FineJazz programs

A Jazz Compass

The beauty of jazz music is that there are no borders.  Jazz is a universal language inviting you to the table to enjoy flavours from all cultures. 

A Jazz Hour

Fridays from midday – 1pm
Presented by: Barry O’Sullivan
Contemporary and modern sounds of now in jazz from all corners of the globe.

Australian Jazz Sounds

Presented by Keyna Wilkins every Wednesday at 12pm. A musical 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.

Classic Jazz

Classic jazz from its early days and more recent jazz in the same tradition, including revivals, regional offshoots and recent recordings, such as Dixieland, Trad and New Orleans street music.

Emergent Jazz

Australian jazz of the 21st century, featuring tracks from Sydney’s pre-eminent jazz programs at the Uni of NSW and The Con, from high school jazz combos, and new Australian and international jazz releases.

Friday Jazz Session

Fridays from 7pm -8pm. A focus on local musicians and international jazz, young and old, favourites and standards, new releases, and featuring an album of the week.

Jazz About Town

Welcome to Jazz About Town, the FineJazz audio guide to jazz musicians playing in Sydney, or their recent new releases.

Jazz After Hours

Late night jazz, to listen and engage, and relax. Explore the stories behind musicians, instruments, venues, composers, and events in the world of jazz.

Jazz After Noon

Fridays from 12pm – 1pm Jazz After Noon will bring you jazz for a lazy afternoon, from jazz roots to today, from swing to mainstream jazz, with a good touch of nostalgia and regular appearances from the Great American Songbook.

Jazz Interaction

Get ready for a fresh wave of jazz and hot new releases, all coming your way with a twist of social media excitement! Watch this space as the sounds roll in—it’s going to be a thrilling ride.

Jazz Portraits

Late night jazz that presents particular jazz musicians, specific instruments, jazz events or jazz venues. Listen, engage and unwind. Relaxing though not for sleeping; but that’s ok!

Jazz Rhythm

An eclectic blending of agreeable rhythm and melody from the New Orleans jazz roots through to recent decades, including many Australian bands.

Planet Jazz

Presented by Xavier Bichon every Wednesday at 7pm. A musical journey to different parts of the world where jazz meets other musical traditions, from Africa to Europe, with a slice of Australia.

Swing and Beyond

Featuring bands of the 30s swing era, and post-swing and big bands.

The Jazz Beat

Cool sounds of small jazz groups, mainly from the US West Coast in the 50s, mingled with later releases from the jazz world, including Australia.

Urban Jazz Lounge

Every Saturday at 1pm Leita Hutchings brings you a vibrant blend of fresh, exciting jazz – a fusion of modern flair and timeless tradition. Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience