2023 Studio Recording
Here it is, "The Cats" official studio sample. Bob Phillips on keys/vocals, Bill Shepherd on reeds, Lloyd Blake on drums/vocals, Mark Stolpe on Bass and Blake Olson on guitar/vocals. Thanks for watching hope to see you soon.
Idaho Public TV - 2023 Art Source Gallery Gig
Here is our live July 2023 performance at the Art Source Gallery for their 20th Annual Best of the Northwest Juried Art Show. We were honored to be able to perform at this big show in Boise. Here Idaho Public TV created and broadcasted this video where you can hear us play the famous jazz standard "Moonglow" featuring our reed player Shep Shepherd.
Live on Boise State Public Radio - 2024
Another live broadcast performace of "The Cats". This time on 91.5, KSBX. We performed on their show, "Idaho Matters". Take a listen. If you'd like to hear the entire 30 minute broadcast Click Here Thanks for watching.
Michele Eastland Sings "All of Me".
The Midnight Jazz Cats were so lucky to have the lovely and talented guest singer Michele Eastland perform with us in 2025 at the Sapphire Room. What pipes that gal has!
"The Cats" perform "Georgia"
The Midnight Jazz Cat perform "Georgia on My Mind" for our second sellout show at the Sapphire Room, February 2025. Listen carefully, you might just hear The Eagle's "Desperado" hidden in the song.
Michele Eastland sings "The Girl From Ipanema"
The incredible Ms Eastland shares her vocal talents in another guest appearence with The Midnight Jazz Cats. Again, at the Sapphire Room.
"I'm in the Mood for Love" at the Sapphire Room
What a romatic song. But then we're a bunch of romatic guys anyway. Live at the Sapphire Room.
"Moonlight Serenade" by The Midnight Jazz Cats
Check out our version of Glen Miller's classic 1939 themsong. Performed at The Sapphire Room.
"Route 66" with Michele Eastland
Michele Eastland does it again. A great song by a great singer. "Route 66" at The Sapphire Room.
"Secret Agent Man" by The Midnight Jazz Cats
Who else but The Midnight Jazz Cats takes a rock song from a 1964 BBC TV series and turns it into a jazz standard? That's one of the things that makes "The Cats" unique!
"Take Five" with The Cats
Did you know that Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" is in 5/4 time? Check out our version of this 1959 classic and count out the beats yourself! Listen for the hidden "Mission Imposible" theme buried in the tune!
What a "Wave"
Some of the best jazz came right out of the 1960's. "Wave" is a perfect example of the bossa nova craze during that era. The Midnight Jazz Cats love bossa nova.
"There Will Never Be Another You"
A true classic! A 1942 ballad straight from the Great American Songbook. This is a true jazz standard.