Latest Ooo Podcast Episodes
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Coool CAT Episode 143 - Jeff Berlin
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - January 12, 2023 16:05 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJeff Berlin is one of the most innovative electric bassists of the 20th and current centuries. Known for his unique tone, jaw dropping technique and dynamic approaches to the bass, he's helped establish the electric bass as a solo instrument well deserving of its place in modern music. He's re...
Coool CAT Episode 142 - Keith Killgo (The Blackbyrds)
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - December 31, 2022 12:52 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingKeith Killgo co-founded The Blackbyrds in 1973. The group featured some of the legendary trumpeter Donald Byrd's students. This R&B and Jazz/Funk band received a Grammy nomination for their 1975 hit "Walking in Rhythm" that has sold over a million copies. The band still tours today and their ...
Coool CAT Episode 141 - Holiday Special 2022
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - December 13, 2022 15:37 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingContemporary Jazz stalwarts Dave Koz and Rick Braun join us on this holiday special! Dave Koz and Friends (David Benoit, Rick Braun, Peter White and Rebecca Jade) have recently released Christmas Ballads - 25th Anniversary Collection. Dave and Rick share their insights on the Christmas tours a...
ANTWIGADEE'S! BOILER ROOM SET
Let's Fly / The Grooove - December 08, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutesLET’S FLY / THE GROOOVE is where ANTWIGADEE! blesses your headphones, speakers, and your ears while riding in your car or at home. If you can’t hear him live this is the place where you can choose to FLY with him or GROOOVE with him on your own time 🖤✨
Coool CAT Episode 140 - Pieces of a Dream
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - November 29, 2022 14:47 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCurtis Harmon and James Lloyd co-founded Pieces of a Dream in 1976. At the forefront of the contemporary jazz genre, they sat down and talked with our multi-award winning program director Ray White. The guys shared their insights into their new album Fired Up!, life during the COVID pandemic ...
Coool CAT Episode 139 - Jackiem Joyner
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - November 14, 2022 19:54 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJackiem Joyner is a dynamic saxophonist who has released 8 solo projects during his career. Since hitting the road, he's toured or recorded with Keiko Matsui, Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum, and Jonathan Butler - just to name a few. Jackiem has had several songs reach the top of the contemporary jazz...
Coool CAT Episode 138 - Will Downing
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - October 27, 2022 15:27 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWill Downing is Mr. Sophisticated Soul, having recorded 25 albums over the past 35 years. His distinctive baritone voice has attracted fans worldwide and carved a unique niche in Soul and R&B music. Multi-award winning program director Ray White sat down with Will after his soundcheck to talk ...
Coool CAT Episode 137 - Adam Hawley
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - October 08, 2022 13:55 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAdam Hawley is an awesome guitarist, composer and producer. During his emerging career, this "rising-star" musician has already had eleven #1 hits! Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Adam after soundcheck in June of 2022 to talk about the beginning of his career, sup...
Coool CAT Episode 136 - Rick Braun
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - September 25, 2022 11:49 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRick Braun is one of the world's premier trumpet players. He also plays flugelhorn and other instruments too and has released 19 albums since 1992. His collaborations, R&R and BWB, has broadened his appeal among contemporary jazz fans. Also a composer and producer, Rick has over 20 #1 smooth ...
Coool CAT Episode 135 - Eric Gales
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - September 11, 2022 13:31 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEric Gales started playing guitar in blues competitions when he was 11 years old. By the time he was 16, he secured a major recording contract. Guitar World named Eric the "Best New Talent" in 1991. He also performed with Carlos Santana at Woodstock '94. Over the years Eric released 19 album...
Coool CAT Episode 134 - Paul Taylor
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - August 31, 2022 20:52 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPaul Taylor has developed a stellar career of over 25 years blowing smooth jazz sounds on his alto and soprano saxophones. All 12 albums he's released has landed on Billboards's Top Jazz Charts. Multi-award winning program director Ray White hung out with Paul in June of 2022 to talk about his...
Coool CAT Epsiode 133 - Tab Benoit
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - August 13, 2022 14:08 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTab Benoit is a master of the delta blues. An amazing guitarist, you'll find him on many of the "best of" lists as one of the top guitarists living today. Since the early 1990's he's released over a dozen albums and, along with a Grammy nomination, Tab has won several Blues Music Awards. Tab'...
