Best Post Bop Jazz Podcasts (2024)

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #34 - Herbie Hancock Headhunters 1:13:39

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Head Hunters is the twelfth studio album by American pianist, keyboardist and composer Herbie Hancock, released October 26, 1973, on Columbia Records. The album was a commercial and artistic breakthrough for Hancock, crossing over to funk and rock audiences and bringing jazz-funk fusion to mainstream attention, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 33 - Horace Silver 1:17:35

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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 com…

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830 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 32 - Jaco Pastorius 1:03:35

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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…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 31 - David Sanborn 1:03:51

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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…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 30 - Verve Records 57:46

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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…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 29 - The Bass Players 1:08:23

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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…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 28 - Jazz Guitarists Part 2 1:21:43

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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 includ…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 27 - Jazz Guitarists Part 1 1:05:30

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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 role…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 26 - The Straight Fire Latin Jazz Episode 1:10:03

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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 Serg…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 25 - Decoding The Mystery Of ECM Records 1:11:48

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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 ne…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 24 - Jazz Vocalists 1:07:41

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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…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 23 - Return to Forever 1:02:59

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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 group…

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8:30 Episode #22 Elvin Jones vs Tony Williams 1:09:33

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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 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562078744228…

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8:30 Episode #21- Sonny Rollins aka Saxaphone Colossus 59:58

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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, in…

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8:30 Episode #20 - Digital Masters of GRP Records 1:03:44

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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, G…

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8:30 Episode #19 - Taking Great Pleasure In Presenting CTI Records 1:18:30

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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 …

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8:30 Episode #17 - A Look At Columbia Records - Part 1 49:58

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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 - Dail…

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8:30 Episode #18 - A Look At Columbia Records Part 2 53:56

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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 - Dail…

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8:30 Jazz - Herbie Hancock - Part 2 1:08:47

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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 Herbie's …

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8:30 Jazz - Herbie Hancock - Part 1 1:00:02

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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 H…

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8:30 Jazz Podcast - Episode 13 - Pat Metheny Part 1 1:11:42

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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 kn…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #14 - Pat Metheny - Part 2 1:04:17

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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…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #12 "Chick Corea Part 2" 1:14:23

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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 Chi…

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8:30 Jazz Podcast - Episode #11 "Chick Corea Part 1" 1:05:19

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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 Chic…

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8:30 Jazz Podcast - Episode 10 "Miles Davis Electric Period" 1:01:01

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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 groun…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #9 - "Miles Davis Acoustic Period" 1:03:27

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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…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #8 - "Spotify Playlist" 55:32

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This episode of 8:30 is a special sample of songs from Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man's personal Spotify playlist put together especially for you. The Brecker Brothers – Slang Miles Davis – So What Jeff Lorber – He Had A Hat Billie Holiday – Lady Always Sings the Blues Jeff Lorber - Always There Freddie Hubbard – Red Clay https://www.facebo…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #7 - "The House That Impulse Built - Part 2" 1:04:55

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In this conversation we talk about the collaborations forged at Impulse. Charles Mingus mixes it up with John Coltrane and the very talented instrumentalist Eric Dolphy. Shirley Scott, Queen of the Organ wailing on the keys with Oliver Nelson arranging the horns to a fever pitch ending. Jazz guitarist Gabor Szabo a Hungarian American jazz guitarist…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #6 - "The House That Impulse Built-Part 1" 1:00:29

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In this conversation with Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman, we talk about the 60 plus years of musical integrity that Impulse Records is known for. Also known as "The House That Trane Built” in honor of it’s number one artist John Coltrane. It is considered home of the new Vanguard of Creative Musicians, while keeping in step with the growing …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #1 - "Wayne Shorter Tribute - Part 1" 58:10

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On March 2, 2023, Wayne Shorter passed away at the age of 89. Another one of the Jazz Masters gone and never to be forgotten. In this conversation Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman will discuss Wayne Shorter’s contribution to the Arts. He was an Arranger, Composer, Saxophonist and Genius. As we hand pick our favorites, we listen to and…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #2 - "Wayne Shorter Tribute - Part 2" 1:04:49

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In this conversation Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman continue the flow with Wayne Shorter’s odyssey into Jazz Fusion collaborating with other Jazz greats, such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Tony Williams, Joe Zawinul, Peter Erskine and Jaco Pastorious just to name a few. As we hand pick some of our favorite songs, we listen and …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #3 - "Weather Report" 1:23:35

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In this episode Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman get down with the topic of Jazz Fusion Supergroup Weather Report, one of the Pioneers of this artform. There are insights from Hollywood about the musical production in the recording studio and Ray The Jazzman shares his appreciation from a Jazz Fusion perspective. Songs include: Weather Report …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #4 - "The Magic Of Blue Note Records - Part 1" 1:13:07

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In this episode we delve into the iconic jazz label Blue Note Records which was established in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff. Historically, Blue Note has been associated with the “hard bop” style of jazz and recorded essential albums in the avant-garde and free jazz styles. In 1946 recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder used the living room in …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode # 5 - "The Magic Of Blue Note Records- Part 2" 1:07:18

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In this episode we continue the conversation noting that Blue Note Records was one of the first record labels that took Jazz seriously. They documented some of the greatest Jazz musicians of all time. We continue to appreciate the style that Blue Note Records had of rehearsing the musicians prior to the recording sessions, and the unique artwork of…

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Interview with Helene LaFaro-Fernandez and "Jade Visions" 1:30:00

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This Jazz Classic Talk Show/Interview will be with author Helene LaFaro-Fernandez and feature her biography of her brother Scott Lafaro, "Jade Visions." Join me, Jose Reyes (Jazz Con Class Radio) and my co-host Noal Cohen (Author of "Rat Race Blues: The Musical Life of Gigi Gryce") and learn more about the innovative Jazz bassist Scott LaFaro. We w…

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An interview with author and Jazz historian Cary Ginell 1:19:00

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Jose Reyes of Jazz Con Class Radio will be interviewing author and historian Cary Ginell. They will be concentrating on all the jazz related projects Cary has been involved with and is currently working on. Cary has also written an array of jazz related books on legendary musicians and on essential jazz dicographies. Listen in and or call in, enjoy…

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A conversation with Scott Yanow and all about West Coast Jazz 2:00:00

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Alan (Giants of Jazz Radio) and Jose (Jazz Con Class Radio) are very honored to have with us jazz historian, jazz journalist and author Scott Yanow. We will cover his biography in detail and then concentrate on "West Coast Jazz." We will decipher this sub-genre of "Cool Jazz" by discussing its roots and its history. We will also touch on the 60's J…

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"Miles Smiles, and the Invention of Post Bop " with author Jeremy Yudkin 2:00:00

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Alan Bramwell (Giants of Jazz Radio) and Jose Reyes (Jazz Con Class Radio) will be interviewing Jeremy Yudkin, author of "Miles Smiles, and the Invention of Post Bop." The co-hosts will mostly concentrate on the book but there will be much more covered with Jeremy, he is very qualified in the field of music.The listeners will have a golden opportun…

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"Mingus Speaks" with author John F. Goodman (Debut Show) 2:01:00

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John Goodman is the author the book "Mingus Speaks." John will be chatting with co-hosts Alan Bramwell (Giants of Jazz Radio) and Jose Reyes (Jazz Con Class Radio). This interview will mostly concentrate on this revealing book and also on Mingus' amazing career. He was a genius but was very temperamental and was sometimes very hard to work with as …

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