Swing Sessions
Vale John Buchanan.
It is with deep respect and much sadness that we note to passing of John Buchanan.
His dedication to the swing era was infectious, and his knowledge and stories were so engaging.
A wonderful raconteur!
The legacy of John Buchanan’s enthusiasm for music of the swing era in his long-running series, Swing Sessions, is being carried on in our Monday noon program, Swing and Beyond.
Jazz Sketches
2MBS Fine Music Sydney presenter Robert Vale presented his final Jazz Sketches program on Wednesday 5 February 2025, marking his 750th broadcast.
Jazz Sketches focused on contemporary jazz, often gathered from emerging cultures and Australian sources. Throughout his career, Robert expertly showcased a blend of jazz and world music, introducing listeners to a wide array of sounds and cultures. His unique style and deep knowledge made his shows unforgettable. Robert Vale’s departure leaves a notable void, and he will be greatly missed by his audience.
The New Jazz Standard
Frank Presley delivered captivating jazz renditions of pop, rock, film music, and contemporary jazz in this long-running program, The New jazz Standard.
His unique approach to modern music brought a fresh dimension to the classic jazz repertoire. Franck Presley continues to please his listeners with his program A Jazz Compass
Click here to listen to previous episodes of Frank Presley’s new program A Jazz Compass
Australian Jazz Sounds
Australian Jazz Sounds showcased recent Australian jazz releases from both established and emerging artists. Presented by Keyna Wilkins, she took the listeners on a journey to what’s happening in Australian concert halls and backyards, putting Australian artists and Australian art in the airwaves for all to hear and love.
Jazz From The Archives
Jazz from the Archives celebrates the rich legacy of jazz music, as heard on our station through the decades. Every week, listeners are taken on a soulful journey through time, exploring the evolution of jazz from its early roots to modern interpretations. The show features timeless classics from legends like Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, and John Coltrane, as well as rare recordings and live performances aired on this very station over the years.
Whether you’re a lifelong jazz aficionado or a curious newcomer, Jazz from the Archives offers a deeply immersive experience that highlights the enduring power and beauty of jazz. Tune in and rediscover the rhythms that have defined generations on our airwaves.
Emergent Jazz
After more than 300 episodes of Emergent Jazz, Keith Pettigrew has been joined by Deborah Evans who used to present Jazz About Town, in a new program Living Jazz, from 4th April 2026.
~Still Saturdays from 7:00pm – 8pm.
~Still your audio gig guide on jazz gigs around Sydney.
~Still focussing on Sydney’s young emerging musicians, and now including the renowned and established musicians with gigs around Sydney, and their new releases. All in a fortnightly rotation, Keith on the young and Deborah on the established musicians.
Living Jazz continues with As It Happened – Live At Founders,
a series of recording sessions of emergent jazz musicians, recorded live in our Founders Studio, as it happened.
Click here to listen to previous episodes of Keith Pettigrew’s Emergent Jazz.
Jazz About Town
Jazz About Town, was a program presented Mondays at 7:00pm by Deborah Evans about featuring the FineJazz audio guide to jazz musicians playing in Sydney, or their recent latest releases.