Peace and Serenity

Inspiration for this CD was Margie Beale, Larry's godmother and aunt. While she was battling cancer, she and Larry discussed things that helped her get through difficult days. This CD was to be one of them. Unfortunately, she passed away two weeks before the recording took place. Deeply saddened by her loss and hurt that he was not able to help his beloved aunt, this CD almost became a secret that only he and his aunt knew. However, Larry thought that he must keep his promise to her and that there must be people in the world that could benefit from it. Although this CD was to help someone fight cancer, it can certainly help people with lesser struggles and difficult days. I t is in this spirit that this project is made and offered to you the listener. Enjoy. Larry Crockett has been practicing meditation for 15 years. He has studied with respected and world-renowned teachers and masters.

His first formal introduction to meditation was Benedict Chang who was also a tai chi chuan expert. After receiving excellent guidance for many years, Larry then went to study with Swami Rama. Swami Rama has authored many books and is the founder of the Himalayan Institute with several retreat centers around the world. His Living with the Himalayan Masters is a must-read. Larry's current teacher is Master Sheng-Yen, a world-class scholar, author and noted spiritual leader. He lectures and gives retreats around the world and often meets with world leaders to discuss solutions to a better life for people. He had such a talk in New York with the Dali Lama.

Be Somebody - the Crock Pott band featuring Erin Marino Crock Pott is one of Larry's nicknames. He is affectionately known as Crock, Crock Pott, Rocket, Pocket, Hands and Mr. Sticks. Crock Pott is the name of his first CD as a bandleader. Crock Pott was formed just one week before performing at the Hennessey Best Of Detroit Jazz competition in 1993, for which the band won a $10,000 first prize. That was the beginning of the group comprised of Motown's young and in-demand rhythm section: Daryl Smith on bass, Al McKenzie on keyboards and Larry on drums. Collectively and separately they worked with everyone from Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, the Four Tops, the Spinners, the Temptations and others. Other original members include Randy Scott on saxophone and Perry Hughes on guitar. This CD features classic R&B/jazz popular in the black community during Larry's upbringing. The familiarity and joy comes through the music and arrangements—the mixture of soul and jazz—show casing wonderful musicians. Larry's Baptist church upbringing helped him find the 70-child gospel choir to sing the title track Be Somebody a positive message to youth. This is what Larry is all about—giving back and motivating people to live a more positive life. Private lessons are another way to get this motivational message. Drummers find plenty. For the full blowout drum solo, check out Cantaloupe Island. Larry's favorite track is a luscious version of Funny How Time Flies by Janet Jackson, featuring Al Mckenzie on piano. It is so smooth and funky that probably it will become your favorite. Featured vocalist Erin Marino shows you why she is considered one of the best in NY on the track Street Life by the Crusaders. You will feel good after listening to this CD. Read more — article by Josh Max of the Aquarian. Tap your foot to or relax to these tunes: Be Somebody Ain't No Sunshine This Is It My Baby Loves Me Low Down Morning Papers Streetlife Funny How Time Flies My Cherie Amour Cantaloupe Island I Can't Make You Love Me To order, go to Store