much as I did!