95bFM: The 95bFM Jazz Show

From Bach to Tchaikovsky, Frances Chan curates clever jazz versions of classical maestros. Plus, steel drums, xylophones and a taste of Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Recordings ahead of his mammoth DJ set in Auckland on 13 Nov 2026. Setlist: Amitai Kurtz Samba Project – Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake Deodato – Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Klazz Brothers – Paganini Variationen: Afro Variation Klazz Brothers – Paganini Variationen: Salsa Uberletung Eugen Cicero – Cicero Swinging Bach Jacques Loussier Trio – Gnossiene No. 1 Wayne Shorter – Valse Triste Amitai Kurtz Samba Project – Mozart - Rondo Alla Turca Aron Ottignon, Samuel Dubois, Courtney Pine – RISE Yussef Dayes – For My Ladies Nathan Haines – Modulate Moses Boyd ft Shanteh – More to Life Joe Jackson – Cha Cha Loco Eddie Munji III – Salidummay Caribbean Jazz Project – Afro Squarepusher – K10 Terminus Frank Zappa – Echidna’s Arf (Of You) Tom Skinner – Quiet as it’s Kept Zara McFarlane – All Africa Bel Cobain – Mind Iz a Dancer (IZCO Remix) Frank Strazzeri – Cloudburst  

Your host Blind Mango Chutney starts right off the bat with a nod in the Halloween direction, before heading into a smorgasbord of styles from 100 years of jazz history. Thanks to San Ray eatery on Ponsonby Rd for their valuable support.

With the Creepy Season rollin' in, Miss Dom & Max decide some Blues vibes are required. They kick off the show with a little stack of 'blues-infused' selections. The pair then do some fun diggin', surfacing from the depths with a bunch of classic jazz tracks by groups who covered versions of those classics  - with versions covered  -  both - by a couple of the Jazz Greats - plus a few covered by more recent artists, & players - uncovering a few surprises in the process.  Dom makes mention of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. And the pair take a speedy look at a few exciting new releases from local, & offshore. Plus, also add a couple of random Spooky tracks - 'cos 'tis the season.  As always - our kind thanks to the amazing San Ray - who bring us the Jazz Show each week. Find San Ray at 118 Ponsonby Road for outstanding eats, beverages & vibes. : >   

A sunny afternoon of jazz brought to you by host Blind Mango Chutney and San Ray classic bistro, kicking off with the quasi-religious feel of Phil Upchurch (with the legendary Charles Stepney as producer) before heading into a big 10” set starting with the vibes of Milt Jackson and the alto sax of Charlie Parker. He finishes with some great local tracks by players from Jonathan Crayford & Riki Gooch, to Murray McNabb, Andy Brown & Frank Gibson Jr. Check in here for the whole show…

Frances Chan samples Mexican flavours, with a side of spiritual jazz and fresh cuts from the UK, sandwiched between Marvellous Mingus.  Setlist: Charles Mingus – Los Mariachis (The Street Musicians) Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – Desafinado Tino Contreras – Orfeo en los Tambores Antonio Sanchez – Too Close to the Edge Elipsis (Michael League, Pedrito Martinez, Antonio Sanchez) – Variant Silvana Estrada & Charlie Hunter – El Aqua y La Miel Ezra Collective – Black Flag Alfa Mist – Found You (Live at Real World Studios) Cassandra Wilson – Red Guitar Coleman Hawkins – Sunday Hopetoun Brown – Burning Fuse Denzel Washington, The Branford Marsalis Quartet & Terence Blanchard – Pop Top 40 Wyclef Jean – Sugarcane & Watermelon Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Illuminations The Circling Sun – Kohan Pharoah Sanders – Pharomba New Jazz Underground – Pseudo Latin Vibe Charles Mingus – Tijuana Gift Shop  

Blind Mango Chutney hosts your jazz hang this afternoon, starting with a nice warm number and continuing through with a smorgasbord of jazz canapes and hors d'oeuvres. Brought to you by our friends at San Ray on Ponsonby Rd.

Frances Chan loves a theme: ‘Sunday’ and ‘afternoon’ songs are on the menu plus new tunes, retro gems and a surprise ending. Setlist: Minho Choi – Mandarins Joe Kaptein – Sunday Arvo I Joe Kaptein – Sunday Arvo II Joe Henderson – Lazy Afternoon BADBADNOTGOOD – Sunday Afternoon’s Dream Etta James – A Sunday Kind of Love SMV – Hillbillies on a Quiet Afternoon Grant Green – Sunday Mornin’ George Benson – Just Another Sunday Jack McDuff – Groovin’ (On a Sunday Afternoon) Nathan Haines – Champion Alphonse Mouzon – Funky Snakefoot Troy Kingi – Fantasy League Weather Report – Teen Town (Live in Tokyo) Noah Kellman – Annoying Cool Guy The Cinematic Orchestra – Man With the Movie Camera Oscar Laven – La Bartavelle Mackwood – Sammy Pleasure – Joyous XTC – The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul  

May Lay & Miss Dom had a fun Jazz Hang hosting the 95 BFM Jazz Show, 'sitting in' today for our Jazz Boss, Blind Mango Chutney. And a huge thanks to our lovely Guest Selector Nathan Haines, who popped in mid-show with son Zoot, to give us a sneak preview ahead of Nathan's DJ Set & Presentation of 100% John Coltrane down at KEMURI HI-FI this coming Wednesday night as part of the Coltrane Centennial Festivities that are happening accross the world this week - marking the Jazz Giant's 100th birthday Celebrations. Nathan also played for us some of his dope new releases that were so EPICALLY smoking hot we almost had to call the fire department.! Nga mihi to Dear Nathan & Zoot & also to our awesome listeners for their texts & our beautiful sponsors San Ray .  

Blind Mango is joined on this bright afternoon by Miss Dom, & Max  - The Jazz Trio  - who dive into their Sunday 'Jazz Hangout' with a 'Potluck' Selection of Vibes - Blind Mango enjoys a little more of his Bossa Nova styles  - & features a lovely Oscar Peterson Trio track - which connects to a new first-time release of the new Oscar Peterson 6 LP Box Set featuring live,  & previously unheard material. While Miss Dom, & Max discuss the awesomeness of the recent Hiatus Kaiyote show at the Powerstation, & play & discuss the show as well as the tracks - Dom vibes on Crystal Chen, & also digs-on some Kamasi Washington past, & present. Thanks to our amazing sponsors, San Ray.  

Today Def Jim pays tribute to US Jazz Singer Cassandra Wilson, who passed away in the last week at the age of just 70, and will long be remembered for her utterly distinctive smoky contralto, unique phrasing and very personal treatment of both her own compositions and a wide range of songs from the entire canon of popular music. A half-dozen tracks from albums by other artists are also featured, including new or very recent releases by Adam O'Farrill, Jeff Parker's ETA IVtet and Tomeka Reid Quartet. Crucial listening folks.