Best Talking Smooth Jazz Podcasts (2024)

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Awakening 42:53

2d ago42:53

42:53

Carol wants to know what Rev. Bill thinks about "Awakening", or people who say they're awakened. There is also a question of whether awakening is an event or a process. The conversation evolves to include being saved, being woke, and being empathetic. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! Th…

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Eclipse Earthquake and A.I. 42:30

9d ago42:30

42:30

Things happen, and then we have an experience, engagement and understanding of them. Rev. Bill observes that this is the way New Thought works. He and Carol explore the way this has played out in recent days with a rare northeastern earthquake, and a solar eclipse, among other things. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please…

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Coool CAT Episode 172 - Rick Braun 30:16

12d ago30:16

30:16

Rick Braun is a dynamic trumpeter, composer and producer with over 20 #1 smooth jazz hits. Along with his 15 plus studio albums, you'll find Rick collaborating with Richard Elliot, Boney James and Kirk Whalum & Norman Brown in BWB. On this episode multi-award winning program director Ray White hangs out with Rick backstage and they discuss Rick's l…

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Clarifying the Ego 36:36

17d ago36:36

36:36

Carol observes that, in Traditional Religion, the ego is viewed as a person being full of themselves, or wanting to be in control in some way. Rev. Bill discusses New Thought perspectives on the helpful and unhelpful aspects of ego. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! There's more informat…

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Did I Ask for This? 38:47

24d ago38:47

38:47

Carol continues the conversation about manifesting, diving into the idea that we don't manifest anything. She also found that all sorts of stuff started happening after the Manifesting episode. Rev. Bill agrees that it's God, or the Creative Power that does the manifesting, and we simply provide guidance (or intention). Thank you for listening to t…

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Coool CAT Episode 171 - Eric Essex 30:06

26d ago30:06

30:06

Eric Essex is an incredible contemporary jazz guitarist who has released 29 full length albums since the late 1980's. During his early years he recorded four well received albums and earned a degree from Berklee College of Music. A Warner Brothers distributed label signed Eric in 1998 and his career took off. In the early 2000's, he launched his ow…

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Sin 39:55

1M ago39:55

39:55

Carol and Rev. Bill dig into the HUGE difference in the understanding of sin between traditional churches and the New Thought teaching. The conversation turns to the ways that sin gets wrapped into judgement, ranking some sins as worse than others, and the power differential that it can set up. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcas…

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Manifesting 41:24

1M ago41:24

41:24

A recent Opinion piece in the NY Times described the current trend in "manifesting" as part of New Thought. Rev. Bill, in a posture of righteous indignation, points out that it's not, and why not. Carol observes that "manifesting" is an inch deep and a mile wide, whereas New Thought has great spiritual depth. Thank you for listening to the Practica…

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Overcoming Doubt 37:46

1M ago37:46

37:46

Carol's experience with "traditional" prayer was that God could answer Yes, No, or Maybe. She always found it troublesome because it starts a prayer with doubt about its effectiveness. Rev. Bill describes how the doubt we find in our own consciousness is actually a powerful diagnostic resource to help us understand our beliefs, and what to change t…

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Coool CAT Episode 170 - Joanne Shaw Taylor 30:37

2M ago30:37

30:37

Joanne Shaw Taylor is a blues guitarist/vocalist/songwriter to keep your eyes on! Her career has skyrocketed since hanging with Joe Bonamassa and Dave Stewart. With over 10 albums released, you'll find her songs charting with each new album. In 2010, Joanne won Best Female Vocalist at the British Blues Awards. In February of 2024, multi-award winni…

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Suspended 34:51

2M ago34:51

34:51

Carol's account on Facebook was suspended, for reasons that were not apparent. Efforts to correct the situation didn't work, but for some reason she wasn't bothered by it. Rev. Bill helps take the experience to its spiritual context, and how this might fit into the bigger picture of what's going on for Carol. Spoiler: The account had been hacked, a…

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Peace of Mind 33:48

2M ago33:48

33:48

Carol and Rev. Bill go on a wide-range and freewheeling conversation about creation stories, science vs. religion, and the basics of the Science of Mind textbook before settling in on the notion that, no matter what we're praying for, we can always add the intention to experience peace of mind as our newness unfolds. Thank you for listening to the …

