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Sittin" In With The Coool CAT

This show features interviews with legacy bands and performers from Soul, R&B, Smooth Jazz, and Blues genres. Ray White, multi-award nominated host of Classic Artists Today and producer of Coool CAT, internationally syndicated radio shows, brings you the latest from the musicians from the 60"s, 70"s, 80"s and 90"s who have sold hundreds of millions of albums. We"ll talk with them about the past...present...and future. Info at www.cooolcat.com

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28:30

Coool CAT Episode 203 - Oli Silk

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2025/08/27

Oli Silk is a contemporary jazz keyboardist, composer and producer. In 2006, Oli was named Debut Artist of the Year by Smooth Jazz News magazine. He's released 9 solo albums throughout the years and has 4 Billboard #1 tunes to his credit. Multi-award winning program director, Ray White sat down with Oli in the Green Room before his show in December of 2024 and talked about the love his family has for music, his first band Sugar & Silk, his breakthrough on the international music scene and his

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29:23

Coool CAT Episode 202 - Vincent Ingala

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2025/07/28

Multi-instrumentalist Vincent Ingala has vaulted towards the top of the contemporary jazz charts as a young gun in the music industry. Since 2010, he's had eleven Billboard #1 hits and 23 of his songs have landed in the Top 10. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Vincent in December of 2024 to talk about the family vibe among smooth jazz musicians, several of his mentors, his latest album Escape With Me, recording all the instruments on his albums and producing albums for

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29:28

Coool CAT Episode 201 - Adam Hawley

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2025/06/24

You'll find Adam Hawley is consistantly towards the top of the smooth jazz charts as a musician/songwriter/producer. Together, he's been involved with an incredible 17 Billboard Hits along with Artist of the Year and Song of The Year awards. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Adam in December of 2024, before he hit the stage, and conversed on his latest album Unstoppable, his method of producing, his busy schedule for 2025 plus much more! In our showcase segment, Lisa

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30:18

Coool CAT Episode 200 - Best of Coool CAT: Vol. 4

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2025/06/17

Time to celebrate our 4th Best of The Coool CAT program. We highlight the most popular episodes from #151 to #199. The peoples choice were: Soul/R&B/Funk's Victor Wooten and his brothers (The Wooten Brothers) from Episode 155, keyboardist Guy Allison (The Doobie Brothers) gives his jazz slant and insights on Episode 160, and rising blues star Joanne Shaw Taylor was featured on Episode 170. Your "Hostess with the Mostest" Lisa Davis and show creator/producer Ray White navigate you through this

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27:23

Coool CAT Episode 199 - Jason Jackson

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2025/05/29

Jason Jackson is a rising star among contemporary jazz saxophonists today. Starting out in the house band at the House of Blues in South Carolina, he honed his skills in the U.S. Navy as a member of their band. After his military service Jason hooked up with jazz guitar wiz Adam Hawley who helped launch Jason's first album. Jason's latest release is Looking Up. Hanging out with Jason, our multi-award winning program director Ray White gets the inside scoop on the rise of this exceptional

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29:24

Coool CAT Episode 198 - Althea Rene

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2025/05/14

Althea Rene, a flautist, hails from Detroit and plays a soulful type of contemporary jazz music. You'll find her out playing from coast-to-coast and on several of the Jazz cruises. She's released nealy a dozen albums throughout her illustrious career with her latest album titled 18 Carat. You'll find many of her songs landing on the top smooth jazz charts worldwide. In our November of 2024 interview with Althea, award-winning program director Ray White delves into details of her Pastel Leather

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28:08

Coool CAT Episode 197 - Paul Nelson (Johnny Winter)

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2025/04/28

Paul Nelson, a Grammy award winning producer elevated his career as a guitarist /songwriter/producer for the legendary bluesman Johnny Winter. Paul also played with many of the world's iconic guitarists including Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy. A member of the New York Blues Hall of Fame, Paul left his mark on the blues genre. A sudden heart attack, took Paul's life just a couple months after award-winning program director and show producer, Ray White, interviewed him in November of 2023. A super

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29:43

Coool CAT Episode 196 - JJ Sansaverino

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2025/04/15

JJ Sansaverino is a high-energy guitarist that has had multiple Billboard charting songs over the past several decades. With 5 solo albums to his credit, you'll find him touring throughout the U.S. in 2025. Multi-award winning program director Ray White hung out backstage with JJ in November of 2024 to talk about the start of his dynamic career, playing at a mega-superstar's wedding, his Soul Energy release and plans for 2025. In our showcase segment, Lisa Davis turns the spotlight on the new

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34:18

Coool CAT Episode 195 - Jeff Kashiwa

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2025/03/31

Saxophonist Jeff Kashawa has developed into one of the top smooth jazz performers since his days with The Rippingtons. Back in 2004, he founded the dynamic band The Sax Pack. As a solo artist, Jeff recently released his 11th studio album. In our August of 2024 interview, multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Jeff backstage to talk about his latest, South American influenced, album Luminoso. He also shared the latest on The Sax Pack, supporting other contemporary jazz

