Nick Tipping
Max Richter's Sleep coming to RNZ Concert
This Sunday RNZ Concert will play Max Richter's eight hour performance of Sleep, a lullaby for a frenetic world. Audio
Around the World in Two Hours (1)
This week Nick goes around the world in two hours, with tunes inspired by cities, states, and countries, including Cedar Walton's Bolivia, Thad Jones with April in Paris, and Phil Broadhurst's Matai… Audio
Around the World in Two Hours (2)
This week Nick plays tracks inspired by places around the world, including Cassandra Wilson with the Tennessee Waltz, Chick Corea's Spain, and Bill Charlap with Autumn in New York. Audio
Dexter Gordon, Trudy Lile, and a trio of basses
Nick features the classic 1962 album Go! by Dexter Gordon; Aucklanders Trudy Lile & Mojave make an appearance; and three bass players with very different styles round out the hour. Audio
Vanessa Perica, Red Baraat
A new album from the Melbourne-based Vanessa Perica Orchestra; tracks from the iconic Christchurch pianist Doug Caldwell, and what happens when you mix Punjabi bhangra music with a New Orleans brass… Audio
Performing Arts
The history of jazz is dominated by guys called Art. Nick Tipping delves into the phenomenon. Audio
Lyle Mays, Jan Preston, Tierney Sutton
Nick looks back at the career of Lyle Mays, remembered for his work with the Pat Metheny Group. Audio
McCoy Tyner
McCoy Tyner, one of the most influential pianists in jazz history, has passed away aged 81. Audio
He Ngākau Aroha - gratitude for the land and for each other
He Ngākau Aroha is probably a world first, bringing together orchestra, including taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) with kapa haka dancers and singers. The work is premiered on Saturday 14… Audio
10 female jazz artists you need to hear
Nick checks out 10 female jazz artists making waves on the contemporary scene. Audio
Space Case
Nick goes back into the archives and checks out NZ jazz-funk band Space Case, which featured luminaries Frank Gibson Jr, Bruce Lynch, Murray McNabb, Kim Patterson, and Brian Smith. Audio
What a Difference a Dave Makes
Dave. Not the most exotic of names- but for some reason it's a name that crops up more often than you'd think in the world of jazz. Today Nick digs into the ranks of the jazz Daves to find out what's… Audio
What a Difference a Dave Makes (pt 2)
The jazz world is dominated by men called Dave. Nick Tipping tries to figure out why. Audio
Jann Rutherford, Kenny Kirkland
Nick looks into the archives for tracks from pianist Jann Rutherford, and checks out a new CD from NZ guitarist Alexander Boulton. Audio
Maqueque, Jann Rutherford, Regina Carter, Drew Gress
Nick checks out a new album from all-female Cuban band Maqueque, tracks from Jann Rutherford and Kirsten McKenzie, one from bass player Drew Gress, and violinist Regina Carter with pianist Kenny… Audio
Diana Panton, Kenny Burrell, John Coltrane
This week Nick goes for a set of swinging tunes from John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Canadian singer Diana Panton, and Kenny Burrell. Audio
NZ jazz's rising stars
This week Nick checks out some rising stars of NZ jazz: Roger Manins and Callum Allardice, winners of the 2019 Jazz Awards for Jazz Artist and Jazz Composition of the Year, and Myele Manzanza, whose… Audio
So you want to listen to jazz?
Jazz can seem a bit monolithic and difficult to understand when viewed from the outside. Audio
The coolest sound in jazz
Nick takes a look at jazz from the cool school of the US West Coast, including tracks from Anita O'Day, Art Pepper, and Gerry Mulligan. Audio
More cool school jazz
More jazz from the US West Coast scene, including Shelly Manne, Hampton Hawes, and Charlie Haden's Quartet West. Audio