Coool CAT Episode 132 - Nelson Rangell
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - July 30, 2022 18:13 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingNelson Rangell is a superb saxophonist and also outstanding playing the piccolo. As a student he won Best Jazz and Best Pop/Rock instrumental soloist in Down Beat magazine's National Student Recording Awards. Nelson's career took off in the late 1980's when he signed with GRP record company. ...
Coool CAT Episode 131 - Chieli Minucci (Special EFX)
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - July 16, 2022 16:45 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChieli Minucci co-founded Special EFX in the early 1980's, producing excellent compositions that blended Latin Rhythm and Contemporary Jazz music. Solo or with Special EFX, Chieli has released nearly three dozen albums throughout his career. You'll also find his guitar work on songs by Lionel ...
Coool CAT Episode 130 - James Lloyd (Pieces of a Dream)
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - June 26, 2022 12:53 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJames Lloyd is keyboardist and co-founder of Pieces of a Dream. He was only a senior in high school when his first album was released. James also has written and/or produced songs for dozens of other recording artists aside from Pieces. You'll find performances by him on television and film t...
*BUKU* ENERGY!
Let's Fly / The Grooove - June 15, 2022 15:00 - 3 hoursANTWIGADEE'S! presents *BUKU* ENERGY! at Ace Hotel (5.27.22)
Coool CAT Episode 129 - Maysa
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - June 12, 2022 12:26 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMaysa Leak is at the top of her game as one of the leading R&B/Jazz female vocalists today. She's been honored as a recipient of many awards including Soul Train's first Centric Award in 2009 and garnered her first Grammy nomination in 2014. In 2018, Maysa became the founder/owner of her own r...
Coool CAT Episode 128 - David Benoit
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - May 28, 2022 13:11 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDavid Benoit is a three-time Grammy nominated pianist who has charted over 25 albums since 1980. He has arranged, conducted and performed music for many popular jazz and pop artists including David Sanborn, Patti Austin, Kenny Loggins and Brian McKnight. In our December of 2012 interview with ...
Coool CAT Episode 127 - Hiroshima (Dan Kuramoto)
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - May 14, 2022 13:41 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDan Kuramoto co-founded the contemporary jazz band Hiroshima, featuring Japanese instruments, in 1974. Throughout the years the band has been nominated for several Grammy awards and received two Gold albums. Multi-award winning program director Ray White, sat down backstage with Dan in Novembe...
Coool CAT Episode 126 - Chuck Brown
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - April 23, 2022 14:01 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChuck Brown, The Godfather of Go-Go, left this world on May 16, 2012. On the 10th anniversary of his passing, we celebrate his legacy on this episode. Chuck launched a subgenre of funk music that has a beat that just won't quit! This Grammy nominated vocalist and guitarist was, in many ways, ...
Coool CAT Episode 125 - Gerald Veasley
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - April 09, 2022 13:55 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBassist Gerald Veasley landed on the national music scene in 1988 working with Weather Report's Joe Zawinul. In the early 1990's Gerald started to release solo albums on a regular basis, which now totals nearly a dozen. You'll also find him on other recordings including those by Grover Washing...
Coool CAT Episode 124 - Marion Meadows
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - March 27, 2022 20:24 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMarion Meadows is a saxophonist and composer whose sound is grounded in contemporary jazz and adult contemporary rhythm & blues. Since 1990, Marion has consistantly been on the smooth jazz charts. Coool CAT's Ray White caught up with Marion right before his set at the Jazz Legacy Foundation's ...
Still Cruisin'
The Hi Collection Podcast - March 12, 2022 15:25 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBeter, Garf & Po are BACK in the BNPC studio and not much has changed... still the same losers, with new stories and a general disregard for talent or class. Meanwhile, Garf is headed out on a cruise and Beter is betting on baseball. Po may be going through a mid-life shootout (boomer) and there...
Coool CAT Episode 123 - David P. Stevens
Sittin' In With The Coool CAT - March 12, 2022 14:52 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingGuitarist David P. Stevens is a funky, dynamic and exceptionally creative artist with a unique sound of his own and 8 solo albums under his belt. David recently earned his masters degree from Berklee College of Music. He's shared the stage with the best in the music business. In November of 2...
Nightosphere Kiss
Love Letters From Ooo - March 11, 2022 01:00 - 46 minutesIn this episode we talk about season two episodes "It Came From the Nightosphere" and "The Eyes". Love Letters From Ooo is written, produced, and edited by River Yakobovich and Seth Busino, with artwork by Bella Busino. Visit here if you'd like a shirt with our logo on it! https://tinyurl.com/...