830 - A Jazz 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.
830 - A Jazz Podcast
Latest Episodes
8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #88 Brazilian jazz music
Brazilian jazz brings together the infectious rhythms of samba and bossa nova with the improvisational spirit of jazz. This week on 8:30, your hosts Herman “Hollywood” Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman explore the soulful grooves, beautiful melodies,...
8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #87 Legendary Drummer Art Blakey
Art Blakey was one of the most influential drummers in jazz history, celebrated for his explosive style, powerful swing, and unwavering dedication to the music. As the leader of the legendary Jazz Messengers, Blakey helped launch the careers of...
8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #86 Drummer Billy Cobham
Tune in each week to 8:30 -A Jazz Podcast, where your hosts Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman bring listeners engaging conversations and insights from the world of jazz. This week's featured guest is legendary jazz drummer Billy Co...
8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #85 Keyboardist Lonnie Liston Smith
Tune in to this week's episode of 8:30 -A Jazz Podcast with your hosts, Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman, as they celebrate the timeless artistry of jazz legend Lonnie Liston Smith. Known for his innovative fusion of jazz, soul, a...
8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #84 Cal Tjader
Tune in to 8:30, the weekly jazz podcast hosted by Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray "The Jazzman," where great conversations and timeless music come together. Episode #84 shines a spotlight on legendary jazz musician Cal Tjader, celebrating h...
Fan Mail
Hi there, I listened to your podcast today for the first time. I really enjoyed it and very pleased I did and will now listen to it on a regular basis. While listening to the Charlie Mingus music, I remembered that when I was young I had a cassette containing Mingus songs that I had recorded over the radio. I remember that there was a particular song, most likely a protest song, in which one could hear the words spoken by a narrator or a musician. As I am French I had a hard time understanding what was said but I remember that the guy was saying: "this is preposterous..." . I had no clue what this word meant until many years later when I heard O.J. Simpson's lawyer using it. My question to you is could you identify what was that song in which we hear these words. I have been trying to trace that song for many years but in vain. If you can help me find this song, I would be very happy and grateful. Thanks in advance and keep your good work. Regards Stéphane Proulx, Montréal, Canada.
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