Jazz
Thelonious Monk (1)
One of the most unique and influential figures in jazz was born this week 100 years ago. Inside Out celebrates what would be the 100th birthday of Thelonious Monk. Video, Audio
Thelonious Monk (2)
Part 2 of Inside Out's appreciation of Thelonious Monk includes 'Straight No Chaser', 'Pannonica', and 'Monk's Dream'. Audio
Review: Kamasi Washington - bridging the gap between jazz and pop
Nick Bollinger discusses the ecstatic jazz of Kamasi Washington, and how the Los Angeles saxophonist is bridging the gap between jazz and pop. Audio
Review: Kamasi Washington - bridging the gap between jazz and pop
Nick Bollinger discusses the ecstatic jazz of Kamasi Washington, and how the Los Angeles saxophonist is bridging the gap between jazz and pop.
AudioNick’s Beatle Bag (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 players Allan Holdsworth and… Audio
Nick’s Beatle Bag (2)
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 players Allan Holdsworth and… Audio
Great album: Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Time Out by US jazz group The Dave Brubeck Quartet, was released in 1959. It is based upon the use of time signatures that were unusual for jazz such as 9/8, 6/4, and 5/4. Audio
Making the modern vintage and the vintage modern
Postmodern Jukebox has a reputation of giving modern music a vintage feel and PMJ founder Scott Bradlee hopes that’s enough to get Kiwi audiences on their feet. They are bringing their dance inducing… Video, Audio
Food and Drink (1)
This week Nick swaps politics for food, and plays tunes inspired by food and drink, including Blue Mitchell's "Gingerbread Boy", Louis Armstrong's "Struttin' with some Barbecue", and Diana Krall with… Audio
Food and Drink (2)
This week Nick swaps politics for food, and plays tunes inspired by food and drink, including Kenny Burrell's "Beef Stew Blues", Lee Konitz's "Marshmallow", and the Manhattan Transfer's "Java Jive". Audio
Nights' Culture - Fergus Barrowman
Swing into the second hour of Nights with the smooth sound of jazz. Our culture vulture with sax appeal tonight is Fergus Barrowman who's intruducing us to the joy of sax...and all that jazz. (...and… Audio
Inside Out: Part 1, 16 September 2017
This week Nick features tenor master Coleman Hawkins, a new album by Bruce Brown, and music by pianists Geri Allen, Charmaine Ford, and Bob James. Audio
Inside Out: Part 2, 16 September 2017
This week Nick features tenor sax legend Coleman Hawkins, plus music by Bruce Brown, and pianists Geri Allen and Paul Bley. Audio
Inside Out: Part 1, 9 September 2017
This week Nick checks out music by Quincy Jones, Wynton Kelly, and Esperanza Spalding. Audio
Inside Out: Part 2, 9 September 2017
This week Nick plays tracks by Pat Metheny and Roy Hargrove, remembers the late Walter Becker of Steely Dan, and celebrates Harry Connick Junior's 50th birthday. Audio
Kevin FIELD: People Factory
Performed by Roger Manins (sax), Kevin Field (piano), Olivier Holland (bass), Ron Samsom (drums) at the Karlheinz Company's concert in the Music Theatre, University of Auckland, 3 September 2017. Audio
Inside Out: Part 1, 2 September 2017
This week Nick celebrates the music of John Abercrombie, and checks out tracks by Miles Davis, Anita O'Day, and Milt Jackson. Audio
Inside Out: Part 2, 2 September 2017
This week Nick plays tracks in memory of guitarist John Abercrombie, with a little Miles Davis and Benny Golson for good measure. Audio
Inside Out: Part 1, 19 August 2017
This week Nick banishes those persistent winter blues, with a set of music designed to keep you warm- including Michel LeGrand with 'Too Darn Hot', Kenny Burrell and Jimmy Smith playing 'Fever', and… Audio
Inside Out: Part 2, 19 August 2017
This week Nick keeps warm in winter- with Wes Montgomery's 'Sun Down', Art Farmer playing 'Fair Weather', and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band's rendition of 'Summertime'. Audio
