Jazz
Rick Michel and Liam Burrows
Las Vegas singer Rick Michel and young Australian artist Liam Burrows pay tribute to Frank Sinatra who would have turned 100 next month with a show at the Civic Theatre. 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
The Amazing Nina Simone
Upon the U.S. release of the documentary The Amazing Nina Simone. Trevor Reekie speaks about the remarkable talent and the life of the artist to the film director Jeff Lieberman. Video, Audio
Miho Wada and Andrew Rudolph: Miho's Jazz Orchestra
Miho's Jazz Orchestra formed in 2011, bringing together an eclectic group of musicians and musical influences in venues all over New Zealand. Flutist and namesake Miho Wada joins guitarist Andrew… Audio
New Zealand Festival 2016
The New Zealand Festival celebrates its 30th Birthday in 2016. Artistic director Shelagh Magadza previews next year's lineup. Audio
Benny Lackner: Jazz Pianist
German jazz pianist Benny Lackner is in the country with his trio to perform at the Auckland Jazz Festival. Eva chats to Benny about his playing and aesthetic. Audio
Chris Mason-Batley: Dialogos
Dialogos is the latest release from the Chris Mason-Batley Group, based on improvisations on the music of John Psathas. Audio
Norman Meehan: 'Small Holes in the Silence'
'Small Holes in the Silence' is the latest album from Norman Meehan, Hannah Griffin and Hayden Chisholm. The three jazz musicians have collaborated on a series of tracks, setting some of New Zealand's… Audio
The Art of Listening - David Friesen
Jazz legend David Friesen is coming to New Zealand this month, to talk about the art of listening. The bassist, composer and teacher will be holding a workshop at the Nelson Arts Festival. And will… Audio
Cultural Ambassador: Fergus Barrowman
Brings the new jazz releases. Including albums from Norman Meehan, Hannah Griffin, Hayden Chisholm (Small Holes in the Silence) the Stefano Battaglia Trio, and Cecile McLorin Salvant. Audio
Nick Tipping and Lex French: The Jac
Wellington Jazz Collective The Jac recorded their latest album 'The Green Hour' in Christchurch's Orange Studios. Bassist Nick Tipping and trumpet player Lex French talk about the process and their… Audio
Mike Nock - The Sounds of Len Lye
New Zealand jazz pianist Mike Nock has more than 100 albums to his name - including collaborations with Tal Farlow and Yusef Lateef. He's been in New Plymouth looking at links between jazz music and… Audio
Mike Nock: Jazz Pianist
New Zealand jazz pianist and composer Mike Nock turns 75 this week, and he's celebrating with a new album and a concert tour. Audio
John Kliem: Jazz Contributor
John looks at some of the notable omissions from the DownBeat Magazine Critics' Poll for 2015. Audio
Norman Meehan: Jazz
Norman looks at the work of pianist and composer Jonathan Crayford. Audio
The Art of Jazz for 29 August 2015
This edition features short tracks by piano trios from the 50s through to today. Audio
Womad 2015 Live: Trinity Roots
An interview and live performance from locals Trinity Roots. Audio
John Kliem: Jazz
John looks at the 2015 Downbeat Critic's Poll which samples the state of the art of Jazz today. Audio
The Art of Jazz for 15 August 2015
This episode features tracks by Ben Williams, Charles Lloyd, Joe Lovano & Dave Douglas, Charlie Haden & Jim Hall and Aaron Diehl. Audio
NZ Live - Kevin Field Band
Kiwi jazz pianist Kevin Field has collaborated with some of the most famous international names in jazz and he's just put out his own 3rd Album entitled "A List". He joins us with the 5 piece Kevin… Video, Audio