Althea Rene, a flautist, hails from Detroit and plays a soulful type of contemporary jazz music. You'll find her out playing from coast-to-coast and on several of the Jazz cruises. She's released nealy a dozen albums throughout her illustrious career with her latest album titled 18 Carat. You'll find many of her songs landing on the top smooth jazz charts worldwide. In our November of 2024 interview with Althea, award-winning program director Ray White delves into details of her Pastel Leather release, looks back at key aspects of her career and sneaks a peak into her future plans. You'll find more from Althea on our Episode 67! In our showcase segment, your "Hostess with the Mostess" Lisa Davis features the great guitarist Peter White, who just released his Light of Day album. Jazzin' it up right here on the Coool CAT!

Paul Nelson, a Grammy award winning producer elevated his career as a guitarist /songwriter/producer for the legendary bluesman Johnny Winter. Paul also played with many of the world's iconic guitarists including Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy. A member of the New York Blues Hall of Fame, Paul left his mark on the blues genre. A sudden heart attack, took Paul's life just a couple months after award-winning program director and show producer, Ray White, interviewed him in November of 2023. A super guy, who left this world much too soon. Listen to more of our interview with Paul on Episode 171 of our sister show - Sittin' In With The CAT. In our showcase segment, your "Hostess With The Mostess," Lisa Davis features guitar slinger Buddy Guy in our showcase segment. His latest album is The Blues Don't Lie. Nothing but the blues on this episode, brought to you from your friends at the Coool CAT!

JJ Sansaverino is a high-energy guitarist that has had multiple Billboard charting songs over the past several decades. With 5 solo albums to his credit, you'll find him touring throughout the U.S. in 2025. Multi-award winning program director Ray White hung out backstage with JJ in November of 2024 to talk about the start of his dynamic career, playing at a mega-superstar's wedding, his Soul Energy release and plans for 2025. In our showcase segment, Lisa Davis turns the spotlight on the new supergroup BPM (Brian Bromberg-Paul Brown-Michael Paulo) whose new album is Seriously. We conclude this show with the dynamic duo of of Boney James and Rick Braun featured on Boney's Slow Burn album. Hold on tight...you're Sittin' In With The Coool CAT!

Saxophonist Jeff Kashawa has developed into one of the top smooth jazz performers since his days with The Rippingtons. Back in 2004, he founded the dynamic band The Sax Pack. As a solo artist, Jeff recently released his 11th studio album. In our August of 2024 interview, multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Jeff backstage to talk about his latest, South American influenced, album Luminoso. He also shared the latest on The Sax Pack, supporting other contemporary jazz musicians and much more! In our showcase segment, your "Hostess with the Mostest," Lisa Davis, looks back at several highlights from the career of the legendary artist Quincy Jones, who passed on November 3, 2024. Quincy was tapped for numerous accolades during his lifetime including 28 Grammy awards and 7 Academy award nominations. This is a show you don't want to miss!

Four80East hails from Canada and plays a unique style of electro-jazz. Their debut album hit the charts back in 1997 and they have built a dedicated following ever since. The band has scored several top-ten hits and you can find them playing at festivals and clubs throughout the U.S. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Four80East's Rob Deboer and Tony Grace in August of 2024 to talk about their breakthrough years, relationship with the Weather Channel and their Gonna Be Alright studio album that was released in 2023. Also, a late breaking announcement from Rob...release of their brand new project Barn Sessions Volume 1 ! In our showcase segment, Lisa Davis looks back at the awesome career of 5-time Grammy winner, Roberta Flack who passed away on February 24, 2025. Hang on tight...another super Coool CAT show!!

Eric Marienthal is a multi-award Grammy winning saxophonist in the jazz and pop world. As a solo artist, he's released well over a dozen albums since the 1980's. In addition, you'll find him on releases by Chick Corea's Elektric Band, Big Phat Band, The Rippingtons, Brian Culbertson and David Benoit, just to name a few. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Eric, playing with the Special EFX All-Stars, and talked backstage about his early years in music, career highlights and his recent work including and album with Randy Brecker titled Double Dealin'. Always in high demand, Eric has been nominated for Grammy awards ten times throughout his career. Don't miss Lisa Davis and our fabulous hang with this premier player, right here on the Coool CAT!

Saxtress Paula Atherton has had numerous songs on the smooth jazz charts during recent years, featuring her dynamic sax, flute and vocal work. Having released 7 albums throughout her career, this Long Island native can be found touring throughout the U.S. for much of the year. In her December of 2024 interview with multi-award winning program director Ray White, Paula touches on her early days playing gigs around New York City, her latest projects and her time performing on the same stage as the legendary David Sanborn. Her latest album is Dancin' Shoes and you can hear more from Paula on Episodes 74 and 111. Talking about David Sanborn, we lost his great talents on May 12, 2024. "Your Hostess With The Mostess," Lisa Davis, looks back at his stellar career in our showcase segment. Contemporary jazz at its finest, on the Coool CAT!

Marc Broussard, singer/songwriter/guitarist grew up around music as his dad is an acclaimed musician, too. They're both in the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. Marc's career launched on the national scene with his 2004 album Carencro, featuring his Bayou Soul style music mixing the great sounds of funk, blues, R&B, rock and pop. He's performed for many of the late night TV shows during his career and one of his songs was tapped as the theme song for the 2008 NBA All-Star Game. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Marc in October of 2024 to talk about his storied life and career, his Save our Soul (SOS) charity recordings, work with Joe Bonamassa and his new album Time Is A Thief. In our showcase segment, your "Hostess with the Mostest" Lisa Davis, features the 2023 "B.B. King Entertainer of the Year" award recipient Tommy Castro, whose brand new album is Closer To The Bone. Covering the gamut of soul, R&B, blues and contemporary jazz...that's right, we're the Coool CAT!