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830 - A Jazz Podcast

830 - A Jazz Podcast

De : Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman
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"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.

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    • 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #74 Weather Report Wayne Shorter Compositions
      Feb 17 2026

      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 of Weather Report. They explore how Shorter blended jazz improvisation with cinematic textures and global influences. The conversation highlights his masterful use of space, harmony, and abstraction, showing how his writing pushed the boundaries of jazz fusion without ever losing emotional depth. Tune in as they celebrate Shorter’s visionary pen and the timeless compositions that continue to inspire musicians across generations.

      Songs Include:

      "Elegant People" Wayne Shorter

      "Evrydice" Wayne Shorter

      "Sightseeing" Wayne Shorter

      "When Was It Now" Wayne Shorter

      "Port Of Entry" Wayne Shorter

      "Plaza Real" Wayne Shorter

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      1 h
    • 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #73 Saxophonist Grover Washington Jr.
      Feb 5 2026

      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 1970s, he delivered timeless classics like “Mister Magic” and the Grammy-winning “Just the Two of Us,” blending sophistication with street-level groove. His warm tone and lyrical phrasing made jazz accessible to wider audiences without ever watering it down. On the weekly podcast show 8:30, host Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman celebrate Grover Washington Jr. as a true architect of modern jazz and a forever influence on the culture. 🎷

      Songs include:

      1. Mister Magic

      2. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

      3. Just the Two Of Us - with Bill Withers

      4. Let it Flow (For Dr. J)

      5. Soulful Strut - (Live)

      6. Black Frost

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      1 h et 3 min
    • 8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #72 Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard
      Jan 22 2026

      Freddie Hubbard was a blazing jazz trumpeter whose power, precision, and range helped define hard bop and post-bop. From his early Blue Note classics like Open Sesame and Ready for Freddie to his genre-crossing CTI years, Hubbard fused virtuosic fire with deep, soulful lyricism. His collaborations with Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter cemented his reputation as both a fearless soloist and an essential sideman. Tune in at 8:30 to the Weekly Jazz Podcast as host Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman celebrate the sound, stories, and lasting influence of legendary Freddie Hubbard. 🎺

      Songs Include:

      Freddie Hubbard, "Red Clay"

      Freddie Hubbard, "Birdlike"

      Freddie Hubbard, "Liquid Love"

      Herbie Hancock, "Maiden Voyage"

      Freddie Hubbard, "The Black Angel"

      Freddie Hubbard, "Little Sunflower"


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      1 h et 7 min
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