Nick Tipping
Kurt Rosenwinkel, the Jazz Messengers
We check out music by the Jazz Messengers, Katya Sourikova, and Mexican group Sacbé, and a couple from guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel. Audio
RIP Johnny Mandel, plus Emily Remler
We pay tribute to the influential songwriter Johnny Mandel, and check out a couple of tracks by guitarist Emily Remler. Audio
John Rae: Uncouth and Without Form
We check out Wellington drummer John Rae's new album, in which he explores his Scottish roots through a mix of traditional tunes and originals. Audio
Roger Manins' Happy Place
We check out Roger Manins and GRG67's followup to their award-winning 2018 album, we get groovy with Lee Morgan and Art Farmer, and we look back to Billie Holiday's heyday. Audio
Chill-out Jazz
Jazz to soothe your troubled soul this week- a collection of ballads and low-energy grooves, including a new EP by the Pukerua Bay-based NaM Trio. Audio
Melissa Aldana
Chilean saxophonist Melissa Aldana remembers the visionary artist Frida Kahlo on her latest album "Visions". Audio
Leo Coghini's Wellington Solo album
We feature the debut solo album from young Wellington pianist Leo Coghini. Audio
Black Lives Matter
Jazz's inherent message of social justice often gets drowned out by its appeal as entertainment. This hour we check out songs of protest by Nina Simone and Terri Lyne Carrington, John Coltrane's… Audio
2020 NZ Music Awards - Jazz Edition
Listen to all the finalists and winners of this year's APRA Jazz Composition of the Year, and Best Jazz Artist, at the NZ Music Awards. Audio
Sherlock Hanlon duo
Nick checks out a new album from guitarist James Sherlock and bassist Ben Hanlon. Audio
The Jac; Ashton Sellars; Leonardo Coghini
Nick checks out a new album from the Wellington octet The Jac, as well as new releases by London-based Kiwi guitarist Ashton Sellars and Wellington pianist Leonardo Coghini. Audio
New albums from Steve Barry and The Troubles
Nick checks out new albums from Australia-based kiwi pianist Steven Barry, and Wellington band The Troubles. Audio
A Little Piece of Classical Music
Nick Tipping chooses some classical music for your soul. Audio
Rattle and hum Part 1
Nick takes a look back at the last few years of releases by local label Rattle Jazz. Audio
Rattle and hum Part 2
Nick takes a look back at the last few years of releases by local label Rattle Jazz. Audio
Ben Wilcock goes solo & the Rodger Fox Big Band plays NZ
Nick checks out a solo piano album from Rotorua's Ben Wilcock, and another new release from the Rodger Fox Big Band. Audio
Kevin Field, Rodger Fox Big Band in NYC
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
Tribute to Phil Broadhurst
Nick Tipping celebrates the life and music of pianist, composer, teacher, and broadcaster Phil Broadhurst. Audio
