This week on 8:30…A Jazz Podcast, your hosts Herman “Hollywood” Dawkins and Ray “The Jazzman” take a soulful journey into the life and music of legendary Blue Note guitarist Grant Green. Known for his unmistakable tone, bluesy phrasing, and swinginggroove, Green helped define the sound of jazz guitar during one of the genre’s most exciting eras. Hollywood and The Jazzman explore some of his classic recordings, his collaborations with Blue Note’s finest, and the lasting influence he continues to have on musicians today. Tune in for great stories, great music, and a celebration of Grant Green on 8:30…A Jazz Podcast!

Songs Include:

1. Miss Ann's Tempo

2. So What

3. Old Folks

4. It Ain't Nessasary So

5. Cool Blues

6. My Favorite Things

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 and film scoring. Join Hollywood and The Jazzman for stories, music, and conversation celebrating the artistry and lasting influence of one of jazz’s most distinctive voices. Tune in to 8:30 this week for an entertaining and inspiring episode dedicated to the music of Dave Grusin!

Songs Include :

Serengeti Walk (Slipping through the Back Door)

She Could Be Mine

Early A.M. Attitude Dave Grusin - Lee Ritenour

Mountain Dance

Goodbye For Kathy

An Actor’s Life

Shop Till You Bop

Montage

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 dynamic chords, driving rhythms, and deep harmonic sense became hallmarks of a remarkable career that continued for decades. Tune in as Herman “Hollywood” Dawkins and Ray “The Jazzman” explore the music and lasting legacy of this jazz legend.

Songs Include :

1. My Favorite Things - John Coltrane
2. Fly With The Wind
3. 13th House
4. Passion Dance
5. Isotope (Live) - McCoy Tyner & Joe Henderson
6. Greensleeves (Live) - The John Coltrane Quartet