830 - A Jazz Podcast

830 - A Jazz Podcast

Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman

Episodes 72
Avg. Duration 1h 6m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
Consistency
55%
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About This Podcast

"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

Feb 17, 2026 59m

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.

Feb 05, 2026 1h 3m

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

Jan 22, 2026 1h 7m

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.

Jan 15, 2026 58m

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.

Jan 07, 2026 57m

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

Dec 02, 2025 1h 1m

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

Nov 26, 2025 57m

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

Nov 05, 2025 55m

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.

Oct 16, 2025 1h 16m

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

Oct 08, 2025 1h 3m

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

Sep 23, 2025 1h 6m

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

Sep 09, 2025 1h 5m

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

Sep 03, 2025 1h 3m

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

Aug 19, 2025 51m

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

Aug 17, 2025 59m

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

Aug 07, 2025 1h 12m

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

Jul 30, 2025 1h 4m

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

Jul 09, 2025 1h 7m

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

Jun 17, 2025 1h 1m

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

May 07, 2025 1h 18m

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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