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Oscar Laven
Born:
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
New Music From Foster, Douglas, HII Trio, Taborn And More
by Bob Osborne
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
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.
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
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.
Rodger Fox Big Band: Plays Hone Tuwhare
by Jack Bowers
New Zealand's flagship jazz ensemble, the Rodger Fox Big Band, marks its fiftieth anniversary with an impressive homage to “the people's poet," Hone Tuwhare (1922-2008), on the centenary of his birth. As is pointed out in the album's liner notes, Tuwhare “was loved and cherished by New Zealanders from all walks of life. Touring tirelessly, Hone ...
Reimagined! The Roger Fox big Band Plays Sir Dave Dobbyn
By Rodger Fox
Label: T-Bones Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: Bliss; Love You Like I Should; Be Mine Tonight; A Bridge on Fire; Magic (What She Do);
Loyal; Walking in Light; Just Add Water; Welcome Home; Outlook for Thursday; Slice of
Heaven.
Reed Rapture With Ivo and Joe
by Bob Osborne
This edition of the show includes music from the massive new box set from Ivo Perelman—a suite of 12 recordings of saxophone duets Reed Rapture In Brooklyn—which I will be featuring over the next 12 weeks—I'm kicking off with Ivo's partnership with Joe Lovano. In addition a selection of music from across Joe's career plus new ...
