Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Talking Smooth Jazz (2024)

1
Coool CAT Episode 185 - Chris Standring 29:15

13h ago29:15

29:15

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, …

1
Manifestation and Divine Timing 41:19

20h ago41:19

41:19

Carol notes that there are two concepts, one of of Manifesting... repeating affirmations to create a change in our lives, and one of Divine Timing, in which a power and intelligence way beyond ours is bringing things together. She urges Rev. Bill to point out whether they're connected, and how they work for us. Thank you for listening to the Practi…

1
Evolving Consciousness 42:21

8d ago42:21

42:21

Carol points out that "evolution just happens - you don't get to vote," and that people around her are resistant to change, even though it's going to happen anyhow. Rev. Bill points out that even when nothing changes, there is still newness and change happening. Just try taking one great breath that will last forever! Thank you for listening to the…

1
Coool CAT Episode 184 - Pieces of a Dream 29:07

15d ago29:07

29:07

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 To…

1
Spirituality not Religion 48:40

22d ago48:40

48:40

Carol says that religion is dos and don'ts and dogma, brought together with judgement. She believes that spirituality lies beneath it, and can get lost. Rev. Bill agrees, and compares the difference to the ways that we learn to dance. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! There's more inform…

1
Perfectionism and Purposefulness 40:37

29d ago40:37

40:37

Carol has become increasingly aware of the difference between being purposeful, and perfectionism, and the ways that people can deny the presence of the Divine in daily activities. Rev. Bill shares his background as a recovering perfectionist, along with insight about what else shows up when we let go of having the answer. Thank you for listening t…

1
Manifestation & Feeling 42:37

1M ago42:37

42:37

It's a double-topic as Carol brings up the disconnect between our feelings and the "serious" nature of our intention-setting and Creative nature. Rev. Bill confirms that our intentions are fired by our feelings, and the importance of belief and enthusiasm in the change that we're inviting. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - p…

1
Coool CAT Episode 183 - Tab Benoit 33:36

1M ago33:36

33:36

Tab Benoit is an amazing blues guitarist/singer/songwriter hailing from Louisiana Since the early 1990's Tab has released well over a dozen albums and has won numerous blues awards, keeping a busy touring schedule too. Be sure to listen to more from Tab on Episode 133. Music aficionado and Classic Artists Today's founder Ray White caught up with Ta…

1
Interrupting Karma 43:19

1M ago43:19

43:19

What goes around comes around... karma... You reap what you sow.Carol has found that Traditional Religion includes this idea, but doesn't spend much time talking about it. Rev. Bill explains the New Thought perspective, and how it is a natural expression of the same creative process that is always at work. Thank you for listening to the Practical P…

1
Does God Have a Plan? 41:28

2M ago41:28

41:28

This is a Rebroadcast of Episode 34 from January 2022 Carol wants to know about God’s plan, and how predestination and free will fit together. Rev. Bill talks about finding the unique combination of skills, talents and abilities we’re been gifted with, and how we can put them together for good. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcas…

1
Coool CAT Episode 182 - Christian de Mesones 31:12

2M ago31:12

31:12

Bassist Christian de Mesones has honed his musical skills throughout his adult life while working various jobs to make ends meet. In 2021, this rising star garnered the attention of Dave Koz and landed on several jazz charts and Sirius XM's Watercolors. His latest album is You Only Live Twice and features his first #1 hit. Multi-award winning progr…

1
Meditation 39:13

2M ago39:13

39:13

In her early days in traditional religion, Carol was given a specific, standard technique for meditation. Over the years, the guidance on How to Meditate has changed. Rev. Bill describes the goal and purpose of meditation, and the idea that any technique that gets to the goal is valid and worthwhile. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer …

1
Coool CAT Episode 181 - Lao Tizer (Lao Tizer Band) 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

Lao Tizer is a keyboardist/producer who blends together elements of various genres of music in developing his own brand of contemporary jazz. His band members comes from multiple music backgrounds which makes Lao's band unique in many ways. With over a half-dozen albums released since the early 1990's, he can be found playing festivals and shows th…

1
The Difference Between Traditional and Practical Prayer 40:52

2M ago40:52

40:52

Both Carol and Rev. Bill got the idea to revisit this topic from the early episodes of the podcast. It's partly to re-establish this important idea, but even more importantly to share the evolution and growth in understanding that each has been through in the years since beginning the partnership. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer pod…

1
Evolution 44:01

2M ago44:01

44:01

Carol was surprised by a conversation with a colleague who is intent on growing their organization the same way that would have been done before COVID. She's wondering about whether our thinking has to evolve when circumstances change. Rev. Bill points out that every change - and every moment - is an invitation for a new idea. Thank you for listeni…

