England's Chris Standring is a superb guitarist whose had over a dozen Top 10 contemporary jazz hits with a half-dozen reaching Number 1.  Moving to the United States in 1991, Chris has become a prolific performer playing throughout the country.  Coool CAT's producer Ray White caught up with Chris in May of 2024 to chat about his musical influences, insights into his younger days in England and he gives us an update on his new album As We Think - which touches on various sub-genres of contemporary jazz music.  Our show hostess Lisa Davis features the one and only Boney James, whose latest album is Slow Burn, along with the amazing Dave Koz in our showcase segment.  Contemporary jazz rules on this episode from the Coool CAT!

Pieces of a Dream have been playing great contemporary jazz, R&B and funk music since forming in 1976.  Releasing over 20 albums, you'll find tunes on the top music charts throughout their illustrious career.  On this episode, multi-award winning program director Ray White catches up with Curtis Harmon, James Lloyd and their newest official member Tony Watson, Jr. to talk about Tony's history with the band, James' recent health scare, their latest album Fired Up! along with their future plans.  You'll hear much more from the band on our Episodes 30, 96, 112, 130 and 140.  Lisa Davis, your "Hostess with the Mostest," showcases a rising star on the smooth jazz scene - saxophonist Jason Jackson, who released All In in 2022 and you'll find his latest single on several smooth jazz charts now.  Our groove just won't quit, on the Coool CAT!