In conversations with his musical collaborators and friends, Chick reveals insights into his music universe. From the tour buses and airports to the recording studios and backstage. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the details of the creative process from the legends of jazz. "These podcasts introduce a topic that's very exciting to me: giving a helping hand to other musicians." —Chick
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Return To Forever - The Anthology, Reunion and Tour
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Conversations about the all-time jazz legends from local jazz legends Gunnar Biggs, Keith Bishop, Joey Carano, Leonard Thompson, and Bob Weller. Soak in their stories and expertise as they prep for their Sunday night shows at St. Michael’s-by-the-Sea in Carlsbad, California.
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Prestige 70 podcast features intimate conversations between acclaimed musicians, composers, producers, and Scott Goldman—who, as the longtime moderator of the GRAMMY® Museum Public Programs Series, has interviewed hundreds of iconic figures in music. Through the lens of contemporary artists including Chic Corea, Poncho Sanchez, Miles Mosley, Azar Lawrence and Nate Mercereau, Prestige 70 not only looks back at the musicians and recordings that made the label so important (Miles Davis, John Co ...
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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 Musi ...
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This is the channel where you can hear the Jim Meskimen Podcast, which features impressionist Jim talking about all kinds of stuff and occasionally talking to other professionals. Theme by Jim Meskimen.
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Pianist, bandleader, composer Chick Corea (born June 12, 1941) is one of the most influential jazz musicians of his generation. After serving his apprenticeship with Miles Davis, Corea started a group called Return to Forever, that featured singer Flora Purim, reedman Joe Farrell and drummer/ percussionist Airto Moreira. Many of the compositions Co…
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8:30 Episode #21- Sonny Rollins aka Saxaphone Colossus
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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
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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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Tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley (born July 7, 1930) was described as the “Middleweight champion of the tenor saxophone” by critic Leonard Feather, but most musicians think he punched well above that weight class. His career included stints with Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Max Roach and Miles Davis as well as over thirty recordings as a bandleader in h…
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8:30 Episode #19 - Taking Great Pleasure In Presenting CTI Records
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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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Throughout songwriter Richard Rodgers' (born June 28, 1902) long career, with 43 Broadway shows and over 900 songs to his credit, he wrote primarily with only two lyricists, Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein. Much of his output with both men have become standards, but jazz musicians are particularly enamored with his earlier work, with Lorenz Hart.…
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8:30 Episode #18 - A Look At Columbia Records Part 2
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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 #17 - A Look At Columbia Records - Part 1
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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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Trumpeter/composer Tom Harrell, born June 16, 1946, is one of most creative players of his instrument, and a prolific and fresh compositional voice as well. His achievements are all the more remarkable when you consider he suffers from symptoms of schizophrenia, and has only one lung! Early in his career he toured with the big bands of Stan Kenton …
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8:30 Episode #16 - Herbie Hancock - Part 2
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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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Composer/lyricist Cole Porter, born June 9, 1891, was a rarity among composers of American popular songs. Besides being among only a handful of songwriters who penned their own lyrics, he was unique in that he was born into a wealthy Indiana family. He produced a staggering number of songs that have been embraced by jazz musicians over the years, i…
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8:30 Episode #15 Herbie Hancock - Part 1
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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 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #14 - Pat Metheny - Part 2
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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 Jazz Podcast - Episode 13 - Pat Metheny Part 1
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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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Brazilian songwriter Antônio Carlos Jobim (also called Tom Jobim), born January 25, 1927, is the best known and most prolific of the composers who originated the bossa nova. His compositions have captured the imaginations of jazz musicians from the outset. His lyricism and harmonic imagination have made his tunes popular worldwide, and he is so rev…
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Miles Davis (May 26, 1926 - Sept 28, 1991) unabashedly said that he revolutionized jazz music several times over his career. While an argument could be made for that statement, it is undeniable that the many musicians who passed through his bands over the years have definitely revolutionized the music. The list is long, virtually every musician who…
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Jackie McLean (May 17, 1931 - March 31, 2006) was one of the many jazz musicians to be deeply influenced in the generation coming up under the influence of Charlie Parker. He always had his own unique sound and approach though, recording with Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Charles Mingus and other leaders before leading his own groups, notably on Blue No…
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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #12 "Chick Corea Part 2"
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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"
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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"
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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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Irving Berlin (May 11, 1888 - September 22, 1989) was one of the most prolific and successful songwriters of all time. His accomplishments as a composer and lyricist are even more remarkable when you consider that English wasn’t his native language (he grew up speaking Yiddish) and his piano skills were limited to playing in only one key (he famous…
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Miles Davis once said all musicians should set aside a day each year to honor Duke Ellington. This year, the Jazz Evensong Quintet has set aside two. It’s not hyperbole to state that this man contributed as much to jazz and American music as anyone living or dead, his legacy as a composer, performer, and band leader is undeniable. His band featured…
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Saxophonist/composer Joe Henderson (born April 24, 1937) was an eclectic performer, recording over thirty albums on Blue Note records, raging from straight ahead sessions with Horace Silver to more avant-guard outings with Andrew Hill, always sounding like himself in every setting. He recorded with Herbie Hancock and even spent a period of time wit…
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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #9 - "Miles Davis Acoustic Period"
