Playlists
Always fresh. Tracks supplied by curators with taste. The Mix Jedi Profile on Spotify shows all playlists as well.
Recent Releases
Recommended tracks that were recently released.
Refreshed Jun 26, 2026
New To MixJedi
Tracks recommended for track listening that have been added to the catalog in the last three months
Refreshed Jun 26, 2026
Grab Bag
Recommended tunes that have for one reason or another not appeared on a Mix Jedi playlist in a long time.
Refreshed Jun 26, 2026
Muscle Car
The soundtrack to wrenching on, or driving, your muscle car on a hot sunny day
Refreshed Jun 19, 2026
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91X in the 80s
A taste of what was played on San Diego's 91X in the 1980s
Refreshed Jun 19, 2026
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Pot Luck
A sampling of curator-recommended tracks across multiple genres, sequenced in a listenable flow
Refreshed Jun 19, 2026
Album Stack
Here's the top of the Mix Jedi album stack. These are the albums recommended by our curators. Feel free to listen along with us.
Tchaikovsky: Serenade in C Major, Op. 48 - Vienna/Entremont (1990)
One of Tchaikovsky's most personal works, straight from the heart. As he was composing it, the form seemed to suggest either a string quartet or a symphony orchestra, and the resulting work is a hybrid, written for a large string section only.
classical (ACE) added Jun 26, 2026
An Eraser And A Maze by Modest Mouse (2026)
They've done it again: contagious hooks, thought-provoking metaphoric lyrics, all wrapped in a sound that transports the listener to another place, or maybe another part of the space they're in.
rock | experimental (BL) added Jun 26, 2026
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Wagner: Overture to Siegfried Idyll, WWV 103 - Sinopoli/NY Phil (1986)
Wagner composed the Siegfried Idyll as a birthday gift for his wife Cosima after their son Siegfried's birth in 1869, premiering it Christmas morning 1870 at their Swiss villa, with the original title referencing Fidi's birdsong and sunrise. A heartfelt and poetic gift indeed!
classical (ACE) added Jun 26, 2026
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King Of America by Elvis Costello (1986)
In 1986 this was a bold departure from Costello's earlier new wave and post-punk work. The collaboration with T Bone Burnett is frequently praised as the catalyst for this transformation, pulling Costello into a more stripped-down, Americana-influenced direction. This album showcases some of Costello's finest compositions, showcasing his ability to craft emotionally resonant, introspective material.
rock | pop | singer-songwriter (BL) added Jun 26, 2026
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Bryter Layter by Nick Drake (1971)
This project by Nick Drake has a brighter, jazzier feel than his other, more solo-guitar focused works. Now considered a folk-jazz masterpiece, it offers lush instrumentation, and features string arrangements and contributions from notable musicians of the time.
folk | singer-songwriter (RBA) added Jun 26, 2026
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Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 "Turkish" - GK/Hahn/Järvi (2014)
The last of Mozarts five violin concertos he cranked out in 1775, it is often called the "Turkish" Concerto because of the prominent Turkish-influenced musical themes and rhythms he used.
classical (ACE) added Jun 26, 2026
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Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier – Concert Suite for Orchestra, WoO 145, TrV 227d - Nelsons/GO (2022)
Strauss created the Der Rosenkavalier Concert Suite in 1945 near the end of his life. It was likely compiled by someone other than Strauss at his request, based on the the popular opera's best moments for concert performance.
classical (ACE) added Jun 26, 2026
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Oh, My Girl by Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter (2004)
This introspective dose of Americana delivers a moody, atmospheric sound characterized by Jesse Sykes' haunting, ethereal vocals and the understated yet intricate instrumentation of the Sweet Hereafter, led by the standout guitar sound of Phil Wandscher.
rock | country (RBA,BL) added Apr 15, 2026
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Grieg: Peer Gynt (Incidental Music) - Blomstedt/SF (1989)
Unmatched performance in its richness and dramatic fervor
classical (TL) added Apr 15, 2026
Carole King: Tapestry (1971)
One of the most extravagant bundles ever dropped by a generous muse, the songs of Tapestry are like companions for navigating the doubts and disappointments of everyday life with dignity
rock | pop | singer-songwriter (BEA,TM) added Apr 15, 2026
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Odessey & Oracle by The Zombies (1968)
One of the most florid and ambitious song cycles of the rock era, with carefully crafted vocal melodies, bold chord changes and winding resolutions, all colored by heavenly harmonies and strings.
rock | pop (BEA,TM,BL) added Apr 03, 2026
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Apostrophe(') by Frank Zappa (1974)
This album is a good choice for the uninitiated as a gateway to Zappa. It is a more streamlined effort compared to Zappa’s more avant-garde works, and it remains a fan favorite and an excellent entry point for newcomers to his vast discography. Here you will find his signature satirical humor and storytelling, intricate musicianship, social commentary, and experimental rock elements.
rock | experimental (RBA,BL) added Mar 31, 2026
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