The latest 95bFM Jazz Show with Def Jim features the work of a number of notable contemporary guitarists, including Miles Okazaki, Julian Lage, Kurt Rosenwinkel, John Scofield, Nels Cline and Terje Rypdal. Following the death of Country Joe McDonald in early March, tribute is paid in the form of a classic Country Joe & The Fish track from the late 60's which has Def Jim remembering that at one time there was a tradition of playing a not-jazz track almost every Jazz Show, a custom which has now lapsed. This Jazz Show finishes with a Michel Benebig Quartet piece recorded live at the ATO Jazz Club in New Lynn, Auckland - out now on Rattle Records.
"I really enjoy your show, very much, every week. I always hear new things and it's always lots of fun. Except for the 10% or so of tracks that make me feel overwhelmingly physically anxious. I don't like those." - Jade, Grey Lynn
We continue with The Enchanted Wood, have a chat with Capt. Festus McBoyle about his new song and new solo show, and we make it to 17 on the pancake count.
Pennie chats about rag and bone men on Fashun (brought to you by Re:Circle). Troy Kingi is dialling in to talk about his recent documentary on TVNZ+, Troy Kingi’s Desert Hikoi. Abby gives us the lowdown on shortlisted novels for the Ockham fiction category on Loose Reads. C. Zukey is in the studio talking about his debut record, Stone Fruut. Whakarongo mai nei!
This week's show focuses on Slint's 1991 Post-Rock classic Spiderland, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Features additional tracks from Slint's (brief) career, as well as associated artists such as Squirrel Bait, PJ Harvey, and Bonnie 'Prince' Billy. Also includes tracks from Neil Young, Sonic Youth, The Breeders and more!
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