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830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #69 guitarist Earl KlughSend us a textThis 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 Klugh’s signature blend of jazz, pop, and classical influences reshaped contemporary guitar music and continues to inspire players today. Tune in as the duo shares stories, insights, and timeless tracks that showcase Klugh’s unmatched artistry.Songs Include :1. Twinkle...
2025-12-021h 01830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #68 bassist Charles MingusSend us a textCharles 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 improvisation into something unmistakably his own. Mingus’s genius lies in how boldly he challenged tradition while creating music that still feels alive, urgent, and essential today.Songs Include :II B.S.Theme For Lester Young (Goodbye Pork Pie Hat)Reincarnation Of A LovebirdFables Of Fa...
2025-11-2657 min830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #67 guitarist Wes MontgomerySend us a textThis 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 “Four on Six” and “West Coast Blues.” His soulful phrasing and innovative approach continue to inspire generations of musicians, proving that his sound is as timeless as ever.Songs Include : Bumpin’ On SunsetAireginWindyFour On Six
2025-11-0555 min830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #66 Jazz Rock Fusion.Send us a textJazz-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 such as Weather Report and Mahavishnu Orchestra, it introduced complex time signatures, electric instruments, and experimental soundscapes. This genre created a dynamic and evolving musical landscape that pushed the boundaries of both jazz and rock, influencing generations of musicians across diverse genres....
2025-10-161h 16830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #65 pianist Bob JamesSend us a textOn 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 of R&B and pop, James helped shape the sound of contemporary jazz, with hits like "Nautilus" becoming iconic in the genre. His ability to blend complex musicality with accessibility has earned him a loyal following, making him a key figure in both jazz history and modern music...
2025-10-081h 03830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #64 The Great Bill EvansSend us a textBill 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 of Blue and went on to lead his own groundbreaking trios. His intimate, introspective style continues to inspire pianists and jazz enthusiasts, cementing his legacy as one of the genre's most important figures.Songs Include : 1. Waltz For Debby2. My Romance3. The D...
2025-09-241h 06830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #63 Blue Note Records Tone Poet Series pt.2Send us a textIn 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 and stunning Francis Wolff photography on deluxe gatefold jackets. Along with the legendary engineering from Rudy Van Gelder's studios. Songs Include:McCoy Tyner "I Didn't Know What Time It Was"Herbie Hancock "Firewater"Jimmy Smith & Stanley Turrentine "Prayer Meetin"Chick Corea "Steps-What Was"A...
2025-09-101h 05830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #62 Blue Note Records Tone Poet Series pt.1Send us a textIn 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 Blue Note Records, this series showcases iconic recordings from legendary artists such as John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and Herbie Hancock, offering a fresh listening experience for both longtime fans and newcomers. With its focus on preserving the essence of jazz, the Tone Poet series has...
2025-09-041h 03830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #61 The Crusaders pt.2Send us a textThe 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 on piano, Wilton Felder on saxophone and Larry Carlton on guitar, the group created a signature sound with their unique front-line of trombone and tenor saxophone. Eventually shortening their name to The Crusaders in the 1970s, they evolved into a more commercially successful fusion band while still retaining...
2025-08-1951 min830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #60 The Jazz CrusadersSend us a textThe 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 Sample on piano, the group created a signature sound with their unique front-line of trombone and tenor saxophone. Eventually shortening their name to The Crusaders in the 1970s, they evolved into a more commercially successful fusion band while still retaining strong jazz roots. Also have a interview with...
2025-08-1759 min830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #59 Marcus MillerSend us a textMarcus 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, Luther Vandross, and Herbie Hancock, contributing to some of the most iconic jazz, R&B, and fusion recordings and movie soundtracks of the past few decades. Beyond performance, Miller is also a prolific solo artist and advocate for music education and cultural diplomacy.Songs Include:1. N...
2025-08-071h 12830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #58 Snarky PuppySend us a textSnarky 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 Grammy Awards for its innovative compositions and dynamic live performances. With a rotating lineup of top-tier musicians, Snarky Puppy has become a staple in modern fusion music, captivating audiences around the globe.Songs Include:LingusSomethingCliroyEast...
