830 - A Jazz Podcast
Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman
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"8:30...A Jazz Podcast”: The name of the podcast "8:30” comes from the Grammy Award winning album by the legendary Jazz Super Group Weather Report, that defined Jazz Fusion music back in the early 70’s & 80’s. With Joe Zawinul on Keyboards, Wayne Shorter on Saxophones, Jaco Pastorius on Bass, and Peter Erskine on Drums, Weather Report set a high standard of excellence throughout the Jazz World.
With your podcast hosts, DJ’s Herman “Hollywood” Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man, these two Jazz Music aficionados have spent years researching the music and musicians of the only American Art Form called Jazz. Through these musical episodes they add their own unique perspective on the music and musicians as they listen and dive into the musical styles of Jazz from Be-Bop to Classic Jazz, Swing, Post bop, Fusion and Vocals. Sit back and relax as the 8:30 crew takes you on an incredible journey through some of the most amazing music created since the beginning of Jazz.
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S3E74 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #74 Weather Report Wayne Shorter Compositions
On this week’s 8:30 Jazz Podcast, host Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman dive deep into the brilliant Wayne Shorter compositions that helped define the sound of Weather Report. They…
S3E73 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #73 Saxophonist Grover Washington Jr.
Grover Washington Jr. was a trailblazing saxophonist who helped shape the sound of smooth jazz while staying deeply rooted in soul, funk, and R&B. Rising to fame in the 1970s, he delivered…
S3E72 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #72 Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard
Freddie Hubbard was a blazing jazz trumpeter whose power, precision, and range helped define hard bop and post-bop. From his early Blue Note classics like Open Sesame and Ready for Freddie to his…
S3E71 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #71 Jazz Collaborations.
Jazz has always thrived on collaboration, where sparks fly when different voices meet in the same groove. On the weekly 8:30 Jazz Podcast, host Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman dig into…
S3E70 8:30 Jazz Episode #70 Big Band Jazz.
Big Band Jazz emerged in the early 20th century and is known for its powerful sound created by large ensembles of brass, woodwind, and rhythm instruments. It became especially popular during the…
S2E69 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #69 guitarist Earl Klugh
This week on the 8:30 Podcast, Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman dive into the smooth, melodic world of legendary guitarist Earl Klugh. They explore how Klugh’s signature blend of jazz,…
S2E68 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #68 bassist Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus was a visionary bassist and composer whose music fused fiery emotion with intricate, unexpected structures. His work pushed jazz forward by blending hard-driving swing, blues,…
S2E67 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #67 guitarist Wes Montgomery
This week on the 8:30 A Jazz Podcast, we’re shining the spotlight on legendary jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. Known for his warm tone and signature thumb-picking style, Montgomery redefined jazz…
S2E66 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #66 Jazz Rock Fusion.
Jazz-Rock Fusion emerged in the late 1960s and early '70s, blending the improvisational elements of jazz with the energy and rhythms of rock music. Pioneered by artists like Miles Davis with Bitches…
S2E65 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #65 pianist Bob James
On this episode of the 8:30 Jazz Podcast, we dive into the groundbreaking career of Bob James, a pioneering jazz pianist, composer, and arranger whose influence spans over five decades. Known for his…
S2E64 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #64 The Great Bill Evans
Bill Evans was an influential American jazz pianist known for his innovative harmonic language and lyrical improvisation. A master of modal jazz, he played a key role in shaping the sound of the…
S2E63 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #63 Blue Note Records Tone Poet Series pt.2
In this continuing episode the 8:30 crew is celebrating more from the Blue Note Records catalog of sought-after classics matered by Kevin Gray and produced by Joe Harley from the original analog…
S2E62 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #62 Blue Note Records Tone Poet Series pt.1
In this episode the 8:30 crew will be examining the Blue Note Tone Poet Jazz Series is a prestigious collection of jazz albums, celebrating the genre's rich legacy with meticulously remastered vinyl…
S2E61 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #61 The Crusaders pt.2
The Jazz Crusaders were a pioneering American jazz group formed in the early 1960s, known for blending hard bop with soul, R&B, and later, funk influences. Featuring key members like Wayne…
S2E60 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #60 The Jazz Crusaders
The Jazz Crusaders were a pioneering American jazz group formed in the early 1960s, known for blending hard bop with soul, R&B, and later, funk influences. Featuring key members like Wayne…
S2E59 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #59 Marcus Miller
Marcus Miller is a renowned American bassist, saxophonist, keyboardist, composer, bandleader and producer known for his distinctive slap bass technique and genre-blending style. He has worked with…
S2E58 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #58 Snarky Puppy
Snarky Puppy is a genre-blending instrumental ensemble known for fusing elements of jazz, funk, R&B, and world music. Founded by bassist Michael League in 2004, the band has earned critical…
S2E57 8:30 Jazz Podcast #57 George Benson
On this special jazz episode we look at the legendary music career of Mr. George Benson! an american guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for blending jazz with pop, R&B and soul. He gained…
S2E56 8:30 Jazz Episode # 56 Clare Fischer
Clare Fischer (1928–2012) was a versatile American composer, arranger, and pianist whose career spanned jazz, classical, and pop music. He began his professional journey as a pianist and conductor…
S2E55 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #55 Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana is a legendary Mexican-American guitarist known for blending rock, Latin music, blues, and jazz into a unique and influential sound. He founded the Santana band in the late 1960s,…
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