Nick Tipping
Music: a transcendent form of communication
Music is a transcendent form of communication . It crosses divides between cultures, countries and identities. That’s the background to composer and jazz musician Lucien Johnson’s newly completed PhD… Video, Audio
Upbeat for Monday 28 May
NZ Tenor Thomas Atkins gains international artistic representation; we explore the international language of music with a focus on Ethio-jazz and music to warm you up on this chilly day.
NZ Jazz: Richter City Rebels, Nathan Haines, Brian Smith
Nick continues the NZ theme for NZ Music Month, with tunes from Murray McNabb, Brian Smith, and the Efficient Five, and a new album from the Richter City Rebels. Audio
NZ Jazz: Kevin Field, Nick Granville, AJO
Nick continues the NZ theme for NZ Music Month, with tunes from Murray McNabb, Brian Smith, and Matt Steele with the Auckland Jazz Orchestra, and new albums from the Richter City Rebels and Hayden… Audio
NZ jazz: Sumo Jazz, The Troubles
Nick features a new album from Christchurch band Sumo Jazz, checks out recent releases from Wellington’s Lucien Johnson and The Troubles, and previews the Cavell Leitch International Jazz & Blues… Audio
NZ Jazz: Lucien Johnson, CL Bob
Nick features a new album from Christchurch band Sumo Jazz, checks out recent releases from Wellington’s Lucien Johnson and The Troubles, and previews the Cavell Leitch International Jazz & Blues… Audio
NZ Jazz: Paul Dyne, Trudy Lile, Mark Lockett
Nick plays an all-NZ selection for NZ Music Month, including tracks from bassist Paul Dyne, pianists Charmaine Ford and Phil Broadhurst, flautist Trudy Lile, and drummer Mark Lockett. Audio
NZ Jazz: Charmaine Ford, Jonathan Crayford, Glen Wagstaff
Nick plays an all-NZ selection for NZ Music Month, including tracks from Jonathan Crayford, Charmaine Ford, Julie Mason, Glen Wagstaff, and Mark Lockett. Audio
Dame Gillian Whitehead: a true Icon
Dame Gillian Whitehead has been honoured with an Icon Award. The awards recognise New Zealand artists who contribute substantially to the country’s creative landscape. RNZ Concert presenter Nick… Audio
Upbeat for Thursday 10 May
Composer Dame Gillian Whitehead has been honoured with an Icon award; the world premiere of a new Kiwi comedy is happening in Wellington and we continue our series on the Cleveland Orchestra at 100.
Wellington Jazz Festival Preview (1)
Nick checks out the headliners of the upcoming 2018 Wellington Jazz Festival, including Christian McBride, Gretchen Parlato, John Beasley's Monk'estra, and Chris "Daddy" Dave. Audio
Wellington Jazz Festival Preview (2)
Nick checks out the headliners of the upcoming 2018 Wellington Jazz Festival, including Christian McBride, Gretchen Parlato, John Beasley's Monk'estra, and Chris "Daddy" Dave. Audio
Five Jazz Fest picks with Nick Tipping
The Wellington Jazz Festival has attracted a few big names this year, but there’s also a few artists that are flying under the radar. RNZ Concert’s resident jazz-man Nick Tipping gives us his five… Video, Audio
Upbeat for Tuesday 1 May
We mark May Day and the start of NZ Music Month, Nick Tipping chooses his jazz fest Five Faves and we bring you a special story about the Berlin Wall.
Miles in 1958 (1)
Nick checks out the two very different albums Miles Davis released in 1958. Audio
Miles in 1958 (2)
Nick checks out the two very different albums Miles Davis released in 1958. Audio
McCoy Tyner, Regina Carter, Lex French (1)
Nick checks out tracks from McCoy Tyner, Regina Carter, and Billie Holiday, as well as the latest release from NZ trumpet player Lex French. Audio
McCoy Tyner, Regina Carter, Lex French (2)
Nick checks out tracks from McCoy Tyner, Regina Carter, and Billie Holiday, as well as the latest release from NZ trumpet player Lex French. Audio
Nathan Haines, Art Pepper, Mingus at the piano
Nick features saxophonists Nathan Haines and Art Pepper, and checks out Charles Mingus at the piano. Audio
Nathan Haines, Art Pepper, RIP Cecil Taylor
Nick features saxophonists Nathan Haines and Art Pepper, and marks the passing of free jazz legend Cecil Taylor. Audio
