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Oscar Laven

Born: May 30, 1991

Oscar Lavën is an acclaimed saxophonist/bassoonist/clarinettist/multi-

instrumentalist, composer and arranger based in the beautiful city of

Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand. A busy performer across many

genres presenting an impressive array of performances, Oscar Lavën

has played on stages around the world with many famous artists such as

Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, John Beasley's Grammy-winning MONKestra,

James Carter, Dennis Chambers, Gregg Bissonette, Lalah Hathaway,

Robben Ford, Chris Cain, The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra,

STROMA, Hollie Smith, Rhombus, The Rodger Fox Big Band and many

Paul Janoschka, Lolivone de la Rosa, Ambrose Akinmusire-Mary Halvorson

by Cheryl K.
August 20, 2026

During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music--saxophonists Tommy Smith and Matt Otto; flautist Ali Ryerson; guitarist Lolivone de la Rosa; trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and guitarist Mary Halvorson; Gulliver + Roberto Ottaviano; and composer/bandleader Ayn Inserto and the WDR Big BandPlaylist John Coltrane “Like Someone in Love" from Lush Life (Prestige) 4:55 ...

Antonio Faraò, Björn Meyer, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Mativetsky Amiri Pagé

by Cheryl K.
March 23, 2026

During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music, cuts from new releases from pianist Antonio Faraò; bassist Björn Meyer; The Eyal Vilner Big Band, The Interplay Jazz Orchestra, and The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra; the trio Mativetsky Amiri Pagé; trombonist Audrey Ochoa; and the Brian Molley Quartet.Playlist Doug Carn “Infant Eyes" from Infant ...

Joe Steels, Samara Joy, Jo Harrop, And More

by Colin Muirhead
February 13, 2026

Guitarist Joe Steels talks about his new album A Blue Patch. Featuring tracks from the album, plus music with Valentine's Day in mind by Samara Joy, Noa Levy, Jo Harrop and Jamie McCredie, and more. Playlist Samara Joy “You Stepped Out of a Dream" from Portrait (Verve Records) 00:00 Joe Steels “Interview, part 1" ...

New Music From Foster, Douglas, HII Trio, Taborn And More

by Bob Osborne
January 15, 2026

This playlist moves through a wide spectrum of contemporary and classic jazz, blending live recordings, ensemble explorations, and intimate duologues. It opens with blues--inflected improvisation and shifts into modern compositions marked by rhythmic drive and layered textures. Chamber-like interplay and orchestral arrangements sit alongside fiery solos and inventive group dialogues, while moments of lyrical reflection contrast ...

Classics from Bud Powell and others, new music from Joel Ross and others

by David W. Daniels
January 13, 2026

Classic artists include Bud Powell, Trudy Pitts, Jackie McLean and others. Recently released music from Oscar Laven, Ron Carter, Kenny Dorham, and others. Recognizing this week's birthdays including William Parker, Max Roach, Mike Stern, and Dave Weckl.Playlist Chick Corea with Eddie Gomez and Paul Motian “Off The Cuff" from Further Explorations (Concord Jazz) 00:00 ...

Marques Carroll, Acquaphonica, Glenn Makos & BRū, Paul Colombo Group

by Cheryl K.
January 1, 2026

During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music--and before we hit the ground runnin' in 2026, a few selections from 2025 from vocalist Nnenna Freelon, the quartet Acquaphonica, and vibraphonist Patricia Brennan. Looking forward to this year's musical offerings, beginning with saxophonist Oscar Lavën, guitarist Paul Colombo, and bassist Peter Paulsen's TurksHeadKnot Quintet.

The Brotherman Project

By Rodger Fox

Label: T-Bones Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: U Can’t Resist Us; Won’t Stop Can’t Stop; Elimination Process; Screems from da Old Plantation; Elemental Forces; Subcranium Feelings; Saboteur; Raise Up.

Rodger Fox Big Band Featuring King Kapisi: The Brotherman Project

by Jack Bowers
March 6, 2024

If nothing--no matter how peculiar or aberrant--is undertaken without a reason, trombonist Rodger Fox, whose big band is the finest New Zealand has to offer, must have had his reasons for recording the band's newest album with the country's leading hip-hop artist, King Kapisi. As jazz, like hip-hop, is an acquired taste, it ...

Plays Hone Tuwhare

By Rodger Fox

Label: T-Bone Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: Hotere; Bird of Prayer; Roads; Miles Davis; The River Is an Island; Rain; Haiku; Time Out; Child Coming Home in the Rain from the Store; Sun O.