Jazz
Rodger Fox and Roy Phillips
Wellington Jazz orchestra maestro Rodger Fox teams up with Roy Phillips from the acclaimed 70's group "The Peddlers". Phillips is a renowned raconteur and talks about life since he moved to New… Audio
Norman Meehan reviews Uri Caine
Pianist and composer Uri Caine is touring the country, first with the New Zealand String Quartet, then on his own. On the weekend he performed interpretations of Shubert, Beethoven and Bach. Norman… Audio
Uri Caine
New York pianist and composer Uri Caine is on tour for Chamber Music New Zealand with New Zealand String Quartet. He'll be reimagining the likes of Schubert, Beethoven and Bach, and will be presenting… Audio
Victor Goines and Marcus Printup
Saxophonist Victor Goines and trumpeter Marcus Printup are touring as part of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. They both come from the Deep South with its heritage of jazz and blues and have been… Audio
New Zealand Festival - Lynn Freeman
Wynton Marsalis and his Lincoln Centre Orchestra have arrived in Wellington ahead of their keenly anticipated performances in the New Zealand Festival Programme. It is in fact Wynton Marsalis's third… Audio
Nights' Culture - Jazz
Jivester, editor and publisher Fergus Barrowman on the sizzle and pop of a snazzy beat... the Rodger Fox Big Band plays New Zealand, Dave Douglas and the Monash Art Ensemble plus Wynton Marsalis and… Audio
Kamasi Washington
Los Angelean saxophonist, composer and bandleader Kamasi Washington talks to Sam Wicks. Audio
Judy BAILEY: Children's Suite
Judy Bailey (piano). Recorded by Radio New Zealand Concert, October 1992. Audio
Musical Siblings - Mara TK and Billy TK Jnr.
Lynn Freeman is joined by Musical Siblings Mara TK and Billy TK Jnr. Mara is a member of Electric Wire Hustle, Fly My Pretties, and Data Hui, composed music for the play Hikoi, and has collaborated… Audio, Gallery
John Kliem
Jazz reviewer John Kliem looks back at live recordings made by Miles Davis in Osaka 40 years ago on 1st February, 1975. Many fans are unfamiliar with this "late electric" period, normally described as… Audio
Brilliant Brass - Wynton Marsalis
Jazz to classical, New Orleans to New York, Wynton Marsalis is the complete musician. David Bremner profiles the legendary trumpeter. Video, Audio
Kevin Field
Pianist and Composer Kevin Field talks about his latest album "The A List" which he recorded in New York with some of the top jazz artists in the States. Audio
Phil Broadhurst
Jazz composer and pianist Phil Broadhurst talks about his new album Panacea - the third instalment in his Dedication Trilogy. Audio
Wynton Marsalis
When it comes to jazz there is perhaps no bigger name than trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis - but jazz is only part of his story. He is at the forefront of music education and advocacy, and is… Audio
Rick Michel and Liam Burrows
Las Vegas singer Rick Michel and young Australian artist Liam Burrows pay tribute to Frank Sinatra who would have turned 100 next month with a show at the Civic Theatre. Audio
Brilliant Brass - Rodger Fox
After a lifetime of music making, from early experiences in a rock band to over 40 years leading his eponymous Big Band, trombonist Rodger Fox is as busy as ever. Video, Audio
The Amazing Nina Simone
Upon the U.S. release of the documentary The Amazing Nina Simone. Trevor Reekie speaks about the remarkable talent and the life of the artist to the film director Jeff Lieberman. Video, Audio
Miho Wada and Andrew Rudolph: Miho's Jazz Orchestra
Miho's Jazz Orchestra formed in 2011, bringing together an eclectic group of musicians and musical influences in venues all over New Zealand. Flutist and namesake Miho Wada joins guitarist Andrew… Audio
New Zealand Festival 2016
The New Zealand Festival celebrates its 30th Birthday in 2016. Artistic director Shelagh Magadza previews next year's lineup. Audio
Benny Lackner: Jazz Pianist
German jazz pianist Benny Lackner is in the country with his trio to perform at the Auckland Jazz Festival. Eva chats to Benny about his playing and aesthetic. Audio
