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 #91 pianist Dave Grusin
This week on 8:30, hosts Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman shine the spotlight on legendary pianist and composer Dave Grusin, exploring his remarkable journey through jazz, film, television, and contemporary music. Grusin’s career sp...
8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #90 pianist McCoy Tyner
This week on the Jazz Podcast 8:30, with your hosts Herman “Hollywood” Dawkins and Ray “The Jazzman,” we celebrate the extraordinary pianist McCoy Tyner, one of the most influential voices in modern jazz. Best known for his powerful work with t...
8-30 Jazz Podcast Episode #89 Keyboardist Jeff Lorber
On the Weekly Jazz Podcast 8:30, your hosts Herman “Hollywood” Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman take a look at the remarkable career and music of keyboardist Jeff Lorber. From his pioneering work in jazz fusion to his smooth, sophisticated keyboard ...
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...
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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