Nick Tipping

A look back at the career of jazz saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter. Audio

'Conversations' is a new duo album by Dixon Nacey and Kevin Haines. It showcases two NZ jazz artists at the peak of their powers. Audio

Nick checks out Carmen McRae's 1956 album 'By Special Request', as well as tracks from Roy Hargrove's album 'Family', and Horace Parlan's 'Fugee'. Audio

Wellington sax player Frank Talbot's new album 'Mundane Life Updates' takes its inspiration from everyday events.  Audio

 To mark Burt Bacharach's death, Nick checks out nine jazz versions of his tunes. Audio

Nick checks out tracks from Sarah Vaughan's classic 1957 release 'Swingin' Easy', as well as tunes from Tina Brooks, Greg Crayford, and Elvin Jones. Audio

Nick checks out a new album from Paris-based saxophonist Rick Margitza, plus tracks from NZ group Dog and Esperanza Spalding. Audio

Nick plays tracks from Stan Kenton, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bob Berg. Audio

This week Nick features trumpet player Clifford Brown and drummer Max Roach, as well as Billie Holiday, Dianne Reeves and Gregory Porter. Audio

This week Nick features trumpet player Clifford Brown and drummer Max Roach, as well as Dianne Reeves and Quatuor Ebène. Audio

Nick checks out a new album from Wellington drummer Mark Lockett, featuring New York stars Matt Penman, David Binney, and Duane Eubanks. Audio

A variety pack - including tunes from Junior Mance, the Ray Brown Trio, and Diana Panton, and a highly unusual tune by Clark Terry called "Mumbles". Audio

Nick plays music from across Brian's stellar career. Audio

Vocal jazz ensembles from the Boswell sisters to Take 6. Audio

Nick checks out classic tracks from Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, Herbie Hancock, and Hank Mobley- plus Auckland musicians Trudi Lile & Mojave. Audio

Classics, modern fusion and funk with tracks from Geri Allen, Snarky Puppy, Barney Kessell, and Maceo Parker! Audio

Classics, modern fusion and funk with tracks from bass players Paul Dyne and Charles Mingus, and sax players Cannonball Adderley and Eddie Harris. Audio

RNZ Concert is putting the word out about a survey they're conducting to gather feedback on the music they play. Host of The Works and Inside Out, Nick Tipping talks to Jesse about their survey. Audio

Nick focuses on the music of Sonny Stitt, who was described as the heir to Charlie Parker. Audio

Nick checks out NZ jazz legends Linn Lorkin and Paul Dyne, plus tracks from Wynton Kelly, Jonah Jones, and Frankie Trumbauer. Audio