All Episodes

20 mins S10 #53 Jan 10, 22

Fall in love with Minor 2-5-1's

Not yet a fan of Minor 2-5-1's? You will be after Peter and Adam tell you why they love them.

19 mins S10 #52 Jan 05, 22

Left hand? Right hand? Equal rights...and equal lefts.

Peter and Adam discuss a listeners' question on practicing piano with both hands.

13 mins S10 #51 Jan 03, 22

The Maestro's 6th Chords

Nerd out with Adam as he introduces Peter to the late (and great) Barry Harris' 6th chord concepts.

31 mins S10 #50 Dec 31, 21

Practicing, Herbie, Peter's jazz origins and more - Highlights of 2021

A few of the most popular moments from 2021.

23 mins S10 #49 Dec 29, 21

Stretched too thin? Set some guard rails and focus.

Peter and Adam discuss a listeners' question on not stretching yourself too thin.

17 mins S10 #48 Dec 27, 21

Three tracks to reflect on - Evans, Redman & Doky (*not a law firm)

Peter and Adam take a moment to share three their favorite tracks to reflect on 2021.

26 mins S10 #47 Dec 24, 21

First Take Friday: Dr. Lonnie Smith

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.

18 mins S10 #46 Dec 22, 21

Want to be a jazz musician? Be inquisitive. Be curious.

It's Speakpipe Wednesday! Peter and Adam respond to listeners' question on starting his jazz education journey.

28 mins S10 #45 Dec 20, 21

How to Work Hard (in jazz & in life)

Forget the boring stuff, embrace the discomfort and get past the last 10%. Peter and Adam discuss how they work hard.

18 mins S10 #44 Dec 17, 21

Nicholas Payton's new release "Smoke Sessions"

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 release Smoke Sessions.

12 mins S10 #43 Dec 15, 21

Vince Guaraldi EXPLAINED

It's Speakpipe Wednesday! Peter and Adam respond to a listener's question about what Vince Guaraldi does at the beginning of "What Child is This?"

20 mins S10 #42 Dec 13, 21

Jazz Piano: Day 1 (who ordered a full plate of the blues?)

New to jazz piano? Adam & Peter break down an easy pathway to get started (or as a refresher).

19 mins S10 #41 Dec 10, 21

First Take Friday: Barry Harris

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 off of the 1959 Barry Harris Trio album Breakin' It Up.

18 mins S10 #40 Dec 08, 21

Solos, Being in the Moment, and Throwing in all of Your Chips

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 Straight with Christian McBride.

18 mins S10 #39 Dec 06, 21

YouTube Hang: review and discuss the videos in their recommended viewing

Adam and Peter review and discuss videos that YouTube recommends to them. From Adam Neely to Bob Reynolds and everything in between.

16 mins S10 #38 Dec 03, 21

First Take Friday: Jon Batiste's "WE ARE" *Grammy Nominated*

Peter and Adam listen to and break down the first track, FREEDOM, off of Jon Batiste's WE ARE.

21 mins S10 #37 Dec 01, 21

Let the lyrics guide you.(or don't)

Peter and Adam respond to a listener's thoughtful question about the importance of learning the lyrics and should they inform the musical offering (and questioning sanity).

18 mins S10 #36 Nov 29, 21

How to make meaningful melodies

Adam and Peter have some thoughts on getting the best of your melodies.

22 mins S10 #35 Nov 26, 21

First Take Friday: Christian McBride & Inside Straight Live at the Village Vanguard

Peter and Adam listen to and break down the first track off of Christian McBride & Inside Straight "Live at the Village Vanguard".

15 mins S10 #34 Nov 24, 21

Forget playing just one instrument.

Peter and Adam respond to a listener question about expanding from a guitar player to a "musician".

19 mins S10 #33 Nov 22, 21

How To Learn Any New Skill

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 success.

18 mins S10 #32 Nov 19, 21

First Take Friday: Bill Charlap Trio

Peter and Adam listen to, and break down, the first track off of the Bill Charlap Trio's album "Street of Dreams", with Bill Charlap (piano), Peter Washington (bass) and Kenny Washington (drums).

24 mins S10 #31 Nov 17, 21

Sight reading tunes, The Real Book, and applying newly learned ideas into a tune

Peter and Adam respond to listeners questions about sight reading tunes, Real Book, and applying newly learned ideas into a tune. These are real world scenarios that happens to everyone, and they've got some great advice.

48 mins S10 #30 Nov 15, 21

Ron Carter

Peter and Adam sit down with legendary bassist, maestro Ron Carter for a special extended episode.

34 mins S10 #29 Nov 12, 21

First Take Friday: Sharel Cassity

First Take Friday: Peter explores the first track from Sharel Cassity's "Fearless" AND bonus interview with Sharel Cassity.

21 mins S10 #28 Nov 10, 21

How to Listen to the Form

Keeping the form, explained. Breaking down Miles Davis Live at the Plugged Nickel.

14 mins S10 #27 Nov 08, 21

Why social listening is important

Don't listen alone! Adam and Peter help you discover the importance of 'social listening'.

14 mins S10 #26 Nov 05, 21

First Take Friday: Sam Fribush Organ Trio

First Take Friday - Peter and Adam take in The Sam Fribush Organ Trio: Vol. 1 'Riverboat'

13 mins S10 #25 Nov 03, 21

Should I Focus on Sh$t I Know, or Sh$t I Don't Know?

Peter and Adam answer a commonly asked question - should I develop what I already know or learn something brand new?

14 mins S10 #24 Nov 01, 21

Duel of Dopeness: Songs That Should Suck

Don't judge a (real)book by its cover - Peter and Adam lay out some tunes that might seem lame, but on closer inspection actually swing.