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Coool CAT Episode 169 - Grainger Brothers (Paul Reed Smith Eightlock) 28:35

2M ago28:35

28:35

The Grainger Brothers are two of the hardest working musicians around. From the Baltimore, Maryland area Gary (Bass) and Greg (Drums) can be found as the rhythm section for Acoustic Alchemy and for the Paul Reed Smith band. They also lead their own bands including Grainger, Pockets and several tribute ensembles. Their latest work is with Paul Reed …

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Realization 43:39

2M ago43:39

43:39

Step three - the Realization - is the heart of a Practical Prayer. Carol wants to talk about it, and the importance of the steps leading up to it. Rev. Bill points out that the Realization is the same as what the self-help movement calls an affirmation, except that it's powered by the Divine creative force that creates everything, everywhere. Thank…

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Co-Creation 37:17

2M ago37:17

37:17

Carol is back from a fabulous family event that was better than anyone could have planned. It brought to mind that we are in a co-creative process with the Infinite, in which there are some things that are ours to do, and others for us to surrender, open and allow. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends…

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Coool CAT Episode 168 - Phil Perry 31:24

3M ago31:24

31:24

Phil Perry is among the elite R&B singers in the country. In the R&B Hall of Fame, his vocal talents can be heard on albums by Dave Grusin, George Duke, Najee, Chaka Khan, Fourplay and many more. Phil's solo career has been filled with over a dozen marvelous albums. In this interview, from November of 2014, Coool CAT's Ray White caught up with Phil…

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The One 35:37

3M ago35:37

35:37

Carol can't get away from "The One". She does a lot of different sorts of creative work, and every time she wants to get into the head space of other creators she realizes that they are ALL channeling the same creative force - the One. Rev. Bill dives in with the observatiion that getting away from The One is not going to work, because The One is a…

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Intention & Impact 39:27

3M ago39:27

39:27

When Carol initially got into the New Thought philosophy she put a lot of energy into learning the language, and the way to say what we mean, and what we want. She and Rev. Bill discuss how important it is to be clear about how our words are RECEIVED. What we intended is not nearly as important as the impact of how it lands. Thank you for listening…

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Coool CAT Episode 167 - Jay Beckenstein (Spyro Gyra) 33:08

3M ago33:08

33:08

Jay Beckenstein co-founded Spyro Gyra in 1974, and ever since the group has been among the elite music bands in contemporary jazz. Throughout the years the band has garnered numerous Grammy nominations and was tapped for the prestigious George Benson Lifetime Achievement Award. Multi award-winning program director Ray White hung out with Jay at his…

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Surrender and Release 33:01

3M ago33:01

33:01

Carol and Rev. Bill continue the conversation about bringing something new and fresh into our lives, this time with a focus on letting go of what we've had up until now. In the same way that we must exhale to make room for another breath, we must clear a space - in our consciousness or our closet. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer pod…

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Getting Something New 37:59

3M ago37:59

37:59

Carol observes that we can't just pray and expect something to change - new it happens when we do something different. Rev. Bill suggests that our intention, our consciousness, is where the change begins, and that we get to let go of our attachment to what we've had so far, and partner with the Infinite, doing what's ours to do in order to bring th…

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Coool CAT Episode 166 - Christian de Mesones 30:02

3M ago30:02

30:02

Christian de Mesones has been playing the bass for over 40 years, gaining national and international acclaim starting in 2017 with several singles and his They Call Me Big New York album. Previously, you could hear him with the Groove Skool Band. His years of performances and recordings propelled him to the top of Billboard's Smooth Jazz Airplay ch…

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Creating Your Own Reality 41:17

4M ago41:17

41:17

Carol usually does things in an orderly serial progressions - from A to B to C - but finds that the episodes of the podcast have not tended to build on one another in that way. Rev. Bill points out that every week we're talking about the same thing - Oneness - from a different perspective, and that means that we're free to engage in a fresh way in …

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Jesus and Practical Prayer 35:59

4M ago35:59

35:59

Carol wants to know why Jesus didn’t do Practical Prayer… or did he? And how do we pray like Jesus? Rev. Bill gives us the instructions from Jesus on how to pray, and create our own miracles. (This is a rebroadcast of Episode 13). Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! There's more informatio…

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Coool CAT Episode 165 - Norman Brown 31:14

