Jazz

Lauren Ellis drums for the Rodger Fox Big Band. She previews their upcoming shows and album release with pianist Michael Houstoun. Audio

Wallace Chapman talks to Irvin Mayfield about his city New Orleans and its music. Audio

Upbeat jazz contributor looks at the work of jazz trumpeter and flugel horn player Clark Terry. Audio

The Labcoats are a six-piece superstar Wellington band who have finally released their second album, O'Potassium. Samuel Scott went along to the sound check of their album release to find out how a… Audio

To celebrate NZ Music Month, Phil has a listening session with Steve Garden of Rattle Records Audio

Upbeat jazz contributor explores the work of New Zealand jazz saxophonist and flautist Brian Smith. Audio

Upbeat jazz contributor looks at great works from the year 1965. Audio

The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra welcomes the Australian vocalist Hetty Kate this weekend, for James Morrison's jazz showcase. Audio

The 2015 Best Jazz Album was awarded at the National Jazz Festival in Tauranga to 'DOG': a self-titled album by the Auckland quartet. Eva speaks to pianist Kevin Field. Audio

Australian jazz virtuoso James Morrison takes to New Zealand stages this week, performing with the Auckland Philharmonia and Christchurch Symphony Orchestras. He tells Eva what the audience can… Audio

Phil plays some contrasting tracks from albums he reviewed last year. Audio

Organists preview their Killer B3 Hammond Organ Summit at the Tauranga National Jazz Festival. Audio

Bandleader previews his appearances at the Tauranga Jazz Festival. [region] Bay of Plenty Audio

Upbeat jazz contributor looks at the work of NZ saxophonist and composer Nathan Haines. Audio

He is a jazz icon - Herbie Hancock. A 14 time award Grammy winner, Herbie Hancock has made 32 albums since 1978 and he's coming to NZ with another jazz trailblazer Chick Corea. Audio

Ahead of a near sold-out NZ tour, North American roots musician Pokey LaFarge heads into the Radio NZ Studios to play pared back versions of a couple of his new songs. Video, Audio

Wellington-based Brazilian singer and organiser of 'Tutakitaki' concert tour featuring NZ and Brazilian musicians. Audio

Hank Marvin was arguably the first true British guitar hero. He was famous for his band The Shadows and his distinctive guitar playing. He's in New Zealand with his band Gypsy Jazz at the Christchurch… Audio

A definitive new retrospective collection covering the work of Huddie William Ledbetter aka Lead Belly – Lead Belly: The Smithsonian Folkways Collection – has just been released. Trevor Reekie talks… Audio

Jordan McLean of Antibalas talks with Emma Smith about Fela! The Musical, and the lasting influence of Fela Kuti.  Audio