2025-07-301h 04830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast #57 George BensonSend us a textOn 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' in 1976, which featured the Grammy-winning hit "This Masquerade". With a smooth voice and virtuosic guitar style. Benson remains a celebrated figure in contemporary jazz and crossover music. This episode is dedicated to Ray The Jazzman's mother Mrs. Betty Jean Weaver, who recently passed away in June 26th 2025. One of her favorite musical artists...
2025-07-091h 07830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Episode # 56 Clare FischerSend us a textClare Fischer (1928–2012) was a versatile American composer, arranger, and pianist whose career spanned jazz, classical, and pop music. He began his professional journey as a pianist and conductor for The Hi-Lo's, a vocal group, and gained early acclaim for his arrangements for Dizzy Gillespie's A Portrait of Duke Ellington. Over the decades, Fischer became a sought-after arranger for artists such as Prince, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, and Chaka Khan.Nigerian WalkBlues BossaMa...
2025-06-171h 01830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #55 Carlos SantanaSend us a textCarlos Santana is a legendary Mexican-American guitarist known for blending rock, Latin music, blues, and jazz into a unique and influential sound. He founded the Santana band in the late 1960s, gaining fame with their electrifying performance at Woodstock and hits like “Black Magic Woman” and “Oye Como Va.” The band has seen various lineups over the decades, but Santana’s signature guitar style remains at its heart, earning numerous Grammy Awards and a lasting legacy in modern music.Songs Include : ...
2025-05-071h 18830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast #54 organist Jimmy SmithSend us a textJimmy Smith was a pioneering American jazz organist, widely regarded for his mastery of the Hammond B-3 organ. He played a crucial role in popularizing the instrument in jazz, blending elements of blues, bebop, and gospel into a unique and soulful sound. With an innovative approach to rhythm and improvisation, Smith's influential recordings from the late 1950s and 1960s, such as Back at the Chicken Shack, left a lasting legacy on both jazz and soul music. He also recorded on Verve Records throughout the 60's and 70's making him...
2025-04-231h 27830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Episode #53 Charlie Parker / Dizzy GillespieSend us a textCharlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie were pioneers of bebop, a jazz movement that revolutionized the genre in the 1940s. Parker's virtuosic saxophone playing, combined with Gillespie's innovative trumpet techniques, pushed the boundaries of harmony, rhythm, and improvisation, creating complex, fast-paced compositions that required a deep level of skill and understanding. Their collaborations, marked by intricate melodies and advanced chord progressions, left a lasting impact on jazz, shaping its evolution and influencing generations of musicians.Songs Include Just Friends - C...
2025-04-111h 14830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast Episode #52 Rudy Van GelderSend us a textRudy 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...
2025-04-021h 18830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Episode #51 Season 2 "R&B Groups With Jazzy Instrumentals"Send us a textIn this episode your 8:30 Crew Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman explore the R&B side of Jazz with songs that are typically known as associated with R&B groups or acts. You will be able to hear how the music genres of Gospel, the Blues, and Rhythm and Blues all share something in common.Songs include :The Sound Table - CameoValdez In...
2025-03-141h 19830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Episode #50 "A Super Special 50th Episode Celebration - Songs For Our Fathers"Send us a textIn this Exciting Super Special 2 hour 50th Episode from your 8:30 crew Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman, we are honoring our Dads. They are the ones who got us into Jazz, and in this Amazing Episode you will hear stories of Hollywood and The Jazzman growing up and listening to Jazz music!Songs include:Compared To What - Les McCann & Eddie HarrisMy Favorite Things - John Coltrane...
2025-02-202h 02830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast, episode #49 Smooth Jazz.Send us a textOn the next jazz podcast, the 8:30 crew will dive into the music of smooth jazz artists who created the sounds that played on radio stations throughout the country. Smooth jazz is a mellow, melodic genre that blends elements of jazz, r&b and pop music. Known for its soothing rhythms and polished instrumentation, it often features saxophones, keyboards and guitars. Musicians like David Sanborn, Bob James and Earl Klugh will be featured in this extended set so stay jazzed always!1.Grover Washington Jr "Mister Magic"2.Earl Klugh & Bob James "...