1
Coool CAT Episode 180 - Chieli Minucci (Special EFX) 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

Chieli Minucci formed Special EFX with George Jinda in 1982. With George's passing, Chieli has carried on the great music and heritage of the band and incorporated some of the top contemporary jazz musicians and vocalists in the country for his live shows and some albums. In June of 2024 Coool CAT's producer, Ray White, caught up Chieli out on tour…

1
Who Am I Praying To? 41:45

3M ago41:45

41:45

Since her first days of studying Practical Prayer, Carol questioned who it is that she was praying to. This is one of the elements that sets Practical Prayer apart from the traditional prayer with which she was familiar. Rev. Bill brings up creation stories, trees, and other metaphors to help her understand that it's not so much "who" but "where." …

1
Religious and Spiritual Friends 41:45

3M ago41:45

41:45

Carol's experience with old friends from her days in traditional religion has made her notice that some are inclined toward judgement and even rejection when she talks about her new perspective. Rev. Bill suggests that this could be an assumption - a person's unspoken desire to know that someone agrees with their world-view and beliefs before being…

1
Manifestation 56:31

3M ago56:31

56:31

Carol is interested in what happens when our use of the Creative process works wonderfully to create new experiences like magic, and then suddenly stops working. Rev. Bill brings it to a broader context, noting that the transformation happens not because we want it to happen, but because we truly believe that it can. Thank you for listening to the …

1
Coool CAT Episode 179 - Steve Oliver 29:39

3M ago29:39

29:39

Guitarist Steve Oliver has been a mainstay on the contemporary and smooth jazz charts for over 25 years. During this period he's landed over a dozen songs in the Top 20. His dynamic live performances have ignited fans from coast-to-coast. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Steve at the 2023 Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival to…

1
Healing and Medicine 39:43

3M ago39:43

39:43

In Carol's earlier life, healing prayer was done all the time, but Faith Healing was outside of "church". Rev. Bill digs into the convergence of medicine, healing, and faith, and why one doesn't supersede another. (Rebroadcast of Episode #54 on 6/15/2022) Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen…

1
One Thing, Many Ways 42:41

4M ago42:41

42:41

Carol recalls reading Ralph Waldo Emerson when she was very young, and then re-encountering it later to discover that his ideas apply - again - to what's going on today. She and Rev. Bill discuss the ways we can address these "new thought" ideas with people who think in a different way. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - plea…

1
Coool CAT Episode 178 - Steve Cole 30:22

4M ago30:22

30:22

Saxophonist Steve Cole launched his national music career in 1998 when his first album release was produced by contemporary jazz stalwart Brian Culbertson. Growing up in Chicago, Steve brings elements of bebop, pop, funk and gospel to his contemporary jazz platform. He's also been on-stage or recorded with jazz and blues legends like: Larry Carlton…

1
Inadvertent Suggestions 37:41

4M ago37:41

37:41

Carol found herself telling people that after the age of 50, their experiences will be repeats of previous experiences. Then she found that she was experiences an uncomfortable number of repeats. Rev. Bill helps unpack what's going on, and how to use creative words in a helpful and uplifting way. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podc…

1
Prayers for Emotional Wholeness 38:13

4M ago38:13

38:13

The fundamental notion of "God is all there is" has been coming up for Carol, especially as people consider the idea of putting their self-care and spiritual practice on a summer hiatus. Rev. Bill discusses why that insight - really understanding the naturte of Oneness- is a transformational understanding for people as they dive into the New Though…

1
Coool CAT Episode 177 - Randy Jacobs (The Boneshakers) 29:28

4M ago29:28

29:28

Randy Jacobs grew up in the Motown city launching a career as a songwriter and guitarist. As a member of Was (Not Was) in the early 1980's he honed his musical skills. In the early 1990's Randy played on an album of all-star musicans called Soul Mission. Shortly afterwards, he formed The Boneshakers. Randy shares his insights with award-winning pro…

1
Getting Started with Practical Prayer 39:58

4M ago39:58

39:58

As we begin our practice of Practical Prayer, we don't have to start with "The Big Stuff", even though it's been demonstrated in miraculous healings, prosperity, and transformation. Rev. Bill explains the power in starting small to prove to ourselves that it works, and using our newfound confidence to build from there. (Recast from 10/13/2021) Than…

1
Praying for Others 43:33

4M ago43:33

43:33

Carol explains that people asking for prayer has always felt a bit awkward, for a number of reasons. Rev. Bill explains the power of Practical Prayer done by another person trained in the practice can provide powerful healing - as good as the requester can imagine, and maybe even a bit better. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast…

