Jazz

This week Nick's Summer Songbook Series continues, with a show dedicated to the music of Irving Berlin. Audio

This week Nick's Summer Songbook Series continues, with a show dedicated to the music of Duke Ellington. Audio

Nick's Summer Songbook Series continues, with the 2nd installment of his of Duke Ellington special. Audio

Every year a list comes out. It's a special list of recordings and books which have entered the public domain and are no longer covered by copyright! This year a raft of cultural products from 1921… Audio

This week Nick continues his Summer Songbook Series with two hours of great tunes by Rodgers & Hart. Audio

Nick features the work of Rodgers & Hart in this week's Summer Songbook. Audio

This week Nick kicks off his Summer Songbook Series, inspired by Ella Fitzgerald's legendary Songbook albums. First up: a frolic through the music of Cole Porter. Audio

This week Nick looks at some of the many jazz standards written by the dynamic duo of George and Ira Gershwin, including Fascinating Rhythm, But Not For Me, and Embraceable You. Audio

This week Nick looks at some of the many jazz standards written by the dynamic duo of George and Ira Gershwin, including 'Oh, Lady Be Good', 'I Got Rhythm', and 'A Foggy Day'. Audio

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

Mark's embracing the festive spirit with a 2 Hour Christmas Special this week featuring his favourites from Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, Buddy Holly, Billie Holiday and a special gift from Don… Audio

It's a very jazzy Christmas, featuring carols from Arturo Sandoval, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and Rahsaan Roland Kirk... Audio

On this week's Nashville Babylon there's rockabilly from Wanda Jackson, Christmas blues courtesy of CW Stoneking, classic funk from James Brown plus a birthday tune for Keith Richards. Audio

On this week's Nashville Babylon Mark has a birthday tune for Big Mama Thornton, reggae courtesy of Johnny Clarke plus tunes from the Flaming Lips, the Animals, Pokey LaFarge and John Prine. Audio

Performed by the Jonathan Crayford Trio, Anthology, Auckland, 8 December 2021. Audio

Performed by the Jonathan Crayford Trio, Anthology, Auckland, 8 December 2021. Audio

Performed by the Jonathan Crayford Trio, Anthology, Auckland, 8 December 2021. Audio

Performed by the Jonathan Crayford Trio, Anthology, Auckland, 8 December 2021. Audio

Dr Olivier Holland, from the School of Music, at the University of Auckland plays us some of the latest compositions from this semester's jazz student's. At just 19 years old, they "blew his socks… Audio

Acclaimed New Zealand producer and multi-instrumentalist,  Julien Dyne has released his fifth solo album, Modes.

Julien was the drummer for the Opensouls, Tyra and the Tornadoes and he currently… Audio