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CAT Episode 159 - Black Stone Cherry
Sittin' in with the CAT - September 22, 2023 13:37 - 30 minutesBlack Stone Cherry was formed in 2001 by childhood friends who have released 8 rockin' studio albums every since. Nearly 20 singles have landed on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. Born and raised in Kentucky, their sound is Southern Rock with a harder edge. Multi-award winning program direc...
Coool CAT Episode 158 - Rick Braun
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - September 09, 2023 13:15 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRick Braun is a dynamic trumpeter, composer and producer with over 20 #1 smooth jazz hits. Along with jazz, you'll find him collaborating with rock/pop superstars like Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Tom Petty and REO Speedwagon too! During COVID he launched the highly successful Rick's Cafe Live sh...
CAT Episode 158 - Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Sittin' in with the CAT - September 05, 2023 17:38 - 32 minutesArtimus Pyle was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 as the drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd. His excellent, straight ahead, drumming can be found on 7 of the bands albums. In addition, Artimus has released a handful of solo albums with his Artimus Pyle Band. He was among the survivo...
Coool CAT Episode 157 - Jimmy "Bo" Horne
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - August 06, 2023 14:38 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJimmy Bo Horne played an integral part in defining dance, disco and popular music during the 1970's. More than a half-dozen of his songs hit the charts through 1980. The Top 10 hit, "Dance Across The Floor," was certified double gold. With Jimmy having been featured on American Bandstand and ...
CAT Episode 157 - David Pack (Ambrosia)
Sittin' in with the CAT - August 05, 2023 14:25 - 32 minutesDavid Pack was vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for Ambrosia for 23 years. Many of the bands' hits were written by him. As a solo artist, David has a handful of albums he's released. His other projects include producer for dozens of world-class artists. Together, all of his projects have s...
Coool CAT Episode 156 - Willie Bradley
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - July 30, 2023 15:26 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWillie Bradley, a two-time Grammy nominee, is a trumpeter who's steadly worked his way towards the top of the charts. In 2021, Beats Magazine named Willie their "Jazz Artist of the Year." Coool CAT's Ray White caught up with Willie who provided insights into his career launching days, his late...
CAT Episode 156 - Steve Kilbey (The Church)
Sittin' in with the CAT - July 29, 2023 15:15 - 30 minutesSteve Kilbey, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and co-founder of The Church has headed the Australian band since its formation in 1980. Releasing 25 albums throughout their career, the band was tapped for the Australian Recording Industry Association's Hall of Fame in 2010. Steve has also relea...
Coool CAT Episode 155 - The Wooten Brothers
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - July 15, 2023 16:20 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Wooten Brothers (Victor, Roy, Joseph and Regi) have played music together since their early years. in 1985, they released The Wootens on Arista Records, which launched their careers collectively and individually. Today you'll find them touring together when bass phenom Victor is not tourin...
CAT Episode 155 - Keith Reid (Procol Harum)
Sittin' in with the CAT - July 11, 2023 15:31 - 30 minutesKeith Reid was best known as the co-founder of Procol Harum and their lyricist and songwriter. He's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the song "A Whiter Shade of Pale." Towards the end of his career, he led The Keith Reid Project, who released two albums, the last one titled In My Head. K...
Coool CAT Episode 154 - Alex Bugnon
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - June 30, 2023 19:58 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAlex Bugnon has been a mainstay and energetic force on the contemporary jazz scene for over three decades. His global appeal to listeners and his piano stylings can be found on nearly a dozen albums released throughout the years. Multi-award winning program director Ray White hung out with Ale...
CAT Episode 154 - Joseph Williams (Toto)
Sittin' in with the CAT - June 28, 2023 14:17 - 28 minutesJoseph Williams, lead vocalist for Toto, comes from a musicial family that includes his father - famed film composer John Williams. Growing up in the music industry introduced Joseph to many other musicians and styles of music. Throughout his career, he has released nearly a dozen solo albums,...
Coool CAT Episode 153 - Brian Lenair
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - June 10, 2023 16:26 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBrian Lenair stands out among many contemporary jazz sax musicians by playing straight saxophones. Starting his career over 25 years ago, he caught notice of fans and jazz aficionados alike as a member of the group Spur of The Moment. In 2004, Brian released his first solo CD and has also play...
CAT Episode 153 - Dave Cousins (Strawbs)
Sittin' in with the CAT - June 10, 2023 11:17 - 29 minutesDave Cousins, guitarist/singer/songwriter for the Strawbs founded the group in England in 1964 and they've had a presence on the British charts throughout their career. Their music is made a mark in the progressive and folk rock genres. We go back in our archives where producer and host Ray Wh...
Coool CAT Episode 152 - Mel Waiters
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - May 31, 2023 23:22 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMel Waiters, a southern soul stalwart musician, was a singer/drummer who passed away on May 28, 2015. It's fitting that we look back on his career from his days as a DJ, entertaining our troops and his recording years from the 1970's until his passing - including his last studio album True Love...
CAT Episode 152 - The Refugees
Sittin' in with the CAT - May 31, 2023 16:50 - 33 minutesThe Refugees may be a relatively new band to many, but their members are longtime veterans of the music industry. Wendy Waldman (featured in Episode 60) is a composer/musician/singer who appeared on albums by artists including Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Buffett and Maria Muldaur. She's released nin...
Coool CAT Episode 151 - Boney James
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - May 18, 2023 18:48 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBoney James, saxophonist/songwriter/producer is among the elite contemporary jazz performers of his time. He is a 4-time Grammy nominee and in 2009, Billboard magazine named him one of the Top 3 Contemporary Jazz Artists of the Decade. His latest album Detour, is a chart-topping album that tak...
