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830 - A Jazz Podcast

Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman

"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

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8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #69 guitarist Earl Klugh

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2025/12/02

Send us a text 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 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 2. Dr. Macumba 3. The Afterglow 4. Heart...

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8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #68 bassist Charles Mingus

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2025/11/26

Send us a text 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 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)Rein...

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8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #67 guitarist Wes Montgomery

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2025/11/05

Send us a text 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 “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 SixFull HouseJames And Wes - J...

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8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #66 Jazz Rock Fusion.

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2025/10/16

Send us a text 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 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 genera...

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8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #65 pianist Bob James

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2025/10/08

Send us a text 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 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 j...

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8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #64 The Great Bill Evans

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2025/09/23

Send us a text 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 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 Debby 2. My Ro...

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8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #63 Blue Note Records Tone...

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2025/09/09

Send us a text 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 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 Sm...

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8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #62 Blue Note Records Tone...

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2025/09/03

Send us a text 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 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 ...

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8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #61 The Crusaders pt.2

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2025/08/19

Send us a text 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 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 co...

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8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #60 The Jazz Crusaders

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2025/08/17

Send us a text 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 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 retaini...

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8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #59 Marcus Miller

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2025/08/07

Send us a text 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, 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 cul...

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8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #58 Snarky Puppy

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2025/07/30

Send us a text 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 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 BayTar...

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8:30 Jazz Podcast #57 George Benson

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2025/07/09

Send us a text 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' 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 ...

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8:30 Jazz Episode # 56 Clare Fischer

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2025/06/17

Send us a text Clare 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 Walk Blues B...

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8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #55 Carlos Santana

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2025/05/07

Send us a text Carlos 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...

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8:30 Jazz Podcast #54 organist Jimmy Smith

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2025/04/23

Send us a text Jimmy 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 Ve...

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8:30 Episode #53 Charlie Parker / Dizzy Gillespie

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2025/04/10

Send us a text Charlie 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 j...

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast Episode #52 Rudy Van Gelder

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2025/04/02

Send us a text 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...

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8:30 Episode #51 Season 2 "R&B Groups With Jazzy...

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2025/03/14

Send us a text In 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 The Country - Donny HathawayFight Me, Chase Me - Ohio PlayersEverybody Loves The Sunshine - Roy Ayers UbiquitySummer Madness ...

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8:30 Episode #50 "A Super Special 50th Episode...

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2025/02/19

In 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 ColtraneWalk on The Wild Side - Jimmy SmithThe Emperor - The Jazz CrusadersWhat’d I Say Pt. 1 - Ray Charle...

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