Wellington Jazz Festival 2018

Barney McAll and Bella Kalolo live at St Peters on 9 June 2018 as part of the Wellington Jazz Festival. Audio

Wellington jazz pianist Anita Schwabe and her quartet impress with swinging sounds from her album, Eat Your Greens. Audio

Jazz musicians and composers Umar Zakaria and Anita Schwabe were recognised for their contributions to the art form this week. Video

The Wellington Jazz Festival started with a hiss and a roar last night. Norman Meehan has compiled a list of must-not-miss performances by visiting and local artists. Video, Audio

Tenor Simon O’Neill is back performing with the NZSO, Wellington is getting hot with the Jazz Festival & we continue to acknowledge important musical patrons.

This week's RNZ Music Mixtape selector is drummer Myele Manzanza. The accomplished musician who's played across jazz, RnB, and hip-hop shares some tracks that have inspired his sound. Video, Audio

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

Thelonious Monk was a musical genius set back by mental health problems he could perhaps have been treated for today, says composer John Beasley. The big band MONK'estra will get experimental with… Video, Audio