Sittin' In With The Coool CAT

On this special Holiday Edition, we feature the keyboardist for the Steve Miller Band, Joseph "Hands of Soul" Wooten. His career started with his world-class musician brothers - The Wootens. Since 1993, you'll find Joseph performing with the Steve Miller Band, garnering 3 Grammy nominations as a member of the band. He's released several solo albums with the latest titled Soul Of Freedom. Sitting down with award-winning program director Ray White, Joseph talks about his single "I Matter" and his brand new book - It All Matters, that provides insights into his view and observations on life that are inspirational and enlightening. In our spotlight segment we'll feature Chris "Big Dog" Davis, a two-time Grammy nominee and producer of 14 #1 smooth jazz hits. His holiday release is Christmas In Connecticut, an album that should be a part of your holiday music collection. Our "Hostess with the Mostest" Lisa Davis, gets you in the Holiday spirit! For additional information visit http://www.cooolcat.com

David Dyson, a bassist, songwriter, arranger and producer, launched his career after attending Berklee School of Music - with Walter Beasley. Shortly thereafter, he was tapped as musical director and bassist for New Kids On The Block in the late 1980's until 1992. Since then, David has been in high demand by world-class performers including Bob James, Chico Freeman, Jonathan Butler, Pieces of a Dream, Lalah Hathaway and many more. Award-winning program director Ray White, talks with him about highlights throughout his career and much more! David has released three solo albums with his latest titled Unleashed. He recently formed a band - Unit 3 Deep. Watch for a new solo album and Unit 3 Deep release in 2018! In our "spotlight segment," Lisa Davis features four-time Grammy award nominee and Soul Train Award winner Boney James, whose latest project is titled Honesty. For more about our program, visit http://www.cooolcat.com

Jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan is known worldwide as a unique guitar player whose technique involves tapping his fingers on the fretboard of the guitar with both hands. At 17 years old he won an award at the Reno Jazz Festival. He's played with the likes of Quincy Jones, Richie Cole and The Dave Matthews Band. Stanley joins award winning program director, Ray White, on this July of 2012 interview. His latest album is titled Duets, where he's joined by Kevin Eubanks - who you may remember was the leader of The Tonight Show Band with host Jay Leno, for 15 years. In our "showcase" segment, show hostess Lisa Davis features the R&B diva - Toni Braxton, who just released a single from her upcoming 2018 album Sex & Cigarettes.

Blues/Rock guitarist and vocalist Bobby Messano is in the Delaware Blues Hall of Fame and has been nominated on several occasions for GRAMMY awards. Most recently, as of this writing, Bobby is up for a Hollywood Music In Media award. He was a member of Starz and recorded and/or toured with the likes of Lou Gramm (Foreigner), Peter Kriss (Kiss), Gloria Gaynor, Clarence Clemmons and many others. Bobby's latest album is Bad Movie, which has been on the charts since its release in early 2017. Ray White, award-winning radio program director, talks with Bobby about the album and his style and influences in music. In our "showcase" segment, show host Lisa Davis features blues harmonica great Kim Wilson (The Fabulous Thunderbirds) whose latest release is Blues and Boogie Volume 1. For more information on our show visit http://www.cooolcat.com

There have been only a handful of bands that have reached the pinnacle of the music industry...Earth, Wind and Fire is one such band! Closing in on nearly 50 years of recording excellence, they have been bestowed with every major music award given by the recording industry. On this episode award-winning radio personality Ray White, interviews Verdine White and Ralph Johnson during EW&F's Summer of 2013 tour. They provide insights on their Illumination and Now, Then and Forever albums - plus much more!! During our "showcase" segment, Lisa Davis features the latest from David Benoit & Marc Antoine, who just released their So Nice! collaborative project.

Considered by fans and critics alike to be the "heir to Grover Washington Jr.'s throne," Walter Beasley is an acclaimed saxophonist, vocalist, educator and entrepreneur. You'll find Walter's albums and singles consistently towards the top of the smooth jazz charts. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Walter talks with the "Coool CAT" in our October of 2016 interview. He shares detailed insights into his I'm Back album and more! His brand new release is titled Blackstream. In our spotlight segment, Lisa Davis features The Original Blues Brothers Band, who have a smokin' new album out - The Last Shade of Blue Before Black. For additional information about our show, visit www.cooolcat.com

Maysa Leak is among the top R&B and jazz vocalists today. She launched her career as a backup singer to Stevie Wonder and has recorded since the early 1990's with Jazz/Funk/R&B band, Incognito. Since 1995, Maysa has recorded a dozen albums as a solo artist. Having reached the top of Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Charts on several occasions, award-winning program director Ray White, caught up with Maysa in November of 2016 to talk about her recent project and more. She's just released her latest CD, Love IS A Battlefield. Lisa Davis also features the latest from R&B vocalist, Kenny Lattimore on this episode. For more information on our show, visit www.cooolcat.com

Najee, jazz saxophonist and flautist, started his music career playing in a band that performed for our troops around the world. His first major break was supporting Ben E. King. In 1983, Najee toured with Chaka Khan, before he recorded his first solo album three years later. The album - Najee's Theme, earned him a GRAMMY nomination for Best Jazz Album. On this episode, award-winning musicologist, Ray White, catches up with Najee in July, during his 2017 tour, to discuss his upcoming album - Poetry In Motion. The album features an all-star cast including Will Downing, Incognito, Maysa and Bobby Lyle. Lisa Davis, your "Hostess With The Mostest," highlights Rick Estrin and the Nightcats, whose latest release is Groovin In Graceland which features his dynamic electric blues sound. For more information about the programming on our shows, visit www.cooolcat.com

This episode features a tribute to an amazing guitarist who was one of the premier musicians in the world - Chuck Loeb. Chuck's rise to stardom began in the late 1970's playing with elite jazz musicians of that time. In the 80's, he was a member of the supergroup Steps Ahead and most recently played with Fourplay and Jazz Funk Soul. If that wasn't enough to keep him busy, he made time to record 21 studio albums since 1988. As part of our tribute show to Chuck, who passed away on July 31, 2017, we'll share with you our interview with him that took place just a year earlier. He shares with us his insights into his recent Jazz Funk Soul project, how he became a member of Fourplay, and his passion for music and his family. Join Lisa Davis and Ray White on our tribute to a true American jazz icon! We'll miss this awesome musician and human being. For additional information on our show, visit http://www.cooolcat.com

Kim Waters has perfected his saxophone playing for nearly 3 decades professionally - with 22 solo albums. Kim is also a member of The Sax Pack and Streetwize bands. He creates dreamy melodies, crafts funky originals and turns timeless R&B classics into his own marvelous creations. In our November of 2016 interview, award-winning program director Ray White talks with Kim about his latest release - Rhythm and Romance and much more. When he's not on the road or in the studio, you may catch him at his new Kim Waters' Jazztones Cafe in Atlanta. In our "spotlight" segment, we'll feature the latest on a collaboration, titled Power of Peace, of two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame groups - The Isley Brothers and Santana. Lisa Davis keeps you up-to-date on the latest from your favorite "classic" Soul/R&B/Smooth Jazz/Blues bands & performers! For additional information on our show, visit www.cooolcat.com