Jazz; Music
Tito, Herbie, the Boptet
This week: Nick checks out Tito Puente’s ‘Maria Cervantes’, Herbie Hancock’s ‘Maiden Voyage’, Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane with ‘Lush Life’, and a track from Wellington’s Boptet. Audio
Milt Jackson, Charles Tolliver
This week Nick Tipping features music by trumpeters Duško Gojkovic, Miles Davis, and Charles Tolliver, and vibes legend Milt Jackson. Audio
Art Blakey, Sinne Eeg, Sumo Jazz
Nick celebrates Art Blakey's 100th birthday, plus tracks from Denmark's Sinne Eeg and Sumo Jazz from Christchurch. Audio
100 years of Art Blakey
Art Blakey turns 100 this week, so Nick takes a look back at some of his work with the Jazz Messengers. Plus a new album from 89-year-old Ahmad Jamal, and tracks from kiwis Leigh Jackson and The Jac.
…Clifford Brown / Max Roach 1
This week Nick features trumpet player Clifford Brown and drummer Max Roach, as well as Billie Holiday, Dianne Reeves and Gregory Porter. Audio
Clifford Brown / Max Roach 2
This week Nick features trumpet player Clifford Brown and drummer Max Roach, as well as Dianne Reeves and Quatuor Ebène. Audio
Maqueque, Jann Rutherford, Regina Carter, Drew Gress
Nick checks out a new album from all-female Cuban band Maqueque, tracks from Jann Rutherford and Kirsten McKenzie, one from bass player Drew Gress, and violinist Regina Carter with pianist Kenny… Audio