Benny Goodman
Inside Out Part 1: Jaunt Through Jazz
17 Dec 2016
Nick Tipping takes a jaunt through jazz history - starting with the “King of Swing”, Benny Goodman, and ending with Kiwi drummer Mark Lockett's latest release. Along the way he drops in on perennials… Audio
Julian Bliss: Clarinettist
15 Jul 2015
Hotshot British clarinettist Julian Bliss plays with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra this week in their 'Inspired by Jazz' programme. Julian made his television debut at the age of five, and 21… Audio
Charlie Christian - The Axe-man Cometh
13 Dec 2014
In Oklahoma City lived a young man in a purple shirt and yellow shoes who played guitar like no one else. Pianist Mary Lou Williams heard him and thought he had something. She told music producer John… Audio