2025-02-051h 28830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast Episode: Jean-Luc PontySend us a textLegendary Jean-Luc Ponty is a French jazz violinist and composer, renowned for his pioneering work in blending jazz improvisation with electronic music. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with a wide range of influential artists, including Frank Zappa, and has released numerous albums as a bandleader, pushing the boundaries of the violin in jazz and fusion. Ponty’s unique fusion of genres, innovative use of the electric violin, and mastery of complex harmonies have made him a key figure in both the jazz and progressive rock scenes.
2025-01-291h 07830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Episode The Yellowjackets vs Spyro Gyra Pt.1Send us a textThe Yellowjackets and Spyro Gyra are both iconic jazz fusion bands that emerged in the late 1970s, but they represent distinct approaches to the genre. The Yellowjackets tend to blend complex harmonies and intricate rhythms with a more contemporary, experimental sound, often incorporating elements of funk and R&B into their music. In contrast, Spyro Gyra is known for its smoother, more accessible style, mixing jazz with elements of pop and Latin music, creating a more polished, radio-friendly sound. They have been together as a...
2025-01-161h 02830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Episode #5 "The Lost Episode" (Off The Cuff)Send us a textIn this Amazing 8:30 Episode, The 8:30 crew are literally going right off the cuff, picking songs to play and listen to as we are recording the episode.This would have been 8:30 episode # 5, but we never released it, so weare calling this one…"THE LOST EPISODE”.It features Dexter Gordon, John Serry, Quincy Jones, Jacob Collier, Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, AND George Duke.Check out this incredi...
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830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #43 - Thelonious MonkSend us a textIn this episode of our jazz podcast, we dive deep into the genius of Thelonious Monk, one of the most innovative and influential pianists in jazz history. We explore Monk's unique approach to rhythm, melody, and improvisation, highlighting his groundbreaking compositions and the lasting impact they've had on the genre. Through engaging analysis and rare insights, listeners will gain a deeper appreciation for Monk's distinctive voice and his role in shaping the evolution of modern jazz.Songs Include:ReflectionsBright Mississippi
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830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #42 - George DukeSend us a textGeorge 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 AffairHip PocketsWild DogEchidna’s ArfUp On ItGenesis500 Miles To GoGeneva...
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830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #41 - Quincy JonesSend us a textQuincy Jones was a legendary American music producer, conductor, and composer, whose career spans over seven decades and has left an indelible mark on jazz, pop, and film music. He is perhaps best known for producing Michael Jackson's iconic albums Thriller and Bad, as well as his innovative work on the soundtrack for the film The Color Purple. With a Grammy Award-winning career that encompasses a wide range of genres, Jones is celebrated not only for his musical talent but also...
2024-11-1257 min830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #40 - Cannonball AdderleySend us a textCannonball Adderley was a celebrated American alto saxophonist known for his vibrant sound and engaging improvisational style. Rising to prominence in the late 1950s, he became a key figure in the hard bop jazz movement, collaborating with legends like Miles Davis and his brother Nat Adderley. His influential recordings, including "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," showcased his ability to blend soulful melodies with intricate rhythms, leaving a lasting impact on the jazz genre.Songs include: Love For SaleNippon SoulGeminiJeanineHi FlyThis Herehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562078744228
2024-10-241h 06830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 39 - Atlantic RecordsSend us a textAtlantic Recording Corporation (simply known as Atlantic Records) is an American record label founded in October 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson. Over the course of two decades, starting from the release of its first recordings in January 1948,[3] Atlantic earned a reputation as one of the most important American labels, specializing in jazz, R&B, and soul by Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, Sam and Dave, Ruth Brown and Otis Redding. Its position was greatly improved by its distribution deal with Stax. In 1967, Atlantic became a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Bros...
2024-10-151h 07830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 38 - John ColtraneSend us a textJohn William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) was an American jazzsaxophonist, bandleader and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music.Born and raised in North Carolina, Coltrane moved to Philadelphia after graduating from high school, where he studied music. Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was one of the players at the forefront of free jazz. He led at least fifty recording sessions and appeared on many albums by...
