Richard Nunns of Nelson (left), originally a jazz musician, later became expert at making and playing traditional Māori instruments (taonga puoro). He is seen here in 1999, playing a pūtātara with leading British jazz clarinettist Evan Parker. The two men improvised on their chosen instruments to make the 2004 album Rangirua.
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Alexander Turnbull Library, Richard Nunns Collection
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