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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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Henry Mancini (born April 16, 1924) was one of the most prolific and successful songwriters of all time. His film scores won four Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and twenty Grammy Awards, plus a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1995. He had a lifelong affinity for jazz and jazz musicians, hiring many of Hollywood’s greatest jazz play…
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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #8 - "Spotify Playlist"
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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"
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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"
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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 # 5 - "The Magic Of Blue Note Records- Part 2"
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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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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #4 - "The Magic Of Blue Note Records - Part 1"
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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 #3 - "Weather Report"
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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 #2 - "Wayne Shorter Tribute - Part 2"
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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 #1 - "Wayne Shorter Tribute - Part 1"
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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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Bassist/composer Charles Mingus (born April 22, 1922) was one of the most prolific composers the music has produced. Over his decades long career, he collaborated with many of our music’s greats, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Max Roach and Eric Dolphy to name a few. He was one of the first artists to attempt to control the recording and distribut…
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Trumpeter, composer/arranger Thad Jones born March 28, 1923, was the middle son in a family that also produced younger brother Elvin Jones, perhaps best known as John Coltrane’s longtime drummer, and pianist Hank Jones, who performed and recorded with almost everyone in his long career, as one of the first black musicians to have a long and fruitfu…
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In addition to being one of the denizens of the NYC 52nd St scene, pianist/composer Lennie Tristano was an influential and pioneering teacher of jazz improvisation. He had prodigious technical abilities as a player, and his pedagogical approach to teaching improvisation eschewed learning “licks” in favor of creating fresh original improvised music.…
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Ornette Coleman set the jazz world ablaze with the release of his first recording “Something Else” in 1958. Ironically, so many of the innovations he introduced to the music have become so ingrained over the passing years, it’s difficult to believe his music was so controversial at the time. His conception of free jazz influenced mainstream jazz mu…
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Alec Wilder and Harold Arlen are both composers in the great American Songbook tradition. Chances are good you've never heard of Alec Wilder, even if you’re familiar with some of his popular songs, like "I’ll Be Around" or "While We’re Young." He was also a prolific composer of chamber music, many of the best known virtuosos of the day were persona…
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Tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon was one of the most quintessential performers on that instrument for over 40 years. Born in Los Angeles on February 27, 1923, he was initially heavily influenced by Lester Young, but soon developed his own bebop vocabulary and a room filling sound befitting his 6’6” frame, his playing heavily influenced Sonny Rollins…
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This week, the band talks composer, arranger, and pianist Tadd Dameron as they prepare a setlist in his honor for Sunday night.By Jazz Legends
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This week, we feature the music not of a person but of a place: New Orleans.By Jazz Legends
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The band talks Duke Ellington as they prep for their instrumental adaptation of Duke's Concert of Sacred Music.By Jazz Legends
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How did the Jazz Legends podcast come about? Who are the musicians you'll be hearing from on the show? Listen on to get acquainted as we launch these episodes for a new season of Jazz Evensong here in Carlsbad, California.By Jazz Legends
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A selection from a short story featured in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers & Illustrators of the Future. Death and the Taxman, written by David Hankins and narrated by Jim Meskimen. Illustration by Sarah Morrison©2023 by Galaxy AudioBy Jim Ross Meskimen
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Remembering Wallace: A Sit-Down with Wallace Roney in 2017
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Wallace was an immense artistic treasure in the music community. He was one of the greatest trumpet players of his time -- or any time, for that matter. Chick sat down with him in 2017 to talk about their mutual mentor, Miles Davis, and what it truly means to improvise.
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6 - Prestige 70 Podcast: Featuring Chick Corea
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Scott Goldman interviews GRAMMY® Award–winning American jazz pianist/electric keyboardist and composer, Chick Corea. As a member of Miles Davis's band in the late 1960s, he participated in the birth of jazz fusion and continues to redefine the “social music” of jazz. Listen as Chick describes his relationship with music from his childhood days to h…
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5 - Prestige 70 Podcast: Featuring Erin Davis and Vincent Wilburn Jr.
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Scott Goldman, longtime moderator of the GRAMMY® Museum Public Programs Series, interviews two accomplished musicians and producers uniquely qualified to discuss the career of Miles Davis: Erin Davis, Miles’ son, and Vincent Wilburn, Jr., Miles’ nephew. Erin and Vincent, who currently help manage the Miles Davis estate, both toured and recorded wit…
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4 - Prestige 70 Featuring: Nate Mercereau
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Scott Goldman, longtime moderator of the GRAMMY® Museum Public Programs Series, interviews songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Nate Mercereau. Sharing his unique experiences from recording and releasing his own debut album Joy Techniques, to contributing to releases from various artists spanning from Jay-Z, to Lizzo, to Shawn Mendes, li…
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3 - Prestige 70 Podcast: Featuring Azar Lawrence
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Scott Goldman, longtime moderator of the GRAMMY® Museum Public Programs Series, interviews critically acclaimed saxophonist, Azar Lawrence. One of the only remaining Prestige artists to still be actively touring and recording, Azar shares stories of his early days performing as a sideman to many of jazz’s greats, including Miles Davis, Woody Shaw a…
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2 - Prestige 70 Podcast: Featuring Miles Mosley
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Scott Goldman, longtime moderator of the GRAMMY® Museum Public Programs Series, interviews upright bassist, vocalist, producer, composer, arranger, and founding member of the West Coast Get-Down, Miles Mosley. Listen as Miles speaks to the powerhouse of Prestige, the shared language of jazz, and how accidents make great art. Prepare to be encapsula…
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