2024-10-121h 31830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 37 - Lee MorganSend us a textLee Morgan, a formidable talent in the world of jazz, is best remembered for his groundbreaking work as a trumpet player on the Blue Note label. Born in Philadelphia in 1938, Morgan emerged as a prodigy in the jazz scene, joining Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers at a young age. His distinctive, fiery tone and sophisticated improvisational style quickly set him apart from his peers. Morgan's 1963 album, "The Sidewinder," became a landmark in jazz, featuring the hit title track that has since become a jazz standard. His contributions to the hard bop genre were pr...
2024-10-031h 45830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #36 - Joe ZawinulSend us a textJosef Erich Zawinul (July 7 1932 - September 11, 2007) was an Austrian Jazz and Jazz Fusion keyboardist and Composer. First coming to prominence with saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, Zawinul went on to play with Miles Davis and to become one of the creators of Jazz Fusion, a musical genre that combined Jazz with Jazz Rock. He co-founded the group Weather Report. He pioneered the use of Electric Piano and Synthesizer and was named “Best Electric Keyboardist” twenty-eight times by the readers of Downbeat magazine.Songs Include:1. 8:302. In A Silent Way3. Come Sund...
2024-09-301h 00830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #35 - Hank MobleySend us a textIn this exciting episode, your 8:30 crew Herman “Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman explore the sounds of the Blue Note Artist Hank Mobley.Henry Mobley (July 7, 1930 – May 30, 1986) was an American tenor saxophonist and composer.[1] Mobley was described by Leonard Feather as the "middleweight champion of the tenor saxophone",[2] a metaphor used to describe his tone, that was neither as aggressive as John Coltrane nor as mellow as Lester Young, and his style that was laid-back, subtle and melodic, especially in contrast with players such as Coltrane and Sonny Rollins. The critic Stac...
2024-09-281h 09830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #34 - Herbie Hancock HeadhuntersSend us a textHead Hunters is the twelfth studio album by American pianist, keyboardist and composer Herbie Hancock, released October 26, 1973, on Columbia Records. The album was a commercial and artistic breakthrough for Hancock, crossing over to funk and rock audiences and bringing jazz-funk fusion to mainstream attention, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard 200. Hancock is featured with woodwind player Bennie Maupin from his previous sextet and new collaborators – bassist Paul Jackson, percussionist Bill Summers and drummer Harvey Mason. The latter group of collaborators, which would go on to be known as The Headhunters, also play...
2024-09-261h 13830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 33 - Horace SilverSend us a textIn this episode of 8:30, your 8:30 crew take a deep dive into the artistry of the one and only Horace Silver. Born September 2nd 1928, Horace became a one of a kind soulful and unique pianist and adventurous composer with classic jazz standards like Song For My Father and Sister Sadie. Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man invite you to come along for the treat for your ears and explore the fantastic sounds of Horace Silver.Songs Include:Song For My FatherDoodlin’Lonely WomanSister SadieQue PasaSenor BluesBarbaraFilthy McNastyhttps://ww...
2024-09-231h 17830 - A Jazz Podcast830 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 32 - Jaco PastoriusSend us a textIn this exciting new episode your 8:30 crew Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man take a look at the self proclaimed “World Greatest Bass Player” Jaco Pastorius. We listen to different phases of Jaco’s one of a kind talent. Hollywood has always said that “Jaco is my favorite Jazz musician of all time”. Ray The Jazz Man said that seeing Jaco perform live with Weather Report “changed my life”. Listen to why Jaco is widely considered one of the GOAT’s.Songs Include:Donna Lee - Jaco PastoriusTeen Town - Weather R...
2024-09-191h 03830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 31 - David SanbornSend us a textIn this Amazing Episode, your 8:30 crew Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man give it up and dedicate this episode to the Late Great American Alto Saxophonist David Sanborn…who passed away recently on May 12 (July 30, 1945 - May 12, 2024)Sanborn worked in many musical genres; his solo recordings typically blended Jazz with Instrumental Pop and R&B. He began playing the saxophone at age 11 and released his first solo album Taking Off, in 1975.He was active as a session musician, and played on numerous albums by ar...
