Jazz

Dialogos is the latest release from the Chris Mason-Batley Group, based on improvisations on the music of John Psathas. Audio

'Small Holes in the Silence' is the latest album from Norman Meehan, Hannah Griffin and Hayden Chisholm. The three jazz musicians have collaborated on a series of tracks, setting some of New Zealand's… Audio

Jazz legend David Friesen is coming to New Zealand this month, to talk about the art of listening. The bassist, composer and teacher will be holding a workshop at the Nelson Arts Festival. And will… Audio

Brings the new jazz releases. Including albums from Norman Meehan, Hannah Griffin, Hayden Chisholm (Small Holes in the Silence) the Stefano Battaglia Trio, and Cecile McLorin Salvant. Audio

Wellington Jazz Collective The Jac recorded their latest album 'The Green Hour' in Christchurch's Orange Studios. Bassist Nick Tipping and trumpet player Lex French talk about the process and their… Audio

New Zealand jazz pianist Mike Nock has more than 100 albums to his name - including collaborations with Tal Farlow and Yusef Lateef. He's been in New Plymouth looking at links between jazz music and… Audio

New Zealand jazz pianist and composer Mike Nock turns 75 this week, and he's celebrating with a new album and a concert tour. Audio

John looks at some of the notable omissions from the DownBeat Magazine Critics' Poll for 2015. Audio

Norman looks at the work of pianist and composer Jonathan Crayford. Audio

This edition features short tracks by piano trios from the 50s through to today. Audio

John looks at the 2015 Downbeat Critic's Poll which samples the state of the art of Jazz today. Audio

This episode features tracks by Ben Williams, Charles Lloyd, Joe Lovano & Dave Douglas, Charlie Haden & Jim Hall and Aaron Diehl. Audio

Kiwi jazz pianist Kevin Field has collaborated with some of the most famous international names in jazz and he's just put out his own 3rd Album entitled "A List". He joins us with the 5 piece Kevin… Video, Audio

Jazz composer and pianist retires from his teaching position at the New Zealand School of Music. Audio

Jivester, editor and publisher Fergus Barrowman on the sizzle and pop of a snazzy beat... Aaron Diehl, Joe Harriott & Amancio D'Silva, and Hayden Chisholm. Audio

Upbeat jazz contributor celebrates the 90th birthday of drummer Roy Haynes. Audio

Simon looks at some recordings from Miles Davis' 'wilderness years'. Audio

Hotshot British clarinettist Julian Bliss plays with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra this week in their 'Inspired by Jazz' programme. Julian made his television debut at the age of five, and 21… Audio

'Redaction' is the result of a collaboration between jazz drummer Mark Lockett and Taonga Pūoro legend Richard Nunns. Mark tells Eva what's behind it. Audio