20th anniversary of Classic Artists Today featuring our Coool CAT show, highlighting the most listened to episodes including interviews and more from Soul, R&B, Contemporary Jazz and Blues musicians. We kick off this jam packed show with Mr. Sophisticated Soul himself - Will Downing (Episodes1 & 138). We'll slide right into the high energy from an amazing Dutch saxophonist - Candy Dulfer (Episode 56). Then close out this special anniversary episode by featuring long time keyboardist from the multi-award winning group - The Rippingtons, with Bill Heller (Episode 113). Get in the groove and get ready to party with Ray White and Lisa Davis on the Coool CAT, "Where Old School Is New School...Again"!

Johnny Burgin is the blues, over and over again. Playing close to 250 shows a year, this guitarist/vocalist from Mississippi has learned his trade in the blues capital of the world - Chicago. During many years you'll find Johnny up for some of the most prestigious blues awards not only in the U.S., but worldwide. Multi-award winning program director Ray White spent time with Johnny before one of his gigs to talk about his love for the blues, his worldwide travels, the various blues genres and many other blues highlights. We also get his insights on his latest album, Ramblin' From Coast to Coast. In our showcase segment, your "Hostess with the Mostest" Lisa Davis features two legendary blues musicians who've collaborated together on their latest album Room On The Porch, Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo'. Featuring nothing but the blues on this episode from your friends at the Coool CAT!

Oli Silk is a contemporary jazz keyboardist, composer and producer. In 2006, Oli was named Debut Artist of the Year by Smooth Jazz News magazine. He's released 9 solo albums throughout the years and has 4 Billboard #1 tunes to his credit. Multi-award winning program director, Ray White sat down with Oli in the Green Room before his show in December of 2024 and talked about the love his family has for music, his first band Sugar & Silk, his breakthrough on the international music scene and his latest album - In Real Life. Lisa Davis your "Hostess with the Mostest," features saxman Eric Darius in our showcase segment. His latest single is "Too Good 2 Let Go." Also featured is a super guitarist, Paul Brown, whose brand new album is called So Much To Say. Jazzin' it up on this episode from the Coool CAT!