Sittin' In With The Coool CAT

Candy Dulfer is the diva of pop/funk/jazz saxophonists. Her career was launched right out of the gate with her Grammy nominated album Saxuality featuring the crossover hit Lily Was Here. Besides releasing 11 solo studio albums, she has performed in the studio or live with many other great musicians including Prince, Maceo Parker, Angie Stone, Tower of Power and Pink Floyd. Executive Producer Ray White, sits down with Candy after a dynamic performance, in October of 2018, to discuss her latest album Together and her new book - Sax, Candy & Rock-'N-Roll. We keep the sax theme rolling when our show hostess, Lisa Davis, features Gerald Albright in our showcase segment. This eight-time Grammy nominee, jazz superstar's latest project is titled 30. Featuring the best new songs from your favorite "classic" Soul/R&B/Contemporary Jazz/Blues musicians, learn more about our show at Coool CAT!

Keyboardist Tom Schuman, original member of Spyro Gyra, has written or co-written over 50 of the bands songs throughout the years. The jazz fusion band has sold over 10 million albums, since forming in the mid-1970's. Spyro Gyra has been nominated for 12 GRAMMY awards, throughout the years. As a solo artist, Tom has released 7 albums including his latest, Live At Marians Jazz Room. Award-winning program director Ray White catches up with Tom backstage during September of 2015, to talk about Spyro Gyra's current release The Rhinebeck Sessions and contributions from the band, recording the album. In our "showcase segment," Lisa Davis features Boz Scaggs, whose latest album Out Of The Blues reached #1 on Billboard's Top Blues Albums chart.

At the forefront of club-infused, soul-jazz is Bluey. The co-founder and band leader of Incognito has been the mastermind behind their success since forming in 1979. With nearly 20 singles hitting world-wide charts, Bluey's released solo albums and others with his band Citrus Sun. Award-winning program director, Ray White, catches up with Bluey right before he hits the stage for a show to talk to him about his latest projects In Search Of Better Days, Life Between The Notes and Incognito's vocalist Maysa. In our Showcase Segment Coool CAT's "Hostess with the Mostest" Lisa Davis features saxtress Paula Atherton whose latest album Shake It has landed high on the smooth jazz charts and produced two hit singles. For more information on our show visit us at Coool CAT!

Two-time GRAMMY winner Peabo Bryson is the most prolific male voice in hit duo songs in history. His Soul, R&B and Pop ballads with the likes of Roberta Flack, Celine Dion, Regina Belle, and many others, have landed on the charts since the late 1970's. As a solo artist, Peabo has also gained much notoriety with additional hits and three Gold records. On this October of 2011 interview, award-winning program director Ray White talks with Peabo about his early days with Bang Records and the transition of the music industry today. His latest album is Stand For Love. In our showcase segment Lisa Davis features Bob James, a master among jazz keyboardists, arrangers and producers - also leader of the band Fourplay. His latest releases are Expresso and Silver. For more information, visit us at Coool CAT.

Saxophonist Dave Koz brings joy to thousands of people every year with his Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour. For over 20 years this show has been full of pageantry and music from the top musicians in the Contemporary Jazz and R&B genres. On this "Holiday Special" we'll feature Dave, keyboardist Brian Simpson and guitarist and leader of The Boneshakers - Randy Jacobs. Award-winning program director Ray White, sits down with all of these gentlemen to discuss the highly successful annual tour and insights into why they dedicate much of their holidays to spread love and joy throughout the country - and much more, too! For more info on our show visit Coool CAT.

Throughout her career you could find Mindi Abair in the middle of the contemporary jazz, pop, rock, R&B, and blues scenes. From Aerosmith...to the Boss...to jazz's Summer Horns, Mindi has graced the spotlight. This awesome saxophonist has been tapped for two Grammy nominations and produced over ten #1 radio singles as a solo artist. Award-winning program director, Ray White, sits down with Mindi to discuss her dynamic career and latest chart-topping projects with The Boneshakers during this October of 2018 interview. Her latest album with the Boneshakers is titled East West Sessions - and she's just released a Christmas album with the band, too! Show host Lisa Davis, features saxman Walter Beasley in our "showcase segment." Walter has released over two dozen albums and his latest single is titled Skip To My Lew. For more information about our show visit us at Coool CAT!

Celebrating the highlights of the first 50 Episode of our syndicated radio show - Sittin' In With The Coool CAT! These are segments from our most listened to shows since launching in January, 2017. Guests include Will Downing, Russ Freeman (Rippingtons), Earth, Wind & Fire, and Maysa. Join award-winning program director Ray White and your "hostess with the mostest," Lisa Davis, on this special edition of our show! For more information visit us at Coool CAT!

Keyboardist Jeff Lorber has been perfecting his talents since releasing his first album in 1977. Having attended the famed Berklee College of Music, he is also and accomplished composer and record producer. Jeff's career reached its' pinnacle in 2018, winning a Grammy award for the Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for Prototype by his band Jeff Lorber Fusion. On our October of 2014 interview, 2-time national award-winning program director Ray White talks with Jeff about the early years, with Kenny G in his band, and his Grammy nominated album Hacienda. Jeff's latest album is Impact. Our "Hostess with the Mostest," Lisa Davis, features nine-time Grammy winner, Herb Alpert in our showcase segment. His recent release is titled, Music Volume 3: Herb Alpert Reimagines the Tijuana Brass. For more information on our show visit www.cooolcat.com

Chris "Big Dog" Davis is a two-time Grammy nominated writer and producer, having over 15 #1 smooth jazz records to his credit. His talents are in high demand, having worked with Dave Koz, Gerald Albright, Maysa, Will Downing, Brian McKnight, Najee, Phil Perry and many more Contemporary Jazz, R&B and Gospel musicians. Award-winning program director Ray White catches up with the Big Dog (who also plays keyboards), before soundcheck with Gerald Albright in November of 2017, to talk about several of his projects and his goals looking ahead. The hottest contemporary jazz producer today...and he's Sittin' In With The Coool CAT! Join Ray and Lisa Davis on this action-packed show!! For more information on our show, visit http://www.cooolcat.com

Tower of Power have been playing American R&B/Soul music with their world-renown horn section since 1968. Along with their music releases, dozens of other bands and performers have tapped TOP's horn section to record on their albums. Formed by Emilio Castillo and Stephen "Doc" Kupka, they are still blowing some mean horns today! Tower of Power have spawned numerous world-class musicians throughout the years including Richard Elliot, Lenny Pickett, Chester Thompson and Euge Groove - just to name a few. Award-winning program director Ray White catches up with Emilio and Doc backstage in March of 2009, to talk about the great talent that's been a part of the band throughout the years and about the making of The Great American Soulbook album. Their latest project is Soul Side of Town. In our "spotlight segment," our hostess Lisa Davis features the most well known vocalist of the bands' storied career - Lenny Williams, who still records and performs today. His latest studio album is titled Still In The Game. Learn more about our cutting-edge show by visiting http://www.cooolcat.com