Nick Tipping
100 Years of Henry Mancini
Nick celebrates 100 years since the birth of the great film and TV composer Henry Mancini, with jazz versions of some of his greatest tunes. Audio
I Got It Bad
In this week's show: Quincy Jones leads a big band, Miles Davis takes a back seat, and Alex Trask fronts an exciting trio. Audio
Black Spider Stomp
Wellington's Black Spider Trio recall the glory days of jazz manouche on their new album; Gene Ammons celebrates getting out of jail with a swinging tune; and Johnny Hodges's last album sees him… Audio
Quick Trick
Nick checks out classics by Phil Woods, Michelle Nicolle, and Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, and a track from Callum Allardice's new Cinematic Light Orchestra album. Audio
For Art's Sake
Kenny Garrett's new album 'Sounds from the Ancestors' pays tribute to his forbears in jazz; two tracks from Mike Nock's classic album 'Not We But One'; and Regina Carter's homage to Detroit, 'Motor… Audio
Now's the Time
Nick checks out two performances by NZ pianist Mike Nock, classics from sax/vocalist Vi Redd, and hard bop from Freddie Hubbard. Audio
All About That Bass
Inspired by an album from Viennese bass player Gina Schwartz, Nick presents a show of bass-led music - including players like Charles Mingus, Dave Holland, and Linda Oh. Audio
80s NZ Jazz Fusion
Nick looks in on 1980s NZ jazz fusion band Space Case. Plus tracks from Charles Mingus, and Cuban/NYC band Orquesta Akokán. Audio
Jazz Takes on the Beatles (1)
Nick Tipping dedicates the programme to the music of Lennon and McCartney, with jazz tunes that reinvent the Beatles - from Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald to fusion player Jaco Pastorius. Audio
Jazz Takes on the Beatles (2)
Nick Tipping dedicates the programme to the music of Lennon and McCartney, with jazz tunes that reinvent the Beatles - from Herbie Hancock and Groove Collective to fusion players Allan Holdsworth and… Audio
Russ Spiegel
American guitarist Russ Spiegel returns to NZ in March and April for nine dates, and Nick checks out Russ' latest album 'Caribbean Blue'. Also this hour: Jane Monheit sings the classics, and Kiwis… Audio
Filthy McNasty
Nick checks out the inventor of vocalese, Eddie Jefferson, singing Horace Silver's 'Filthy McNasty', two classics from Oliver Nelson, and a gorgeous piece by Mike Nock; and Bill Frisell plays Marvin… Audio
Exit 430
A new album from the Wellington trio of Ayrton Foote, Daniel Yeabsley, and Mark Lockett brings their unique take on a set of classic standards; Stuff Smith plays violin in some recordings from the… Audio
Yeah Man
Grammy-winning vocalist Samara Joy sings two classics; Phil Broadhurst plays a track from his album Positif; and Nick checks out three fantastic tracks from the soundtrack to the 1996 movie 'Kansas… Audio
Cinematic Light Orchestra
Wellington guitarist / composer Callum Allardice's debut album is a stunning combination of small group, big band, and string section - with a great production sound, and Callum's trademark… Audio
Louis the First
Nick checks out a re-release from guitarist Louis Stewart, Ireland's first world-class jazz musician. Audio
The Best Live Jazz of All Time Pt 1
There's something about live recordings - they have an energy and excitement that can't be found anywhere else. This week Nick selects two hours' worth of the best live recordings in jazz history -… Audio
The Best Live Jazz of All Time Pt 2
There's something about live recordings - they have an energy and excitement that can't be found anywhere else. This week Nick selects two hours' worth of the best live recordings in jazz history -… Audio
Exposition
Nick checks out two tracks by Pat Metheny, two guys named Phil, two from Canadian singer Emilie-Claire Barlow, and drummer Reuben Bradley's "Exposition". Audio
Splendid Isolation
The new album "Splendid Isolation", by New Zealand musicians John Rae and Ben Wilcock, showcases their broad range and ability to produce the unexpected. Also this hour: Alicia Olatuja, and Brian… Audio