Gearld Albright launched his solo career as a saxophonist in 1987, releasing his first solo album.  In addition, this 8-time Grammy award nominated musician has appeared in various television programs.  Gerald collaborates with many other jazz musicians too, including the all-star cast of Summer Horns.  Multi-award winning program director and radio producer, Ray White, talks with Gerald about his latest release G-Stream - which he recorded during the Covid pandemic.  He also shares his insights into playing with the legendary drummer Alphonse Mouzon.  Lisa Davis features two phenominal R&B singers in our showcase segment, who have just released new singles - Tony award winner Melba Moore and the 3-time Grammy winner, Maxwell!  Bringing you the latest, and very best of Contemporary Jazz and Rhythm & Blues...stay tuned-in to the Coool CAT.  

Ronnie Baker Brooks has blues in his blood.  He's the son of legendary bluesman Lonnie Brooks.  In 1998, Ronnie launched his solo career.  Right out of the gate he was nominated for a Blues Music Award.  With 4 solo albums to his credit, Ronnie has elevated his stature to the top level of the blues world.  His latest solo project is Times Have Changed.  Award-winning producer and and program director, Ray White, huddled up with Ronnie backstage in September of 2012 to talk about blending modern music with the blues, producing his projects and collaborations with other great blues musicians.  In our showcase segment, Lisa Davis features three outstanding blues artists.  Curtis Salgado whose latest effort is Damage Control, Canadian Colin James who recently released Open Road and the legendary Dion whose last effort features the blues and numerous guest artists on Stomping Ground.  Ain't nothing but the blues on this episode from the coolest radio show on the planet...Coool CAT!