5 Jun 2015

The Sampler for 5 May 2015

From The Sampler, 7:30 pm on 5 June 2015

Marlon Williams
Marlon Williams. Photo supplied.

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a highly anticipated sophomore set from Alabama Shakes and talks to Scotty Barnhart, musical director of the Count Basie Orchestra which tours New Zealand in May, while Melody Thomas investigates the solo debut of Lyttelton's velvet voice Marlon Williams.