About this episode

This episode spotlights the legendary group Chicago and their impact on music by fusing rock and jazz.

This week on 8:30...A Jazz Podcast, hosts Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray "The Jazzman" spotlight the legendary group Chicago, a band that successfully fused rock, jazz, and powerful horn arrangements into a signature sound that has endured for decades. Formed in the late 1960s, Chicago became known for chart-topping hits and sophisticated musicianship that brought jazz influences to mainstream audiences around the world. Their dynamic brass section and innovative songwriting helped redefi...

People in this episode

Hosts: Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins, Ray "The Jazzman"

Topics covered

• Chicago band
• jazz fusion
• rock music
• horn arrangements
• musicianship

Keywords

• Chicago
• jazz
• rock
• horn arrangements
• music history
• band

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chicago

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