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Curves Of The Brave: Lauren Kate Henderson

Lauren Kate Henderson is one of Adelaide's finest jazz musicians, recognised as a rising talent after placing first in the National Jazz Awards in 2020. Enjoy more from her new ABC Jazz release!

A monochrome photo of Lauren Kate Henderson standing against a wall; she's wearing a stripy shirt and glasses

Published: SunSun 7 Dec 2025 at 1:00pmTopic: Feature Albums

Sammy Davis At 100

Sammy Davis Jr was a master of song, and in 2025, he would have turned 100! Monica celebrates the multi-instrumentalist's legacy across this episode.

Sammy Davis in black and white at the dinner table

Duration: 3 hours 29 minutes 59 seconds

Published: FriFri 5 Dec 2025 at 8:00amTopic: The Dinner Set with Monica Trapaga

How blind pianist Jann Rutherford blazed a trail for other women in jazz

From a small town in New Zealand to playing in Sydney’s jazz clubs, Jann Rutherford was a pioneer and role model for many. A memorial award ensures her legacy lives on.

Black and white photo of Jann Rutherford performing with hands rested on piano keys

Published: 29 Nov 2025Sat 29 Nov 2025 at 9:00pmTopic: ABC News

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Christmas Jazz with Monica Trapaga

Kick back this Christmas with some classy, festive numbers presented by Monica Trapaga!

Christmas Jazz

Duration: 3 hours

Published: 3h agoWed 10 Dec 2025 at 1:00amTopic: The Dinner Set with Monica Trapaga

Jazztrack

Hear the recent album from 87 year old Charles Lloyd plus new releases from pianist Sean Mason, guitarist Steve Tibbetts and Australian trombonist Josh Bennier.

Trombonist Josh Bennier

Duration: 2 hours 14 minutes 59 seconds

Published: SunSun 7 Dec 2025 at 5:00amTopic: Jazztrack

Dr Lonnie Smith in Detroit 1970

Organist Dr Lonnie Smith in Detroit 1970.

Dr Lonnie Smith

Duration: 1 hour 29 minutes 59 seconds

Published: SatSat 6 Dec 2025 at 5:00amTopic: Jazztrack Live

Jazztrack

Discover a wonderful two-piano recording from our archives from 1988 featuring Jann Rutherford and Julian Lee playing the music of Fats Waller.

Pianists Jann Rutherford + Julian Lee

Duration: 2 hours 14 minutes 59 seconds

Published: 30 Nov 2025Sun 30 Nov 2025 at 5:00amTopic: Jazztrack

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