Jazz

In 2014 Wellington musician Reuben Bradleyheaded to the Big Apple to record his latest album 'Cthulhu Rising' which is inspired by his combined love of horror literature and modern jazz. Audio

Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater with music to celebrate New Orleans almost a decade after Hurricane Katrina. Dee Dee is appearing in the Wellington Jazz Festival. Audio

One of the centrepieces of the Wellington Jazz Festival is the Rogue Classic Albums Live series, where local musicians tackle classic records to see what of themselves they can bring to LPs with… Audio

Tord Gustavsen is a Norwegian jazz pianist and composer performing in NZ for the first time with his quartet at the Wellington Jazz Festival. He's a star in Europe, and is joined in NZ by saxophonist… Audio

Adelaidean bass player, composer and producer Ross McHenry is on the bill of this year's Wellington Jazz festival, playing with his Future Ensemble, a band that includes New Zealand's own Myele… Audio

In this week's episode: Eva speaks to Australian conductor Richard Gill, before talking to Balanchine expert Diana White, and meeting Scotty Barnhart and Carmen Bradford of the Count Basie Orchestra.

Lauren Ellis drums for the Rodger Fox Big Band. She previews their upcoming shows and album release with pianist Michael Houstoun. Audio

Wallace Chapman talks to Irvin Mayfield about his city New Orleans and its music. Audio

Upbeat jazz contributor looks at the work of jazz trumpeter and flugel horn player Clark Terry. Audio

The Labcoats are a six-piece superstar Wellington band who have finally released their second album, O'Potassium. Samuel Scott went along to the sound check of their album release to find out how a… Audio

To celebrate NZ Music Month, Phil has a listening session with Steve Garden of Rattle Records Audio

Upbeat jazz contributor explores the work of New Zealand jazz saxophonist and flautist Brian Smith. Audio

Upbeat jazz contributor looks at great works from the year 1965. Audio

The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra welcomes the Australian vocalist Hetty Kate this weekend, for James Morrison's jazz showcase. Audio

The 2015 Best Jazz Album was awarded at the National Jazz Festival in Tauranga to 'DOG': a self-titled album by the Auckland quartet. Eva speaks to pianist Kevin Field. Audio

Australian jazz virtuoso James Morrison takes to New Zealand stages this week, performing with the Auckland Philharmonia and Christchurch Symphony Orchestras. He tells Eva what the audience can… Audio

Phil plays some contrasting tracks from albums he reviewed last year. Audio

Organists preview their Killer B3 Hammond Organ Summit at the Tauranga National Jazz Festival. Audio

Bandleader previews his appearances at the Tauranga Jazz Festival. [region] Bay of Plenty Audio

Upbeat jazz contributor looks at the work of NZ saxophonist and composer Nathan Haines. Audio