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8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #91 pianist Dave Grusin

This week on 8:30, hosts Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman shine the spotlight on legendary pianist and composer Dave Grusin, exploring his remarkable journey

8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #90 pianist McCoy Tyner

This week on the Jazz Podcast 8:30, with your hosts Herman “Hollywood” Dawkins and Ray “The Jazzman,” we celebrate the extraordinary pianist McCoy Tyner, one of the most

8-30 Jazz Podcast Episode #89 Keyboardist Jeff Lorber

On the Weekly Jazz Podcast 8:30, your hosts Herman “Hollywood” Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman take a look at the remarkable career and music of keyboardist Jeff Lorber. From

8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #88 Brazilian jazz music

Brazilian jazz brings together the infectious rhythms of samba and bossa nova with the improvisational spirit of jazz. This week on 8:30, your hosts Herman “Hollywood” Da

8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #87 Legendary Drummer Art Blakey

Art Blakey was one of the most influential drummers in jazz history, celebrated for his explosive style, powerful swing, and unwavering dedication to the music. As the le

8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #86 Drummer Billy Cobham

Tune in each week to 8:30 -A Jazz Podcast, where your hosts Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman bring listeners engaging conversations and insights from the wo

8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #85 Keyboardist Lonnie Liston Smith

Tune in to this week's episode of 8:30 -A Jazz Podcast with your hosts, Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman, as they celebrate the timeless artistry of ja

8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #84 Cal Tjader

Tune in to 8:30, the weekly jazz podcast hosted by Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray "The Jazzman," where great conversations and timeless music come together. Episode #

8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #83 The Band Chicago

This week on 8:30...A Jazz Podcast, hosts Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray "The Jazzman" spotlight the legendary group Chicago, a band that successfully fused rock, jaz

8:30 Jazz Episode #82 The Ladies Of Jazz

Welcome to this week’s episode of 8:30 A Jazz Podcast with your hosts Herman “Hollywood” Dawkins and Ray “The Jazzman.” Women have been at the heart of jazz since its ear

8:30 Jazz Episode #81 Miles Davis Bitches Brew

On this week’s episode of “8:30,” podcast hosts Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman take a deep dive into Miles Davis’ groundbreaking album Bitches Brew, a recor

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

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.

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 Herm

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, whos

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

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

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 h

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 o

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 1