Archive - Joyful Noise: Deep Dives Into Music From Aotearoa/New Zealand

Alan Brown: Murmur

Alan Brown may be best known as a jazz pianist/organist around New Zealand, playing with the likes of Caitlin Smith and Nathan Haines, as well as…

Mar 6, 2022 •

September 2021

New Zealand Jazz Life- Norman Meehan

Before I begin this review I need to make a declaration.

Sep 5, 2021 •

August 2021

Auckland Jazz Orchestra with Caitlin Smith- East of the Sun

The Auckland Jazz Orchestra (AJO) was formed by Mike Booth and Tim Aitkinson in 2009 with the explicit purpose of performing contemporary jazz composed…

Aug 1, 2021 •

July 2021

The New Blue, Pixie Williams Reimagined

Born 12 July 1928 Pixie Williams was New Zealand’s first recording star.

Jul 12, 2021 •

A Mighty Tōtara Has Fallen

Richard Nunns and jazz

Jul 2, 2021 •

June 2021

Sanctuary- Jasmine Lovell-Smith and Jake Baxendale

Sanctuary Cover art by Eden Fainberg

Jun 11, 2021 •

May 2021

The Jac: A Gathering and Walking Spirits

2020 was the year of interruptions.

May 26, 2021 •

Reviews, interviews, and articles on jazz, folk, classical and other music from Aotearoa/New Zealand

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May 13, 2021 •

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