Jazz
Nashville Babylon 27 August, 2018
On this week's show Mark spins new tunes from Iron & Wine, Robbie Fulks & Linda Gail Lewis, previews the forthcoming Southern Fork Americana Festival and marks the anniversary of Stevie Ray Vaughn's… Audio
Mulgrew, Metheny, and Mike Nock
This week Nick plays music by guitarists Pat Metheny, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and John Scofield, a live number from Mulgrew Miller, and a classic from Mike Nock. Audio
Aretha, Cannonball, and Mukhlisa
This week Nick features Aretha Franklin, along with NZ bands Mukhlisa and The Jac, and a classic from Cannonball Adderley. Audio
Nashville Babylon: Remembering Aretha
Featuring tracks from her teenage years at Columbia Records plus a selection of songs from her legendary run of albums for the Atlantic label, tonight's Nashville Babylon pays tribute to the one and… Audio
Jazz legend Jim Pugh
Jim Pugh is a jazz legend. He was lead trombone for both Woody Hermann and Chick Corea, worked with groups as diverse as Steely Dan and the Graham Ashton Brass Ensemble, and is Distinguished Professor… Audio
Upbeat for Monday 20 August
We feature Gramophone Classical Music Award finalists, trombonist Jim Pugh on jazz and we mark St Stephen’s Day.
Jazz Messengers, Phil Woods
This week Nick features Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, as well as Lena Horne, Phil Woods, and Paul Bley. Audio
Jazz Messengers, Lena Horne, Kurt Rosenwinkel
This week Nick features Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, along with Lena Horne, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and Sidney Bechet. Audio
Latinaotearoa share their Influencis et Collabis
Multi-genre Latin music group Latinaotearoa have just finished a raucous tour of Australia and New Zealand in the wake of their recently released album of reinterpretations of South American songs… Audio
Nashville Babylon 13 August, 2018
On this week's show Mark spins a heady mix of country, soul and rock 'n'roll from the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Larry Jon Wilson, Esther Phillips and Chuck Prophet. There's also new music from Dawn… Audio
Shelly Berg - first call pianist and arranger
American jazz pianist and arranger Shelly Berg is one of the great go-to's for American singers - his lengthy CV includes working with Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, Gloria Estefan, Bobby McFerrin… Audio
Jazz: Fergus Barrowman
Fergus Barrowman is back with a selection of the best jazz tunes for your Thursday evening. John Coltrane recently released lost album 1963 Both Directions At Once, Dave Holland's Uncharted… Audio
Nashville Babylon 30 July 2018
On tonight's show Mark plays homegrown blues, country and folk from New Zealand's Heart Attack Alley, John The Baptist and French For Rabbits He also wishes legendary guitarist Buddy Guy a happy… Audio
Hank Jones turns 100
Nick celebrates the 100th birthday of one of jazz's quiet achievers, pianist Hank Jones. Audio
Hank Jones, Roger Sellers
Nick celebrates Hank Jones' 100th birthday, and takes a look back at the life of legendary NZ drummer Roger Sellers. Audio
Getting into the swing with the Count Basie Orchestra
Auckland jazz lovers are in for a treat on Monday night when The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra plays at the Aotea Centre. A somewhat star-struck Nick Tipping spoke to the musical director of the… Audio
Upbeat for Friday 27 July
We meet the final finalist for tomorrow night’s Lexus Song Quest, we get into the groove of things with Count Basie Orchestra MD Scotty Barnhart and we finish our series of music inspired by…
Nashville Babylon 23 July 2018
On tonight's show Mark says happy birthday to Tony Joe White, spins new tracks from Charles Lloyd & the Marvels and Clay Parker and Jodi James plus reggae from Flick Wilson and Louisiana blues… Audio
Inside Out Episode 100
Nick celebrates 100 episodes of Inside Out with a look back at some of his favourite tracks. Audio
Jazz drummer and teacher Roger Sellers has died
Influential jazz drummer and teacher Roger Sellers died over the weekend. Nick Tipping shares his memories and we hear Seller's interview with Haydn Sherley from 1997 about his musical influences over… Audio
