Jazz

Fergus Barrowman is back with his pick of the latest Jazz releases and some tunes that have been getting him through. Audio

For this week's Nashville Babylon Mark is broadcasting from his kitchen in Wairarapa and plays new releases from Bob Dylan and Howe Gelb, classics from Aretha Franklin, Gram Parsons and the late Betty… Audio

Nick checks out a solo piano album from Rotorua's Ben Wilcock, and another new release from the Rodger Fox Big Band. Audio

On this week's Nashville Babylon Mark brings the show from his home in Wairarapa and features a tribute to the late John Prine, a birthday tune for James Brown, lockdown classics courtesy of Hank… Audio

Nick features new albums from Auckland pianist Kevin Field and the Wellington-based Rodger Fox Big Band. Both albums were recorded in New York, at the Kiwi-owned Bunker Studios. Audio

Nick Tipping celebrates the life and music of pianist, composer, teacher, and broadcaster Phil Broadhurst. Audio

This week's Nashville Babylon has a rare John Lee Hooker track, birthday tunes for Loretta Lynn and Al Green, chilled out soul courtesy of King Curtis and Solomon Burke plus a timeless classic from… Audio

This week Nick looks at some of the many jazz standards written by the dynamic duo of George and Ira Gershwin, including Fascinating Rhythm, But Not For Me, and Embraceable You.

And now I was sitting backstage, cosy on a 5-seater, sipping a warm oolong, thinking 'This might be it. I gotta be proud of this. It might not get better than this'... Audio

This week Nick goes around the world in two hours, with tunes inspired by cities, states, and countries, including Cedar Walton's Bolivia, Thad Jones with April in Paris, and Phil Broadhurst's Matai… Audio

This week Nick plays tracks inspired by places around the world, including Cassandra Wilson with the Tennessee Waltz, Chick Corea's Spain, and Bill Charlap with Autumn in New York. Audio

London jazz ensemble Ezra Collective performing live at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio

On this week's show Mark has classic blues courtesy of Little Walter and Jimmy Rogers, a selection of late-night Doo-Wop from the Platters, a classic from e Impressions, more from Nadia Reid's latest… Audio

On this week's show Mark has new music from Nadia Reid and the Drive By Truckers, birthday tunes for Lou Reed and Jackson C Frank plus a live session track courtesy of Holly Arrowsmith. Audio

On this week's show Mark has birthday tunes for Johnny Cash and Nicky Hopkins, blues courtesy of Blind Boy Fuller, classic soul covers from Etta James and Bobby Womack plus a preview of Kiwi bluegrass… Audio

The jazz world is dominated by men called Dave. Nick Tipping tries to figure out why. Audio

On this week's show Mark previews Nick Lowe's forthcoming visit to New Zealand, plays new music from Tami Neilson, the Third Mind, Miss Tess and Chuck Prophet and spins classic blues courtesy of… Audio

On this week's show Mark previews Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock's visit to New Zealand, delves into a comprehensive reissue of the Meters' finest moments, plays a new track courtesy of… Audio

This week Nick goes for a set of swinging tunes from John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Canadian singer Diana Panton, and Kenny Burrell. Audio

This week Nick checks out some rising stars of NZ jazz: Roger Manins and Callum Allardice, winners of the 2019 Jazz Awards for Jazz Artist and Jazz Composition of the Year, and Myele Manzanza, whose… Audio