Jazz
Inside Out Part 1: 25 February 2017
This week Nick celebrates 100 years since the first jazz recording by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, with a look back over some of the most significant tracks of the past century. Audio
Inside Out Part 2: 25 February 2017
This week Nick celebrates 100 years since the first jazz recording by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, with a look back over some of the most significant tracks of the past century. Audio
Hikashu: Experimental sounds from Japan
Since 1978, Koichi Makigami has been making music with Hikashu, a collective who have taken in post-punk, new wave, krautrock and free jazz. With techniques and sounds borrowed from various indigenous…
Nights' Culture - Jazz
Jivester, editor and publisher Fergus Barrowman on the sizzle and pop of a snazzy beat. Jergus shares music from Jasmine Lovell-Smith's Towering Poppies, Frank Kimbrough and Norman Meehan & Hannah… Audio
Hikashu: Experimental sounds from Japan
Since 1978, Koichi Makigami has been making music with Hikashu, a collective who have taken in post-punk, new wave, krautrock and free jazz. With techniques and sounds borrowed from various indigenous… Video, Audio
Inside Out Part 1: 18 February 2017
This hour features Nick plays some of the classics - Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson, Billie Holiday, and Buddy DeFranco, plus Bob Brookmeyer and the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra. Audio
Inside Out Part 2: 18 February 2017
Nick checks out some classic John Scofield and a jazz take on Michael Jackson, and marks the passing of the great Al Jarreau. Audio
The Mixtape: Mark de Clive-Lowe
Mark de Clive-Lowe - jazz pianist and purveyor of future beats - shares his back story and the songs that have shaped his style. Video, Audio
Inside Out Part 1: 11 February 2017
Nick Tipping features music from Auckland bands Dog and Blue Train, as well as classics from Pat Metheny, Kenny Burrell and Hank Jones. Audio
Inside Out Part 2: 11 February 2017
Nick includes a set of tracks chosen by expat Kiwi musician Mark de Clive-Lowe, as well as big band music from Harry Connick Jr, and classics from Duke Jordan and Herbie Hancock. Audio
Inside Out Part 1: 4 February 2017
Nick Tipping hosts a two-hour journey through the jazz spectrum playing favourites, standards and new releases along the way. This hour features music from Ella Fitzgerald, Nanny Assis and Karrin… Audio
Inside Out Part 2: 4 February 2017
Nick Tipping hosts a two-hour journey through the jazz spectrum playing favourites, standards and new releases along the way. This hour features music from Mike Stern, Ambrose Akinmusire and Kamasi… Audio
Nashville Babylon
Mark Rogers features new music from Howe Gelb and Nadia Reid, blues from the Mississippi Sheiks and CW Stoneking, jazz from Yusef Lateef, solid gold country from Tex Ritter and a bluegrass-tinged… Audio
Edward Ware - NYC / Barcelona / Nelson
In 1990, Edward Ware took a punt and left NZ to become a musician in New York. He established himself as a composer, performer, and teacher there. Audio
Inside Out Part 1: Ronnie Scott
Nick celebrates the 90th birthday of Ronnie Scott, tenor sax player and founder of the best-known jazz club outside the US, with a show dedicated to music recorded at his famous venue. Artists include… Audio
Inside Out Part 2: Ronnie Scott
Nick celebrates the 90th birthday of Ronnie Scott, tenor sax player and founder of the best-known jazz club outside the US, with a show dedicated to music recorded at his famous venue. Artists include… Audio
Snarky Puppy not snarky at all
Horns, hooks and improvised jazz all make up the spectacle that is a Snarky Puppy concert. The band, which has a roster of 25 musicians, returns to Auckland in April. Band founder and bassist Michael… Audio
Inside Out Part 1: A Horde of Horns
Nick Tipping checks out some of Dizzy Gillespie's best-known tracks as well as some lesser-known gems, revisits a classic by Frankie Trumbauer and Bix Beiderbecke, and showcases tunes by Kenny… Audio
Inside Out Part 2: A Horde of Horns
Nick Tipping checks out some of Dizzy Gillespie's best-known tracks as well as some lesser-known gems, revisits a classic by Frankie Trumbauer and Bix Beiderbecke, and showcases tunes by Kenny… Audio
Joint Jukebox - Ross McHenry & Myele Manzanza
Back in 2015 on The Weekend, as part of our Musical Dynasties segment, Shaun D Wilson spoke to renowned Wellington-based beatmaker and jazz drummer Myele Manzanza.
Now we've brought back Myele back… Audio