95bFM: The 95bFM Jazz Show

95bFM Jazz Show with Def Jim: Sunday January 11, 2026

On his first Jazz Show for 2026, after opening with a classic mid-70's ECM opus from guitarist Ralph Towner, Def Jim offers a feast of Free Jazz and free-ish jazz to delight the auditory senses of those with open ears and perhaps a little courage. From seminal mid-80's works by legendary Detroit pioneers Griot Galaxy and friends (incidentally featured in the December 2025 edition of UK magazine The Wire) through drummer Gerry Hemingway's 90's European Quintet, an outstanding mid-noughties live cut from the second incarnation of David Liebman & Richie Beirach vehicle Quest to new and recent releases from veteran Chicago reedsman Henry Threadgill, Shaman-guitarist Tisziji Munoz and piano visionary Matthew Shipp, this Show has a tilt at freedom in all its guises. And then there's the tracks in between... all in all, true nourishment indeed for intrepid musical souls.

95bFM Jazz Show with Lonely Buffalo and Li'l Parsnip, 28/12/25

The ever eclectic hosts Lonely Buffalo (aka Chris F.) and Li'l Parsnip (aka DJ Sassy) go trip-hopping and acid-jazzing into 2026 with the final 95bFM Jazz Show on 95bFM. Sassy's top picks for the week: Barry Adamson - Jazz Devil ... so HOT it gave me all the good vibes...wink! Air - Le Femme D' Argent ... oui oui! Darkstar - Hold Me Down ... this got a hold of me and I never want to let go Connan Mockasin - Momo's ... I want mo mo of this! James Carter / Cyrus Chestnut / Ali Jackson / Reginald Veal - Summer Babe ... brings out the ultimate summer babe in Sassy Mica Paris - Nothing Hits Your Heart Like Soul Music ... this hit my heart AND my soul! Mojave 3 - Got My Sunshine - this also warmed me up! We also raised a glass to ALL the jazz show hosts with some epic Lyre's Spirit Co boozy g&teeze, and Plus & Minus Zero Alcohol Prosecco thanks to The Chiller...what better way to say adios to 2025?!?!

The 95bFM Jazz Show with Frances Chan, 21 Dec 2025

Frances Chan chats to German electronic meister Burnt Friedman in his home studio in rural Portugal about his selection of experimental jazz, and his creative processes with Atom Heart and legendary Can drummer Jaki Leibezeit. Burnt also mentions a few local luminaries he met during his visits to NZ in the late 90s/early 00s. Plus some Portuguese vibes and Christmasy cheer. Playlist: Luis Miguel – Santa Claus Llego a la Ciudad Flanger – Options in the Fire  Nuno Canavarro – Blu Terra Bernardo Couto, Bernardo Moreira, Luis Figueiredo – Arabica Flanger – Midnight Sound  Burnt Friedman - Octrahedal Spherical Caffuffle Bohren and the Club of Gore – Constant Fear Roland P. Young – Clutch Carmen Souza – Ariope! The Embassadors – Big Amen Burnt Friedman, Jaki Liebezeit – Gulli Vereisen   Orquestra Jazz de Matosinhos – Circe   John Coltrane – Spiritual Burnt Friedman, Jaki Liebezeit – 130-09  Yes – Soon Ezra Collective – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen  

95bFM Jazz Show with Blind Mango Chutney, 14 Dec 2025

Blind Mango Chutney is in the chair for HIS last show of the year. The O.G. takes the opportunity to hit you with some of the the festive jazz cuts lurking in his tote bag.

95 bFM Jazz Show with hosts Miss Dom + Dr Mark Baynes, 7 Dec 2025

It's their last show for the year, so your hosts Miss Dom + Dr Mark Baynes review their favourite tracks and a few of their favourite shows from 2025. Tune in for fine jazz and good korero.