The Yellowjackets and Spyro Gyra are both iconic jazz fusion bands that emerged in the late 1970s, but they represent distinct approaches to the genre. The Yellowjackets tend to blend complex harmonies and intricate rhythms with a more contemporary, experimental sound, often incorporating elements of funk and R&B into their music. In contrast, Spyro Gyra is known for its smoother, more accessible style, mixing jazz with elements of pop and Latin music, creating a more polished, radio-friendly sound. They have been together as a group for 50 years now still recording and touring extensively.

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In this Amazing 8:30 Episode, The 8:30 crew are literally going right off the cuff,

picking songs to play and listen to as we are recording the episode.

This would have been 8:30 episode # 5, but we never released it, so we

are calling this one…"THE LOST EPISODE”.

It features Dexter Gordon, John Serry, Quincy Jones, Jacob Collier,

Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, AND George Duke.

Check out this incredible episode and enjoy Hollywood and Ray The Jazz Man

basically hanging out exploring new music together.

Songs Include:

1. Love For Sale - Dexter Gordon
2. Care To Dance - John Serry
3. Back On The Block - Quincy Jones
4. Time Alone With You - Jacob Collier
5. Space Captain - Herbie Hancock
6. Negative Girl - Steely Dan
7. Coyote - Joni Mitchell
8. Bus Tours - George Duke

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In this episode of our jazz podcast, we dive deep into the genius of Thelonious Monk, one of the most innovative and influential pianists in jazz history. We explore Monk's unique approach to rhythm, melody, and improvisation, highlighting his groundbreaking compositions and the lasting impact they've had on the genre. Through engaging analysis and rare insights, listeners will gain a deeper appreciation for Monk's distinctive voice and his role in shaping the evolution of modern jazz.

Songs Include:

1. Reflections
2. Bright Mississippi
3. Trinkle, Tinkle
4. Well You Needn’t
5. Thelonious
6. Epistrophy - John Fedchock New York Big Band

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George Duke was a pioneering keyboardist, composer, and producer whose career spanned jazz, funk, and fusion, blending complex improvisation with accessible melodies. Known for his virtuosic skill on both electric and acoustic keyboards, Duke played with notable artists like Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, and Stanley Clarke, shaping the sound of the 1970s and beyond. His ability to seamlessly merge genres, along with his distinctive style, made him one of the most influential musicians of his era.

Songs include:

1. Brazilian Love Affair
2. Hip Pockets
3. Wild Dog
4. Echidna’s Arf
5. Up On It
6. Genesis
7. 500 Miles To Go
8. Geneva

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Quincy Jones was a legendary American music producer, conductor, and composer, whose career spans over seven decades and has left an indelible mark on jazz, pop, and film music. He is perhaps best known for producing Michael Jackson's iconic albums Thriller and Bad, as well as his innovative work on the soundtrack for the film The Color Purple. With a Grammy Award-winning career that encompasses a wide range of genres, Jones is celebrated not only for his musical talent but also for his trailblazing role in the entertainment industry.

Songs Include:

1. Dead End
2. Killer Joe
3. Gula Matari
4. Boogie Bossa Nova
5. Tell Me A Bedtime Story
6. Smilin’ On Ya

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Cannonball Adderley was a celebrated American alto saxophonist known for his vibrant sound and engaging improvisational style. Rising to prominence in the late 1950s, he became a key figure in the hard bop jazz movement, collaborating with legends like Miles Davis and his brother Nat Adderley. His influential recordings, including "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," showcased his ability to blend soulful melodies with intricate rhythms, leaving a lasting impact on the jazz genre.

Songs include:

1. Love For Sale
2. Nippon Soul
3. Gemini
4. Jeanine
5. Hi Fly
6. This Here

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Atlantic Recording Corporation (simply known as Atlantic Records) is an American record label founded in October 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson. Over the course of two decades, starting from the release of its first recordings in January 1948,[3] Atlantic earned a reputation as one of the most important American labels, specializing in jazz, R&B, and soul by Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, Sam and Dave, Ruth Brown and Otis Redding. Its position was greatly improved by its distribution deal with Stax. In 1967, Atlantic became a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, now the Warner Music Group, and expanded into rock and pop music with releases by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Led Zeppelin, and Yes.

1. In Walked Bud - Art Blakey, Thelonious Monk
2. Comin’ Home Baby - Herbie Mann
3. Doodlin’ - Ray Charles
4. Beaux J. Poo Boo - Les McCann
5. Lonely Woman - Ornette Coleman
6. Half Life - Hiram Bullock

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John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) was an American jazzsaxophonist, bandleader and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music.

Born and raised in North Carolina, Coltrane moved to Philadelphia after graduating from high school, where he studied music. Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was one of the players at the forefront of free jazz. He led at least fifty recording sessions and appeared on many albums by other musicians, including trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk. Over the course of his career, Coltrane's music took on an increasingly spiritual dimension, as exemplified on his most acclaimed album A Love Supreme (1965)

1. Giant Steps
2. Central Park West
3. My Favorite Things
4. Untitled Original 11383 - Take 1
5. All Blues
6. Mars

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