Rodger Fox
Road Trip with Rodger Fox
His name is synonymous with big band jazz in New Zealand. In fact, he is Mr Jazz. Audio
Big Band tour hits funding pothole
He's planning to take his big band to the USA early next year, but Creative NZ's decision to reject his funding application has left Rodger Fox with a $90,000 hole he has to fill by the end of the… Video, Audio
Young Jazz Band-it Competitions
The Young Jazz Band-it Competitions are back. Now in it's second year, the national competition for High School and Intermediate School Jazz Bands is looking for your entries. Last year, some 230 high… Audio
Rockquest style competition for upcoming Jazz musicians
Jazz musician and senior lecturer at the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington Rodger Fox is part of a new competition launched this week to encourage younger people to engage with jazz. He talks… Audio
Rodger Fox: 'You can learn jazz and end up in Fat Freddy's Drop'
Jazz training can be a great foundation for a professional music career, but there are still too few opportunities for young Kiwi jazz musicians, says Rodger Fox. The trombonist and music teacher has… Video, Audio
On the road with the Charlie Parker Tribute ensemble
Dr Rodger Fox, New Zealand's own jazz genius, is about to hit the road with U.S legendary saxophonist, Dick Oatts and the New Zealand String Quartet to pay homage to U.S jazz maestro Charlie Parker. Audio
Jazz and all that
Today's music feature looks at the history of jazz and how it's spread around the world and managed to work its way into many genres. Audio
NZ Live: The Rodger Fox Big Band
Wellington's Rodger Fox Big Band were invited to perform at the prestigious Monterey Jazz Festival recently. We captured their live session in a 360-degree video. Video, Audio
Getting in the Swing for Jazz Fest
The Wellington Jazz Festival is fast approaching, with top local and international talent converging on the capital for a week of musical magic. Rodger Fox is a familiar face at the festival. He… Audio
The Funkbone Experience
1.20pm Bass player DeWayne Pate and keyboardist Dave Mathews get funky with Rodger Fox. Both bring their ample experience working with big named musicians, from Santana, Pat Benatar, Huey Lewis and… Video, Audio
Rodger Fox and Roy Phillips
Wellington Jazz orchestra maestro Rodger Fox teams up with Roy Phillips from the acclaimed 70's group "The Peddlers". Phillips is a renowned raconteur and talks about life since he moved to New… Audio
Nights' Culture - Jazz
Jivester, editor and publisher Fergus Barrowman on the sizzle and pop of a snazzy beat... the Rodger Fox Big Band plays New Zealand, Dave Douglas and the Monash Art Ensemble plus Wynton Marsalis and… Audio
Brilliant Brass - Rodger Fox
After a lifetime of music making, from early experiences in a rock band to over 40 years leading his eponymous Big Band, trombonist Rodger Fox is as busy as ever. Video, Audio
Brilliant Brass - The Trombone
David Bremner covers trombone history and repertoire and welcomes guests Rodger Fox and Christian Lindberg. Audio
Lauren Ellis: Big Band Drummer
Lauren Ellis drums for the Rodger Fox Big Band. She previews their upcoming shows and album release with pianist Michael Houstoun. Audio
Rodger Fox: Tauranga Jazz Festival
Bandleader previews his appearances at the Tauranga Jazz Festival. [region] Bay of Plenty Audio
Chris Cain: Blues Guitarist
American blues guitarist performing with Rodger Fox's Wellington Jazz Orchestra ahead of recordings with the ensemble. Audio
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NZ Jazz impresario on the release of his latest album and 40th Anniversary concert of the Rodger Fox Big Band/Wellington Jazz Orchestra. Audio
Eight Months to Mars - Rodger Fox
He's an educator, a businessman, a traveller and an all round great bloke; first and foremost he's our best known practitioner of Jazz Trombone. Ten years ago he was made an Officer of the New Zealand… Audio
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NZ Trombonist, educator and Wellington Jazz Orchestra bandleader celebrates 40 years in business. Audio