2024-09-171h 03830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 30 - Verve RecordsSend us a textIn this Exciting Episode, your 8:30 crew Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man dive into the Incredible History of Verve Records. The Roster of Iconic Jazz Artist that have appeared on and/or recorded for Verve Records is Astounding. Today we look at some of the greatest Jazz Artist in the history of Jazz including:1. Stan Getz - Corcovado2. Cal Tjader - Sone'3. Bill Evans - My Foolish Heart4. Jimmy Smith - Slaughter On Tenth Avenue5. Herbie Hancock - Butterfly6. Wayne Shorter - Children Of...
2024-09-1457 min830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 29 - The Bass PlayersSend us a textIn This Amazing Episode your 8:30 crew Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man explore the Down and Dirty Low End Of Jazz, The men who are responsible for holding down the foundation of the groove, in other words The Bass Players...Your host talk about and marvel at some of the greatest bass players of all time in jazz:1. Paul Chambers - You'd be so nice to come home to2. Jaco Pastorius - Continuum3. Ron Carter- All Blues4. Marcus Miller - Nikki's Groove5. Stanley Clarke...
2024-09-121h 08830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 28 - Jazz Guitarists Part 2Send us a textIn this outstanding episode Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The jazz Man continue the amazing journey into the fabulous contributions of Jazz Guitarist in Jazz...we cover it all from Grant Green to Scott Henderson and everything in between. Enjoy this episode, it is for all the guitar players out there as well as all the music lovers.Songs include:1. Grant Green - It Ain't Necessarily So2. Pat Martino - M'Wandishi3. Kenny Burrell - Chitlins Con Carne4. Return To Forever - Majestic Dance
2024-09-101h 21830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 27 - Jazz Guitarists Part 1Send us a textIn this amazing episode the 8:30 crew Herman Hollywood Dawkins & Ray The Jazz Man explore the inexhaustible rabbit hole of all manner of tasty and unique Jazz GuitarJazz guitarists are guitarists who play jazz using an approach to chords, melodies, and improvised solo lines which is called jazz guitar playing. The guitar has fulfilled the roles of accompanist (rhythm guitar) and soloist in small and large ensembles and also as an unaccompanied solo instrument.Come join us (your 8:30 crew) in this Spectacular Journey into the Amazing World of Jazz Guitar1...
2024-08-291h 05830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 26 - The Straight Fire Latin Jazz EpisodeSend us a textIn this Tantalizing Spectacular Episode, your 8:30 crew Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man are cooking up some serious R&B (Rice and Beans), with some Soul Sauce including Latin Jazz Legends includingDizzy Gilespie-MantecaBob Mintzer Big Band-Aye Como VaMongo Santamaria-Watermelon ManCal Tjader-MorningPoncho Sanchez-El CongueroSergio Mendes & Brasil 66-Ye-Me-LeCal Trader-Soul SauceClare Fischer-African FlutesEliane Elias-The Nilehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562078744228
2024-08-271h 10830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 25 - Decoding The Mystery Of ECM RecordsSend us a textECM (Edition of Contemporary Music) is an independent record label founded by Karl Egger, Manfred Eicher and Manfred Scheffner in Munich in 1969. While ECM is best known for jazz music, the label has released a variety of recordings, and ECM's artists often refuse to acknowledge boundaries between genres. ECM's motto is "the most beautiful sound next to silence”ECM has been distributed in the U.S. by Warner Bros. Records, PolyGram Records, BMG, and, since 1999, Universal Music, the successor of PolyGram, worldwide. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562078744228
2024-08-241h 11830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 24 - Jazz VocalistsSend us a textIn this exciting new episode, your 8:30 crew takes you on a expedition of the vocal variety, we listening to the smooth sounds of Ella Fitzgerald, the lonely haunting voice of the one and only Billie Holiday, also the sassy Sarah Vaughn, the sultry Nancy Wilson, Dianne Reeves, Al Jarreau and many others. Enjoy this special amazing episode and revel at some of your favorite vocalists doing what they do best.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562078744228
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830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 23 - Return to ForeverSend us a textReturn to Forever was an American jazz fusion band that was founded by pianist Chick Corea in 1972.[2] The band has had many members, with the only consistent bandmate of Corea's being bassist Stanley Clarke. Along with Weather Report, The Headhunters, and Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return to Forever is often cited as one of the core groups of the jazz-fusion movement of the 1970s. Several musicians, including Clarke, Flora Purim, Airto Moreira and Al Di Meola, came to prominence through their performances on Return to Forever albums.After playing on Miles Davis's jazz-fusion albums In a Silent Way (1969...
