Frances Chan starts off with healing vibrations, pays tribute to some December babies, nods to The Beatles and rounds off her 2021 with more brilliant albums from 1971 celebrating their 50th anniversaries.

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Blind Mango Chutney gets the toes tapping with a selection of summery vibes - from smooth bossa nova notes and soulful vocals to orchestral kitsch and rousing Rajasthani brass and beats. And he serves up good Fats to finish off your jazz brunch.

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Dr Mark Baynes and Frances Chan cruise the Big Easy for their pick of New Orleans jazz - brass bands galore, tinkling ivories and some sensuous singers as well. And we remember Bennie Pete, bandleader and sousaphone player from the Hot 8 Brass Band, who passed away on 6 September 2021.

Mark's first hour:

Frances's second hour:

Blind Mango Chutney rejoices once more in the 60-year legacy of Impulse! Records, curates a classy cluster of NZ jazz releases and remembers Philly guitarist Pat Martino.

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As the Spring ripens and the Great Unvaxxed begin to feel more & more like 2nd class citizens, Def Jim responds to a call from the listenership for some Joey Baron drumming, and indulges in a little nostalgia in the shape of a few faves from previous shows. Otherwise he reflects on Life On Earth with Buddha's Joy and Wonder and notes darkly that Innuendo is Nobody's Friend....

Blind Mango Chutney says happy 60th birthday to Impulse! Records with an intense Coltrane, ola to some bossa nova and boo to a bebop Halloween harmony by Lambert, Hendricks & Ross. Much more besides, plus Dr Mark Baynes offers a learned dissection of Hancock's 15/8 "Ostinato" from 1970.

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Frances Chan offers a twofer show - something old and something new - from selected artists with distinguished back catalogues. Plus some nostalgic Caribbean biguine, organs and accordions a-plenty and two female bass players who’ll knock your jazz socks off. 

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Blind Mango Chutney plays some bFM faves, including a selection from The Residents' label Ralph Records, King Crimson, Pharoah Sanders and Dr. Lonnie Smith with Iggy Pop. Plus a deep dive into Impulse!

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Miss Dom spins some of the original artists whose music was sampled in the masterful 'The Low End Theory' by A Tribe Called Quest. The album celebrated its 30th anniversary on September 24th and was hailed a milestone of the genre, bridging the gap between jazz and hip hop. And the second hour, Dr 'Funky' Mark Baynes brings Afrocuban and East African jams as well as a special lockdown collab from Kim Paterson and Matt Gruebner.

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Mark's playlist:

Blind Mango Chutney brings us another Level 3 phone-in show, and jams yet another classic from the Lee Morgan reissue collection. BMC also embraces the seasonal change with a set of tunes dedicated to spring. Plus we remember the late great Dr. Lonnie  Smith.

Lee Morgan - Sidewinder