Sittin' In With The Coool CAT

This 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

Sittin' In With The Coool CAT is a music podcast hosted by Ray White, with 216 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Ray White hosts Sittin' In With The Coool CAT, a music show with 216 episodes published.

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  Episode #216

  Coool CAT Episode 216 - Maysa

  Sep 24, 202626 minS10

  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 !!

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  Episode #215

  Coool CAT Episode 215 - Peter White

  Aug 31, 202629 minS10

  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 !

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  Episode #214

  Coool CAT Episode 214 - Eric Essix

  Jul 26, 202632 minS10

  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 !

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  Episode #212

  Coool CAT Episode 212 - Gerald Albright

  May 26, 202630 minS10

  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 !!

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  Episode #211

  Coool CAT Episode 211 - Rick Braun

  Apr 27, 202628 minS11

  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 !

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