Sittin' In With The Coool CAT
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis 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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Coool CAT Episode 026 - Joseph Wooten (Steve Miller Band/The Wootens)
December 22, 2017 15:19 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBOn this special Holiday Edition, we feature the keyboardist for the Steve Miller Band, Joseph "Hands of Soul" Wooten. His career started with his world-class musician brothers - The Wootens. Since 1993, you'll find Joseph performing with the Steve Miller Band, garnering 3 Grammy nominations as a member of the band. He's released several solo albums with the latest titled Soul Of Freedom. Sitting down with award-winning program director Ray White, Joseph talks about his single "I Matter" ...
Coool CAT Episode 025 - David Dyson
December 09, 2017 14:51 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBDavid Dyson, a bassist, songwriter, arranger and producer, launched his career after attending Berklee School of Music - with Walter Beasley. Shortly thereafter, he was tapped as musical director and bassist for New Kids On The Block in the late 1980's until 1992. Since then, David has been in high demand by world-class performers including Bob James, Chico Freeman, Jonathan Butler, Pieces of a Dream, Lalah Hathaway and many more. Award-winning program director Ray White, talks with him a...
Coool CAT Episode 024 - Stanley Jordan
November 26, 2017 14:10 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBJazz guitarist Stanley Jordan is known worldwide as a unique guitar player whose technique involves tapping his fingers on the fretboard of the guitar with both hands. At 17 years old he won an award at the Reno Jazz Festival. He's played with the likes of Quincy Jones, Richie Cole and The Dave Matthews Band. Stanley joins award winning program director, Ray White, on this July of 2012 interview. His latest album is titled Duets, where he's joined by Kevin Eubanks - who you may remember ...
Coool CAT Episode 023 - Bobby Messano
November 13, 2017 00:58 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBBlues/Rock guitarist and vocalist Bobby Messano is in the Delaware Blues Hall of Fame and has been nominated on several occasions for GRAMMY awards. Most recently, as of this writing, Bobby is up for a Hollywood Music In Media award. He was a member of Starz and recorded and/or toured with the likes of Lou Gramm (Foreigner), Peter Kriss (Kiss), Gloria Gaynor, Clarence Clemmons and many others. Bobby's latest album is Bad Movie, which has been on the charts since its release in early 2017....
Coool CAT Episode 022 - Earth, Wind and Fire
October 29, 2017 13:50 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBThere have been only a handful of bands that have reached the pinnacle of the music industry...Earth, Wind and Fire is one such band! Closing in on nearly 50 years of recording excellence, they have been bestowed with every major music award given by the recording industry. On this episode award-winning radio personality Ray White, interviews Verdine White and Ralph Johnson during EW&F's Summer of 2013 tour. They provide insights on their Illumination and Now, Then and Forever albums - pl...
Coool CAT Episode 021 - Walter Beasley
October 13, 2017 00:12 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBConsidered by fans and critics alike to be the "heir to Grover Washington Jr.'s throne," Walter Beasley is an acclaimed saxophonist, vocalist, educator and entrepreneur. You'll find Walter's albums and singles consistently towards the top of the smooth jazz charts. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Walter talks with the "Coool CAT" in our October of 2016 interview. He shares detailed insights into his I'm Back album and more! His brand new release is titled Blackstr...
Coool CAT Episode 020 - Maysa
September 30, 2017 13:23 - 21 minutes - 14.4 MBMaysa Leak is among the top R&B and jazz vocalists today. She launched her career as a backup singer to Stevie Wonder and has recorded since the early 1990's with Jazz/Funk/R&B band, Incognito. Since 1995, Maysa has recorded a dozen albums as a solo artist. Having reached the top of Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Charts on several occasions, award-winning program director Ray White, caught up with Maysa in November of 2016 to talk about her recent project and more. She's just released her ...
Coool CAT Episode 019 - Najee
September 16, 2017 12:33 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBNajee, jazz saxophonist and flautist, started his music career playing in a band that performed for our troops around the world. His first major break was supporting Ben E. King. In 1983, Najee toured with Chaka Khan, before he recorded his first solo album three years later. The album - Najee's Theme, earned him a GRAMMY nomination for Best Jazz Album. On this episode, award-winning musicologist, Ray White, catches up with Najee in July, during his 2017 tour, to discuss his upcoming alb...
Coool CAT Episode 018 - Chuck Loeb
September 02, 2017 11:41 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis episode features a tribute to an amazing guitarist who was one of the premier musicians in the world - Chuck Loeb. Chuck's rise to stardom began in the late 1970's playing with elite jazz musicians of that time. In the 80's, he was a member of the supergroup Steps Ahead and most recently played with Fourplay and Jazz Funk Soul. If that wasn't enough to keep him busy, he made time to record 21 studio albums since 1988. As part of our tribute show to Chuck, who passed away on July 31,...
