830 - A Jazz Podcast

In 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 th...

In 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...

In 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 ag...

In 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 - Corcovado 2. Cal Tjader - Sone' 3. Bill Evans - My Foo...

In 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 to 2. Jaco Pastori...

In 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 So 2...

In 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 Guitar Jazz 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 ⁠solo...

In 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 including Dizzy Gilespie-Manteca Bob Mintzer Big Band-Aye Como Va Mongo Santamaria-Watermelon Man Cal Tjader-Morning Poncho Sanchez-El Conguero Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66-Ye-Me-Le Cal Trader-...

ECM (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 distrib...

In 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 the...

Return 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 197...

In this exciting new episode the 8:30 crew discuss the classic Jazz drummers Elvin Jones and Tony Williams. 1. Dear John C. - Elvin Jones 2. Nerfertiti - Miles Davis 3. Geo Rose - Tony Williams 4. JuJu - Wayne Shorter 5. A Love Supreme - John Coltrane 6. Tony - Tony Williams Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562078744228

In 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...

Hollywood 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 Rippingt...

In 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 to 1. Gibraltar - Stanley Turrentine 2. Earth Tones - Grover W...

In This Exciting Episode we continue our look at Columbia Records Herman 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 Spank 2. Billie Holiday - What A Little Moonlight Can Do 3. Steve Khan - Daily Village  4. Herbie Hancock - Eye Of The Hurrica...

In This Exciting Episode we continue our look at Columbia Records Herman 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 Spank 2. Billie Holiday - What A Little Moonlight Can Do 3. Steve Khan - Daily Village  4. Herbie Hancock - Eye Of The Hurrica...

In 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 Herb...

Going 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 Ra...

In 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 wh...

In 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 Group Minuano (Six Eight) - Still Life Talking Have You Heard - Letter From Home The Way Up - The Way Up and more Send us Fan Mail Support the show htt...

The 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...

In 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 Bandle...

In 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 Davi...

In 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 Ahead Miles Davis – My Funny Valentine  Miles Davis – All Blues Miles Davis – Freddie Freeload...