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!