Coool CAT Episode 017 - Kim Waters
August 19, 2017 13:07 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBKim Waters has perfected his saxophone playing for nearly 3 decades professionally - with 22 solo albums. Kim is also a member of The Sax Pack and Streetwize bands. He creates dreamy melodies, crafts funky originals and turns timeless R&B classics into his own marvelous creations. In our November of 2016 interview, award-winning program director Ray White talks with Kim about his latest release - Rhythm and Romance and much more. When he's not on the road or in the studio, you may catch ...
Coool CAT Episode 016 - Ronnie Baker Brooks
August 05, 2017 12:57 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MBChicago blues and soul guitarist/vocalist, Ronnie Baker Brooks grew up with the blues, as son of the legendary Lonnie Brooks. At the age of nine, he joined his Dad on stage developing his style and showmanship. Throughout Ronnie's career, he's played with most of the icons in the blues music genre. In our September of 2012, Ronnie touches on his days with the blues greats and provides insights into his album The Torch. In our "Spotlight" segment, Coool CAT's "Hostess With The Mostest," L...
Coool CAT Episode 015 - Bob James
July 19, 2017 00:24 - 24 minutes - 17 MBOn this episode, we'll feature the legendary multi-Grammy award winning jazz keyboardist, arranger and record producer - Bob James. In our interview, conducted by Ray White - 2017 Program Director of the Year by New Music Weekly Magazine, Bob touched on his early years with Creed Taylor and how he was discovered by Quincy Jones. In addition Bob, in this May of 2017 interview, shares insights into his, The New Cool album that he recently recorded with fellow Fourplay bandmate, Nathan East. ...
Coool CAT Episode 014 - Airrion Love of The Stylistics
July 08, 2017 11:58 - 23 minutes - 16 MBInducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004, The Stylistics had twelve consecutive Rhythm & Blues Top 10 hits during the early 1970's. All were produced by the legendary Philadelphia record producer, Thom Bell. In this July of 2010 interview with co-founder Airrion Love, he looks back to the hit making years of the band and also shares his insights on their latest album, That Same Way. In our "Spotlight" segment, your "Hostess With The Mostest" - Lisa Davis features another band wh...
Coool CAT Episode 013 - Dakota Dave Hull
June 24, 2017 12:26 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBDakota Dave Hull has been called "one of the best guitarists in the world," by other musicians in the blues, folk and jazz genres. A gifted composer, Dave calls what he does "classic American guitar." His guitar style spans a wide musical geography creating an infectious unique blend of many genres. Hearing Dave's music and watching him play is truly magical! We caught up with Dave in April, 2017 before his show at The Artists Loft in Virginia Beach, VA for insights into his career and l...
Coool CAT Episode 012 - Vincent Ingala
June 10, 2017 12:47 - 20 minutes - 14 MBOn this special edition "Rising Star" episode, we feature Vincent Ingala, a contemporary/urban jazz instrumentalist who's first album - in 2010, contained a Top 20 song. His second album, Can't Stop Now, featured 5 Top 10 songs on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Songs chart. During this November of 2016 interview, Vincent shares with us insights from his Coast To Coast release and his first Christmas album plus much more, too! In our Spotlight segment, Lisa Davis, highlights the latest from award...
Coool CAT Episode 011 - Walter Williams Sr. of The O'Jays
May 26, 2017 15:46 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MBThe O'Jays reached the pinnacle of their musical careers when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. An anchor of the "Philly Sound," their music stayed on the charts throughout the 1970's. In our July of 2012 interview with founding member, Walter Williams, Sr., the CAT's Ray White talks with Walter about recent developments with the band and his new solo album, Get Your Feet Off My Cadillac. In our "Spotlight" segment, Lisa Davis features the latest from The Cha...
Coool CAT Episode 010 - Chante Moore
May 13, 2017 12:56 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBChante Moore has a voice that crosses a majority of the range of the musical spectrum. This R&B and jazz singer, songwriter and actress has garnered prestigious recognition including American Music Award, Soul Train Music Award and the NAACP Image Award. In our November of 2016 interview, conducted backstage at the Jazz Legacy Foundation's annual gala, Chante talks about her Moore is More album, influences in her music career and comparisons to Minnie Ripperton. Your "Hostess with the Mos...
