"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 r
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Recent episodes include "8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #91 pianist Dave Grusin" (16 September 2026, 66 minutes), "8:30 Jazz Podcast Episode #90 pianist McCoy Tyner" (2 September 2026, 63 minutes), and "8-30 Jazz Podcast Episode #89 Keyboardist Jeff Lorber" (26 August 2026, 57 minutes).
830 - A Jazz Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 63 minutes across 92 episodes.
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830 - A Jazz Podcast is a music podcast with 92 episodes published.
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Episode #91
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 through jazz, film, television, and contemporary...
Episode #90
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 influential voices in modern jazz. Best known for...
Episode #89
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 his pioneering work in jazz fusion to his...
Episode #88
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” Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman explore the soulful...
Episode #87
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 leader of the legendary Jazz Messengers, Blakey...
Episode #85
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 jazz legend Lonnie Liston Smith. Known for his...
Episode #84
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 #84 shines a spotlight on legendary jazz musician...
Episode #83
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, jazz, and powerful horn arrangements into a...
Episode #82
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 earliest days, shaping the music as groundbreaking...
Episode #81
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 record that forever changed the direction of jazz...
Episode #80
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 Corea Elektric Band . From Chick Corea’s...
Episode #79
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. Legendary artists like Duke Ellington , Louis...
Episode #78
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 Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman can dive...
Episode #77
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 , whose shimmering tone and harmonic daring helped...
Episode #76
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 bop sophistication with a forward-looking...
Episode #75
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 use of space, the trio’s feel, and why his touch...
Episode #75
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 host Herman “Hollywood” Dawkins and Ray The...
Episode #74
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...
Episode #73
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...
Episode #72
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...
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