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 #52 Rudy Van Gelder
Rudy Van Gelder was a renowned American recording engineer, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz music. Born on November 2, 1924, in Jersey City, New Jersey, he developed a passion for sound engineering at a young age, eventually leading him to set up his own recording studio in Hackensack, New Jersey, in 1952. Van Gelder's innovative techniques in recording and mixing, often utilizing his home studio's unique acoustics, helped shape the sound of countless classic jazz albums from the 1950s and 1960s, earning him the respect of artists and critics alike. Van Gelder's work with major jazz labels like Blue Note, Prestige, and Impulse! revolutionized the genre, capturing the essence of legendary musicians such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and Art Blakey. His meticulous attention to detail and ability to capture the warmth and dynamics of live performances led to recordings that have since become timeless. His distinct sound, characterized by a rich, clear, and spatial quality, has been a defining feature of jazz records and continues to influence sound engineers to this day. Throughout his career, Rudy Van Gelder's influence extended far beyond the recording booth. He was a pioneer in advancing the role of the recording engineer as an integral part of the creative process, elevating the technical aspect of music production to an art form. Van Gelder's legacy lives on in the millions of albums he helped create, as well as in the ongoing admiration of his craftsmanship, which has ensured that his contributions to jazz and music, in general, are remembered for generations to come. Songs Include:
1. Bud Powell "Bouncin' With Bud"
2. Art Blakey "So Tired"
3. Herbie Hancock "King Cobra"
4. Horace Silver "Calcutta Cutie"
5. George Benson "So What "
6. Larry Young "The Moontrane"
7. Freddie Hubbard "Suite Sioux"
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