Jazz
Nashville Babylon 12 February 2022
On this week's show Mark has new music from Tall Folk, classic blues and country courtesy of George Jones, Roy Orbison and Johnny Otis, plus a soul smash from Quincy Jones. Audio
Jerome Kern Songbook (1)
Episode 7 of the Summer Songbook Series takes in the music of Jerome Kern. Audio
Jerome Kern Songbook (2)
Episode 7 of the Summer Songbook Series takes in the music of Jerome Kern. Audio
Nashville Babylon 5 Febuary 2022
This week on Nashville Babylon Mark has new music from Big Thief, blues and soul courtesy of Amos Milburn and the Staple Singers, reggae from Peter Tosh plus a pub-rock classic from Dr Feelgood. Audio
Harold Arlen Songbook (1)
This week Nick's Summer Songbook Series takes in the music of Harold Arlen. Audio
Harold Arlen Songbook (2)
This week Nick's Summer Songbook Series takes in the music of Harold Arlen. Audio
Irving Berlin Songbook (1)
This week Nick's Summer Songbook Series continues, with a show dedicated to the music of Irving Berlin. Audio
Irving Berlin Songbook (2)
This week Nick's Summer Songbook Series continues, with a show dedicated to the music of Irving Berlin. Audio
Duke Ellington Songbook (1)
This week Nick's Summer Songbook Series continues, with a show dedicated to the music of Duke Ellington. Audio
Duke Ellington Songbook (2)
Nick's Summer Songbook Series continues, with the 2nd installment of his of Duke Ellington special. Audio
Dr Aleisha Ward: The birth of recorded jazz
Every year a list comes out. It's a special list of recordings and books which have entered the public domain and are no longer covered by copyright! This year a raft of cultural products from 1921… Audio
Rodgers & Hart Songbook (1)
This week Nick continues his Summer Songbook Series with two hours of great tunes by Rodgers & Hart. Audio
Rodgers & Hart Songbook (2)
Nick features the work of Rodgers & Hart in this week's Summer Songbook. Audio
Cole Porter Songbook (1)
This week Nick kicks off his Summer Songbook Series, inspired by Ella Fitzgerald's legendary Songbook albums. First up: a frolic through the music of Cole Porter. Audio
The Gershwins (1)
This week Nick looks at some of the many jazz standards written by the dynamic duo of George and Ira Gershwin, including Fascinating Rhythm, But Not For Me, and Embraceable You. Audio
The Gershwins (2)
This week Nick looks at some of the many jazz standards written by the dynamic duo of George and Ira Gershwin, including 'Oh, Lady Be Good', 'I Got Rhythm', and 'A Foggy Day'. Audio
Rodger Fox: 'You can learn jazz and end up in Fat Freddy's Drop'
Jazz training can be a great foundation for a professional music career, but there are still too few opportunities for young Kiwi jazz musicians, says Rodger Fox. The trombonist and music teacher has… Video, Audio
Nashville Babylon Christmas Special - 25 December 2021
Mark's embracing the festive spirit with a 2 Hour Christmas Special this week featuring his favourites from Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, Buddy Holly, Billie Holiday and a special gift from Don… Audio
The Inside Out Christmas Special 2021
It's a very jazzy Christmas, featuring carols from Arturo Sandoval, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and Rahsaan Roland Kirk... Audio
Nashville Babylon 18 December 2021
On this week's Nashville Babylon there's rockabilly from Wanda Jackson, Christmas blues courtesy of CW Stoneking, classic funk from James Brown plus a birthday tune for Keith Richards. Audio