CAT Episode 151 - Peter Mayer (Jimmy Buffett)
Sittin' in with the CAT - May 07, 2023 22:48 - 30 minutesPeter Mayer has been a member of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band since 1989 as lead guitarist and background vocalist. He's co-written many songs with Jimmy throughout the years too! Also an accomplished musician with his own band, Peter's released 25 albums throughout the years with his lat...
Coool CAT Episode 150 - Best of Coool CAT: Vol. 3
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - April 30, 2023 17:24 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe late (and great) Nick Colionne (Episode 118), Bill Heller of the Rippingtons (Episode 113), bass legend Jeff Berlin (Episode 143) and bluesman Tab Benoit (Episode 133) are featured on this very special episode! Your "Hostess with the Mostest," Lisa Davis, and show creator and producer, Ray ...
CAT Episode 150 - Best of the CAT: Vol. 3
Sittin' in with the CAT - April 23, 2023 16:07 - 30 minutesPoco, Santana, Journey, The Byrds...original members of these iconic bands, we have them on this "fan favorites" episode from our last 50 shows. Poco's Rusty Young (Episode 103) and Paul Cotton (Episode 110), Santana and Journey's Gregg Rolie (Episode 125), and The Byrds's Chris Hillman (Episod...
Coool CAT Episode 149 - Marcus Anderson
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - April 16, 2023 14:55 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMarcus Anderson is a Grammy nominated saxophonist whose career has included performing with Prince and Stevie Wonder along with many others. With 15 albums on his list of accomplishments, the fusion jazz artist brings R&B, Pop, Rock and Funk together to make his awesome sound. During November,...
CAT Episode 149 - Marcy Levy (Eric Clapton)
Sittin' in with the CAT - April 10, 2023 16:53 - 28 minutesMarcy Levy aka Marcella Detroit returns for part 2 of our interview from January 2023. She's sang with the superstars of rock including Eric Clapton, Elton John and Bob Segar. On this episode, rock music guru Ray White continues his session with Marcy to talk more about her days with Eric Clap...
Coool CAT Episode 148 - Jeanette Harris
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - March 31, 2023 15:05 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJeanette Harris is a rising star among smooth jazz saxophone players. A Berklee music school graduate, with a half-dozen albums out, you can find Jeanette playing fesivals and venues worldwide. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Jeanette in June of 2022 as she was co...
CAT Episode 148 - David Paich (Toto)
Sittin' in with the CAT - March 30, 2023 20:08 - 30 minutesDavid Paich is the co-founder, keyboardist, principal songwriter, music director and a vocalist for the multi-Grammy award winning band Toto. Along with his work with Toto, David is in high-demand as a songwriter, producer and session musician, having played integral roles in projects by Michae...
Coool CAT Episode 147 - Frank McComb
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - March 11, 2023 18:57 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFrank McComb is a vocalist/keboardist/producer that's collaborated with Prince, Chaka Khan, George Duke and many others. He's received several music industry accolades throughout his career. Whether it's Soul, R&B, Smooth Jazz or Gospel, you'll find Frank right in the mix. Multi-award winning...
CAT Episode 147 - Dean Daughtry (Atlanta Rhythm Section)
Sittin' in with the CAT - March 09, 2023 15:12 - 35 minutesDean Daughtry, keyboardist, was with the Classics IV during their heyday in the late 1960's when the band had three songs reach the Top 5 on the pop charts. In 1970, Dean was a co-founder of the Atlanta Rhythm Section (ARS) with other members of The Candymen, with whom Dean was also a member of...
Coool CAT Episode 146 - Elan Trotman
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - February 28, 2023 18:14 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingElan Trotman is a Barbados born saxophonist who blends caribbean rhythms with his skillful horn textures. You'll find his music in several movies, supporting a who's who of vocalists and playing the national anthem at numerous sporting events. Coool CAT producer Ray White caught up with Elan b...
CAT Episode 146 - Marcy Levy (Eric Clapton)
Sittin' in with the CAT - February 24, 2023 14:58 - 27 minutesMarcy Levy aka Marcella Detroit, singer/songwriter/muscian, launched her career on the national scene performing with Bob Seger in 1972. Touring with Leon Russell, she caught the attention of Eric Clapton and her career took off. You'll find her stellar vocal talents and songwriting skills on ...
Coool CAT Episode 145 - Najee
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - February 18, 2023 15:31 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingNajee, a chart topping saxophonist and flutist, is a contemporary jazz pioneer. The Grammy and NAACP award-winning musician has been one of the brightest starts in the genre for nearly four decades. Coool CAT's producer, Ray White, sat down with Najee in November of 2022 who talked about his l...
CAT Episode 145 - Jim Babjak (The Smithereens)
Sittin' in with the CAT - February 06, 2023 19:38 - 29 minutesJim Babjak, guitarist/vocalist, co-founded The Smithereens in 1980. The band was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2018. Throughout the years, the band has released over a dozen studio albums. After lead singer/guitarist Pat DiNizio passed away in 2017, the other original members o...
Coool CAT Episode 144 - Keiko Matsui
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - January 31, 2023 13:10 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingKeiko Matsui is an internationally acclaimed pianist and composer whose sonic cultural exchange has reached the hearts and minds of fans throughout the world. She's released over two dozen solo albums and many more in collaboration with other musicians, who are a "who's who" in the music indust...
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