Four80East 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 Ray White caught up with Four80East's 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 their brand new project Barn Sessions Volume 1 ! In our showcase segment, Lisa Davis looks back at the awesome career of 5-time Grammy winner, Roberta Flack who passed away on February 24, 2025. Hang on tight...another super Coool CAT show!!

Eric Marienthal 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 Ray White 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 Randy Brecker titled Double Dealin'. Always in high demand, Eric has been nominated for Grammy awards ten times throughout his career. Don't miss Lisa Davis and our fabulous hang with this premier player, right here on the Coool CAT!

Saxtress Paula Atherton has had numerous songs on the smooth jazz charts during recent years, featuring her dynamic sax, flute and vocal work. Having released 7 albums throughout her career, this Long Island native can be found touring throughout the U.S. for much of the year. In her December of 2024 interview with multi-award winning program director Ray White, Paula touches on her early days playing gigs around New York City, her latest projects and her time performing on the same stage as the legendary David Sanborn. Her latest album is Dancin' Shoes and you can hear more from Paula on Episodes 74 and 111. Talking about David Sanborn, we lost his great talents on May 12, 2024. "Your Hostess With The Mostess," Lisa Davis, looks back at his stellar career in our showcase segment. Contemporary jazz at its finest, on the Coool CAT!