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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 tribute to Jazz Legend Wayne Shorter and we discuss our thoughts and views of the Legendary Concert and more.

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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 Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man as they sit back, relax and groove to the smooth sounds of the one and only Herbie Hancock.

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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 Up
• and more

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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 know what Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man are into right now, check out this fun episode!

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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 Chick Corea.  Songs include:

• Return To Forever- Dual Of The Jester And The Tyrant  
• Chick Corea- Windows
• Chick Corea- The Mad Hatter Rhapsody  
• Herbie Hancock And Chick Corea- Someday My Prince Will Come
• Chick Corea Elektric Band- Illusion
• Chick Corea- Captain Marvel

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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 Chick so special as a Keyboardist, Composer and Bandleader was the amount of work that he created. Collaborating with Miles Davis in 1968 helping Miles in his Fusion period, he then went on to form his own group Return To Forever in the early 70”s and The Chick Corea Electric band in the 80's. Songs include:Chick Corea- 

• Return To Forever
• Chick Corea- You’re Everything
• Chick Corea- Nefertiti
• Chick Corea- The Leprechaun Dream
• Chick Corea- FriendS

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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 ground breaking the Electric Period was for Miles Davis.

Songs include:

• Miles Davis – Miles Runs the Voodoo Down
• Miles Davis – Decoy
• Miles Davis – Tutu
• Miles Davis – Full Nelson
• Miles Davis – Hannibal
• Miles Davis – Cobra 

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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:

1. Miles Davis – Miles Ahead
2. Miles Davis – My Funny Valentine 
3. Miles Davis – All Blues
4. Miles Davis – Freddie Freeloader
5. Miles Davis – Pinocchio
6. Miles Davis – E.S.P.

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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.

1. The Brecker Brothers – Slang
2. Miles Davis – So What  
3. Jeff Lorber – He Had A Hat
4. Billie Holiday – Lady Always Sings the Blues
5. Jeff Lorber - Always There
6. Freddie Hubbard – Red Clay 

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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, underrated for his distinctive compositions, contributions, and collaborations. Adding to the mix of our talk is Max Roach shining with his percussionist styles that changed the way Jazz would be listened to.  Saxophonist Albert Ayler is one deep cat, open to Free Jazz and Avant Garde. All this timeless music brings a very versatile body of work to be acknowledged and appreciated for the signature grooves that came out of Impulse. 

Charles Mingus – Better Git it in Your Soul
John Coltrane Quartet – Africa  
Shirley Scott – Freedom Dance  
Chico Hamilton - The Lady Gabor
Max Roach – Garvey’s Ghost
Albert Ayler – Music is the Healing Force of the Universe

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