Coool CAT Episode 197 - Paul Nelson (Johnny Winter)
Release Date: 04/28/2025
Coool CAT Episode 202 - Vincent Ingala
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Multi-instrumentalist has vaulted towards the top of the contemporary jazz charts as a young gun in the music industry. Since 2010, he's had eleven Billboard #1 hits and 23 of his songs have landed in the Top 10. Multi-award winning program director caught up with Vincent in December of 2024 to talk about the family vibe among smooth jazz musicians, several of his mentors, his latest album Escape With Me, recording all the instruments on his albums and producing albums for others. An insightful and exciting interview! In our showcase segment, - "Your Hostess with the...
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Coool CAT Episode 201 - Adam Hawley
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You'll find is consistantly towards the top of the smooth jazz charts as a musician/songwriter/producer. Together, he's been involved with an incredible 17 Billboard Hits along with Artist of the Year and Song of The Year awards. Multi-award winning program director caught up with Adam in December of 2024, before he hit the stage, and conversed on his latest album Unstoppable, his method of producing, his busy schedule for 2025 plus much more! In our showcase segment, looks back at the career of whose amazing career took off after forming in 1966. Sly was a...
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Coool CAT Episode 200 - Best of Coool CAT: Vol. 4
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Time to celebrate our 4th Best of The program. We highlight the most popular episodes from #151 to #199. The peoples choice were: Soul/R&B/Funk's and his brothers () from Episode 155, keyboardist (The Doobie Brothers) gives his jazz slant and insights on Episode 160, and rising blues star was featured on Episode 170. Your "Hostess with the Mostest" and show creator/producer navigate you through this action packed show! Be sure to listen to our first three "Best Of" shows on Episodes 50, 100 and 150, too!!
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Coool CAT Episode 199 - Jason Jackson
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is a rising star among contemporary jazz saxophonists today. Starting out in the house band at the House of Blues in South Carolina, he honed his skills in the U.S. Navy as a member of their band. After his military service Jason hooked up with jazz guitar wiz Adam Hawley who helped launch Jason's first album. Jason's latest release is Looking Up. Hanging out with Jason, our multi-award winning program director gets the inside scoop on the rise of this exceptional musician. In our showcase segment, features two icons on the contemporary jazz scene. ...
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Coool CAT Episode 198 - Althea Rene
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, 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 delves into details of her Pastel Leather release, looks back at key aspects of her career and sneaks a peak into her future plans. ...
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Coool CAT Episode 197 - Paul Nelson (Johnny Winter)
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, a Grammy award winning producer elevated his career as a guitarist /songwriter/producer for the legendary bluesman . 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, , 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...
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Coool CAT Episode 196 - JJ Sansaverino
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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 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, turns the spotlight on the new supergroup (Brian Bromberg-Paul Brown-Michael Paulo) whose new album is Seriously. We conclude this show with...
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Coool CAT Episode 195 - Jeff Kashiwa
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Saxophonist has developed into one of the top smooth jazz performers since his days with . Back in 2004, he founded the dynamic band . As a solo artist, Jeff recently released his 11th studio album. In our August of 2024 interview, multi-award winning program director 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," , looks back at several highlights...
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Coool CAT Episode 194 - Four80East
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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 caught up with 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...
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Coool CAT Episode 193 - Eric Marienthal
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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 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 titled Double Dealin'. Always in high demand, Eric...
info_outlinePaul 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!