Nick Tipping

The Nelson Tasman arts scene is legendary, so it's no surprise that the region has produced its fair share of top level jazz musicians. From Nelson city to Golden Bay, and from Richmond to New York… Audio

Taranaki's image is based on its beautiful maunga, its surf beaches and its native bush. But there's a significant local jazz industry as well. Some of New Zealand's top musicians have come out of the… Audio

Canadian trombonist Audrey Ochoa's latest album goes by the intriguing name of Frankenhorn, and it's a mashup of contemporary jazz with a DJ twist. Audio

Dunedin's music scene is perhaps best known for its eponymous rock sound, but there are some fantastic jazz players in the Edinburgh of the South. Audio

Sun Ra and his Arkestra are best known for their avant-garde explorations into Afro-futurism, but before they went in that direction they were a tight traditional big band, with a sound somewhere… Audio

The Bay of Plenty gave NZ its first ever jazz recording in 1930, and it's still putting out jazz legends. Audio

Nick checks out music from the exciting young trumpet player Christian Scott, as well as classics from Miles Davis, Melba Liston, and Zoot Sims. Audio

The Wellington suburb of Karori is so hip that even the postie is a jazz musician. Nick Tipping takes us on a journey through Karori's hidden jazz community. Audio

In Bill Evans' album Portrait in Jazz, Scott LaFaro's bass playing moved from its traditional accompanying role to be an equal partner with Bill Evans' piano. In doing so it helped redefine the piano… Audio

Nick previews a NZ tour by Lithuanian-born jazz vocalist and kanklés player Simona Smirnova, plus tracks by Kenny Garrett and Christian McBride. Audio

Nick checks out some of the lesser-known names of hard bop, like Elmo Hope, Dizzy Reece, and Ike Quebec. Audio

Settle in for an hour of ambient jazz, inspired by NZ saxophonist and composer Louisa Williamson's new ambient big band album "What Dreams May Come". Audio

Nick checks out some of Quincy Jones' early work as a big band leader, as well as tracks by Wynton Kelly and Esperanza Spalding. Audio

This hour features a brand new album from Dunedin-based singer Annemarie Nelson, recorded in 2008 but released in 2022. Audio

Nick celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jaki Byard - eclectic pianist, composer and teacher. Audio

This week Nick checks out jazz from bass player Tom Warrington, organist Cory Henry, and trombonist Melba Liston; and Wynton Marsalis is in bebop mode. Audio

This hour features an album from guitarist Nick Granville with LA-based Kiwi musicians Dylan Elise and Ben Shepherd, as well as music from Count Basie, Joe Williams, and Tito Puente. Audio

In the last of his shows for NZ Music Month, Nick checks out brand new releases from across the country. Audio

Nick plays jazz in Te Reo Māori by Whirimako Black and Goldsmith Baynes, bop from Kenny Burrell and Wynton Marsalis, and a lovely melody by bass player Gary Willis. Audio

Nick checks out organ jazz from the Wellington-based JB3, a handful of tracks by Lena Horne, and Cuban pianist Ruben Gonzalez playing Rico Vacilon. Audio