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
8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #42 - George Duke
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George Duke was a pioneering keyboardist, composer, and producer whose career spanned jazz, funk, and fusion, blending complex improvisation with accessible melodies. Known for his virtuosic skill on both electric and acoustic keyboards, Duke played with notable artists like Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, and Stanley Clarke, shaping the sound of the 1970s and beyond. His ability to seamlessly merge genres, along with his distinctive style, made him one of the most influential musicians of his era.
Songs include:
- Brazilian Love Affair
- Hip Pockets
- Wild Dog
- Echidna’s Arf
- Up On It
- Genesis
- 500 Miles To Go
- Geneva
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