Nick Tipping
Cityscapes and Street Scenes
Nick Tipping checks out jazz tunes which describe evoke cities and streets, including Jonathan Crayford's 'Skyscraper Scaffold', Duke Ellington's 'Sidewalks of New York', and Myele Manzanza's 'Brixton… Audio
Congeniality
Ornette Coleman's 'Congeniality' stretches the boundaries of mainstream jazz; Goldsmith Baynes present a call to arms; and Benny Green swings. Audio
Jake Baxendale's Gardening Music
Wellington saxophonist Jake Baxendale's new album evokes soft rain, vibrant new growth, and the wonderment of contemplating nature. Audio
Errol Garner, Abbey Lincoln
Errol Garner swings; Abbey Lincoln sings; and Dave Holland and Sam Rivers focus on what's important. Audio
Mike Jensen - 'Remembering'
Kāpiti drummer Mike Jensen's new album 'Remembering' is the outcome of his Master's project at the University of Auckland, and examines family dynamics and personal history. Also this hour: music from… Audio
Come What May
Nick heads to Europe for jazz from Tom Berkmann and Fabrizio Sotti, trumpet player and singer Clora Bryant makes an appearance, and Herbie Hancock gets moody. Audio
On the Street Where You Live
Swingers from Herbie Hancock, Melba Liston, Hetty Kate, and Mark Lockett - and an original by Michael Costeloe and the RNZAF Jazz Band. Audio
Just Friends
Nick dips into the classics with John Coltrane, Sarah Vaughan, and Joe Williams; Alan Broadbent meets the Wellington Jazz Orchestra; and Alex "Honey" Boulton is "The Charmer". Audio
Rainbow Jazz
Nick takes a look at some of the leading lights of jazz's rainbow community, including drummers Terri Lyne Carrington and Bill Stewart, singers Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith, pianists Fred Hersch and… Audio
Big Swing Face
Nick checks out tracks from Roxy Coss, Benny Green, and Ingrid & Christine Jensen; an arrangement of a Robbie Burns song by NZ drummer John Rae, and one of the Buddy Rich Band's signature tunes. Audio
Frank Gibson Jr and Space Case
In memory of the late NZ drummer Frank Gibson Jr, Nick Tipping revisits his work with jazz-fusion outfit Space Case Audio
All About That Bass
Nick features a new album by Austrian bass player Gina Schwarz, and tracks by bassists Paul Dyne, Charles Mingus, Dave Holland, and Linda May Han Oh. Audio
Clear Path Ensemble
Cory Champion is one of New Zealand's busiest jazz musicians and DJs - and the latest album from his Clear Path Ensemble combines live instruments and electronic tech in often mesmerizing ways. Audio
Dark Side, Light Side
Nick checks out recent releases from Germany, Japan, and France; NZ's Vaughn Roberts Big Band makes an appearance; and Gregory Porter and Grant Green perform classics. Audio
The Chimera Suite
Chris Beernink's new album 'The Chimera Suite' is a thrilling combination of jazz big band and extreme metal. Audio
Something Happens to Me
Nick checks out a new album by Michelle Nicolle and Larry Koonse; Shirley Horn swings at Vine St; and Kurt Rosenwinkel changes the sound of jazz. Audio
Darren Pickering Small Worlds Three
The third album by Darren Pickering Small Worlds of Otautahi Christchurch is a gorgeous combination of acoustic jazz and modular synthesisers. Audio
NZ Music Month 2
In the second week of New Zealand Music Month 2025, Nick checks out long-form jazz by The Jac, a duet by father and son Terry and Jonathan Crayford, and a classic from Dog. Audio
Louisa Williamson's Groundwork
Louisa Williamson's sophomore album is a tour de force of jazz composition, showcased by her top-quality band. Audio
NZ Music Month 1
Week 1 of NZ Music Month 2025 sees Chelsea Prastiti singing Shona Laing, tracks from the late Phil Broadhurst and Jann Rutherford, and large ensemble jazz from The Troubles and the Auckland Jazz… Audio