Jazz

Performed by the Tom Botting Quintet at Anthology, Auckland, 5 August 2020. Audio

Performed by the Tom Botting Quintet at Anthology, Auckland, 5 August 2020. Audio

Nick continues his frolic through the music of Cole Porter in the first of his Summer Songbook Series, inspired by Ella Fitzgerald's legendary Songbook albums. Audio

On this week's show Mark welcomes in 2021 with birthday tunes for Stephen Stills and George Martin plus blues from Big Joe Turner, a track from Little Feat plus a Cajun classic courtesy of Tommy… Audio

On this week's show Mark bids a farewell to 2020 with tracks courtesy of Neko Case, Josh Rouse, Louis Jordan, the Waterboys and reggae legend Delroy Wilson. Audio

On this week's show Mark closes off 2020 with a selection of his favourite tracks of the year. Expect music from Chuck Prophet, Nadia Reid, Colorama, Bill Callahan and Howe Gelb. Audio

This week Nashville Babylon says 'happy birthday' to Keith Richards with a selection of covers of Rolling Stones classics from the likes of the Flying Burrito Brothers, Tori Amos, Merry Clayton… Audio

This week's Nashville Babylon features 2020 favourites courtesy of Bob Dylan and Terry Allen, blues from Jimmy Reed and Louisiana Red plus a preview of Miles Calder's forthcoming NZ live shows. Audio

On this week's show Mark plays some of his favourite tracks of 2020 with songs from Tami Neilson, Courtney Marie Andrews and Emma Swift. There's also blues from Etta James, a birthday tune for Brownie… Audio

On this week's show Mark has a live RNZ session track from Reb Fountain, birthday tunes for songwriting legend Hoagy Carmichael plus music from Talking Heads, the Wailers and a north London classic… Audio

Recorded on 20 October 2020, at St Peter's on Willis, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Video, Audio

Kevin Field Quintet recorded at 2020 Wellington Jazz Festival. Video, Audio

Blair Latham and The Noveltones - Karla and the Divide, recorded at 2020 Wellington Jazz Festival. Video, Audio

On this week's Nashville Babylon Mark says happy birthday to Rennie Sparks of the Handsome Family, plays new music from the Warratahs, has bluegrass courtesy of the Louvin Brothers and ska from Jackie… Audio

On this week's show Mark celebrates Joni Mitchell's birthday with a selection of some of her classic songs. There's also new music courtesy of Marlon Williams, M Ward and Sturgill Simpson plus classic… Audio

On this week's show Mark has new music from Jim White, Otis Gibbs and Miles Calder, previews French For Rabbits' NZ tour, plays a live track from Sonny Terry and Brown McGhee and a birthday tune for… Audio

This week's Nashville Babylon is a solid Soul and R'n'B special featuring the likes of Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Candi Staton and Curtis Mayfield. Audio

The All Girl Big Band takes centre stage at the 2020 Christchurch Big Band Festival. Video, Audio

Fergus Barrowman joins us once again with his pick of the latest jazz releases. Tonight music from Matt Wilson, Dave Douglas and Ambrose Akinsmusire. Audio

On this week's show Mark has the Meters covering the Beatles and Rory Gallagher covering the Stones. There's also Philly-Soul courtesy of the Delfonics, a duet between Kurt Vile and John Prine plus… Audio