Bob James is a giant among Jazz musicians today.  Discovered by Quincy Jones in the early 1960's, Bob has been tapped for almost every jazz award in that music genre.  Along with his extensive solo work, Bob has collaborated with well over a hundred other musicians on recording projects.  He's also received worldwide acclaim with his group Fourplay, who has released over a dozen albums -with the latest title Silver.  Bob's latest release, On Vacation, is a collaborative effort with Till Bronner, a trumpeter from Germany.  Award-winning program director Ray White releases Part 2 of his May of 2017 interview with Bob (you'll find Part 1 in Episode 015.)  In this episode Bob shares his insights working with the late Grover Washington, Jr., recording Feels Like Making Love, and the formation and success of Fourplay.  In our showcase segment, Lisa Davis features a saxophonist/vocalist whose recent albums and songs have elevated towards the top of the smooth jazz charts - Paula Atherton.  Her latest release is Can You Feel It.  The legendary artists and rising stars...right here on the Coool CAT!  

Jonathan Butler is a multi-nominated Grammy singer-songwriter and guitarist who hails from Cape Town, South Africa.  12 of his albums have landed on the Top 20 charts in the jazz category.  Many more on the R&B and Gospel charts.  Jonathan sat down backstage with award winning program director Ray White, in December of 2010, to talk about his So Strong release, his holiday tour, the changes in South Africa, writing songs for other artists and much more!  His latest album is Close To You.  Coool CAT's Lisa Davis features saxman Euge Groove in our showcase segment.  His latest album is Sing My Song.  She doubles-up by also featuring keyboardist Brian Simpson, who just released All That Matters.  Three of the very best in Contemporary Jazz, coming to you in this jam-packed episode.