Nick Tipping

Nick checks out two performances by NZ pianist Mike Nock, classics from sax/vocalist Vi Redd, and hard bop from Freddie Hubbard. Audio

Inspired by an album from Viennese bass player Gina Schwartz, Nick presents a show of bass-led music - including players like Charles Mingus, Dave Holland, and Linda Oh. Audio

Nick looks in on 1980s NZ jazz fusion band Space Case. Plus tracks from Charles Mingus, and Cuban/NYC band Orquesta Akokán. Audio

Nick Tipping dedicates the programme to the music of Lennon and McCartney, with jazz tunes that reinvent the Beatles - from Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald to fusion player Jaco Pastorius.  Audio

Nick Tipping dedicates the programme to the music of Lennon and McCartney, with jazz tunes that reinvent the Beatles - from Herbie Hancock and Groove Collective to fusion players Allan Holdsworth and… Audio

American guitarist Russ Spiegel returns to NZ in March and April for nine dates, and Nick checks out Russ' latest album 'Caribbean Blue'. Also this hour: Jane Monheit sings the classics, and Kiwis… Audio

Nick checks out the inventor of vocalese, Eddie Jefferson, singing Horace Silver's 'Filthy McNasty', two classics from Oliver Nelson, and a gorgeous piece by Mike Nock; and Bill Frisell plays Marvin… Audio

A new album from the Wellington trio of Ayrton Foote, Daniel Yeabsley, and Mark Lockett brings their unique take on a set of classic standards; Stuff Smith plays violin in some recordings from the… Audio

Grammy-winning vocalist Samara Joy sings two classics; Phil Broadhurst plays a track from his album Positif; and Nick checks out three fantastic tracks from the soundtrack to the 1996 movie 'Kansas… Audio

Wellington guitarist / composer Callum Allardice's debut album is a stunning combination of small group, big band, and string section - with a great production sound, and Callum's trademark… Audio

Nick checks out a re-release from guitarist Louis Stewart, Ireland's first world-class jazz musician. Audio

Nick checks out two tracks by Pat Metheny, two guys named Phil, two from Canadian singer Emilie-Claire Barlow, and drummer Reuben Bradley's "Exposition". Audio

The new album "Splendid Isolation", by New Zealand musicians John Rae and Ben Wilcock, showcases their broad range and ability to produce the unexpected. Also this hour: Alicia Olatuja, and Brian… Audio

Nick checks out Billy Child's album 'Rebirth', two legendary performances by Ella Fitzgerald, new arrangements by NYC-based musicians Steven Feifke and Raviv Markovitz, sensitive quartet work by… Audio

Christchurch-born bass player Hamish Smith features on New York-based guitarist Rotem Sivan's new album 'Dream Louder'. Also this hour - classics by Hampton Hawes, and an exciting track from… Audio

Nick checks out nine well-known jazz musicians who share the name "Kenny" - in a show called "Kennys from Heaven". Audio

The fourth album in NZ drummer Myele Manzanza's Crisis and Opportunity series reflects on life as a musician in London during Covid. 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