Inside Out

This hour features a mini-set from the great singer Lena Horne. Read more Audio

We pay tribute to the influential songwriter Johnny Mandel, and check out a couple of tracks by guitarist Emily Remler. Read more Audio

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. Read more Audio

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. Read more Audio

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. Read more Audio

Chilean saxophonist Melissa Aldana remembers the visionary artist Frida Kahlo on her latest album "Visions". Read more Audio

We feature the debut solo album from young Wellington pianist Leo Coghini. Read more Audio

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… Read more Audio

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. Read more Audio

Nick checks out a new album from guitarist James Sherlock and bassist Ben Hanlon. Read more Audio

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. Read more Audio

Nick checks out new albums from Australia-based kiwi pianist Steven Barry, and Wellington band The Troubles. Read more Audio