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An amazing voice among the smooth jazz singers is that from Maysa.  Since 1995 she's released over 15 albums with currently finishing touches being put on her upcoming release Milestones.  You'll also find her stellar voice on albums by the UK band, Incognito.  In our November of 2025 interview, Maysa shares with multi-award winning program director Ray White her latest happenings including launching her own record label, her last project - Remix For Your Soul, her favorite on-stage collaboration and much more!  Be sure to check out our other conversations and great vibes from Maysa on Episodes 20 and 129!  In our showcase segment, we have the latest from chart-topping saxophonist and flautist, Paula Atherton whose latest hit is Right On Time.  Two of the finest women in smooth jazz, we've got them here on the Coool CAT!!

Peter White is a guitarist whose had an amazing career launched in 1975 when he joined pop/rock star Al Stewart's band, ironically as a keyboardist.  In 1990 Peter's focus moved to contemporary jazz, with a solo career that's lasted over 3 decades.  He's released over a dozen albums with numerous charting tunes.  In multi-award winning program director Ray White's interview with Peter he provides insights into his music, the British music scene as a youngster, his writing style and much more.  His latest album is "Light of Day."  Hear more from Peter on episodes 42 and 79.  In our showcase segment we feature drummer James "PJ" Spraggins, who has played on recordings and toured with many of the superstars in the contemporary jazz genre.  His 5th CD release is "High Five."  We're groovin' on this episode from the Coool CAT!

Eric Essix is among the elite guitarists in contemporary jazz today.  With 29 albums released, he draws inspiration from the legendary Wes Montgomery.  Throughout his career Eric has scored numerous radio hits including a stint when he sat on top of the charts for seven consecutive weeks.  In our November of 2025 interview, award winning program director Ray White talks with Eric about his strategies going into new album projects, collaborations, a unique look into his upcoming album and his book Southbound: My Musical Journey Home.  His last studio album was My Heartbeat released in 2025.  Hear more from Eric in Episode 117.  In our showcase segment, we feature the dynamic band Pieces Of A Dream, whose latest release is We Got This.  Another awesome show that's the smoothest, from the Coool CAT!

Najee has had six #1 albums and five #1 singles land on Billboard charts throughout his career.  His artistry highlights his dynamic saxophone melodies and smooth flute work.  On this episode Najee sits down with multi-award winning program director Ray White to share his insights into his latest album Under The Moon Over The Sky and touches on launching his new record label and much, much more.  In our showcase segment we feature guitarist Steve Oliver whose latest album is Inner Fire, the amazing vocalist Maysa and bassist Christian de Mesones.  The latest and greatest from super Smooth Jazz artists on this edition of the Coool CAT!

Two-time Grammy winner Gerald Albright joins us on this episode.  With saxophone being his main instrument, Gerald also plays a mean bass among other instruments, too.  He recently released his 24th career project with the EP titled Hot Chocolate!  Gerald's previous G-Stream series of releases was capped off with the dynamic Full Throttle project.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Gerald after his performance in November of 2025 for an update of his latest happenings.  Be sure to listen to Gerald hanging with us on Episodes 36, 72 and 122, also!   In our "showcase segment" we feature the lovely Cindy Bradley whose latest album is Promise and also the super work from the fabulous David Benoit and former keyboardist for The Rippingtons' Bill Heller.  Don't miss this dynamic episode from your friends at Coool CAT!!

Rick Braun is a dynamic trumpet and flugelhorn musician who has won numerous prestigious awards and has played with a who's who in the music industry.  Throughout his career he's landed 30 #1 Billboard hits.  Award winning program director Ray White caught up with Rick in November of 2025 to talk about his latest album - Rick Braun Plays Chuck Mangione, his upcoming project with a good friend of his and he shares his insights about his river cruises in Europe with many of his musical friends.  Be sure to catch our previous interviews with Rick on episodes 136, 158 and 172!  In our showcase segment we'll have the spotlight on guitarist Norman Brown who just dropped his album Authentically Norman along with songstress Jill Scott who just released her To Whom This May Concern project.  In addition, we introduce you to an emerging saxman, Cali Jones who has just released his single "Midnight Strut." 30-minutes of high energy smooth jazz and R&B here on the Coool CAT!

Quintin Gerard W is known as the FnkySax Player and is a songwriter and producer who has released five albums since 2004.  He is a 3 time back-to-back #1 Billboard Contemporary/Smooth Jazz airplay charting artist.  On this episode we'll also be joined by the "Rising Star Guitarist," and son of Quintin... Lemek!  A winner of the highly competitive First Annual Guitar Solo contest at NAMM in 2020, Lemek has hit the top of the Billboard Compemporary Jazz charts for a combined 11 weeks!  They both share, with show founder and producer Ray White, unique insights into their recording careers right up to Quintin's latest album - Broken Promises and Lemek's latest release, Boundless.  Awesome vibes from these amazing musicians, right here on the Coool CAT!!

Kim Waters, and his daughter Kayla, join us on this edition of our show.  Kim known as "The King of Smooth Urban Jazz," is an accomplished saxophonist with over two dozen albums to his credit.  Kayla is a pianist, singer and composer who has hit the contemporary jazz scene by storm.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with them backstage before their recent performance.  Kim shared insights into his latest album Time 2 Groove and the development of Kayla's interest in music.  We also feature Kim on Episodes 17 and 59 of our show.  Kayla provided us with the latest on her amazing journey on the contemporary jazz scene and her rise on the music charts ultimately being named to the Grammy selection committee.  Her latest release is Anew.  Lisa Davis takes you through this jammed packed episode!   An accomplished musical family, we have them on the Coool CAT!

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!