Bass
John Illsley: My Life in Dire Straits
Dire Straits are one of the biggest bands in rock history, having sold more than 100 million records, having won four Grammy Awards, and having embarked on some of the biggest tours the industry has… Audio
Dr Olivier Holland - All About The Bass
Bass player, composer and teacher, Dr Olivier Holland, joins Jesse live in the Auckland studio to talk all things bass. Audio
My Current Song: Kathy Bates Motel - 'Damaged Goods'
Kathy Bates Motel is a new music project by former Supergroove bass player with a lot of help from his friends Morgan Albrecht (Cindy), Jolyon Mulholland (Mulholland) and Milan Borich (Pluto). Lonie… Audio
Angel Deradoorian on the bystander effect
Former Dirty Projectors' bassist Angel Deradoorian speaks to Shaun D Wilson about her solo incarnation, Deradoorian. Audio
Graham McLeod and Holly Downes: The String Contingent
Guitarist Graham McLeod and bass player Holly Downes are two thirds of The String Contingent. The Australian folk trio are touring the country at the moment. Audio
The Best of Upbeat for 6 June 2015
In this week's episode: Eva speaks to choral conductor Karen Grylls, after Egyptian bass Ashraf Sewailam talks Rossini, opera and politics. Audio
Ashraf Sewailam: NZ Opera
Egyptian bass Ashraf Sewailam is back with NZ Opera, performing the role of Alidoro in the current production of Rossini's 'La Cenerentola'. Audio
John Kliem: Steve Swallow
Upbeat jazz contributor looks at the work of US jazz bassist Steve Swallow. Audio
Peter Kooij
Dutch bass Peter Kooij specialises in baroque music and has worked with the best.
He talks with David Morriss. Audio
The Low Down - Bass Riffs
In this episode of The Low Down, jazz bassist Nick Tipping gets into the groove, featuring great bass riffs. Tap your toes to Slice of Heaven with Dave Dobbyn & Herbs, Paul Simon's Diamonds on the… Audio
The Low Down - Monsters of the Deep
In this episode of The Low Down, jazz bassist Nick Tipping shines a light on the monsters of the deep and their spectacular bass playing. You'll hear virtuosic playing from Edgar Meyer, Jaco… Audio
The Low Down - Bass Pedals
In this episode of The Low Down, jazz bassist Nick Tipping lays a firm foundation with tunes built over the static bass. The bass pedal includes Naima from John Coltrane, Spring is Here from Charlie… Audio
The Low Down - Bass Players
In the third episode of The Low Down, jazz bassist Nick Tipping plumbs the depths for great bass players, including Ray Brown with the Oscar Peterson Trio, Edgar Meyer performing Bach, and some… Audio
The Low Down - Bass Lines
Jazz bassist Nick Tipping cranks up the bass with memorable bass lines. You'll hear the Pat Metheny's So May it Secretly Begin, Netherworld Dancing Toys' For Today, and music from Handel's 2nd… Audio
NZ Live - Affetto
Auckland baroque quintet, Affetto play for us on New Zealand Live. Audio
Oscar Natzka 100
Peter Downes reviews the life and career of the great NZ bass, born 100 years ago. Audio