4M ago31:14

31:14

Norman Brown is a guitarist who's been called "a culmination of Jimi Hendrix and George Benson with some Wes Monthgomery thrown in," by Jazz Times magazine. His prowness as a musician and genre-bending facility has made him one of the most sought after internationally renowned musicians in contemporary jazz! Multi award-winning program director Ray…

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New 34:53

4M ago34:53

34:53

There's a tradition of focusing on what we want to be "new" at this time of year. Carol found that, in her years on the traditional pulpit, people wanted their life to suddenly and miraculously be transformed when the calendar rolls over. Rev. Bill points to the way that harvest season has made way for winter, and that newness is inherent as we pas…

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Oneness, Revisited 39:59

4M ago39:59

39:59

Carol wants to talk about Oneness, and Rev. Bill is emphatic about how central it is to the New Thought teaching. Carol wants to take it to a personal level, when we find ourselves having to acknowledge that people involved in bad behavior and activities. Do we really have to acknowledge that we are one with the "crazy" people? Thank you for listen…

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Coool CAT Episode 164 - Holiday Special 2023 28:52

4M ago28:52

28:52

This year we feature the amazing Jonathan Butler and guitarist Randy Jacobs, founder of The Boneshakers, who are winding down the 2023 Dave Koz Christmas Tour. They'll provide insights into their recent holiday projects as we finish up the year with our celebration. In our showcase segment, we bring you more holiday cheer from Joe Bonamassa with Di…

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Doubting God Within 39:47

5M ago39:47

39:47

Carol has noticed that people sometimes get "stuck" between the second and third steps in their Practical Prayer, describing it as "spiritual indigestion." Rev. Bill observes that this happens when what we're praying for is at odds with what we believe we deserve. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends …

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Jazz Haven with Stan The Man - Jazz Pianist Larry Fuller 27:04

5M ago27:04

27:04

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Spiritual Mind Treatment 35:27

5M ago35:27

35:27

Rev. Bill is joined by Dr. Robert Brzezinski, the mastermind behind the New Thought Media Network and an ordained minister in the Centers for Spiritual Living. They discuss the language of Practical Prayer and Spiritual Mind Treatment, which are actually the same prayer technique. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please inv…

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Coool CAT Episode 163 - Dave Koz 29:53

5M ago29:53

29:53

Dave Koz is among the elite saxophonists and entertainers in the music industry today. Throughout the year you'll find him on his global sea cruises, with his "Summer Horns" or out on his Christmas Tour - headlining with other world-class musicians. Throuhout the years, Dave's been nominated for numerous Grammy awards in the "Best Pop Instrumental …

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Release 38:27

5M ago38:27

38:27

Carol wants to talk about "Release". It's the final step in a Practical Prayer, and so ingrained in Rev. Bill's thinking that he can overlook its power and importance. They also talk about the importance of letting go of our attachment to allow our Good to flow. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to…

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Spiritual Principle 32:43

5M ago32:43

32:43

Rev. Bill is solo today, and takes the opportunity to get back to Practical Prayer fundamentals - the notion that the underlying Power is a spiritual principle. It responds to everyone, everywhere, in exactly the same manner. This Power doesn't choose who or what it responds to, and thus is available to all of us. Thank you for listening to the Pra…

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Mental Equivalents 45:26

5M ago45:26

45:26

Carol points out that, sometimes, we're just having "one of those days". She and Rev. Bill discuss the metaphysical perspective on it, and how that experience of having "one of those days" - and other ways our experience of life is unfolding - has a Mental Equivalent in our belief system. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - pl…

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Coool CAT Episode 162 - Brent Carter (Average White Band) 28:21

6M ago28:21

28:21

Brent Carter has been the lead vocalist for the Average White Band since 2011. Before then, he was the frontman for Tower of Power. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Brent backstage to talk about his days with Tower of Power and how he hooked up with AWB. He also shared his insights on Average White Band's latest sudio a…

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Purpose is a Process 38:25

6M ago38:25

38:25

Carol has been encountering a lot of people who find themselves looking for purpose in their lives. Some are dealing with a loss, and wonder what could be next. Others are seeking guidance on what is theirs to do. Rev. Bill observes that we are here not to do "God's bidding", but to understand the Gift that we are, and find our way to share it. Tha…

