830 - A Jazz Podcast

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 music. Grusin’s career spans decades of influential work as a composer, arranger, pianist, and recording artist, including his acclaimed contributions to jazz ...

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 his powerful work with the John Coltrane Quartet, Tyner developed a bold, percussive piano style that helped redefine the sound of jazz in the 1960s. His dyna...

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 smooth, sophisticated keyboard style, Lorber has helped shape the sound of contemporary jazz for decades. We’ll explore some of his most memorable recordings, collab...