Adam Maness
Jazz pianist & Creative Director at Open Studio.
Appears in 1192 Episodes
5 Ways To Start an Iconic Album
First impressions are everything - Peter and Adam check out some of the best opening moments from their favorite albums
What's Goin' On? - Peter & Adam Catch Up
Peter and Adam catch up on what they've been up to lately - what they've been practicing, listening to, and working on.
Why Do I Sound Bad?
Peter and Adam answer one of the most asked questions by musicians around the world - why don't I like what I'm playing?
A Conversation With Nicholas Payton (Part 2)
Part two of Peter & Adam's wide-ranging interview with Grammy award winning trumpeter, composer, producer, blogger, and #BAM codifier, Nicholas Payton
A Conversation With Nicholas Payton (Part 1)
A live conversation and interview with Grammy award winning trumpeter, composer, producer, blogger, and #BAM codifier, Nicholas Payton!
Ron Carter on Bass Lines, Miles, and More (A Conversation)
Peter and Adam talk to one of the most prolific jazz bassists of all time.
Peter & Adam Answer Your Practice Questions
Peter and Adam take a look at some burning questions
The Real Book Strikes Back
Peter and Adam revisit a controversial topic from a few weeks ago: the accuracy of the Real Book
Cavalcade of Comments: Noodle Edition
Their cup of noodles runneth over
7 Iconic Bass Lines (And Why You Should Learn Them)
It doesn't matter what instrument you play, these are bass lines every musician must know
Cavalcade of Comments
Peter and Adam look through their favorite comments of the past week.
8 GREAT Herbie Hancock Moments
In honor of the jazz legend's birthday, Peter and Adam list some of their favorite moments from Herbie Hancock's storied career.
Carousel of Comments - Hater Edition
It's "Mean Tweets" YHI edition as Peter and Adam look at some of the less-than-loving comments they've gotten recently.
7 Classic Intros
First impressions are everything - Peter and Adam list their favorite openings to seven different tunes
Back on the Carousel of Comments ๐
Peter and Adam are back on the carousel, highlight their favorite (and not so favorite) recent comments. All aboard!
How Bad Is the Real Book, Actually?
Today, Peter and Adam discuss one of the most controversial resources for jazz musicians: the Real Book, and wether or not it lives up to its infamy.Links from this ep...
Carousel of Comments
Peter and Adam highlight their favorite recent comments
The 7 Greatest Jazz Solos*
*For you to learn today
The Most Important Job of a Rhythm Section
A rhythm section has many roles to play in an ensemble. Peter and Adam nail down what the most important element for a good rhythm section is.
Gen X Pianists React to 2021 Jazz
Peter and Adam expand their jazz sonic palette and check out some new releases.
7 Levels of V7 Chords
Peter and Adam take a deep-dive into one of the most commonly played chords in jazz tunes: the five-seven chord.
Peter's Six Segments of Practice
It's one of Peter and Adam's favorite things to talk about on the show, and today, we dive into what a typical Peter Martin practice session is like.
Remembering Chick Corea
The jazz world (and the music world as a whole) lost one of its most cherished artists last week: Chick Corea. Peter and Adam pay tribute to his iconic music.
Who's the Next Oscar Peterson?
Peter and Adam try to pin down which pianist from this generation matches the skill and feel of Oscar Peterson.
Rorschach Melodies
We dive deep into the musical psyche of Peter as Adam tests out a melodic experiment on him.
Critiquing the Music of the Inauguration
Peter and Adam pick apart the various performances from the 2021 United States Presidential Inauguration, and discuss what they liked and didn't like.
Unicorn Pockets
Peter and Adam discuss some of the best rhythm players of all time and the "pockets" they helped define during their career.
Things I Wish I Were Told
It's a special edition of You'll Hear It today as Open Studio bass guru Bob DeBoo and jazz bass master Reuben Rogers discuss some tips they wish they were told when fi...
What Makes This Track Great?
Peter and Adam break down what exactly makes a tune sound so amazing. Today, from Stan Getz and J.J. Johnson at the Opera House, it's "Billie's Bounce."
The Evolution of an Artist
Season 8 kicks off with Peter and Adam analyzing the start, middle, and end of the careers of three jazz trumpet legends: Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, and Roy Hargrove.
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