8:30 Jazz Episode #82 The Ladies Of Jazz

Welcome to this week’s episode of 8:30 A Jazz Podcast with your hosts Herman “Hollywood” Dawkins and Ray “The Jazzman.” Women have been at the heart of jazz since its earliest days, shaping the music as groundbreaking vocalists, instrumentalists, composers, and bandleaders. From the timeless artistry of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald to today’s innovative performers, their contributions continue to expand the boundaries of the genre. This episode celebrates the talent, creativity, and lasting influence of women in jazz whose voices and vision have enriched the soundtrack of generations.

Songs include:

1. Nice Work If You Can Get It - Ella Fitzgerald

2. Listen To Monk - Carmen McRae

3. My Shining Hour - Nancy Wilson

4. Afro Blue - Live - Dianne Reeves

5. Amandamada - Randy Brecker - Eliane Elias

6. Ponta De Areia - Esperanza Spaulding

7. Song For My Father - Dee Dee Bridgewater

8. Number One - Patrice Rushen

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