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It's The Groove Podcast
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Where music legends, untold stories, & epic concert reviews come alive! ✨ Hosted by groove ambassadors Dave & Kelly, we dive into funk, soul, and the Grooves you can't resist.

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We're celebrating Jeff Porcaro in our next episode & in this sneak peek we're breaking down Jeff's iconic Rosanna groove—the halftime shuffle inspired by some legendary musicians.
🎧Episode premieres December 5th!

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Happy Birthday to Fatin Dantzler, half of the duo that is Kindred The Family Soul. Their "Welcome To My World" is an upbeat FunkFest that is a true #earworm. Hoping you have a fabulous day!

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December 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Happy Birthday Guitarist Dean Parks! A true "hidden connection," Dean was the one playing the acoustic guitar on Eric Clapton's hit "Change the World." (most assumed Clapton played that). Produced by Babyface, with JR Robinson, Nathan East and Greg Phillinganes.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy Birthday Guitarist Dean Parks, the genius behind the intro to Steely Dan's "Josie." This is one of our favorite songs, and the intro is iconic. Can you imagine the session with Dean, Victor Feldman (Rhodes), Chuck Rainey (bass), and Jim Keltner (drums)? Session royalty!
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December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Birthday Guitarist Dean Parks. If there is a musician who epitomizes "the hidden connection" in the music we love, it's Dean. Has anyone else played on Songs In the Key of Life, Aja, Thriller and Anita Baker's Rapture? Here's his work on "No One In The World."
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December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM

ITG just wrapped up our most successful month ever on YouTube!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who’s tuned in, liked, commented, and shared. Your support means the world!💛

#musicsky #podcastsky
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🎉 Jeff Porcaro Episode → Premiere Day!

If you love deep-dive music stories, this one’s for you.

👍 Like, share, and subscribe to It’s The Groove Podcast to support the show and keep the grooves coming.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It’s The Groove Podcast is officially in the Top 25% on #Spotify!
Thank you to every listener who’s been with us on this journey! Your support keeps the groove alive. 💛
Get ready… 2026 is going to bring even MORE incredible music stories & deep-dive grooves!

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December 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We're celebrating Jeff Porcaro in our next episode & in this sneak peek we're breaking down Jeff's iconic Rosanna groove—the halftime shuffle inspired by some legendary musicians.
🎧Episode premieres December 5th!

🎧 YouTube: buff.ly/4iYZUFI
🎧 Spotify: buff.ly/NKq2JvH
🎧 Apple: buff.ly/471b4E7
December 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to June Pointer, the youngest of the Pointer Sisters, and tragically taken way too early. The Pointer Sisters sold over 40 million records, and won multiple Grammy Awards, including one for "Jump (For My Love)," on which June sings lead vocals.

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November 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Chuck Mangione, Godfather of the Flugelhorn, who sadly left us earlier this year. Chuck's composition "Give It All You Got" was the was theme song for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY. We miss you Chuck!

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November 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Birthday to drummer @KeithCarlock, who has been the drummer for Steely Dan the last 90s and has toured with them since 2003. He's also played with Toto, Sting, and Christopher Cross. Check out his awesome groove on "Gaslighting Abbie," from the Two Against Nature album. buff.ly/u8icWTU
November 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to the Godfather of the Flugelhorn, Chuck Mangione, who sadly left us year. He proved that instrumentals could reach the top of the charts with the amazing "Feels So Good." He did make us feel good, and we miss him!

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November 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Birthday to Master of the Kit @KeithCarlock. He's been the drummer for Steely Dan since the late 90's and has been on their last two albums, and tours since 2003. He also played with Toto on the Toto XIV album and tour. Here's a Steely Dan favorite : "Lunch With Gina."

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November 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to the Godfather of the Flugelhorn, Chuck Mangione, who sadly left us this year. His first Grammy came from "Bellavia" We miss you Chuck! No one was quite as cool as he was! buff.ly/y72agnr
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Happy Black Friday!
Our new teaser digs into what made Jeff Porcaro’s groove so iconic — with some amazing insight from our friend, musician and engineer Phil Wood. 🎧
If you love stories about legendary musicians, this one’s for you.
Episode premieres Dec 5!

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November 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
(shh, this is Dave; Kelly is still asleep; she would be upset if she saw this, so let's just keep this between us, k?) Happy Heavenly Birthday to Senor Saxophone, Gato "The Cat" Barbieri. His best known track was his cover of Santana's "Europa." buff.ly/XNjXq75
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#HappyThanksgiving from It’s The Groove Podcast!
Take us with you wherever you go this weekend — road trips, cooking, or just hanging out.
Share the podcast with friends & family and help our groove community grow!
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November 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Happy Birthday to Randy Brecker, trumpet player extraordinaire, whose "voice" is heard on so many great songs. Here he backs Donald Fagen on "Ruby Baby" from The Nightfly, on which he pairs with brother Michael (on Tenor) as the horn section.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Birthday Randy Brecker, one of the most recorded trumpet players in popular music. Randy has recorded with many name acts in jazz, R & B, and Rock. Here is a live performance of "What Cha Gonna Do For Me" with Chaka Khan and brother Michael.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Happy Birthday Singer/Songwriter, keyboardist and producer Michael Omartian. He has worked with an All-Star cast of artists, including ITG-fave Al Jarreau. He co-wrote, played keyboards and arranged Al's hit "Boogie Down." buff.ly/BC6Or23
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Birthday to singer/songwriter, keyboardist and producer Michael Omartian. Among his many credits, he played the acoustic piano on one of Kelly's favorite Steely Dan tracks, "Aja." It's truly telling of his excellence that he would be chosen to play on the title track. buff.ly/uBZKZev
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Birthday Michael Omartian! A classic "hidden connection in the music we love," Michael is a singer/songwriter, arranger, keyboardist and producer, who produced #1 records in 3 consecutive decades. He produced Christopher Cross' debut album. Here's "Ride Like the Wind."
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
You know this Bobby Caldwell classic… 🎵
But here’s what you might not know — he wrote hits for other artists you’ve been listening to for years. 👀

We’re uncovering the stories behind those songs!
🎧Now Streaming!

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November 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
In this podcast teaser, Mary Caldwell and daughter Katie Moriarty talk about meeting Steve Lukather for the first time through keyboardist Greg Phillinganes,

Hear this touching story and celebrate Bobby Caldwell's lasting legacy in our new episode of It’s The Groove, premiering November 21.
November 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Happy Heavenly Birthday Tony Thompson, drummer extraordinaire. Tony famously sat in with Led Zeppelin on their performance of "Stairway to Heaven" at Live Aid in 1985. Interestingly, the band was joined by Phil Collins, in an amazing duet of drums on the finale of the song.

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November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM