Richard Elliot is a chart-topping, Grammy nominated, saxophonist whose solo creer was launched in the early 1980's. His love for soul and R&B music led him to gigs with Smokey Robinson, Natalie Cole and The Pointer Sisters - just to name a few. Nearing two dozen solo ablbums today, Richard sat down with multi-award winning program director Ray White to share his insights on his latest release Straight Up Down that incorporates elements of Jazz, Blues, R&B, Pop and Rock. Be sure to listen to more from Richard on our Episode 97, too. Our showcase segment kicks off with Lisa Davis featuring guitarist Chris Standring who recently released As We Think and continues with the supergroup Bromberg/Brown/Paulo (BPM) whose latest album is Seriously. This awesome show concludes with the singer that has sold over 220 million records - Mariah Carey, who released her project Here For It All in 2025. Only the best...brought to you by your friends at the Coool CAT!

Contemporary jazz greats Rick Braun and Gerald Albright join us on our annual Coool CAT holiday special! We'll also feature the legendary Herb Alpert, guitarist Steve Oliver, the amazing Pentatonix w/ Frank Sinatra, the ladies of Jazz In Pink and the soulful sound of Frank McComb! Tis the season to celebrate and be thankful!! Happy Holidays from Ray White and Lisa Davis. For much more holiday cheer listen to Episodes 26, 52, 72, 93, 117, 141, 164 and 189!!

Keiko Matsui is an amazing keyboardist and composer who blends Western and Eastern music creating unique songs that stands out among contemporary jazz musicians. She's released over two dozen albums throughout her illustrious career. In our most recent interview, during 2024, show producer Ray White sat down backstage to talk with her about her latest album Euphoria, highlights of her worldwide performances, flashbacks from her early musical career and much more. Listen to our other shows featuring Keiko on Episodes 43 and 144! In our showcase segment, Lisa Davis keeps you up-to-date with the latest from saxophonist Marion Meadows who released Just Doing Me in 2024 and also the fantastic guitarist Chieli Minucci and his band Special EFX, who recently dropped the single Marbella. World-class musicians...you'll find them on the Coool CAT!!

20th anniversary of Classic Artists Today featuring our Coool CAT show, highlighting the most listened to episodes including interviews and more from Soul, R&B, Contemporary Jazz and Blues musicians. We kick off this jam packed show with Mr. Sophisticated Soul himself - Will Downing (Episodes1 & 138). We'll slide right into the high energy from an amazing Dutch saxophonist - Candy Dulfer (Episode 56). Then close out this special anniversary episode by featuring long time keyboardist from the multi-award winning group - The Rippingtons, with Bill Heller (Episode 113). Get in the groove and get ready to party with Ray White and Lisa Davis on the Coool CAT, "Where Old School Is New School...Again"!

Johnny Burgin is the blues, over and over again. Playing close to 250 shows a year, this guitarist/vocalist from Mississippi has learned his trade in the blues capital of the world - Chicago. During many years you'll find Johnny up for some of the most prestigious blues awards not only in the U.S., but worldwide. Multi-award winning program director Ray White spent time with Johnny before one of his gigs to talk about his love for the blues, his worldwide travels, the various blues genres and many other blues highlights. We also get his insights on his latest album, Ramblin' From Coast to Coast. In our showcase segment, your "Hostess with the Mostest" Lisa Davis features two legendary blues musicians who've collaborated together on their latest album Room On The Porch, Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo'. Featuring nothing but the blues on this episode from your friends at the Coool CAT!

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 latest album - In Real Life. Lisa Davis your "Hostess with the Mostest," features saxman Eric Darius in our showcase segment. His latest single is "Too Good 2 Let Go." Also featured is a super guitarist, Paul Brown, whose brand new album is called So Much To Say. Jazzin' it up on this episode from the Coool CAT!

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 others. An insightful and exciting interview! In our showcase segment, Lisa Davis - "Your Hostess with the Mostest," features three dynamic musicians. The multi-talented Mindi Abair, whose latest release is Based On A True Story, Keyboardist Brian Simpson whose Midnight Groove album dropped in 2025 and another rising star- trumpeter Rob Zinn who just released the single Weekend Games. We're laying down some heat on this episode from the Coool CAT!

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 Davis looks back at the career of Sly Stone whose amazing career took off after forming Sly and the Family Stone in 1966. Sly was a pioneer in many aspects the music industry including forming the first American rock group to have a racially integrated, mixed-gender band. Sly passed away on June 9, 2025. Today...and Yesterday, on this edition of the Coool CAT!