2024-08-211h 02830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Episode #22 Elvin Jones vs Tony WilliamsSend us a textIn this exciting new episode the 8:30 crew discuss the classic Jazz drummers Elvin Jones and Tony Williams.1. Dear John C. - Elvin Jones2. Nerfertiti - Miles Davis3. Geo Rose - Tony Williams4. JuJu - Wayne Shorter5. A Love Supreme - John Coltrane6. Tony - Tony Williamshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562078744228
2024-07-251h 09830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Episode #21- Sonny Rollins aka Saxaphone ColossusSend us a textIn this episode Hollywood and The Jazz Man take a look at the Saxophone Colossus himself, the one and only Sonny Rollins, an American Jazz Tenor Saxophonist born September 7th 1930.He is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians, as The Jazz Man states “The Last Of The Beboppers”. A number of his compositions, including “St. Thomas”, “Oleo”, “Doxy” and “Airegin” have become Jazz standards. Rollins has been called ’the greatest living improviser”. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562078744228
2024-07-1659 min830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Episode #20 - Digital Masters of GRP RecordsSend us a textHollywood and Ray The Jazz Man take us on a trip into GRP Records (Grusin-Rosen Productions) The first Jazz Record Label dedicated to digitally recorded masters, founded by Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen. We fly off with Chick Corea Elektric Band and then dive into tracks by Dave Grusin & Lee Ritenour, Michael Brecker, Dave Valentin, John Patitucci, GRP All Star Band, Dave Weckl, and The Rippingtons. Join us on this amazing journey of sounds and musicianship with your 8:30 crew.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562078744228
2024-07-121h 03830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Episode #19 - Taking Great Pleasure In Presenting CTI RecordsSend us a textIn This Great New Episode Of 8:30 A Jazz Podcast Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man offer up some of their favorite classic CTI (Creed Taylor Incorporated) Records selections. CTI had a sound and groove all of their own. CTI was a subsidiary of A&M Records before becoming independent in 1970. We take a look at and listen to1. Gibraltar - Stanley Turrentine2. Earth Tones - Grover Washington Jr.3. Westchester Lady - Bob James4. Free As A Bird - Don Sebesky5. Mr...
2024-06-281h 18830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Episode #17 - A Look At Columbia Records - Part 1Send us a textIn This Exciting Episode we continue our look at Columbia RecordsHerman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man listen to and discuss Columbia Records Artist such as Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Steve Khan, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter 1. Duke Ellington - Malletoba Spank2. Billie Holiday - What A Little Moonlight Can Do3. Steve Khan - Daily Village 4. Herbie Hancock - Eye Of The Hurricane 5. Wayne Shorter - On...
2024-06-1849 min830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Episode #18 - A Look At Columbia Records Part 2Send us a textIn This Exciting Episode we continue our look at Columbia RecordsHerman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man listen to and discuss Columbia Records Artist such as Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Steve Khan, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter 1. Duke Ellington - Malletoba Spank2. Billie Holiday - What A Little Moonlight Can Do3. Steve Khan - Daily Village 4. Herbie Hancock - Eye Of The Hurricane 5. Wayne Shorter - On The Eve Of Departure 6. Thelonius Monk - Straight No Chaser
2024-06-1853 min830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz - Herbie Hancock - Part 2Send us a textIn Episode #16 Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man investigates the Monstrous Grooves of The Headhunters period with Tracks like:"Palm Grease""Hang Up Your Hangups" The Jazz Man shares the beautiful Song "Butterfly" and a Prince cover from Herbie's "The New Standard".The 8:30 Crew was in attendance at The Hollywood Bowl for Herbie's tribute to Jazz Legend Wayne Shorter and we discuss our thoughts and views of the Legendary Concert and more.https://www.facebook.com...
