Jazz

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

Upbeat jazz contributor looks at albums recorded in 50 years ago. Audio

Artistic Director of the NZ Jazz Festival unveils this year's programme. Audio

Jivester, editor and publisher Fergus Barrowman on the sizzle and pop of a snazzy beat... Vijay Iyer's brilliant new album 'Break Stuff'. Audio

Upbeat jazz contributor presents the work of CL BOB featuring works by Simon Bowden, Chris Williamson and Steve Cournane. Audio

Upbeat jazz contributor John Kliem explores the work of American saxophonist Eric Dolphy. Audio

Upbeat jazz contributor looks at the work of New Zealand born jazz drummer Frank Gibson, Jr. [topic] music [location] New Zealand Audio