Nick Tipping
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
A Handful of Stars part 1
Nick checks out some of the many jazz tunes written with stars in mind. Audio
A Handful of Stars part 2
Nick checks out some of the many jazz tunes written with stars in mind. Audio
Brother to Brother
Brothers Chris and Rodger Fox planned to make a trombone duo album before Rodger passed away in 2024. Now Chris has enlisted the help of trombonist Kaito Walley to ensure the album was recorded. Audio
Just Another Day
Charlie Parker swings; Stacey Kent sings; and we debut the new Inside Out theme tune. Audio
Big Band Bangers
Nick checks out classic big bands from the swing era until the present day - including bands led by Woody Herman, Lionel Hampton, Ella Fitzgerald, and Michael Buble. Audio
Sugar
Tracks from Marian McPartland's Maybeck Recital Hall concert and Miles Davis' album 'Someday My Prince Will Come', alongside groove from Charles Earland and big band jazz from Rodger Fox's Wellington… Audio
Māreikura pt 1
Some of New Zealand's top jazz women select the female jazz musician who most inspires them. Audio
Māreikura pt 2
Some of New Zealand's top jazz women select the female jazz musician who most inspires them. Audio