2024-06-061h 08830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz - Herbie Hancock - Part 1Send us a textGoing On A Maiden Voyage with Herbie Hancock - In this Amazing Episode Master Keyboardist/Composer Herbie Hancock dazzles us with his timeless compositions and musical artistry. You will hear his classic tunes like "Maiden Voyage" "Dolphin Dance" and more, with a special appearance from Herbie on Jaco Pastorius Debut album from Epic Records. Join Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man as they sit back, relax and groove to the smooth sounds of the one and only Herbie Hancock.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562078744228
2024-06-051h 00830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast - Episode 13 - Pat Metheny Part 1Send us a textIn this Fantastic Episode we take a look at The Amazing Guitarist Pat Metheny and The Pat Metheny Group. We listen to "Are You Going With Me" from the classic album "Offramp" and "Here To Stay" from the Groovin' album "We Live Here" as well as 4 other awesome compositions. If smooth, engaging, intelligent music is your thing, or you just want to know what Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man are into right now, check out this fun episode!https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562078744228
2024-05-301h 11830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #14 - Pat Metheny - Part 2Send us a textIn this episode we continue to explore the music of guitarist Pat Metheny and The Pat Metheny Group as we listen to and sink our teeth into the mind blowing compositions of this Incredible Musician and Band.Songs Include:Phase Dance - Pat Metheny GroupMinuano (Six Eight) - Still Life TalkingHave You Heard - Letter From HomeThe Way Up - The Way Upand morehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562078744228
2024-05-301h 04830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #12 "Chick Corea Part 2"Send us a textThe conversation continues with the exploration of the legendary jazz musician Chick Corea. Hollywood Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman discuss his fusion period with his group Return To Forever, Chick Corea’s Elektric Band, post-bop groups, solo piano work, dual projects with Herbie Hancock and a fascinating retrospective of the genius jazz musician Chick Corea. Songs include:Return To Forever- Dual Of The Jester And The Tyrant Chick Corea- WindowsChick Corea- The Mad Hatter Rhapsody Herbie Hancock And Chick Corea- Someday My Princ...
2024-05-091h 14830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast - Episode #11 "Chick Corea Part 1"Send us a textIn this episode Hollywood Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman discuss the musical legacy of jazz keyboardist Composer and Bandleader, Armando Anthony Corea better known as Chick Corea who passed away on February 9, 2021. He was the winner of 27 Grammy Awards of 71 Grammy nominations that speaks to his timeless body of work. One of the things that made Chick so special as a Keyboardist, Composer and Bandleader was the amount of work that he created. Collaborating with Miles Davis in 1968 helping Miles in his Fusion period, he then went on to form his own...
2024-05-091h 05830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 Jazz Podcast - Episode 10 "Miles Davis Electric Period"Send us a textIn this conversation Hollywood Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman share insights into the genius of the music of Miles Davis. They share tidbits of knowledge that is truly fascinating, all the while putting it into a perspective that keeps the extraordinary love of jazz alive. In this episode Hollywood and Ray the Jazzman explore how influential and ground breaking the Electric Period was for Miles Davis.Songs include:Miles Davis – Miles Runs the Voodoo DownMiles Davis – DecoyMiles Davis – TutuMiles D...
2024-05-091h 01830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #9 - "Miles Davis Acoustic Period"Send us a textIn this conversation Hollywood Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman share insights into the genius of the music of Miles Davis. They share tidbits of knowledge that is truly fascinating, all the while putting it into a perspective that keeps the extraordinary love of jazz alive. Songs include:Miles Davis – Miles AheadMiles Davis – My Funny Valentine Miles Davis – All BluesMiles Davis – Freddie FreeloaderMiles Davis – PinocchioMiles Davis – E.S.P.https://www.facebook.com/profile.p...
