Gerry’s guest this episode is the multifaceted drummer Craig Holiday Haynes. Craig has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in disco, R&B, blues, jazz, rock, and gospel, including Sun Ra, Danny Glover, Lionel Hampton, Tony Bennet, The Allman Brothers Band, Gladys Knight, and Gary Toms Empire. Craig’s had an amazing career, but, when you are named after Billie Holiday and raised by the great Roy Haynes, amazing is expected!

This is part 2 of Gerry Brown's conversation with the saxophone virtuoso, John Scarpulla (Tower of Power, Funk Filharmonik, Huey Lewis and The News, Hall & Oates, Jeff Beck, Paul Simon, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, J Lo, and, of course, Diana Ross). You know why? Because groove don’t lie!

These next two episodes of the Groove Don’t Lie podcast features the amazing saxophonist, John Scarpulla. John has cemented his reputation both live and in the studio, playing with the greats, such as Tower of Power, Funk Filharmonik, Huey Lewis and The News, Hall & Oates, Jeff Beck, Paul Simon, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, J Lo, and, of course, Diana Ross. Sit back and enjoy part 1 of Gerry’s conversation with a man so deep in the pocket, he’s covered in lint.

This is part 2 of Gerry Brown's discussion with the renowned keyboardist, Mark Stephens (Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, Alanis Morrisette, James Ingram, Christopher Cross, Josh Groban, Boney James, David Sanborn, Larry Carlton, George Duke, Take 6, and more). Enjoy the groove!

Gerry’s second guest is the seven-time Grammy nominated keyboardist, Mark Stephens. You know Mark from his chart-topping jazz hits and from his work with legendary artists like Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, Alanis Morrisette, James Ingram, Christopher Cross, Josh Groban, Boney James, David Sanborn, Larry Carlton, George Duke and Take 6. In this two-part episode, Mark describes his evolution as a musician and the importance of groove.

This is part 2 of Gerry Brown's discussion with the percussion legend, Ron Powell (Kenny G., Sergio Mendes, Diana Ross, Madonna, Ricky Lee Jones, Barry White, Tania Maria, Al Jarreau, Santana, Mariah Carey, Miami Sound Machine, Earth Wind & Fire, and more). Sit back, relax, and hear some truth...because groove don't lie!

We are kicking off the Groove Don’t Lie podcast with a true master of the craft, the percussion legend Ron Powell. You’ve heard him with everyone from Madonna to Sergio Mendes. In this two-part episode, Ron shares his story, his philosophy, and what groove means to him. Grab your sticks, your shakers, or just your curiosity, let’s get into the groove!

Gerry Brown - OG Groove Master and drummer for such legendary performers as Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and Lionel Richie - describes his brand new podcast, Groove Don't Lie.