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You'll Hear It: Full Album Deep Dives with Jazz Musicians · Jun 8, 2026 · 22:02
You'll Hear It: Full Album Deep Dives with Jazz Musicians
You'll Hear It: Full Album Deep Dives with Jazz Musicians · Jun 8, 2026 · 22:02
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Jazz musicians Adam Maness and Peter Martin review their three favorite songs from Michael Jackson's most iconic albums: Bad, Thriller and Off the Wall. And their choices aren't what you might expect.
Plus - Adam, Peter and the Open Studio band play their jazzy interpretation of Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal.
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Off the Wall: https://youtu.be/jR9zxGueeq4
Thriller: https://youtu.be/KZx6W3SI8JA
Bad: https://youtu.be/XgcI9LkZqeo
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About You'll Hear It:
In this popular music series, Adam and Peter break down the greatest albums of all time. Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Joni Mitchell, D'Angelo: Jazz is the foundation of the most GENIUS music in recent history. These seasoned jazz pianists bring their deep musical knowledge to every joyful episode to help you hear the hidden qualities that make music AMAZING. You'll never hear music the same way again.
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00:00 The Top 3 Songs on Bad, Thriller and Off the Wall
00:55 #3
05:02 #2
12:23 #1
16:40 "Smooth Criminal" - Open Studio
Episodes: You'll Hear It: Full Album Deep Dives with Jazz Musicians