Coool CAT Episode 009 - Coco Montoya
April 30, 2017 13:28 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBA member of John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers for 10 years, Coco Montoya launched a highly successful solo career recording 10 albums since 1995. He landed on the national music scene in the mid-1970's as a member of the "Master of the Telecaster," - Albert Collins' band. Coco's latest album, "Hard Truth," solidifies his place on the top shelf of contemporary rockin' bluesmen. His soul-burning mastery of hard-hitting blues puts him towards the head of the class! In our March of 2012 inter...
Coool CAT Episode 008 - Harvey Mason
April 15, 2017 20:48 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBAmong the worlds' elite drummers, Harvey Mason has played with a Who's Who of legendary musicians including George Benson, Chick Corea, Bob James and Herbie Hancock - just to name a few. He is co-founder of the jazz supergroup Fourplay, formed back in 1991. Harvey is also an accomplished solo artist, having released nearly a dozen albums throughout his career. In this January of 2017 interview, he talks about his latest solo release - Chameleon, and discusses, with award winning program di...
Coool CAT Episode 007 - Gordon "Guitar" Banks
March 30, 2017 23:37 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBGordon Banks played a key role in the final recordings of Marvin Gaye in the late 1970's until Marvin's untimely death in 1984. He played numerous roles with Gaye including guitarist, musical director, producer, songwriter and background vocalist. In addition to his days with Marvin, Gordon played with several other national acts including Stevie Wonder, Barry White, The Gap Band, Eddie Murphy and New Birth. Award winning program director Ray White, talks with Gordon about his time with M...
Coool CAT Episode 006 - Nick Colionne
March 18, 2017 15:50 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBNick Colionne is one of the most dynamic smooth jazz guitarists on the scene today. Nick's career launched into overdrive with his 1994 album, "It's My Turn." Since then, he's perfected his high-energy showmanship and easy flowing guitar licks. In 2007 Nick was named, by the Wave Jazz Awards, "International Instrumental Artist of the Year" and in 2010 he was nominated as "Guitarist of the Year" and "Entertainer of the Year" by the American Smooth Jazz Awards. In this November 2016 interv...
Coool CAT Episode 005 - Al Jarreau
March 04, 2017 15:03 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBOn this special edition of Sittin' In With The Coool CAT, we pay homage to the legendary Al Jarreau who passed away on 2/12/17. We feature our October, 2010 interview with Al who shared with us insights into his music styles and recording session with George Benson on their 2006 album, "Givin' It Up." During his illustrious career, Al was tapped for seven Grammy awards and was nominated over a dozen times more. Coool CAT's Lisa Davis takes you on a journey through the life and times of Al...
Coool CAT Episode 004 - Robert Cray
February 20, 2017 23:48 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBThis show features 5-time Grammy award winner Robert Cray, a blues guitarist and vocalist that has had a stellar solo music career. He's also recorded with the greats including John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, just to name a few. In 2011, Robert Cray was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. Classic Artists Today's Ray White catches up with Robert backstage in April of 2013, talking with him about his gig in the "Animal House" movie and Robert shares his insights on h...
Coool CAT Episode 003 - Marion Meadows
February 05, 2017 15:07 - 21 minutes - 14.4 MBMarion Meadows is an innovative saxophonist, composer and contemporary jazz artist who has released 13 albums - his first in 1990. Early in his career, Marion studied with several of the masters including Joe Henderson and Eddie Daniels. His first big break came when Norman Connors asked him to join his band. Marion's first album, "For Lovers Only," was a big success and he remains one of the top jazz saxophonists today. In our November 2016 interview with Coool CAT's Ray White, Marion t...
Coool CAT Episode 002 - Rick Braun
January 22, 2017 23:47 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBOn this episode, Classic Artists Today's Ray White interviews smooth jazz trumpet player, multi-instrumentalist and producer Rick Braun. Early in career, Rick worked as a session musician touring and recording with Tina Turner, War, Sade, Natalie Cole, Glenn Frey (Eagles) Tom Petty and many others. His first major album was Beat Street, released in 1995. Rick is also a member of BWB with Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown, whose latest album is titled BWB - released in 2016. He also has recor...
Coool CAT Episode 001 - Will Downing
January 07, 2017 16:51 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBRay White, multi-award nominee and producer of Coool CAT, interviews Grammy nominee Will Downing. In this November of 2016 interview, Will talks about his latest CD - "Black Pearls," and the inspiration behind the album. He also discusses some of the world-renown artists he's recorded with throughout his career. Lisa Davis, provides additional background on Will and guides you through this dynamic show. More information on our show can be found at www.cooolcat.com