Nick Tipping

Nick focuses on jazz manouche, a genre created by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, and carried on by modern masters Angelo DeBarre, Stochelo Rosenberg, and Biréli Lagrène. Audio

It's a variety pack this week, as Nick checks out tracks from Diana Krall, Miles Davis, Esperanza Spalding, and the Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra. Audio

Wellingtonian Dave Wilson's new album Ephemeral deals with the nature and shape of relationships. Audio

Nick looks back at the career of pianist and composer Carla Bley; plus music by Charlie Parker, Joe Zawinul, and Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Audio

Wellington multi-instrumentalist Oscar Laven's album 'Questions in Red' pays tribute to past masters, but also showcases his own unique style. Audio

It's that time of the year - time for a selection of standards centred on spring. Audio

Ōtautahi quartet Darren Pickering Small Worlds plays works composed by Darren Pickering, which sit somewere between cinematic soundscapes, electronic textures, and contemporary jazz. Nick checks out… Audio

Nick checks out Sicilian bass player Giuseppe Millaci and his album 'The Endless Way'; music from NZ guitarist Honey Boulton; and classics from the Jazz Messengers and John Coltrane. Audio

Jazz covers of great pop songs: Bill Frisell plays Marvin Gaye, Joe Pass plays the Rolling Stones, and Allana Goldsmith and Alchemy cover Herbs. Audio

What piece of classical music will come out on top as the listener choice of the year on RNZ Concert's Settling The Score this year? The highly anticipated annual audience poll of favourite classical… Audio

The Royal NZ Air Force Jazz Orchestra's new album is called Kaiwhakatere - Navigator, and features originals from the band members. Audio

Two new NZ jazz albums this week - an adventurous sax trio featuring Alex Trask, Umar Zakaria, and Abe Baillie; and a heartfelt tribute by the Auckland Jazz Orchestra to the music of the late NZ jazz… Audio

Nick checks out tracks from rising star Lakecia Benjamin, New Orleans-born drummer Herlin Riley, and the trio of Mike Nock, Paul Dyne, and Roger Sellers. Audio

RNZ Concert's Settling the Score poll is back. This annual survey asks listeners to select their favourite pieces of classical music, culminating in a top 30 published by RNZ. It's open from now until… Audio

Nick takes a dive into the cool sound of West Coast jazz, including musicians like Dave Brubeck, Anita O'Day, Art Pepper and Gerry Mulligan. Audio

More jazz from the West Coast cool school, including Gretchen Parlato and Bill Holman. Audio

Hear 'the Soul Daughter of Tūhoe', Whirimako Black, performing te reo Māori jazz standards and originals at the 2021 Wellington Jazz Festival. Audio

Lennie Tristano was a polarising figure in mid-20th Century jazz. Nick takes a look at what made him such an interesting musician. Audio

A classic from Jim Hall, followed by tracks from Jazz at Lincoln Center, Melody Gardot, and NZ's Anita Schwabe. Audio

NZ-born John Metcalfe has released his latest album, Tree – a journey through 24 hours in the life of one of nature’s most majestic creations. He talks with Nick Tipping about the album, and his… Video, Audio