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.
Episodes
79 episodes
8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #80 Chick Corea Elektric Band Members
This week on 8:30...A Jazz Podcast, Host Herman “Hollywood” Dawkins and Ray “The Jazzman” shine a spotlight on the extraordinary individual talents that powered the Chick Corea Elektric Band. From ...
8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #79 Jazz #1 Hits
Jazz has produced a remarkable run of chart-topping moments, from the swing era’s dominance to the crossover successes that brought the genre into mainstream popularity. Legendary artists like Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong
8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #78 Steely Dan
Steely Dan’s sophisticated blend of jazz harmony, rock grooves, and sharp lyrical storytelling makes them a perfect spotlight for the 8:30 Weekly Jazz Podcast. Hosts Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman can d...
8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #77 Vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson
On this week’s episode of 8:30, your hosts Herman “Hollywood” Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman shine a spotlight on the legendary Blue Note vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, whose shimmering tone and harmonic...
8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #76 Trumpeter Donald Byrd
This week on Podcast 8:30, your hosts Herman “Hollywood” Dawkins and Ray “The Jazzman” shine a spotlight on Blue Note trumpet legend Donald Byrd, whose sound bridged hard bop sophistication with a forward-look...
8:30 jazz podcast #75 Ahmad Jamal Essentials
We celebrate Ahmad Jamal by following his sound from a 1958 Chicago club recording to later-era gems and a 2012 “Ponciana” performance in Paris. We focus on his signature use of space, the trio’s feel, and why his touch influenced generations o...
8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #75 pianist Ahmad Jamal
Pianist Ahmad Jamal brought a refined elegance to jazz that reshaped the way musicians approached space, rhythm, and dynamics. On this week’s episode of *8:30 with your host Herman “Hollywood” Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman...
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 explore how S...
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 timeless classics like “Mister Magic”...
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 ge...
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 those legendary pa...
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 Swing Era of the 1930s and 1940s, w...
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 Klug...
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, classical influences, and fearless improvisati...
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 guitar with hits like
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 Brew and bands ...
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 fusion of jazz with elements o...
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 Miles Davis sextet on Kind o...
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 mater tapes. Each record features classic artwork...
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 releases. Curated by the renowned B...
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 Henderson on trombone, Joe Sample<...
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 Henderson on trombone and Joe Samp...
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 legends like Miles Davis, Luth...
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 acclaim and multiple G...
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 widespread recognition with his album Breezin' ...