1
Coool CAT Episode 176 - Ivan Neville 31:15

4M ago31:15

31:15

Ivan Neville grew up with music from his relatives including his uncles Charles, Art, Cyril and of course his Dad - Aaron. Throughout his years Ivan's recorded five solo albums and four more with his band Dumpstaphunk. You'll also find him playing on many New Orleans based compilation albums and films. You may not know that Ivan has also recorded w…

1
Relationships 40:53

5M ago40:53

40:53

Carol claims to have an "interesting" family dynamic that makes people immediately comfortable with her. A recent experience showed that the comfort is much deeper than she thought. Rev. Bill helps to describe the spiritual context that allows Love to lead, bringing comfort and alignment even when we don't expect it. Thank you for listening to the …

1
Being in the Flow 34:55

5M ago34:55

34:55

Rev. Bill has been facing delays and frustration all day, to the point of starting the podcast session a half-hour late. He and Carol discuss the metaphysical aspect of turning away from the events of the day and opening to the Divine flow that's always at hand. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to…

1
Coool CAT Episode 175 - Nathan Mitchell 29:07

5M ago29:07

29:07

Nathan Mitchell is a rising star in contemporary jazz and soul music genres. A composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Nathan is Grammy nominated and has three #1 Billboard songs so far in his career. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Nathan during rehearsal in November 2023 to capture his insights on his music, su…

1
God Always Says Yes 45:44

5M ago45:44

45:44

Our language - the words we use, and the ways we use them - have a tremendous influence on the effectiveness of our prayers. As Rev. Bill explains, the answer is going to be Yes, so we would do well to be very clear about what we're asking for. (Recast from 9/22/2021) Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your frie…

1
What We Resist Persists 41:07

5M ago41:07

41:07

Carol quotes a Buddhist teaching, which says "when you experience an experience, it comes and goes. When you resist an experience, it persists." Rev. Bill dives into the metaphysics, and the two explore why this happens, and what it's all about. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! There's …

1
Coool CAT Episode 174 - Lindsey Webster 31:10

5M ago31:10

31:10

Lindsey Webster, a jazz, R&B, and Pop singer, has been gaining worldwide fame, since launching on the national music scene in 2013. This rising star's first single "Fool Me Once," reached number one on the smooth jazz charts making her the first vocalist since Sade to have a #1 vocal song in the primarily instrumental format. Lindsey's landed a hal…

1
Living a Prayer 43:11

6M ago43:11

43:11

"It is with great gratitude for this Goodness that I speak this word of Truth, knowing that it is made manifest without hesitation." Carol is captivated by the end of this prayer for Harmony and Balance from Rev. Bill's "Practical Prayer" book (p.16). The two spend the episode discussing the meaning, the nuance, and the manifestation. Thank you for…

1
Stealth Prayer and God Prayer 43:29

6M ago43:29

43:29

The methodical exploration of the steps of a Practical Prayer continues with two of the prayers from Rev. Bill's Practical Prayer for Real Results book that made a huge initial impression on Carol. They are both prayers for a perfect meeting. One uses spiritual "God" language, and the other uses "stealth" language that's appropriate for a business …

1
One Step at a Time 52:51

6M ago52:51

52:51

Carol takes us back to the basics, with the idea to step through each of the steps of a Practical Prayer with an explanation of what's going on in each one. She and Rev. Bill settle on "Money to Spend, Share and Save" one of the prayers for financial prosperity from the "Practical Prayer for Real Results" book. Thank you for listening to the Practi…

1
Coool CAT Episode 173 - Greg Carmichael (Acoustic Alchemy) 30:58

6M ago30:58

30:58

Greg Carmichael is a co-founding member of the Grammy award nominated contemporary jazz group, Acoustic Alchemy. SInce the mid-1980's the band has released over 20 albums. Multi-award winning program director Ray White went backstage at the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival in October of 2023, before the band hit the stage, to talk to Greg about the uni…

1
Awakening 42:53

6M 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…

1
Eclipse Earthquake and A.I. 42:30

7M 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…

1
Coool CAT Episode 172 - Rick Braun 30:16

7M 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…

1
Clarifying the Ego 36:36

7M 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…

1
Did I Ask for This? 38:47

7M 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…

1
Coool CAT Episode 171 - Eric Essex 30:06

7M 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…

1
Sin 39:55

7M 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…

1
Manifesting 41:24

7M 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…

1
Overcoming Doubt 37:46

8M 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…

1
Coool CAT Episode 170 - Joanne Shaw Taylor 30:37

8M 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…

1
Suspended 34:51

8M 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…

Podcasty warte posłuchania

Talking Smooth Jazz Podcasty

Podcasty warte posłuchania

Skrócona instrukcja obsługi