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Change, Again 35:36

6M ago35:36

35:36

Carol observes that changes are always happening, and sometimes it feels like there's a LOT of change going on. Now there's a change of seasons, changes in where we are in life, and some unhappiness in people about the changes that are happening. Rev. Bill notes that there are changes that we have wanted for a long time, and other changes that we d…

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Coool CAT Episode 161 - Bob James 31:26

6M ago31:26

31:26

Bob James, is known worldwide as a premier composer/producer/keyboardist. A multi-Grammy award winner, Bob was also bestowed with the George Benson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. Ray White, the CAT's multi-award winning program director, caught up with Bob backstage before his concert to talk about his early years in music, changes in recordin…

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Stillness and Multitasking 31:15

6M ago31:15

31:15

Rev. Bill and Carol both doubt that multitasking is a real thing, and each bring their own shifting perspective as they have grown (or aged). The discussion veers to the opposite, which is stillness, and how that can help us turn any task into a spiritual practice. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends…

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Coool CAT Episode 160 - Guy Allison (Doobie Brothers) 31:05

6M ago31:05

31:05

Guy Allison, keyboardist/composer/producer, is best known as a touring member of The Doobie Brothers for 19 years. His career started off in jazz having secured a place in the coveted Monterey All-Star Jazz Band. Through the late 1970's and today, you'll find him in several rock bands, but returned to jazz on his excellent latest album - A Designed…

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The Big Bang, and the Pivot 40:35

6M ago40:35

40:35

Carol has understood the convergence between science and spirituality for a long time, even when it was frowned upon at the churches she led. Rev. Bill is all about the oneness, and describes the way the Big Bang might have been described in biblical language. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to l…

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Rebroadcast-What Makes Practical Prayer Different 38:14

7M ago38:14

38:14

Carol wants to know how Practical Prayer is different than other forms of prayer. Rev. Bill acknowledges his ignorance, and limited familiarity with other forms of prayer. Together, they stitch together an understanding of what’s different and what’s not. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen…

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God's Will for Us 38:31

7M ago38:31

38:31

Carol observes that there is a widely held belief that God has a plan for our lives. The go-to scripture is Jeremiah 29:11. Both Carol and Rev. Bill object to the idea of predestination, for their own reasons. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! There's more information about the podcast, …

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Healing 43:07

7M ago43:07

43:07

It's a conversation about healing... not how to do it, but our attitude about it. Carol has noticed that people in many cases have full faith and belief until they have a particular experience, and then they get shook up, and the faith disappears. Rev. Bill joins in by re-framing healing, not as fixing a problem, but the revealing of the spiritual …

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Coool CAT Episode 159 - Eric Benet 28:47

7M ago28:47

28:47

Eric Benet has talent that transcends the music industry. The four-time Grammy nominee is also gifted in the areas of acting, producing and business. Multi-award winning program director Ray White sat down backstage with Eric to talk about his music and diverse interests and television projects during their June of 2023 interview. In our showcase s…

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When Prayers Don't Work 40:37

7M ago40:37

40:37

Carol asks about what's going on when we're hoping for a blessing - a financial breakthrough, resolution of a health challenge, or some other answered prayer - and we're waiting, and it's not working. Rev. Bill points out that our prayers are answered at the level of what we believe we deserve. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcas…

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Chakras 45:17

8M ago45:17

45:17

Carol has been reviewing an exercise with chakras at the annual Winter Solstice celebration hosted by New Thought Philadelphia, and recalls being impressed by the clarity, brevity, and simplicity of the explanation. Rev. Bill accommodates with a whirlwind discussion of chakras, what they mean, how we use them, and why it's relevant. Thank you for l…

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Coool CAT Episode 158 - Rick Braun 29:37

8M ago29:37

29:37

Rick Braun is a dynamic trumpeter, composer and producer with over 20 #1 smooth jazz hits. Along with jazz, you'll find him collaborating with rock/pop superstars like Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Tom Petty and REO Speedwagon too! During COVID he launched the highly successful Rick's Cafe Live show. On this episode, multi-award winning program directo…

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The Thread Between All Religions 36:45

8M ago36:45

36:45

Rev. Bill took part in the Parliament on World Religions. Carol wants to talk about what they all have in common, especially when it comes to the prayer practices that connect them all, yet make them distinct. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! There's more information about the podcast, …

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