2024-04-181h 03830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #8 - "Spotify Playlist"Send us a textThis episode of 8:30 is a special sample of songs from Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man's personal Spotify playlist put together especially for you.The Brecker Brothers – SlangMiles Davis – So What Jeff Lorber – He Had A HatBillie Holiday – Lady Always Sings the BluesJeff Lorber - Always ThereFreddie Hubbard – Red Clay https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562078744228
2024-04-1155 min830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #6 - "The House That Impulse Built-Part 1"Send us a textIn this conversation with Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman, we talk about the 60 plus years of musical integrity that Impulse Records is known for. Also known as "The House That Trane Built” in honor of it’s number one artist John Coltrane. It is considered home of the new Vanguard of Creative Musicians, while keeping in step with the growing experimental and spiritual awareness of the times. Songs include:John Coltrane – A Love SupremeJohn Coltrane – AlabamaOliver Nelson -Stolen MomentsQuincy Jones – Hard Sock Dance...
2024-04-111h 00830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #7 - "The House That Impulse Built - Part 2"Send us a textIn this conversation we talk about the collaborations forged at Impulse. Charles Mingus mixes it up with John Coltrane and the very talented instrumentalist Eric Dolphy. Shirley Scott, Queen of the Organ wailing on the keys with Oliver Nelson arranging the horns to a fever pitch ending. Jazz guitarist Gabor Szabo a Hungarian American jazz guitarist, underrated for his distinctive compositions, contributions, and collaborations. Adding to the mix of our talk is Max Roach shining with his percussionist styles that changed the way Jazz would be listened to. Saxophonist Albert Ayler is one d...
2024-04-111h 04830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #1 - "Wayne Shorter Tribute - Part 1"Send us a textOn March 2, 2023, Wayne Shorter passed away at the age of 89. Another one of the Jazz Masters gone and never to be forgotten. In this conversation Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman will discuss Wayne Shorter’s contribution to the Arts. He was an Arranger, Composer, Saxophonist and Genius. As we hand pick our favorites, we listen to and talk about the early days his career. We share our personal stories of meeting Wayne and seeing the brilliance of his live performances.Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers – YamaArt Blakey and the Jazz...
2024-04-1158 min830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #2 - "Wayne Shorter Tribute - Part 2"Send us a textIn this conversation Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman continue the flow with Wayne Shorter’s odyssey into Jazz Fusion collaborating with other Jazz greats, such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Tony Williams, Joe Zawinul, Peter Erskine and Jaco Pastorious just to name a few. As we hand pick some of our favorite songs, we listen and talk about Wayne's Jazz Fusion brilliance. Songs include: Miles Davis – In a Silent Way Weather Report – Elegant People Weather Report - PalladiumWayne Shorter – Condition Red Wayne Sho...
2024-04-111h 04830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #3 - "Weather Report"Send us a textIn this episode Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman get down with the topic of Jazz Fusion Supergroup Weather Report, one of the Pioneers of this artform. There are insights from Hollywood about the musical production in the recording studio and Ray The Jazzman shares his appreciation from a Jazz Fusion perspective. Songs include:Weather Report – Black MarketWeather Report – Elegant People· Weather Report – HavanaWeather Report – BirdlandWeather Report – Teen Town Weather Report – Night PassageWeather Report – River People Weather Report –...
2024-04-111h 23830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #4 - "The Magic Of Blue Note Records - Part 1"Send us a textIn this episode we delve into the iconic jazz label Blue Note Records which was established in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff. Historically, Blue Note has been associated with the “hard bop” style of jazz and recorded essential albums in the avant-garde and free jazz styles. In 1946 recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder used the living room in his parents house in Hackensack, New Jersey before building his own studio in Englewood Cliffs New Jersey. In this conversation we play a few of our personal favorites from the Jazz musicians who recorded on this...
2024-04-111h 13830 - A Jazz Podcast8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode # 5 - "The Magic Of Blue Note Records- Part 2"Send us a textIn this episode we continue the conversation noting that Blue Note Records was one of the first record labels that took Jazz seriously. They documented some of the greatest Jazz musicians of all time. We continue to appreciate the style that Blue Note Records had of rehearsing the musicians prior to the recording sessions, and the unique artwork of the album covers. Our favorite handpicked selections will most certainly make your playlist. Songs include:Horace Silver – Song for My Father Joe Henderson – Inner Urge John Coltra...
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