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30:54

Coool CAT Episode 194 - Four80East

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2025/03/10

Four80East hails from Canada and plays a unique style of electro-jazz. Their debut album hit the charts back in 1997 and they have built a dedicated following ever since. The band has scored several top-ten hits and you can find them playing at festivals and clubs throughout the U.S. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Four80East's Rob Deboer and Tony Grace in August of 2024 to talk about their breakthrough years, relationship with the Weather Channel and their Gonna Be

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31:43

Coool CAT Episode 193 - Eric Marienthal

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2025/02/23

Eric Marienthal is a multi-award Grammy winning saxophonist in the jazz and pop world. As a solo artist, he's released well over a dozen albums since the 1980's. In addition, you'll find him on releases by Chick Corea's Elektric Band, Big Phat Band, The Rippingtons, Brian Culbertson and David Benoit, just to name a few. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Eric, playing with the Special EFX All-Stars, and talked backstage about his early years in music, career highlights

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29:47

Coool CAT Episode 192 - Paula Atherton

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2025/02/09

Saxtress Paula Atherton has had numerous songs on the smooth jazz charts during recent years, featuring her dynamic sax, flute and vocal work. Having released 7 albums throughout her career, this Long Island native can be found touring throughout the U.S. for much of the year. In her December of 2024 interview with multi-award winning program director Ray White, Paula touches on her early days playing gigs around New York City, her latest projects and her time performing on the same stage as the

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29:31

Coool CAT Episode 191 - Marc Broussard

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2025/01/21

Marc Broussard, singer/songwriter/guitarist grew up around music as his dad is an acclaimed musician, too. They're both in the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. Marc's career launched on the national scene with his 2004 album Carencro, featuring his Bayou Soul style music mixing the great sounds of funk, blues, R&B, rock and pop. He's performed for many of the late night TV shows during his career and one of his songs was tapped as the theme song for the 2008 NBA All-Star Game. Multi-award winning

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30:56

Coool CAT Episode 190 - Anders Osbourne

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2025/01/12

Anders Osborne, born in Sweden, has spent many of his years in the deep south of the USA. Touring throughout the country since 1995, his music has elements of Blues, Americana and R&B. Throughout the years he's recorded 17 studio albums as a solo artist. You'll typically find Anders performing at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. He consistently is tapped for Offbeat's "Best of the Beat" awards. In July of 2024, multi-award winning program director Ray White hung out with Anders, who

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28:54

Coool CAT Episode 189 - (Hawley, Atherton, Ingala)

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2024/12/12

Adam Hawley, Paula Atherton and Vincent Ingala join us on our 8th Annual Holiday Special, brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today. Great insights and well wishes from these dynamic contemporary jazz musicians, along with their christmas music of course! You'll hear from the phenominal Dave Koz too, as his 27th Annual Christmas Tour (with Friends) is underway. We'll also feature the keyboardist/music director/producer West Byrd whose latest album is A West Byrd Christmas. While

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30:48

Coool CAT Episode 188 - Jonathan Butler

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2024/12/09

Jonathan Butler is an amazing vocalist and guitarist who is at the top of his game in the contemporary jazz and gospel genres. Playing publicly as a child in South Africa, he's gained worldwide attention throughout the years, landing on the music charts starting in 1985. Multi-award winning program director Ray White sat down with Jonathan in December of 2023, while out on Dave Koz's Christmas Tour, to talk about his career musical highlights, his homeland, unique guitar sound and his latest

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31:06

Coool CAT Episode 187 - George Porter, Jr....

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2024/11/30

George Porter, Jr. is one of New Orleans' music royalty! A Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award member, he was co-founder of the phenomenal Funk/Soul/R&B/Blues band The Meters. You'll find him as an integral member of The Funky Meters, too! Today George's legacy is continuing to be made heading up the Runnin' Pardners Band, whose latest album is Crying For Hope. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with George before taking the stage with his band in May of 2024 to talk about

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30:34

Coool CAT Episode 186 - Brian Bromberg

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2024/11/07

Brian Bromberg is among the elite bass players in the world today. Playing both acoustic and electric basses, he's a world-renowned record producer too. Iconic saxman Stan Getz hired Brian, at the age of 19, and his career took off from there. Throughout his illustrious career, he's released over 2 dozen albums and has played with a who's who in the music industry. You'll also find Brian playing on well over a dozen movie soundtracks. Multi-award winning program director, Ray White, talks with

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29:15

Coool CAT Episode 185 - Chris Standring

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2024/10/30

England's Chris Standring is a superb guitarist whose had over a dozen Top 10 contemporary jazz hits with a half-dozen reaching Number 1. Moving to the United States in 1991, Chris has become a prolific performer playing throughout the country. Coool CAT's producer Ray White caught up with Chris in May of 2024 to chat about his musical influences, insights into his younger days in England and he gives us an update on his new album As We Think - which touches on various sub-genres of contemporary

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29:07

Coool CAT Episode 184 - Pieces of a Dream

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2024/10/16

Pieces of a Dream have been playing great contemporary jazz, R&B and funk music since forming in 1976. Releasing over 20 albums, you'll find tunes on the top music charts throughout their illustrious career. On this episode, multi-award winning program director Ray White catches up with Curtis Harmon, James Lloyd and their newest official member Tony Watson, Jr. to talk about Tony's history with the band, James' recent health scare, their latest album Fired Up! along with their future plans.

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